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A/N: I'm not english native, but I have the tendency to write in english, so I apologize for any misspelling or confusing line.
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"I'm so tired of my father telling me what to do or how to live. He doesn't accept our relationship. He doesn't trust you… I feel like I know you all my life… I wish I could stay with you forever…"
Those were the words of Phoebus while he was lying on the bed with Reika lying on his side and resting her head on his bare chest. He caressed her hair gently and his gaze was sad. Reika lifted her head and looked at him.
"Why don't you run away?" she said
"And where would I go? He rules half of the Earth and the other half still didn't close the deal to become just one nation. And the Moon is not really an option."
"You could stay here if you have the courage."
"Would your people accept me?" He said really considering her invitation
"Don't worry about my people, they do what I say."
"Are you proposing to me?" He said thinking she could be hinting for them to settle down as the martian girls were known for not having problems to make the first step or lead guys
"No. I'm giving you exile." She replied with an unreadable gaze
After that the scenes got mute and they just could be watched for a brief moment.
END OF SCENE
Rei woke up with a start and reflected about the new dream, "We were a couple in two past lives…" she spoke to herself and could also realize that the Earth and Mars once upon a time had a political relation, and for what she could figure, it seemed complicated. She looked at the hour and got up from her bed heading to the bathroom. When she got there, she met Mamoru leaving it.
"Good morning." He greeted her with a light smile
"Good morning." She greeted him back a bit shyly
The uncomfortable silence took them.
"I'm going home. Thank you for the stay. I've talked to your grandfather already and explained to him and apologized." Mamoru broke the ice
"What did you tell him?"
"Nothing more than that he didn't already know. Actually he spoke more than me."
"I see. I'll talk to him later, even though I don't know what he knows. But I'll follow your strategy and let him speak." She said and smiled
"Yeah, you do that. Now I'm going home." Mamoru smiled back and replied
"Did you have breakfast?" Rei asked
"No, but I don't want to bother you more than I already do."
"It's no bother at all. I'm just going to brush my teeth. I'm sure no one prepared it yet."
"Alright." Mamoru said and went to the guest room
Rei entered in the bathroom and while she brushed her teeth she looked at the mirror. For a brief moment her pupils turned into red. She paused for a moment intrigued by it. Not feeling any bad presence, she finished brushing it and then went to call Mamoru and prepare the breakfast.
When they were all sitting on the table waiting for the breakfast, Rei's grandfather commented
"Last night I had a good dream. I hope this was a premonition." he said
"What did you dream about Grandpa?" Rei asked
"I dreamed about a little boy." He spoke. Mamoru and Rei immediately looked at each other and shared the same feeling and shock hearing those words, "He had a gentle gaze and a warm smile. He called me grandpa. My so expected heir is finally coming!" he continued and looked excited
Rei and Mamoru looked at each other and had the same gaze, even though possibly different thoughts about the matter.
"It was just a dream Grandpa." Rei replied a bit harshly
They all got silent after that statement and remained like that until they finished their meals.
Rei was sweeping the floor when she saw Mamoru coming to her way to leave the shrine.
"Thank you for the stay once again. The breakfast was delicious." he said friendly
"Oh... you're welcome." Rei nodded accepting the compliment
They continued looking at each other as they felt like to talk about something else.
"Mamoru, may I ask you something?" Rei finally broke the ice
"Yes."
"Did you see Epios after last night?"
"No. Have you?"
"No, and this got me worried. I hope he is fine." Rei said showing concern
"I think he is, just don't know for how long." Mamoru replied showing the same concern
Rei looked at him and didn't know what to say about it, even though she was curious to know more about Epios.
"Mamoru… Did you see him before besides in dreams?" She asked curious
"Yes. I've seen him a few times and we even talked a bit. He is an amazing kid and very smart. What about you?" He replied
"I guess he doesn't like me that much…" She replied looking down
"Why do you say that?" Mamoru said puzzled
"Never talked to him. I haven't seen him that much either. I don't want to drag it on, but it's pretty much obvious why we are not that close…" Rei said and referred to the fact that she died before his labor
"You're wrong. He told me that he wished to be closer to you, but you didn't allow it…" Mamoru replied and continued speaking other things, but Rei couldn't really listen to it because she remembered of her mother's words that she was in denial and when Mamoru said that Epios commented it, she couldn't reluctant anymore and could finally admit to herself that her denial had kept her distant from that enlightened soul.
