My Place among the Gods

Kochou-hime

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Over it in Time

The girls with Darien in tow had arrived to the mansion as inevitable awkwardness still hung in the air from the incident on Tokyo University's campus earlier that day. Lita immediately headed to the kitchen with her supplies to begin cooking as she believed food would calm everyone's nerves; Ami agreed and went to the kitchen also to assist with the massive amount of cooking. Serena took a seat on the sofa next to Darien followed quickly by Rei sitting at Serena's other side. Serena thought that Rei had been acting quite strange, she had stuck near herself and Darien all day, which frankly she was thankful for, since she found the whole situation with his sudden appearance to be awkward, considering what had occurred in the past few months. Mina seemed to be the only one of the Sailor Soldiers not to feel awkward as she happily chatted with Trunks and Goten about a movie coming out that week.

"That smells good!" Goten exclaimed as he looked toward the kitchen. Trunks nodded as he heard his stomach growl.

"Maybe if you two are nice to Lita she'll make you guys an appetizer!" Mina laughed as the two immediately zoomed into the kitchen. Her face became one of concern upon glancing to her left and noticing Piccolo seated with his eyes closed in the corner of the living room. She frowned slightly as she remembered the true reason they had come to the mansion for dinner. Mina, like Serena, had a knack for seeing the good in people as a smile returned to her face and she walked toward Piccolo.

"Hi! I'm Mina," she said extending her hand toward him. Piccolo's eyes slowly opened as he stood. Mina internally gulped as the huge green alien, who was nearly 7 feet tall towered above her.

"Piccolo," he said as his huge green hand surrounded her small one. She stared in awe for a few moments before her smile returned.

"So you're definitely not from around here right?" Mina asked with a laugh causing Piccolo to fall over at such a question.

Serena continued to sit uncomfortably between Rei and Darien and glanced toward the kitchen where she noticed Goku seated at the table. He was looking down at his hands and he almost appeared sad or perhaps deep in thought as she watched him. She needed to talk to him about the meaning behind what Piccolo had said, but she felt incredibly uncomfortable in front of Darien. She smiled when she saw Lita bring to him a couple of egg rolls to which his forlorn expression quickly faded as he ate them. She turned to Darien and frowned as she looked into his eyes glazed with confusion.

"Serena, I'd really like to talk with you," Darien said, "in private outside; we haven't been alone all day." He finished shooting a look toward Rei. Rei huffed and crossed her arms.

Goku gritted his teeth as the joy from his before dinner snack had faded after hearing Darien speak to Serena. He was shamelessly eavesdropping from the kitchen mainly because he couldn't help himself. Even with what Vegeta had told him, he still had his doubts as he felt incredibly different about Serena than he did when in battle. He looked into the living room when he noticed Vegeta quickly bolt to the front door from upstairs. Vegeta swung the door open and grinned at what he saw.

"Hi Daddy!" Bra exclaimed as Vegeta embraced his daughter. Bra face faulted as over her shoulder as she saw the girls were present and heard what she had said. Rei noticed this and waved her hand in the air.

"Don't worry, we already know." She said as Bra sighed with relief. Bra waved to the group happily until her eyes fell upon Darien.

"What in the hell is he doing here!?" she shouted pointing a finger toward Darien. Everyone had entered the living room from the kitchen now and was looking toward the group on the sofa. Darien looked confused as Serena stood up defensively.

"Bra, this is Darien, my boyfriend, remember?" Serena asked as a sweat drop appeared on her forehead. Bra folded her arms and stepped up toward Serena and Darien.

"Yeah I know," she glared toward Darien, "you don't remember being rude to me a few nights ago when I was in LA, you big jerk!" she shouted accusingly as Vegeta's eyes narrowed.

"He did WHAT?" Vegeta demanded with clenched fists.

"Not only that!" Bra continued, "I caught him cheating on Serena!" the room gasped as Rei lunged at Darien from the sofa.

"How dare you big jerk!" she yelled as she slapped him across the face. Darien growled pushing Rei off of him and jumped off the sofa. He grabbed Serena's wrist and dragged her to the door.

