ETERNITY BREAKS
Oh no...I wrote another chapter. I apologize for punishing the readers
in this manner. Well, the first two chapters kind of went no where,
as I have read them both and decided that they were a pain to read.
I'm continuing this just because...I can, and for a few others who
are actually interested in this. You can trust that the story will improve
as it moves on. Let the third chapter begin and let it kind of not suck!
That last not was more for me than you.
Disclaimer: Once upon a time, a bunch of people from different branches
created two different shows. Sailor Moon and Escaflowne. I don't own
either.
***
Chapter Three: Tylenol-Extra Strength
Deep within the realm of the dead, the creature who now needs a name
and for the sake of argument his name is now Bob. Bob put the orb on the
pedestal and spoke in a language unknown by anyone or anything except those of the dead, which in some cases sounds like French with an Australian accent. Folken appeared in what looked like a tube, next to him Naria, then Eriya.
Bob waved his hands through the air saying some other phrases. Folken
woke with a start, doubled over from his sleepiness. The leopard twins did
likewise.
"You three were brought back for a purpose." Bob paused for a moment to make sure they understood the first sentence. The tubes that had encased them disappeared and left them decently clothed in bran new bodies. "You are on the planet known as Earth. You will return to Gaea and seek out a girl with blue hair. When you find her, you will kill her." Bob paused again for effect. "Any questions?"
"Just one. Why are we going to kill this girl?" Naria spoke for both Folken and Eriya.
"Because...uh...Master, why do we need to kill Sailor Mercury again?"
The voice boomed overhead, "because she is the soldier of ice. Ice is water and water is the source of all life. I want to prevent life from coming back to this world once I kill it off."
"Did that answer your questions?" Bob asked.
Naria nodded for hers. Folken had one. "Why do you want to destroy all life on this world?"
"Life must perish on this planet as punishment for causing it
so much pain. Do not defy me, Folken." Folken listened, he wasn't sure as to whether this was a good idea or not. When he noticed that he had his arm back and moved it about freely he decided that he could give it a shot.
"We'll get this girl for you." Folken confirmed.
"Good for you! I shall send you off to Gaea, you may find her there."
The infamous and very infectious pillar of light descended on the three and they disappeared.
In Fanelia...
Ami's dizziness and pain went away and she was able to enjoy a short
walk through the gardens behind the castle. From what Hitomi had explored it looked a lot like it did the last time she was there. It was a walk down memory lane for Hitomi. Van and company were enjoying the outdoors so much that no one really noticed the pillar of light appear behind them.
"Lord Folken, we're back." Eriya said. Naria and Folken took in the scenery. They were home. Ahead, not far was Van. Folken wanted to cry out for him, but was fearing an awkward situation.
"It's amazing of what wonders can be accomplished with a bottle
of Tylenol." Luna commented on Ami's recovery.
"Luna, you scare me with the way you talk. It's like you come from this world or one like it." Hitomi said.
"Perhaps. Ami-chan, what's wrong?" Luna followed Ami's stare behind them and saw three others.
"Hitomi, who are they?" Ami pointed down the path from which they came. Hitomi's eyes grew wide. Van got a similar look on his face as did Merle. Ami observed. "Now I know I've really missed something here."
"Folken...can it really be you?" Van asked.
Folken smiled. "It's really me, Van." Folken walked over to his brother and hugged him. He noticed Hitomi still held the look as if she had seen a ghost. "Hi, Hitomi. Nice to see you too."
"Uh huh." Was all Hitomi could manage to say.
Folken looked around and on the ground sitting next to some ground cover, was Luna. He hadn't seen a cat like this before. Black with a crescent moon on its forehead. Not far from it was her. The girl they were supposed to kill.
Ami decided if the rest of the company she was with wasn't going to introduce her, she would do it herself. Folken made this easier by letting go of Van. Ami introduced herself. "Hi, my name is Ami, I suppose the last impression you left on these people was a powerful one by the way they're staring at you right now." 'Ami-chan, choose your words wisely next time.' Luna thought to herself, this was no way to make friends or at the very least short acquaintances.
