Forgotten Feelings
Chapter 7
Questions and a Breakfast
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"So, the foe thou sensed is after an item held by people," murmured the ancient soldier. Her companion nodded as they lounged in the trees outside a game shop.
"Yes, 'tis called a Soul Flower. I know not of this item other than it is the main holder of its occupant's vigor. Why it is named after the essence is a mystery. We shall have to research this."
"Shall we leave now? The elderly man is sleeping and his Soul Flower has been returned."
"Yes, let us go." The two jumped down, Sailor Saturn making sure they were not witnessed while Sailor Cosmos took another look at the building.
"Something incorrect, Princess?"
Cosmos shook her head: "Let's go."
They took a leap and instantly cleared many feet. It was not long before they arrived in front of an elegant manor in the middle of the dense forest. Each made her way inside. Within the walls of the manor, the powers of legend diminished. Serenity and Hotaru made their way to the large library where a man awaited them.
"How went the mission?" Maximilian asked from in front of a roaring fireplace.
"It went well. Tell us what thou know of the Soul Flower," Serenity beckoned. Maximilian arched an eyebrow.
"A Soul Flower? Where did thou hear that?"
"Play us not for fools, my king. Our adversary is looking for these Flowers and we must know of them," Hotaru said. Maximilian put down his tea and rubbed his temples.
"Was your adversary youkai?"
"This henchman was. He spoke of a master needing the energy of the Soul Flower," Serenity said as she poured Hotaru and herself some tea.
"Strange. The latest period I heard of the Soul Flower was a millennia before I met thy mother, Serenity. In such times, it was used to power a powerful monster." Serenity's interest did not peak.
"This sounds like another plan for taking power of the globe. This may not be related to the power I feel growing stronger."
"Do thou refer to what we talked about during lunch this past afternoon?" Hotaru asked. Serenity nodded.
"What is this? Tell me of this power which thou speak of," Maximilian said with urgency in his voice.
"I have felt a power arousing two days ago. I have told Hotaru that we might not be able to defeat it without more help," Serenity answered.
"But thou art the strongest warriors in the Universe. How could thou need more power?"
"I do not know. Perhaps it is Fate and Destiny up to their tricks once more."
"Let us forget about this and go rest. We are tired and tomorrow is near. Come, princess, I'll escort thee," Hotaru said as she stood up. Serenity sighed and laid down her cup. She followed Hotaru out of the room, leaving a troubled father alone.
"What are you two planning?" he asked to no one in particular. He expected no answer, but answer he did receive.
"Can thou not tell?"
Pegasus turned his head and his eyes landed on two flickering lights. "Can thee not conjure bodies for this plane?" he asked, amusement entwined with his voice. The two lights, one gold the other silver, came closer.
"Dare thee mock us?" Silver asked, voice equally amused.
"Forgive me. It has been long since I last saw two goddesses such as thou. Will thou not explain what it is that thou art doing to my child as well as her friend?" The two goddesses chuckled.
"Dear King, thy own daughter and guest are goddesses. Thou cannot fool us. Nay, we may not tell thou of our plans."
"All you may know is that Fate and I are merely trying to decide what to do of them," Destiny, the silver light, informed.
"I am not partial to this. Why toy with powers of darkness?" Pegasus scowled.
"We are confident in their abilities as warriors," Fate replied.
"Then why must thou make this new threat stronger than them? Why must they enlist the help of others?" Pegasus asked, his anger rising.
"If all goes well, your daughter will be fine," Destiny assured.
"If? Thou say 'if' to me? What madness has taken hold of thee? Art thou trying to propel Serenity and Hotaru to their graves for the umpteenth time?" Pegasus asked, his paternal feeling lashing out.
"Stop this hostility, Maximilian! Serenity is as much our child as she is yours! Thou must remember that it was us who gave her her powers!" Fate hissed.
"Yes, I know of her sufferings," Pegasus said, his voice disgusted.
"Thou know very well that we could not do anything to stop that. We tried to protect her from the very worst!" Destiny said.
"Enough of this. Thou did not come to start a feud with me. Will thee not tell me any information on the new foe?" Maximilian asked, trying to control his fury.
"All we may say is that they will need help. From who, we will say not a word. That is for them to find out. We must leave. Wish the two young ones a good night for us," Fate said. The lights vanished. Maximilian sighed.
"This will not bode well with Serenity."
"I hope we don't run into that wretch today," Hotaru said the next morning during breakfast. Serenity pierced her Leo-styled toast with her fork and raised it.
"Will thou harm her as I have this food?" she asked pleasantly.
"Nay, I will cause her more damage than that. Shall I demonstrate?" Hotaru asked, showing her true colors as she took up a knife.
"There will be no more atrocious and inane attacks on the meal while I am here," Maximilian ordered as he came up to them.
"Well, there goes the fun," Hotaru remarked as she laid down the viciously sharp knife. Serenity paid her father no heed and took up her own sharp utensil.
"Eat your food," Maximilian said to his daughter, smiling as the saying brought back memories of times long past. Serenity twirled the sharp item around before throwing it. It plunged deep into a tree and vibrated before it was robbed of its energy.
"Thou art playing with me," the head of the table said warily.
"Not playing, merely jesting," Serenity answered. She continued on with her meal.
"How are thou getting used to school?" Maximilian asked, trying to start a conversation.
"The uniforms are quite short. They are almost the same length as the skirts we wear when battling," Hotaru said as she tugged on the blue skirt. Serenity simply drank her milk.
"The classes are to your liking?" Maximilian continued.
"Well, I may not speak for milady, but they are," Hotaru said.
"They are fine, Father. Shall we depart now, Hotaru? It is time to go," Serenity answered. Hotaru nodded and grabbed a biscuit. Maximilian stood up as well.
"I shall ride with thee today. I must arrange things back at the company," he explained. The two girls shrugged and took their school bags.
"I presume this will dismiss any disbelief from the students' minds. They shall know that we really are related to you," Serenity said as the entered the black limo. Maximilian offered her a smile.
"Thou art in a good mood today, Lady," Hotaru noticed. Serenity said nothing in response.
"Have thou met the Yugi boy's friends yet? They are in thy class, am I right to infer?" Maximilian asked. Serenity nodded. The ride to the school was done in a comfortable silence.
"Will you ride back or will thou walk?" father asked child. Hotaru looked expectantly at Serenity.
"We shall tell thee," was the response.
"Very well. I shall see thee later on. Have a nice day. Oh, and Hotaru?" The shorter girl looked back, confused face. Maximilian stared before turning back and raising the darkened window.
"Do nothing rash."
Hotaru merely smirked as the limo drove on.
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