"Serena, like I said we need to talk in private right now!" he demanded as Serena winced at the grip he had on her wrist. Within the blink of an eye Goku suddenly appeared in front of Darien and leaned in threateningly.

"Let go of her now." He stated dangerously. Darien remained motionless until a smirk appeared on his face. Goku raised an eyebrow and shielded his eyes as a bright light surrounded Darien. Serena let out a scream when in the place Darien once was there now was a strange goat-human like creature gripping onto her wrist. With a swift maneuver he trapped Serena with his arm against his body as she struggled in vain for her broach.

"I tried to tell you we needed to speak alone." The creature whispered in her ear, "Now all your little friends will suffer your fate!"

Goku went to lunge at the creature and paused as the creature brought a ball of energy toward Serena's throat.

"Tsk, tsk, not so fast! Come any closer and I'll kill her." He threatened and face faulted when he noticed Goku smirk. Before the creature could even flinch Goku had quickly knocked the blast from his hand and liberated Serena where she now sat safely in his arms. Serena grabbed onto Goku's shirt in fear but was reassured by Goku who gave her a small smile before setting her down behind him. The moment was quickly interrupted by snickering coming from the strange creature.

"Why do you laugh?" Trunks asked as he stepped up with his fists clenched, "you're no match for any of us." He finished with a smirk.

"Perhaps so," the creature said as he closed is eyes in laughter, "but now I have you EXACTLY WHERE I WANT YOU!" he held up his hand and suddenly a blue light surrounded the group.

"Ut posterus vos vadum vado!" the creature shouted and before the fighters could react they were engulfed by the blue light and disappeared.


In a place surrounded by darkness and demons; Pan appeared and kneeled before a great throne.

"My lord, it has been done." He said as he turned is eyes to look up.

"Thank you my friend," Chaos said with a grin. His eyes remained hidden beneath his bangs but his expression exerted one of pure mischief. "Alert one of the couriers to bring a message to Tartarus." He requested.

"My lord?" Pan said with a confused expression.

"Tell them that Chaos will finally be turning himself in."


A blue light appeared and blindingly flashed before quickly disappearing. In its place stood the entire group from the mansion, as they were all engulfed by the strange creature's attack. They were outside somewhere on a sunny day. It appeared normal, green grass at their feet and a blue sky. Everyone scrambled taking a look at their surroundings with confusion firmly etched on their faces. Goku looked down at his hands and to Serena quickly placing two hands on her shoulders concerned.

"Serena, are you ok?" he asked worriedly as she nodded.

"I think so, but, what happened?" She asked confused. Goku looked toward Piccolo who appeared dumbfounded.

"Well its too late now." Piccolo remarked toward Goku, "We're all involved in this feud now."

"Feud?" Lita asked as she walked close to Piccolo. 'You know,' she thought, 'he kind of looks like my old boyfriend!' Piccolo flushed as he heard what she had said in his mind. He brushed it off and quickly explained to the group what he had been told by Ares.

"Zeus' relationship with Selenity has acquired him many foes," Piccolo finished as he looked seriously toward Serena, "and because of this his enemies are targeting you; the only child from he and Selenity." The sailor soldiers seemed dumbfounded as Serena unconsciously hugged her body.

"My father?" she asked quietly to herself. Goku placed a comforting hand on her shoulder.

"Serena, nothing is going to happen to you, not while I'm around." Goku said as Serena felt a little more relieved.

"First things first, where the heck are we?" Rei asked as she looked around. The group took in their surroundings confusingly as Mina finally stopped with her eyes fixed to the east.

"What is it Mina?" Ami asked as she walked up beside her. Mina pointed her finger in front of her as her mouth fell agape in awe.

"You guys, I think we're in the future." Mina said as the group walked up beside her. Their mouths fell open as in the distance they could all see a large, crystal tower.


Thank you to Cosmic-lover and drake202 for reviewing the last two chapters. I appreaciate it and I'm glad you enjoy the story!

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