"I'm Folken. Van is my younger brother and I met Hitomi during
the great war."
"Oh, I see." Ami thought for a moment. "So, I suppose you'd definitely
leave a lasting impression."
"Ami-chan, perhaps we should go and leave them to catch up. I don't
think they've seen each other in a long time." Luna said.
"All right, Luna. I'll meet you guys back here in an hour or so then?" They nodded. Ami left and Luna followed. Naria noticed Ami's clothes and observed that Hitomi was wearing her school uniform as well.
"Do most people from the Mystic Moon dress the way you do Hitomi?"
Hitomi was caught off guard by the question. She was busy trying to make
sense of everything.
"These are Japanese school uniforms. They vary from school to school."
Hitomi briefly explained.
"Huh?" Everyone else asked in unison.
"I'll explain that later."
Van didn't know what to say. Merle and Hitomi were pretty speechless
as well. Folken did his best to explain. If he had known Hitomi were here he would have tried to come up with a better explanation of why they
were here.
"We were sent back here to live the lives we could have had to the fullest." Although a little astonished, they bought it. Folken studied the garden all around him and felt at peace. Merle continued to stare at Naria and Eriya who continued to stare back. They finally broke their gaze after a few moments and Hitomi decided about then she had enough.
"I'll see you guys later, I'm going to find Ami-san." Hitomi left them in their silence. She thought about how now and then she'd call Ami, Mizuno-san now and then. Most likely out of force of habit from how she was raised. She decided she felt safer that way. Everyone had refereed to Ami as her friend but she didn't really seem to feel they were. More or less just two people who could be compared a lot by the people of Gaea.
"Well, there goes the silence. Van, come show me the new Fanelia." Van was very much obliged to do so.
About evening, they met back at that familiar path in which they had parted that afternoon. Hitomi felt relieved that Ami needed no help all day. Ami had been doing quite well for someone who was recovering from a concussion. The bleeding had stopped and Luna could stop worrying.
"So, Ami, what's the name of your little friend there?" He was referring to Luna, he already knew Hitomi!
"My name is Luna." The black cat said.
"Luna, you're speaking a bit too freely now." Ami commented. In fact during their entire walk, Luna was talking a lot about the Sailor Senshi and her owner, Usagi. She had also mentioned many times how Ami was the different one on the team. Ami didn't have any sandwiches on hand that she could use to silence the feline.
"Yeah, but that's ok now. See, Hitomi told me her story of the war on Gaea and everything like that. She's a fortune teller, isn't that cool!?" Luna was almost a little too excited about that last statement of hers.
"Yeah, cool..." Hitomi said feeling a tad bit embarrassed.
"Van told us about how injured you were, Ami. You seem quite fine right now." Folken commented. "How can that be?" 'She could have some strange healing ability that could cause problems when I try to kill her.' Folken tensed at the thought. Ami didn't really seem like the type of person to go against the word of a supreme master, but he couldn't be sure.
"Oh, that's thanks to Hitomi and the power of Extra-Strength Tylenol!" The blue haired girl was in too good of a mood for her own good.
"Hitomi's a healer? What?" Van freaked out a bit for one reason or another. He thought that Hitomi had neglected to mention that to him.
"Van," Hitomi began. "I'm not a healer, I had a bottle of Tylenol in my bag, that's all."
"Oh. Ok."
"So, how about that dinner, Van?" Hitomi asked in hopes of changing
the subject.
"Oh, yeah. Follow me everyone to the half built, but grand dinning
room!" Van raced down the path, Hitomi following closely, who was followed
by Merle. Ami and Luna just walked at a brisk passe to keep up.
In the dining hall that was nearly completed...
