Author's Note: Are you guys proud of me? I'm making the chapters longer! YAY! Oh! And guess who wakes up today? Well, you'll have to wait and see. Oh, and watch the foreshadowing. I didn't mean for my book to be this way, but this evil writer inside me, well, she made me. So blame her.
Disclaimer: The "writer inside of Ms. MoonWings" has been sent to jail. No more cookies for you.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
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Chapter Twelve: Fatigue
"How could you do this?" Venus asked, not even looking up. She clenched her fists, not able to look at the beautiful crystals that were slowly dieing, anymore. This brought back too much sadness.
"Lets skip the pity speech? Huh?"
Sailor Venus looked up at her, her eyes blazing. "Then lets." Vanessia darted for her as Venus put up her arms to protect herself. Venus tried a punch but she dodged, and then barely got Venus in the face. Sailor Venus glared at her, as Vanessia hopped back.
"Hope you like the jungle!" She screamed, sending vines out of her very hand.
"Crescent Beam! SMASH!" From her hands she wielded the beam to desolate all of the five vines. Vanessia glared at her, clutching her hand.
"Now lets get that star crystal from you!" Vanessia shot back, undeterred. She put a thick bracelet in front of her, as it started to glow.
"Venus Love Chain- ENCIRCLE!" Before the chain could grasp her, Vanessia sent out thick green vines, and they lay, Venus bound in vines and Vanessia pinned together by the chain. Each did not lose balance as they held onto their grasp.
Creeping her hand barely out of the thick vine, Venus screamed, "Crescent Beam! Smash!" Venus's beam snapped the vines as they fell on the ground. Vanessia glared at her with crimson eyes, still trying to get free. Sailor Venus focused her energy into one final attack, never was she so furious.
"Venus! METEOR SHOWER!" She held her hands in the air as the massive beam of light flooded into Vanessia and Sailor Venus kept her position, breathing hard. After the light disappeared, the star crystals disappeared along with Vanessia.
Venus dropped to the floor, trying to catch her breath. Looking around to make sure no one else was around; as she made her way back up and into the apartment. As she didn't think about de-transforming, she went into the bathroom and looked at herself, then stepped back, her mouth wide open. Staring at the mirror, she saw that person again, Sailor V. The one person she had left behind in England. But this time the reflection did not change. She looked down at her arms and all over, she really was Sailor V. She breathed so fast; she didn't know what to do. What is happening to me!
She de-transformed and looked at her transformation wand. Everything was the same; maybe she had just run out of energy? And that attack…where did that come from? She re-played the scene in her mind. Closing her fearful eyes she de-transformed. She walked over into the living room and sat down on the floor. Artemis stretched and got up.
"Have a nice sleep? With…Yaten?" Minako said cheekishly.
Artemis blushed. "I was only looking out for them. How is Seiya?"
"Oh, he's much better than last night." She wondered if she should tell Artemis about Vanessia. Her new power seemed somewhat familiar, but turning into Sailor V? She lay back and looked at the ceiling. What am I supposed to do? She sighed.
Suddenly, her watch chimed as she opened it up. Artemis ran to her side to see who it was.
"Minako? Are you there?" Haruka appeared on the screen. It seemed fuzzy.
"Yes, I'm here."
"Where are you?" Haruka seemed more serious than usual, just like the last time she saw her.
"I'm just to the south of London. In a town-"
"Don't worry, we can find you."
"Who is 'we'?" Minako became suspicious, but this was to be expected from the outers.
"Minako," Haruka replied, sighing. "Michiru and I."
"How is everything there?" Minako asked, seriously. Haruka's eyes widened.
"You inner scouts, you worry too much." Haruka smiled, and closed her eyes. "We'll meet you soon." Haruka's green eyes gave Minako an uneasy feeling.
"When? And really, how is Usagi-"
"Tomorrow. Bye." The screen went blank. Minako put the top screen down and Artemis looked at her.
"Something is wrong."
Minako nodded. "I know. I just wish they would tell me." In her mind, she knew the grim reality was coming closer.
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Minako laid her head back against the wall. She looked at Yaten and Taiki, who were sleeping soundly. She sat there, dreamily looking at Yaten, until she felt exhausted by all that had happened. Maybe it was the days of taking care of the three lights, or that Minako had stumbled across something that could change her as a Sailor Soldier forever, but whatever the cause, she fell asleep. Artemis curled up besides Yaten, making sure Minako was really asleep, then dozed off as well.
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Minako flexed her arms and realized she had slept for around a few hours. She got up, realizing it was late afternoon, around seven. Artemis still lay asleep, as Minako sighed. She decided that Taiki and Yaten should have something to eat; maybe they would wake up before tomorrow, just so they could be aware of the news Haruka and Michiru were bringing. She turned on the stove and rummaged for her soup that she had bought. Her stomach rumbled as she watched it bubble. Once it was done, she poured it into two bowls. Then a thought struck her.
"How are they supposed to eat noodles and chicken when they're unconscious? They'll choke!" She put her fingers on her head and sighed aloud. What were you thinking!
Then, another thought struck her.