Mamoru stopped talking when he noticed that Rei had a distant look. He didn't want to start a fight between them, so he waited patiently for her mind to get back to normal again.
"So he forgave you and he likes me… I just wish I could protect him more, do something for him. It broke my heart to see him doing that… We should be the ones defending him, but we are powerless…" Rei spoke fighting her tears and holding hard the broom
Mamoru's heart melted seeing her like that. He knew and could feel the sincerity in her words, plus he shared the same feelings as her. He also felt powerless, but at least he could understand now why this started. He could finally understand what led him to lose his powers, but deep inside he wished he could get it back and something deep inside of him told him that Epios could be the key for it or when this whole cycle ended.
Instinctively Mamoru stepped closer to Rei and touched her arm. Rei looked at him and their eyes met. Mamoru immediately recognized that gaze and those eyes belonged to his beloved Coronis. There was a mix of Rei and Coronis in that gaze, but those words belonged to the hurt mother and also to the powerless soldier.
Rei didn't avoid his contact and remembered that it was like the first time they had met in another life. A touch like that was what started their story. She could finally remember their good moments and how warm was his touch that always drove her so crazy... crazy in love. That concerned and warming gaze belonged to the man she most loved in all of her eternity. That man was the only one capable of breaking all of her barriers and give her company, maybe that was the mistake. She was meant to be a lonely soul, deep inside she knew it.
"Everything is going to be alright. That's why we are here. I'm sure that we will protect him this time." He said with a firm gaze
"But I lost my powers. I can't transform into sailor anymore." she sighed
"What, are you sure?" Mamoru said surprised
"Look, my transformation pen seems burned or rusted." Rei said showing him, "It got like that since Lilith or whatever touched it. If it weren't you and Epios, I'd be dead already. The pendant Setsuna gave me… I can't activate it."
"These pendants don't belong to us. That's why we cannot activate it. We are just the keepers." Mamoru said
"Whose is it?" Rei asked surprised
"Epios."
Rei widened her eyes and remembered when the pendant reacted during the miasma attack. It just shined when Epios appeared. Now it made sense why she couldn't use it and it explained the dizziness she felt when she started using it, it was his energy coring thru her body. He surely had a strong energy that even after so long could still be emanated without his physical presence.
"If he is the only one who can use it… How are we supposed to protect him until there?" Rei said looking hopeless
Mamoru looked at Rei and had the same questioning many times before and not only about Epios, "I'm sure there is one hope, but… I mostly believe that our powers lie in our hearts. We just have to let our hearts guide us."
Rei looked at Mamoru and could relate to his words, as a matter of a fact, he never had any object to give him powers and she knew he could project some light balls with his bare hands. Plus, she also had some abilities even in her human form, but having to deal with the fact she couldn't be a sailor anymore would be frustrating and harder for her to regain the trust in herself to move on powerless.
"I have to go now, but we can talk later if you want." Mamoru said calmly as he could see her grandfather from afar looking at them and didn't want to disturb her from her chores
"Yeah… Let me know if you see him." Rei said and smiled weakly
"Of course, but if you see him first, tell me please." Mamoru said and smiled back
"Sure." Rei replied and nodded
"Take care." Mamoru said
"You too." Rei replied and watched him climb down the stairs. She continued her chores and when she finished it, she headed to the meditation room.
When she got in there, she sat on the floor and positioned herself in reflection mode. All the recent events and revelations came to her mind. Her mother's words had an outstanding role and echoed in as many thoughts and memories that crossed her mind like closing the puzzles of it. She no longer was so resented at Mamoru and that was a big advance. She felt insecure due to not being able to transform into sailor anymore and she also was very worried about Epios. She felt responsible for all that was happening, still, her self-esteem was low. She needed answers and couldn't run away anymore. The dreams and open memories filled her mind and in a trance, a new memory opened to her.
Slowly she approached a dark chamber and could see a light shine next to a golden-reddish crystalized altar. Her heart felt a deep pain and she could see a shineless star-seed inside the crystal, she recognized the energy that still surrounded the place and cried. She turned around and saw a golden star-seed lying on the ground that shined weakly. Her heart hurt and she realized that that star-seed belonged to man she once loved and was the father of their son, yet, their killer. He was believed to be immortal, but there it was his star-seed lying on the ground almost shineless, she realized something bigger happened making her feel even more sad. She cried harder this time and realized the end, a very sad end. She couldn't accept that their fate ended like that and she kneeled next to the golden star-seed and leaned over the border of the altar crying and prayed to have a new opportunity to change that tragic fate.