The meal was quite good, although Hitomi and Ami probably would have preferred something on the side of Taco Bell or McDonalds. Traditional Fanelian food was definitely an acquired taste. Ami explained to them what Tylenol was and was it did. Folken gave an inward sigh of relief when he found out. What seemed strange was the fact that Ami and Luna didn't seem all that worried or bothered by the fact they were on another planet.
Hitomi's first day back felt wonderful, like a kid in Disneyland
Park with an injured friend. She was glad to be back and couldn't wait to see her pals from Asturia again. At the same time she reminded herself of being away from her family and friends. Hitomi never believed in fighting but she would always have to face her inward battle of emotions.
Luna managed to get on the subject of tarot cards and such and was just annoying the two girls from Earth like there was no tomorrow.
"Luna, I feel I should inform you that I have given up Tarot reading."
Hitomi said.
"Why, Hitomi? I thought you liked that stuff." Van said.
"I did, but I just couldn't stand other people being hurt by it, so I
quit." Hitomi took another spoonful of whatever it was that she was eating.
"Hitomi! Having visions and playing with those cards like some freak
was who you were, now I can't make fun of you anymore." Merle complained.
"Oh, darn! Merle you're just going to have to pick on me for some other reason." She replied sarcastically.
Ami was quietly observing and listening to them talk. 'We've got
another Rei and Usagi relationship here.' Ami thought as Merle and Hitomi
continued their rude conversation.
"Ami-chan, are you going to eat that?" Luna had to know. She rather
liked the food.
"No, you can have it, Luna." Luna smiled real wide to show her happiness
and gratitude before she dug in.
"Does anyone know the probability of getting back to Earth within the next few days?" Everyone went silent and stared at Ami. "Or at all?"
'I was wrong,' Hitomi thought, 'she was thinking of home after all.'
"I wouldn't know. I used the energist to send Hitomi back last time."
Van stated. "We could use the pendant though.." He picked the necklace up from out of his shirt. It was clear that he had been wearing it, because he didn't bother to take it off.
"Wow, you kept it!" Hitomi was about to cry for joy when Van said something.
"Why wouldn't I?"
"Oh, umm...you kept and yeah. Never mind. Just forget I said anything."
Hitomi sunk low in her chair. 'I should write a biography about myself entitled "Hitomi no Baka!"'
"Uh huh. Well, tomorrow we're going to Palas to see Millerna and everyone else. They'll be glad to know you're back, Hitomi, and that the underworld has spared my brother for one reason or another." Van picked at his food a little bit wondering if that was a smart thing to say.
"Underworld, does that mean Folken was dead before?" Ami asked. Luna finished what was on her plate and started paying attention.
"Yes, I was killed in the war." Folken stated.
"Oh, in the war! You and hundreds of others." Ami commented dryly.
Folken decided he didn't like Ami all that much.
"Ami-san, I didn't bother to tell you that he was dead before because
I didn't know how to explain it." Hitomi said in Folken's defense.
"Well, that makes sense." Ami said. She still didn't know whether to believe it or not. Folken had a very cross look on his face that made Ami
feel very bad about what she had just said. "I'm sorry, I thought it was a joke." Ami was thinking back to when Chaos Galaxia killed her and her other friends and how when it was over when she got another chance to live. She then thought that Folken had gotten into a similar situation during the war, which had only been explained briefly. "I have a small headache. The painkillers must have worn off, I'm going to go find my room now. See you all in the morning."
"Ami-san, wait for me." Hitomi took another quick bite of her
dinner and left to escort Ami.
"Lord Folken..." Eriya began.
"Yes, Eriya?"
"You forgot to mention that we were killed and brought back too."
Back on Earth
"Folken is taking too bloody long to kill that girl! Didn't you tell him that when he finds her that she is to die then!" The voice yelled at creature Bob.
"Yes, my lord."
"So, I want you to go to Gaea and kill her and not screw up this time!
Is that clear?"
"Crystal."
"Good, but before you go, did you set the time on the VCR to record
Days of Our Lives?"
"Yes, my master."