Haha! I'll just let them have the liquid, and I, the noodles and chicken! They won't know the difference, and of course I get the best parts! She could feel herself lighten up for a few seconds. Everything was peaceful and silent, at least for now.
She took another bowl and poured the liquid broth of the soup into another bowl. Then she added the other half of the liquid, now ending in two bowls of broth and one with the noodles and chicken. Minako took one bowl of broth and went into the living room, now lit with the lamp. She blew off the steam, waiting a few seconds for the soup to cool. Everything seemed so much more brighter with it, she was just glad she didn't have to use her powers again.
She set the bowl down on the coffee table and kneeled by Taiki. She then lifted him up so that his head was on the armrest. She took the flannel away, along with Yaten's, and into the kitchen. Minako searched for two spoons, then finally found them as she went back into the living room. She put the bowl on the side of the couch and kneeled beside Taiki.
But Minako was troubled. She didn't know what danger her friends could be in, and she was all the way in England. Usagi and Mamoru were in danger, and her destiny to protect them was at stake. But, if there was evil in Japan, there shouldn't be any in England, right? The base must be in Japan, that's where Usagi and Mamoru are. Her body was on autopilot as the soup in the bowl slowly got less and less.
She wiped her forehead. I just want to know what has happened! She almost said aloud.
After about thirty minutes, she had finally got Taiki and Yaten something to eat, as she took the bowls and put them in the sink. She took out another spoon and took her soup into the dining room. Her back ached so badly, but she knew that Seiya would probably need some cocoa, at least some sort of liquid, to keep him warm, and his energy up.
She took a spoonful of soup and swallowed it. It was like eating an ice cube. She relented and ate it anyways, not wanting to bother to make herself some more. She felt so lonely. Everything was quiet, no noisy fights between Rei and Usagi, no Makoto dreaming about a boy she saw walking down the street. No Ami telling her and Usagi to study more. No…nothing.
She took another bite. When she turned into Sailor V, would she do that again? That was her weakest form; she would never be able to lay a finger on the evil if she was her old self.
At last, she finished her cold soup and started to make some cocoa. She didn't feel fully awake, like she was mesmerized by this thought that something was wrong, something to do with Japan, and herself. But she couldn't figure it out.
Minako made her way into Seiya's room and looked at him admiringly. He looked like he was finally sleeping peacefully. She moved his head up, and began the usual routine.
"I wonder what its like on your planet," Minako started, wishing he could answer back. "I mean, is it mountainous, or more like a beach? Is there a royal palace? Where your princess is dressed up, and everyone is fond of her, and everything is peaceful? There's no bad thoughts, no suffering, no pain. Just- serene. Just like the moon and Serenity. I think you should have your planet like that, huh?" No answer. Just as usual. For once, it was getting to her. She felt as if they would never wake up.
Her back twinged in pain as she rubbed it. She let out a weak smile as she left with the empty cup. She came back and sat down on the chair besides his bed, then rubbed her back again.
As she sat in dreamy wonder, she was suddenly woken up by a sound. She looked at Seiya, his eyes barely open. He stared up at the ceiling for a bit, as Minako stared at his sapphire blue eyes.
"How are you doing?" Minako asked gently.
"O-odango?"
"N-" She stopped herself. If this would bring him hope, then she would do it. "Yes. Its me."
"Saving me again? Hm…" His voice was so shallow, it barely sounded like him. He closed his eyes, as Minako smiled. He just looked too cute when he was sleeping. She blushed at the thought, then put her head in her hands and dreamed off, finding soon that she had began to sleep…
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"You can go and sleep, we'll watch him." Minako could hear a faint voice, but it just formed in her dream, and didn't wake her up.
"She looks so tired. I wonder if the evil had made a visit."
"Well, once she wakes up, we'll find out, and then leave. They have to be in Japan."
Minako felt herself being lifted up, as her bangs and hair went behind her. Then, there was this soft sensation, and her back felt immediately better.
"I'll watch Seiya, you keep an eye on her." Yaten nodded.
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Minako awoke and hugged her pillow. For once she felt rejuvenated. She yawned and rolled over, feeling something was there. She slowly opened her eyes, seeing the back of the sofa. She sat up and saw the blankets on her, wondering what she had done. There was no Taiki, who should've been on the sofa. Her eyes widened in shock as she got up and started to Seiya's room.
"Don't worry about them, they're fine." Yaten said, while lying on the sofa, his green eyes watching her.
"You're awake, but what about-"
"Don't worry." He said lazily. He smiled. "He's making sure Seiya's okay." Minako stopped.
"But, he should get some rest, I hope he didn't spend all night watching him!" Minako rushed into the room, feeling dense that she had fallen asleep. Yaten put his hands behind his head and turned on his back.
"Girls…"
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Author's notes: terribly sorry, but this is the end! I will update sooner than later, if someone just keeps poking me in the side to do so. I think I'll keep it going, just for the heck of it, and write a lot more in the break times and summer. Will that work? Gomen gomen gomen!
Well, I hope you guys had a great thanksgiving! Onward, (finally) with the reviews!
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