At that moment, the spirits of Apollo and Epios revealed themselves and for the first time she could see the face of her son who smiled kindly at her. Apollo introduced him and told his name to her. She was very touched for meeting her son and learned that he didn't die at the moment she thought he had, and ignored what happened between her and Apollo. The three of them held hands and three distinct pendants materialized and were locked inside a hidden compartment of the altar. They made a promise and the memory ended with the golden star-seed leaving the chamber and only leaving Epios shineless star-seed behind, safe inside the crystalized altar and inaccessible for anyone, but the three of them.
Rei opened her eyes with a start and saw Epios's spirit in front of her. Her heart was accelerated and she realized that once upon a time her spirit visited the forbidden chamber and had met her son after death. She kept staring at him while he continued smiling at her very kindly. She knew he had forgiven his father. She remembered of her promise. Finally she smiled warmly at him like a real mother. She felt the urge to embrace him, she felt the urge to touch him, but she knew she couldn't and this hurt her. A tear fell down her face and Epios touched it with his tiny finger as if drying it. With that, she closed her eyes to imagine his touch and it was when he touched her forehead between her eyes and also her heart. The pendant reacted to it and he leaned his face closer to her ear and whispered, "I need you.". He enlaced his tiny hands around her neck and she could feel the slight touch. She felt in peace. She opened her eyes and he was gone.
His words echoed deeply in her inner, but now she could feel secure once again. She wouldn't allow herself to be weak and would do anything in her power to help him. He trusted her, so she wouldn't allow his trust to be broken, he didn't deserve it.
It was already night when she left the meditation room. Phobos and Deimos looked out for her during the whole time she was inside. Her grandfather and the assistant were at the living room and could see that there was something different in her, but they didn't ask for explanations yet. She took a bath and then went to her bedroom to put on her clothes. Not allowing her reason to take part on her, she let herself be guided by her impulse and feelings. Even though being a little late, she left the shrine.
Mamoru was leaving the bathroom and had the towel rolled around his waist when he heard the doorbell. He looked at the peephole and got surprised to see who was outside. He unlocked the door and opened it.
"Rei, what are you doing here? It's late." He said still surprised
"I saw Epios. Our son need us." She replied and looked determined
They both got like in a trance and something was triggered, however they didn't feel like talking.
Mamoru could sense her perfume while she could feel the scent of bath on his skin. They stared each other very deeply as if looking for permission to go further.
Rei and Mamoru slowly stepped closer to each other and let themselves be guided by the strange and intense vibe that surround them. And the so expected kiss happened, reopening once and for all, all the good memories of their previous lives. An uncontrollable fire connected them and it felt like there's just the two of them in a long time. Mamoru took Rei on his lap and led her to his bedroom while kissing her passionately. Rei gave herself completely to those emotions and feelings and kissed him back very passionately. He put her back on the floor and started unzipping her dress while he planted kisses down her neck. She removed his towel and looked at his toned body with a lot of delight with the view. He took her in his arms once again and placed her on his bed kissing all of her body. Rei passed her fingers on his hair very excited with all the pleasure he was giving her. He leaned up his head and looked at her in the eyes then prompted himself between her legs, but not before confirming her permission to let him in. He kissed her very intensely again and their tongues moved inside their mouths. She moaned in delight when he finally got into her. At first he was very careful and caring, but with the time he followed her demands for more and their fire increased. They were both lost in their own lust.
Well guys, that was it for now. What a chapter huh! Finally Rei and Mamoru did it! It took a while, but it would be just a matter of time until their eternal attraction would make them surrender once more. Now let's see the consequences of it. What are your guesses? Many more things to come, stay tunned!
Leonor de Eboli - My dear friend, no problem, I understand our crazy real life, I myself had had a lot of struggle to update too, because something always happens to disturb me XD thank you for your support and I hope you enjoy the story. Definetely Rei has a lot of wounds that she doesn't talk about to the others, but her resentment towards men is a loud scream and also a proof of her deep pain. Yeah, too bad Mamoru had a participation in it, but differently of her father, he is doing everything he can to repair the damage he caused. Mamoru obviously has a very good heart. Muchos besos my dear!:D
Vientoaguamarina - My dear, it's great to hear about you. I hope you are enjoying the story as well, but you can tell me your toughts on it, I think it would be good for me to know it :D I hope I was able to explain along the chapters what's going on with Rei. Besos my dear friend.