"OH! Goodie! After this planet dies I will want to watch the last
few episodes of the marathon on the Soap network!"
"Uh, huh. Master, may I go now?"
"Eh, sure. Just remember to pick up some muffins on your way back."
"Yes, milord!" Bob disappeared in a blink of an eye.
"I do hope he remembers Blueberry are my favorite." The voice
said before turning in.
On Gaea
Ami was tucked in for the night, Hitomi was telling the full story of the Escaflowne and Van and everyone she had met during her stay on Gaea. It was a very intriguing story filled wish smashing scenes and detail. Ami got a better understanding of it now. Hitomi left at around what she guessed was midnight, Ami had fallen asleep and Luna by her side.
Van was waiting outside the door for Hitomi. He escorted her to her room, said good night and left. Folken was awake in his chambers unable to sleep, wondering if he should really fall through with this. He just about dozed off when he hear a scream.
Ami was being attacked by that Bob creature again.
"Hold still this time!" Bob ordered. Ami kept dodging his swipes.
"Please, I'm not stupid. My IQ is 300." Ami said as she went for her transformation pen. Van slammed the door wide open to see a huge looking beast and Ami cornered on the floor in a read to move position.
"Ah, who are you?!" Bob screamed at Van.
"My name is Van, what are you and what are you doing here?" Van
demanded.
"That's not a very nice question." Bob took a swipe at Van with its massive claws and and he blocked with his trusty sword. Folken arrived a bit
late to see Luna whispering something to Ami. They backed out of the room a little bit towards the window. Ami opened it, seeing that is was about a two story drop, she decided against it. Van and Folken started fighting off the beast together. Ami decided to transform anyway, seeing that the monster out weighed both Van and Folken.
"I'm here!" Hitomi announced with the three cat people trailing just
behind.
"Oh, and do you want a prize?" Bob asked while still holding off
Van and Folken.
"It's you!" Hitomi was a little surprised to see the neat looking
creature again.
"How are you gentlemen?" It said mockingly.
"Hey! I'm not a guy!" Hitomi whined. The beast knocked the swords away
from Van and Folken and pinned them both at the throat.
"Oh, sheesh! Isn't it me you're after?" Sailor Mercury yelled at the
thing.
"Oh, yeah, it was!" It said as if it had just remembered why it was
there. As a matter of fact, it did.
"Well, I'm not going anywhere, you have the door blocked and I would have to be daffed to jump out this window." Mercury stated. The beast just stared. "So, are you just going to stand there or try to kill me?" Ami was growing impatient.
"Yeah, just one second." Bob turned to Van and Folken. Merle yelled 'Lord Van' fearing the worst as did the rest stuck out in the hall. "Folken, you and your cat friends are next."
"Eh? Why are they next?" Hitomi yelled from the hall.
"Because they were brought back to life to kill Sailor Annoyance over
there and were too slow!"
"Excuse me, would you like to run that by me again?" Ami said.
"I said they were brought back to life to kill YOU but they didn't."
"Ah, that's what I thought you said." Ami got ready to unleash the spiffiest animated attack I have ever seen! Too bad Toei only did that once, but I can bring it back again without the visuals...
"Mercury Aqua Mirage!" A powerful stream of ice water headed toward Bob, who had little time to react. The water encased him and tore him apart. All the damage that had been done by him, except Ami's concussion, was gone and nothing remained of Bob. Ami was struggling to stand up right after that attack. She detransformed and collapsed on the floor.
"Ami-san!" Hitomi darted to her side. Folken had disappeared shortly
after and Van was furious with him.
'Folken, if you come back again I'll . . .' Van thought. Naria and
Eriya remained in the hall, saddened expressions and tears in their eyes.
***
End of Chapter Three!
Tylenol is indeed very powerful. Anyhoo, I promise that more interesting
stuff will happen in the next chapter. If it doesn't then...I will revise it!
