Chapter 19 - Back To Life Part II

Sammy walked into the Arcade that morning with Nephrite and smiled and nodded to Jasper. He knew he could have just asked Nephrite to come with him, but he was having fun learning how to get people to do what he wanted without their knowledge. He admitted it was probably a childish thing to do, but he was fourteen after all.

Jasper smiled and said, "Nephrite, I am glad you are here."

Nephrite looked at Sammy and said, "I have the feeling I was set up. I thought we were on the same team!"

"We are." Sammy said, "Just listen. I am doing you a favor."

Jasper nodded, "Well, the cat is out of the bag as to who I am. I have already told you about huge parts of the future so why not do some good while I am here?" He paused and leveled a look at Nephrite. "Get over it and ask Lita to marry you."

"I am afraid I need a backstory, or is it futurestory? Anyway, what are you talking about?"

Jasper replied, "Well, Lita is going to propose to you if you don't do it soon. You always regretted that you didn't propose first. You felt you forced her to miss a moment that should have been about her, romantic, and from your heart."

Nephrite sighed and nodded, "Damn. That sounds like how I would react. Wanna go help me pick out a ring? From what I hear you are the man to ask." Nephrite motioned to Sammy, "I am going to drop off this little manipulator at school and then I plan on ring shopping."

Jasper nodded, "I'll tag along while you take him to school and then show you the perfect ring."

"Nephrite before we go you owe me a hot chocolate, and buy one for yourself." Sammy looked smug and told Andrew his order.

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Raye stood in her room at the temple as the guys carried the final boxes out and placed them to be transported to Nemesis. She was going to miss it here, but she was excited for her new life in Nemesis as their future Queen.

The temple was to pass to another Priest and oddly enough he was also raising his granddaughter to become a Shrine Maiden. Her parents had died in a car accident three years ago and she was grateful for her grandfather and for the beautiful temple where she would be living. Raye had hugged her and told her that great things can come to the woman who lives there. The girl smiled and peeked over at Sapphire and nodded. She obviously approved of the fiance of the previous Shrine Maiden. She was hoping for someone similar for herself.

Raye made her final check that she didn't forget anything and mentally said goodbye to her old life. It was a comfort that Grandfather had seen Nemesis and she would be able to picture him there too. She intended to come back and walk the grounds of the temple often. Some things she just couldn't let go.

And so she arrived on Nemesis and moved into the rooms designated for the Queen. Sapphire had insisted that they should be hers already. She complied and had a wonderful time decorating it to fit her taste. She was glad they had removed the chains and tie downs that were intended for Serena before she ever looked at the room to redecorated it. Even with all of that removed the room had still been creepy, Diamond was a disgusting man.

Opal went around making sure everything was organized and placed carefully in the right spots. Raye was so grateful for her. She was turning out to be just what Raye needed. She chuckled as she reflected that Opal had under sold her abilities when she applied; she was a lot like Topaz.

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Topaz sat at his desk and berated himself. He never backed down from anything and he could find a way to make anything work that was why he was so good at his job. It was what made him so indispensable to Sapphire. Word around the office was that Raye even told Opal she wanted her own Topaz because he was so capable. So why couldn't he get the guts up to ask Opal out?

He glanced her way and his insides melted. She was gorgeous and he was head over heels for her. He was sure she could have any man she wanted and here he was hoping he was that man. He knew it was time for him to form a plan.

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Sapphire stared at Amy and Zoisite, "You two are adorable, but we are supposed to be working on this program to track evil energy as it plummets to earth."

Amy blushed, "Sorry, what were you saying?"

Zoisite rolled his eyes, "I'm not sorry. She is incredibly sexy when she is working. I don't know what you expected out of me when you came to work with us. For future reference, this will be it." He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her neck.

Amy blushed, again.

Sapphire rolled his eyes and pushed them aside and started typing up the program. Every time Amy spoke up Zoisite got even touchier with her, by the time Sapphire left the program was finished and Amy was sitting in Zoisite's lap as he whispered dirty things into her ears.

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Darien held Serena as they sat on the couch together. She smiled back at him and leaned her head on his shoulder. He then leaned forward and kissed the top of her head.

"You know everything will be alright, don't you?" Serena asked him.

Darien shook his head, "How can you be sure?"

"I trust you. You will protect me when I can't protect myself."

Darien sighed, "I failed a thousand years ago and I failed in the future. What makes you believe in me now?"

"Too much has gone into our finding peace and love together. We won't fail. You will succeed, you and Jasper are working together for the women you love." She turned and smiled up at him and kissed his lips. She knew the solar system rested on her shoulders, she just knew that Darien needed to be assured that she needed him and trusted him.

He sighed, "I can't lose you."

She pressed herself up against him and stated unequivocally, "You won't lose me. You will keep me safe and protect me when I can't protect myself, remember? We are a team." She ran her hand up his arm and then threaded her fingers into the hair at the back of his neck and kissed him. "Turns out I find it sexy when you are worried about me."

He pulled her on top of him on the couch and grabbed her ass and ground her into his large cock. "Turns out I find you sexy all of the time." He pulled her close determined to never let go and to show her in that moment how much he craved her.

