A Shock in Time
...Present...
Setsuna POV
Raising her head high sent waves of ebony hair to brush against her back as garnet orbs began to cloud from the thoughts of the task she must complete. Sailor Pluto marched to the gates of time to seek answers from the almighty Chronos. Years have passed since the last encounter with the God of time, but this moment is not just any ordinary visit. Setsuna was seeking answers to the rapidly new changes in the timeline and latest developments with the enemy on Earth.
Crossing the murky waters of the forgotten moments, the guardian of time walked slowly through the palace gates that led to the God she most hated and feared.
Rubbing the back of her neck gently, Setsuna allowed all the thoughts of the past to seep into her soul once again. Recalling the events that happened during the Silver Millennium and the lost that accompanied its fall only dampened her spirits as she continued her path inside of the palace.
Consumed by dark thoughts, Setsuna barely noticed the faint whispers that came from a room she just passed by. Stopping closely to the door, the time guardian carefully stayed in the shadows to overhear the soft voices radiating from the room.
"Is everything set into place yet?" A voice thick with apprehension was none other then the one and only Time God.
Slicing through a room that was suddenly being overtaken by tension was a soft feminine voice to respond, "Yes, everything is carrying through nicely and we are now approaching the next phase of your plan my Lord."
A slight pause after her response and then an answer was issued from Chronos, "Good, because I do not tolerate failure Suna, for you too can end up like your other half."
From this response came a muffled gasp out of Setsuna who could not believe what she just heard from the Time God. Other half? Surely she would've known if she had a twin or much less a person connected to her in such a way they both shared the same powers.
Grasping her time staff tightly, the guardian of time leaned into the door more to hear the rest of the conversation.
Makoto POV
Gasps came from all around me as my friends tried to digest the new name plate on the door that use to be Setsuna's office. This just cannot be right, I've been to this office countless of times and I have always seen her name in that exact spot. And now after a matter of hours have passed it would seem as if she was slowly being erased from a life we built into together.
A husky voice broken into my jumbled thoughts. "Miss, are you quite sure that a Meiou Setsuna does not work in this hospital?", asked Haruka.
"Sir, I checked all of the files for this person you search for but there is no history of this woman ever working in this hospital. I'm sorry if this not the answer you seek but all I can offer you is the truth." And with this response the receptionist led us back to the main entrance and bid us farewell.
My hands were clenched and eyes staring off into space again, I could not accept what the young woman had said to us. It has to be a reason for the the events that are taken place at the moment. Does it have to do with this new enemy, for if it is I would gladly kill it to save the woman I love with every beat of my heart.
Always the loving angel, Usagi came to my side and slipped her soft hand into mines gently and gave it a light squeeze. "Mako, whatever it is that is causing these changes we will figure it out together. We are the sailor scouts and that means we will face every obstacle as a team. You are not alone, for not only it is Setsuna that loves you but us all."
Slowly we dispersed back to our seperate homes, but first not without us vowing to meet early tomorrow to form some type of plan. I declined Haruka's offer to drive me home, because I needed a chance to clear my thoughts and a late night walk would do just that for me.
It began to rain lightly as I slowed down my pace to feel the water dance across my skin. I allowed the water to touch my eyelids, lips, and to roll down my neck slowly as I started to breathe in deeply from the havoc it was causing against my flesh.
Deep green eyes stared into muddy pools of water in an attempt to look into a future that was no longer clear to see through. Heart peering through my eyes, baby tell me why can I not see my love in front of me?
A quick glance to my empty hands and I reflect on earlier times when I traced your warm skin with my finger tips slowly. I had time on my hands, and I played with you until I felt the shudders run rampantly through your body.
Approaching my doorstep slowly, I see a blue haired figured standing on my porch with a grim expression. Ami.
A forced smile tightened it's hold on the edges of my lips, "Ami, what do I owe the pleasure for this visit on a beautiful rainy night."
With a sigh escaping her lips she responded, "I kept running tests on the readings I got from the enemy and it would seem the person controls time."
A genuine smile breaks across my face, "Yes, Ami we already know this so why the grim look you are giving me."
"..Well, I kept digging more through the tests and it would seem that Setsuna is behind these new events." A tight lipped Ami held her ground as she finished this statement.
"You're kidding right? How could you say such a thing, Ami? What does she have to gain by distancing herself from the rest of the scouts?"
"Makoto, if you remember correctly she never wanted us to remember what happened in the Silver Millenium. It was only when Luna pressed her into a corner did she release all the memories that were locked inside our minds. And how long did she keep her distance from you after you found out the truth between you two?" Shaking her head, Ami stopped the questions and just stared at the rain that was now rapidly falling onto the ground.
Biting my bottom lip roughly, I tried to hold back all the angry comments that I wanted to make towards her speech. Clearing my throat I answered slowly, "She was afraid that the feelings I have for her was only out of obligation and not because I actually feel them for her completely."
Resting my hands against the railing, I too stared out into the rain trying to match each rain drop with a thought that came from my heart. What if Ami was right? Setsuna was very hesitant to fall back into our love, but I never asked why. I was content with just being back in her presence and she never offered to me her reasons for holding our memories for so long.
Deeply skaken by Ami's inquries, I returned back to my cold form and began to walk towards my door to go inside.
Grabbing my hand quickly with her soft one, Ami looked into my eyes with a silent plea before saying, "Mako, Usagi was right when saying that you are not alone in this great obstacle. I too love you just as much as you love Setsuna. And I know you are strong and can get through anything you put your mind too, but please do not go through this pain alone. If you must, take that anger that is building inside of you out onto me. But please whatever you decide do not cast that beautiful heart you have onto the pavement."
For the first time in a long while I actually looked at the woman who was staring back at me. Dark blue hair to match her ocean colored eyes, an intelligent woman is standing in front of me speaking with her heart. What she did not know was that my heart was slowly bleeding out and my soul was being torn from my body. I could not handle the things she was saying to me at this very moment.
"Ami, please just go right now. I need to talk to Sets because I am sure there is an explanation for everything that is happening now. But thank you. When I needed a friend or a shoulder to cry on you was there for me." Turning my back on her slowly I walked through my door and closed it. Pressing my palm lightly against the door I stayed there for a moment, not knowing that her palm was pressed against the exact spot on other side of the door.
Setsuna POV
Listening to the conversation that was taking place in the room before me, all I could do was stand in shock. I have a twin that I did not know existed. I must tell the others before this new enemy break loose again and destroy this world we made safe.
So absorbed in thoughts, Setsuna did not see a shadow approach her from behind slowly. In an instant a hand reached up and covered her mouth while another arm wrapped around her pulling them towards a make-shift prison.
All I remember was a hand pressed tightly against my mouth and being dragged into another direction as everything went black in an instant. Waking up slowly I realized I was knocked out and brought to this small cell that seemed to have been a study. Damn, I have to find a way to communicate with the others. Makoto... She must be worried.
While trying to collect my thoughts a deep voice vibrated inside the room, "Welcome Sailor Pluto, I hope you will enjoy your stay. For it will be your home for all of eternity."
(To Be Continued...)
A/N: Thanks for the reviews everyone. I hope everyone will enjoy this update. I have an idea where I want this to go so I hope everyone will enjoy the ride. If you have any comments on where you want this to go, please let me know. Always good to have friendly advice.