Aha! For questions, comments, suggestions, threats, send 'em to sanjinoyousei@hotmail.com
STC
Oh no...I wrote another chapter. I apologize for punishing the readers
in this manner. Well, the first two chapters kind of went no where,
as I have read them both and decided that they were a pain to read.
I'm continuing this just because...I can, and for a few others who
are actually interested in this. You can trust that the story will improve
as it moves on. Let the third chapter begin and let it kind of not suck!
That last not was more for me than you.
Disclaimer: Once upon a time, a bunch of people from different branches
created two different shows. Sailor Moon and Escaflowne. I don't own
either.
***
Chapter Three: Tylenol-Extra Strength
Deep within the realm of the dead, the creature who now needs a name
and for the sake of argument his name is now Bob. Bob put the orb on the
pedestal and spoke in a language unknown by anyone or anything except those of the dead, which in some cases sounds like French with an Australian accent. Folken appeared in what looked like a tube, next to him Naria, then Eriya.
Bob waved his hands through the air saying some other phrases. Folken
woke with a start, doubled over from his sleepiness. The leopard twins did
likewise.
"You three were brought back for a purpose." Bob paused for a moment to make sure they understood the first sentence. The tubes that had encased them disappeared and left them decently clothed in bran new bodies. "You are on the planet known as Earth. You will return to Gaea and seek out a girl with blue hair. When you find her, you will kill her." Bob paused again for effect. "Any questions?"
"Just one. Why are we going to kill this girl?" Naria spoke for both Folken and Eriya.
"Because...uh...Master, why do we need to kill Sailor Mercury again?"
The voice boomed overhead, "because she is the soldier of ice. Ice is water and water is the source of all life. I want to prevent life from coming back to this world once I kill it off."
"Did that answer your questions?" Bob asked.
Naria nodded for hers. Folken had one. "Why do you want to destroy all life on this world?"
"Life must perish on this planet as punishment for causing it
so much pain. Do not defy me, Folken." Folken listened, he wasn't sure as to whether this was a good idea or not. When he noticed that he had his arm back and moved it about freely he decided that he could give it a shot.
"We'll get this girl for you." Folken confirmed.
"Good for you! I shall send you off to Gaea, you may find her there."
The infamous and very infectious pillar of light descended on the three and they disappeared.
In Fanelia...
Ami's dizziness and pain went away and she was able to enjoy a short
walk through the gardens behind the castle. From what Hitomi had explored it looked a lot like it did the last time she was there. It was a walk down memory lane for Hitomi. Van and company were enjoying the outdoors so much that no one really noticed the pillar of light appear behind them.
"Lord Folken, we're back." Eriya said. Naria and Folken took in the scenery. They were home. Ahead, not far was Van. Folken wanted to cry out for him, but was fearing an awkward situation.
"It's amazing of what wonders can be accomplished with a bottle
of Tylenol." Luna commented on Ami's recovery.
"Luna, you scare me with the way you talk. It's like you come from this world or one like it." Hitomi said.
"Perhaps. Ami-chan, what's wrong?" Luna followed Ami's stare behind them and saw three others.
"Hitomi, who are they?" Ami pointed down the path from which they came. Hitomi's eyes grew wide. Van got a similar look on his face as did Merle. Ami observed. "Now I know I've really missed something here."
"Folken...can it really be you?" Van asked.
Folken smiled. "It's really me, Van." Folken walked over to his brother and hugged him. He noticed Hitomi still held the look as if she had seen a ghost. "Hi, Hitomi. Nice to see you too."
"Uh huh." Was all Hitomi could manage to say.
Folken looked around and on the ground sitting next to some ground cover, was Luna. He hadn't seen a cat like this before. Black with a crescent moon on its forehead. Not far from it was her. The girl they were supposed to kill.
Ami decided if the rest of the company she was with wasn't going to introduce her, she would do it herself. Folken made this easier by letting go of Van. Ami introduced herself. "Hi, my name is Ami, I suppose the last impression you left on these people was a powerful one by the way they're staring at you right now." 'Ami-chan, choose your words wisely next time.' Luna thought to herself, this was no way to make friends or at the very least short acquaintances.
