Note: I don't own Ronin Warriors, don't sue me!! Thank you Jewels, for helping me to write this! La, la, la, la, la! I'm very happy, so I'm very hyper and I cannot spell, sorry if spell checker don't get it all! Hey, who thinks Ronin Warriors needs some new episodes? Are there any new ones in Japan, or did the just stop making them?
Circumstances
Cha. 4: Enemy Soul mates
"Alright, I finally got the two injured lovers apart and asleep," Ryo said walking done the stairs at four in the morning. The others were sitting on the two couches in the living room. Leta had started cooking after giving Cye a large lump on the back of his head with a frying pan. They had finished breakfast and were discussing what to do if Geoffrey decided to show up anytime soon.
"That's nice, your breakfast is in the kitchen," Leta replied dismally. He left the room and returned carrying a plate of eggs, bacon, and toast.
"So, if he shows up, we can't call on the Armor of Inferno, huh?" Ryo asked as he sat down next to Raye.
"Yup, that's about right," Sage answered.
Looking outside, Rowen responded, "How are we going to protect ourselves. The Inferno Armor is the only protection we have that's strong enough, and Cye is too weak to deal with the strain."
"Excuse me, I thought the Sailor Scouts had powers too," Serena demanded, jumping up.
"Once again, calm down Meatball Head," Darien pulled Serena back into the seat she had been in. The front door opened, Anubis and Kayrau entered.
"How is Mina?" Anubis still felt guilty for letting Mina get hurt.
"Sleeping," was the unanimous answer.
"Oh, I hope the rest of you are still doing fine after the battle," Raye gave Ryo a glare, for what reason, no one knew.
"The staff is not being very helpful in this situation," Kayrau felt it best to change the subject.
"Hmm…that's no good. How are we supposed to know what we're up against?" Rowen asked.
"Why don't we combine our knowledge of both Beryl and Talpa?" Amy suggested, Rowen nodded in agreement as both drifted into the library, where Mia's computer had been stashed.
" So… umm… what are we supposed to do until the brainiacs finish?" Leta joked.
"Umm… how about we find something to do. Maybe play ball, go…?" Kento raised his eyebrows in that Why don't we go do "something" in the bedroom? way.
"No frickin' way, pig boy!!" Leta smashed his face in, receiving a loud "owwie".
"Good God, how sick is he?" Raye whispered to Ryo.
"You really don't want me to answer that do you?"
"Not particularly. Hey, umm… you wanna… maybe.. go upstairs or something? I still haven't really apologized for hitting you earlier. Hint, hint." A wide smile crossed Ryo's face as Raye lead him up the stairs with Kento pouting with envy in his eyes.
"Aww.. man…. Please, Leta?" Kento gave a puppy dog look in her way, gaining the attention of the palm of her hand.
"Where's Rini and Yuli?" Leta asked, changing the subject.
"Good question, where are they?" Serena came back into reality at the sudden thought of her future daughter could be in so danger.
"I thought I saw them outside a little while ago, but they're gone now," Sage looked out a nearby window.
"Oh, God, Rini!" Serena nearly jumped out of the house.
"Serena, I'm sure they're fine, stop worrying. No bad guy has ever struck this soon after wreaking terror," Darien coaxed her into sitting down again. "Look, there they are right now," he pointed outside to where Rini and Yuli could be seen skipping toward them.
"Oh Rini!" Serena jumped up and ran out of the room and the door, picking her daughter up and twirling her around while holding her extremely tight. "Oh, Rini, we were so worried about you!"
"Uh…. That's nice, …can…you...put...me…down…now?" Rini managed to say.
"Oh, I'm so sorry, Rini!"
"So, how was your walk?" Darien walked up.
"Just great! Yuli showed me some caves and a beautiful field that's filled with all kinds of wild flowers! And me met this guy who had this really weird blue hair who wanted us to give Mr. Anubis something," Rini exclaimed while rubbing her back at the place Serena had squeezed.
"What?! You met Geoffrey!" both Serena and Darien stared disbelieving at the little girl and boy, who nodded and produced the letter.
"Hey, Anubis, I think we have something for you," Darien shouted back into the mansion.
Anubis walked out with a forlorn aura hanging about him. "Yes, what is it?"
"I believe that the kids have met up with Geoffrey and they say he wanted you to have this," Darien replied, handing the wrinkled parchment over to Anubis.
"What?! But why?" Anubis questioned the letter, staring fixedly on the letter.
"What does it say?" Serena peeked over his shoulder.
"Well, read it for yourself," he said, throwing the letter into the air and turning to walk back in disgusted confusion.
Darien retrieved the parchment and read:
Ancient Warlord-
I can understand your want for the beautiful Callipso, since I too have fallen for her charm and grace. Although, there is another I have set my eyes upon, whom I believe to be even more comely. She is one of the newer members of your group; I think their name to be the Sailor Scouts. She is the one called Jupiter.
Now, since each of us has our eye cast upon one of the opposing team, I am going to offer a switch. You may have Callipso, princess of Htrae, if I receive Leta, Sailor Jupiter, in return.
The choice is yours my father's friend. If you decide to agree, come at midnight unto the same grove as you came last night with my prize. If you refuse, well then I guess I am allowed to do whatever I please with your fair Callipso, even if I choose to kill her.
Until midnight
One way or another-
Geoffrey
Son of Talpa and Beryl
Ruler of the Dark Universe
"What? Leta? No!" Serena cried. She turned and ran into the mansion with the other three following suite. "Leta! Leta! You have to read this!" she ran to her friend and shoved the letter into Leta's surprised hands.
After reading the letter, Leta calmly showed it to the other inquiring minds to see. Each looked up with new fear, wondering whether she would agree to the arrangement or not. Slowly, through silent sobs, she answered as best she could, "He… does look… a lot like…my old… boyfriend…"
End. I know that this is really short and you guys are probably going to hate me for giving Leta over, but review it anyway. Please!!! I need more ideas on what to do. I don't even know if I'm going to have her rescued, killed (most likely not since she's my fav sailor scout), or become evil. Thanks for reading and the next cha. will come a lot sooner.
Lady Kiara
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