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Opal went and got herself coffee, she had checked and Raye said she didn't need one but assured her that she should get one for herself. She was so glad she worked for Raye, she was the future Queen, but she was also kind.

As Opal made her coffee Lapis walked in and smiled at her and said, "Oh, my goodness I am so glad you got the job with Raye!"

"It isn't a guarantee yet," Opal pointed out.

Lapis laughed, "You are a great assistant and Raye is too smart to miss that. I am sure she is already glad she has you. Everyone wanted that job and yet no one has managed to say anything bad about you for getting it. You are too well liked."

"Well, that's news to me! I am glad to hear that I won't be getting dirty looks from everyone since I managed to work myself into the job." Opal admitted and truly was relieved.

Lapis smiled and said, "So, how is that hottie Topaz?"

"I don't know what you're talking about," Opal said, trying to feign disinterest.

Lapis rolled her eyes, "Fine I will let you play dumb for now. I see the way you look at him." She smiled at her and took her coffee and left the room.

Opal sighed. Dang it! She now realized she was going to have to be more careful about hiding her feelings.

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Kunzite came barreling out of his room carrying a can of tuna that he found hidden on the shelf in his closet and tossed it in the trash can out back behind the garage. He stomped back into the house and noticed no one was home. Shoot, who did it? Who put it on his shelf and stunk the room up, again? He needed to make a plan.

He decided it was time to see if Sammy would work with him to team up against the others.

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Molly looked around in awe. "Your office is absolutely amazing! I am so happy for you. Sapphire really wants you to feel cared for doesn't he?"

Raye nodded and said, "I am glad you like it, he spoils me so much already. I just worry about what he gets out of being with me."

Molly scoffed at Raye's doubts, "He gets a woman he adores and who has the hearts of his people. He gets everything he could possibly want from having you in his life. Don't you see that?"

Raye shook her head, "With statements like that I was really a fool for not having you in my life sooner. You are so encouraging to me. Thank you. Now, I have an important question, what do you think of Opal?"

"Oh, my gosh! She is fabulous. She came right to my house to come and get me and knew my parents names and referred to my cat by name. Did you tell her that?" Molly gushed.

Raye shook her head, "I really think she is wonderful."

"I completely agree, you must be just thrilled with her. She obviously really likes you and in her you have someone who very quickly will be for you what Topaz is for Sapphire."

"Exactly what I was thinking. She is quickly becoming indispensable to me." Raye said and smiled. She was glad Molly agreed.

Molly cocked her head and said, "So, how is Sapphire treating you?"

Raye blushed and said, "He is wonderful."

"Good."

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Kunzite knocked on Sammy's door and stepped into his room. "How is the engineering job going?"

Sammy smiled, "Really well! We have a plan for Wiseman's old spaceship. We will be able to outfit it to remotely drive and or detonate. They have some people working on it right now. I am going to head over later and see how the progress is going."

Kunzite looked suitably impressed, "Wow, that's fabulous. I would be neat if you had a hand in saving the lives of your sister and your future niece."

"It sure would be cool! Now, what can I do for you? I assume you coming here has to do with why your room stinks again." Sammy smirked at him.

"Fine, I won't beat around the bush. Yes, I was hoping we could team up. You are young and no one would suspect you." Kunzite stated and he was positive that he was right about Sammy.

Sammy smiled and said, "I would love to. You are right no one would suspect me at all." Not even you he added mentally.

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Kunzite smiled at Mina from across the table at dinner, "You look absolutely stunning tonight. Although you are always beautiful."

She smiled back at him, "You are so sweet. I love the way you look at me when your eyes get all dark and intense."

"Well, you must be ecstatic now." He stated while his eyes roamed over her body.

"I am." She gave him a sultry look and ran her leg up against his under the table. "That look you have right now is incredibly sexy."

"Well, then you are going to love the look I have later."

She nodded, "I am sure I will. I always love the looks you give me in private."

Kunzite clenched his fist under the table. He was in public and had to control himself; he kept up a chant to remind himself of that in his head.

Dessert came and Mina smiled at him and he looked down at his piece of cake. Spelled out in frosting was, 'Will you marry me?' His head shot up and he stared at her.

"Well, are you going to marry me or not?" Mina demanded.

Kunzited nodded and stood and swept her up and out of her seat and kissed her. "I will definitely marry you my love."

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Serena was gone talking to a client of hers wrapping up a sale and Darien was in his office pacing. He knew she trusted him to help stop this evil and save her and their daughter and all he could think about was what if he failed her. Again. After everything that happened he promised himself he wouldn't let her out of his life ever again. How could any version of him fail her. That brought him up short. Shit. That was exactly what he had done before. That was exactly what the Generals had been so upset about. How could any version of him not adore her and protect her?

He kicked his trash can and it went flying and hit the wall leaving a dent and he then slammed his fist down on his desk. Damn it! Where was that fucking egg? How could he let it destroy everything he could ever love and want. The love of Serena, a daughter and a family to belong too was everything he could ever desire. He would not let it happen this time. He would do everything to destroy the egg and protect what was his.

He called Jasper and had a brief conversation with him. They both agreed they were desperate for the egg to land and to find out how to destroy it. Jasper assured him the program was up and running and that he was constantly monitoring it.