"I'm Folken. Van is my younger brother and I met Hitomi during
the great war."
"Oh, I see." Ami thought for a moment. "So, I suppose you'd definitely
leave a lasting impression."
"Ami-chan, perhaps we should go and leave them to catch up. I don't
think they've seen each other in a long time." Luna said.
"All right, Luna. I'll meet you guys back here in an hour or so then?" They nodded. Ami left and Luna followed. Naria noticed Ami's clothes and observed that Hitomi was wearing her school uniform as well.
"Do most people from the Mystic Moon dress the way you do Hitomi?"
Hitomi was caught off guard by the question. She was busy trying to make
sense of everything.
"These are Japanese school uniforms. They vary from school to school."
Hitomi briefly explained.
"Huh?" Everyone else asked in unison.
"I'll explain that later."
Van didn't know what to say. Merle and Hitomi were pretty speechless
as well. Folken did his best to explain. If he had known Hitomi were here he would have tried to come up with a better explanation of why they
were here.
"We were sent back here to live the lives we could have had to the fullest." Although a little astonished, they bought it. Folken studied the garden all around him and felt at peace. Merle continued to stare at Naria and Eriya who continued to stare back. They finally broke their gaze after a few moments and Hitomi decided about then she had enough.
"I'll see you guys later, I'm going to find Ami-san." Hitomi left them in their silence. She thought about how now and then she'd call Ami, Mizuno-san now and then. Most likely out of force of habit from how she was raised. She decided she felt safer that way. Everyone had refereed to Ami as her friend but she didn't really seem to feel they were. More or less just two people who could be compared a lot by the people of Gaea.
"Well, there goes the silence. Van, come show me the new Fanelia." Van was very much obliged to do so.
About evening, they met back at that familiar path in which they had parted that afternoon. Hitomi felt relieved that Ami needed no help all day. Ami had been doing quite well for someone who was recovering from a concussion. The bleeding had stopped and Luna could stop worrying.
"So, Ami, what's the name of your little friend there?" He was referring to Luna, he already knew Hitomi!
"My name is Luna." The black cat said.
"Luna, you're speaking a bit too freely now." Ami commented. In fact during their entire walk, Luna was talking a lot about the Sailor Senshi and her owner, Usagi. She had also mentioned many times how Ami was the different one on the team. Ami didn't have any sandwiches on hand that she could use to silence the feline.
"Yeah, but that's ok now. See, Hitomi told me her story of the war on Gaea and everything like that. She's a fortune teller, isn't that cool!?" Luna was almost a little too excited about that last statement of hers.
"Yeah, cool..." Hitomi said feeling a tad bit embarrassed.
"Van told us about how injured you were, Ami. You seem quite fine right now." Folken commented. "How can that be?" 'She could have some strange healing ability that could cause problems when I try to kill her.' Folken tensed at the thought. Ami didn't really seem like the type of person to go against the word of a supreme master, but he couldn't be sure.
"Oh, that's thanks to Hitomi and the power of Extra-Strength Tylenol!" The blue haired girl was in too good of a mood for her own good.
"Hitomi's a healer? What?" Van freaked out a bit for one reason or another. He thought that Hitomi had neglected to mention that to him.
"Van," Hitomi began. "I'm not a healer, I had a bottle of Tylenol in my bag, that's all."
"Oh. Ok."
"So, how about that dinner, Van?" Hitomi asked in hopes of changing
the subject.
"Oh, yeah. Follow me everyone to the half built, but grand dinning
room!" Van raced down the path, Hitomi following closely, who was followed
by Merle. Ami and Luna just walked at a brisk passe to keep up.
In the dining hall that was nearly completed...
The meal was quite good, although Hitomi and Ami probably would have preferred something on the side of Taco Bell or McDonalds. Traditional Fanelian food was definitely an acquired taste. Ami explained to them what Tylenol was and was it did. Folken gave an inward sigh of relief when he found out. What seemed strange was the fact that Ami and Luna didn't seem all that worried or bothered by the fact they were on another planet.
Hitomi's first day back felt wonderful, like a kid in Disneyland
Park with an injured friend. She was glad to be back and couldn't wait to see her pals from Asturia again. At the same time she reminded herself of being away from her family and friends. Hitomi never believed in fighting but she would always have to face her inward battle of emotions.
Luna managed to get on the subject of tarot cards and such and was just annoying the two girls from Earth like there was no tomorrow.
"Luna, I feel I should inform you that I have given up Tarot reading."
Hitomi said.
"Why, Hitomi? I thought you liked that stuff." Van said.
"I did, but I just couldn't stand other people being hurt by it, so I
quit." Hitomi took another spoonful of whatever it was that she was eating.
"Hitomi! Having visions and playing with those cards like some freak
was who you were, now I can't make fun of you anymore." Merle complained.
"Oh, darn! Merle you're just going to have to pick on me for some other reason." She replied sarcastically.
Ami was quietly observing and listening to them talk. 'We've got
another Rei and Usagi relationship here.' Ami thought as Merle and Hitomi
continued their rude conversation.
"Ami-chan, are you going to eat that?" Luna had to know. She rather
liked the food.
"No, you can have it, Luna." Luna smiled real wide to show her happiness
and gratitude before she dug in.
"Does anyone know the probability of getting back to Earth within the next few days?" Everyone went silent and stared at Ami. "Or at all?"
'I was wrong,' Hitomi thought, 'she was thinking of home after all.'
"I wouldn't know. I used the energist to send Hitomi back last time."
Van stated. "We could use the pendant though.." He picked the necklace up from out of his shirt. It was clear that he had been wearing it, because he didn't bother to take it off.
"Wow, you kept it!" Hitomi was about to cry for joy when Van said something.
"Why wouldn't I?"
"Oh, umm...you kept and yeah. Never mind. Just forget I said anything."
Hitomi sunk low in her chair. 'I should write a biography about myself entitled "Hitomi no Baka!"'
"Uh huh. Well, tomorrow we're going to Palas to see Millerna and everyone else. They'll be glad to know you're back, Hitomi, and that the underworld has spared my brother for one reason or another." Van picked at his food a little bit wondering if that was a smart thing to say.
"Underworld, does that mean Folken was dead before?" Ami asked. Luna finished what was on her plate and started paying attention.
"Yes, I was killed in the war." Folken stated.
"Oh, in the war! You and hundreds of others." Ami commented dryly.
Folken decided he didn't like Ami all that much.
"Ami-san, I didn't bother to tell you that he was dead before because
I didn't know how to explain it." Hitomi said in Folken's defense.
"Well, that makes sense." Ami said. She still didn't know whether to believe it or not. Folken had a very cross look on his face that made Ami
feel very bad about what she had just said. "I'm sorry, I thought it was a joke." Ami was thinking back to when Chaos Galaxia killed her and her other friends and how when it was over when she got another chance to live. She then thought that Folken had gotten into a similar situation during the war, which had only been explained briefly. "I have a small headache. The painkillers must have worn off, I'm going to go find my room now. See you all in the morning."
"Ami-san, wait for me." Hitomi took another quick bite of her
dinner and left to escort Ami.
"Lord Folken..." Eriya began.
"Yes, Eriya?"
"You forgot to mention that we were killed and brought back too."
Back on Earth
"Folken is taking too bloody long to kill that girl! Didn't you tell him that when he finds her that she is to die then!" The voice yelled at creature Bob.
"Yes, my lord."
"So, I want you to go to Gaea and kill her and not screw up this time!
Is that clear?"
"Crystal."
"Good, but before you go, did you set the time on the VCR to record
Days of Our Lives?"
"Yes, my master."
"OH! Goodie! After this planet dies I will want to watch the last
few episodes of the marathon on the Soap network!"
"Uh, huh. Master, may I go now?"
"Eh, sure. Just remember to pick up some muffins on your way back."
"Yes, milord!" Bob disappeared in a blink of an eye.
"I do hope he remembers Blueberry are my favorite." The voice
said before turning in.
On Gaea
Ami was tucked in for the night, Hitomi was telling the full story of the Escaflowne and Van and everyone she had met during her stay on Gaea. It was a very intriguing story filled wish smashing scenes and detail. Ami got a better understanding of it now. Hitomi left at around what she guessed was midnight, Ami had fallen asleep and Luna by her side.
Van was waiting outside the door for Hitomi. He escorted her to her room, said good night and left. Folken was awake in his chambers unable to sleep, wondering if he should really fall through with this. He just about dozed off when he hear a scream.
Ami was being attacked by that Bob creature again.
"Hold still this time!" Bob ordered. Ami kept dodging his swipes.
"Please, I'm not stupid. My IQ is 300." Ami said as she went for her transformation pen. Van slammed the door wide open to see a huge looking beast and Ami cornered on the floor in a read to move position.
"Ah, who are you?!" Bob screamed at Van.
"My name is Van, what are you and what are you doing here?" Van
demanded.
"That's not a very nice question." Bob took a swipe at Van with its massive claws and and he blocked with his trusty sword. Folken arrived a bit
late to see Luna whispering something to Ami. They backed out of the room a little bit towards the window. Ami opened it, seeing that is was about a two story drop, she decided against it. Van and Folken started fighting off the beast together. Ami decided to transform anyway, seeing that the monster out weighed both Van and Folken.
"I'm here!" Hitomi announced with the three cat people trailing just
behind.
"Oh, and do you want a prize?" Bob asked while still holding off
Van and Folken.
"It's you!" Hitomi was a little surprised to see the neat looking
creature again.
"How are you gentlemen?" It said mockingly.
"Hey! I'm not a guy!" Hitomi whined. The beast knocked the swords away
from Van and Folken and pinned them both at the throat.
"Oh, sheesh! Isn't it me you're after?" Sailor Mercury yelled at the
thing.
"Oh, yeah, it was!" It said as if it had just remembered why it was
there. As a matter of fact, it did.
"Well, I'm not going anywhere, you have the door blocked and I would have to be daffed to jump out this window." Mercury stated. The beast just stared. "So, are you just going to stand there or try to kill me?" Ami was growing impatient.
"Yeah, just one second." Bob turned to Van and Folken. Merle yelled 'Lord Van' fearing the worst as did the rest stuck out in the hall. "Folken, you and your cat friends are next."
"Eh? Why are they next?" Hitomi yelled from the hall.
"Because they were brought back to life to kill Sailor Annoyance over
there and were too slow!"
"Excuse me, would you like to run that by me again?" Ami said.
"I said they were brought back to life to kill YOU but they didn't."
"Ah, that's what I thought you said." Ami got ready to unleash the spiffiest animated attack I have ever seen! Too bad Toei only did that once, but I can bring it back again without the visuals...
"Mercury Aqua Mirage!" A powerful stream of ice water headed toward Bob, who had little time to react. The water encased him and tore him apart. All the damage that had been done by him, except Ami's concussion, was gone and nothing remained of Bob. Ami was struggling to stand up right after that attack. She detransformed and collapsed on the floor.
"Ami-san!" Hitomi darted to her side. Folken had disappeared shortly
after and Van was furious with him.
'Folken, if you come back again I'll . . .' Van thought. Naria and
Eriya remained in the hall, saddened expressions and tears in their eyes.
***
End of Chapter Three!
Tylenol is indeed very powerful. Anyhoo, I promise that more interesting
stuff will happen in the next chapter. If it doesn't then...I will revise it!
Aha! For questions, comments, suggestions, threats, send 'em to sanjinoyousei@hotmail.com
STC
