Sailor Takao R Chapter 26
"NO Catherine! Stop! Please stop it!" Sailor Wind continued to bang on the barrier wall. "STOP IT!" She yelled with everything she had. She dropped down her kneels sobbing. She tried to cover her face to quiet the sobs, but she was too upset. "NO!" She gave the barrier one last punch. The teen had fail to notice. She was so soaked up in her own emotions that she had failed to notice the spider cracks.
The barrier had crack and fracture.
Sailor Wind sat on the ground with her arms at her side as the sorrowful sound had escape her. "no… no…." She continued to cry. Then it crumble without her even noticing. There was sharp gasp that escape the children. "Please… don't be dead…" There was a sound of a heavy thud followed by a weight put upon her. Her eyes widen.
"You… idiot…" came a crackle. Sailor Wind looked up to see both Soldier Fire and Soldier Ice. The two appeared to be holding someone back.
"Catherine?" Sailor Wind was hesitant as she wrapped her arms around the figure before her. Tears stream down her face as she held the frail woman. "OH Catherine!" She had tighten her hold. Her cousin was breathing, she was a breathing! She was alive! Sailor Wind could only buried her head into Catherine's long locks.
"Spector clan! We need to retreat!" Came a shout. "That's an order!" The spectre clan did what they were told, some not liking the request while others were curious on what was going on. "I will win!" Those words linger in the air. As the group began to gather themselves. Soldier Ice had drop down onto his bottom trying to catch his breath.
"Damn it!" Soldier Fire curse. He shifted his gaze towards the children. Then his gaze widen at the sight. Makoto held a weapon, but it was gone as soon as he blinked.
"Sailor Wind!" Came a whine.
Mikaru and Hikaru stood behind Makoto who slowly approached the sailor warrior. The young girl tug on the torn and ripped outfit. The flesh beneath it was red with a few blisters on random spots.
"Sailor Wind?" Wind snapped out of her thoughts as she looked at girl. Then she shifted her gaze back to woman in her arms. She looked so peaceful and relax within her arms. Sailor Wind caress the dragon warrior. Then she noticed something was off. Her eyes widen in realization.
"She's not breathing!" She shouted.
That caught the group's attention.
"What!" Unicolyon was the first at their side along with Tala. The man took the female warrior away from the sailor girl who tried to fight him off.
"No! You can't take her!" Sailor Wind tighten her hold on Catherine.
"Takao!" Came a harsh shout. Sailor Wind's eyes widen as she stared at Tala. "We got her." He tone had soften. "We got her… okay?" She slowly nodded her head as she release her hold on the woman.
Unicolyon had put the woman onto the ground and did a quick check. "Damn it… she's not breathing…" He quickly tilted her head up and enclose his mouth to hers. He breath into her before starting heart compressions. The group began to enclose the area.
"Do you want me to call?!" Wondered Sailor Spirit.
"And say what?" Unicolyon narrowed his gaze as he continued on with CPR. "That she was attacked by aliens?" Spirit pouted as Lighting came over.
"I can do compression, but she holding onto an electric charge!" Unicolyon looked up in surprise.
"She's what? How can you tell?" Soldier Lighting narrowed his gaze.
"Just believe me! I can't explain it right now."
"Get the kids and Sailor Wind away!" A huge blue knight picked up the kids who tried to fight, but Sailor Wind punched the golden one.
"No! Let me go! I wanna be close-"
"Takao!" Sailor Wind Froze as she stared at the two. "She is holding onto the charge because of you!" Lightning shouted. She nodded her head as she pulled away.
"Okay…" Unicolyon and Lighting both exchange looks. "Ready?"
"Yup!"
"Do you know what you're doing?"
"Kind of…" Soldier lighting had collected charge within his hands. Then the two had pressed down onto the woman's chest. Bursted of lighting shot from her causing the two men to stare in awe. Once the light show had died down, the sound of coughing had filled the air.
"Oh boy…" Unicolyon let out a heavy sigh while Soldier lighting's hair was standing on ends. A puff of smoke had escape the man as he cleared the area. He had to used his magic to ground himself, so he won't get any back lash from the electricity. Lighting looked confused and worried at the moment. "Well… That's definitely one way to spark up a conversation." He grumble. Lighting snapped out of his daze to glare at him.
"How could you make such a-"
There was sharp in take air as Soldier Metal bolted right up. The group jump back in surprise was the young woman seem to be gasping for air. Then her gaze fell onto Sailor Wind.
"Where… where…" She looked around in confusion until her gaze landed on Unicolyon who stared down at her. "Olive?" Her voice was cracking.
"Darling…" He gentle took a hold of her head and pushed aside her bangs. "Let's go home." The young woman looked away for a moment before nodding her head.
~W~
"Even a beautiful flower withers with time…." A man dressed in a cloak stood before the hologram video of a battle. The battle was engaging. "Even the glorious city Crystal Tokyo will have the same fate as the dragons' mother." Wise man sat alone in a room as a hologram appeared before him. A young maiden, with her clothes clung to her body as she appeared be praying. "Its odd… The Goddess of Crystal Tokyo seems very similar to this Sailor Wind. A warrior who fights for love and justice? I have never heard of her, and our records say there was no such warrior… What games are you playing at Time Lord." The Wiseman narrowed his gaze onto the image.
~W~
Laying across the beautiful grey ottoman was Takao. The teen let out a hiss of pain as Maxine continued to put healing salve onto her back. Manabu was busy patching up Ray while Tala was resting next to him, all ready done.
"So… the kids know?" Takao wondered.
"Shh… Takao, save your strength." Maxine stated.
"Max is right." Kai stood over her. "You need to heal and save your strength." His tone wasn't helping her mood. It bother her greatly to see him there. Though she had to wonder why he wasn't there at the very beginning.
"Hmm! Whatever you say Hiwatari… Just go away." She grumbled. Kai looked hurt by her words.
"FIne… if that's what you want Ta-chan." Takao narrowed her gaze as she turn to glare at the dual hair teen.
"Oh! You're finally want to do something I want!" She snapped. "What about when I wanted to work through things!" Kai kept his gaze neutral. "How about when I went to your place asking if there is anything I could do to change!" She gasp out. Tears prickle at the corner of her eyes. "Huh Hiwatari!" She scream at him.
"Takao-"
"No! NO! NO! No….." She shouted. " This guy…" she took a sharp breath in. "He wasn't there." She whispered. "And that doesn't give him a right to tell me to relax!" Kai narrowed his gaze onto the girl before him. She was half naked with top off covered in bandages.
"I wanted to protect you!" He shouted back. "What the hell was I supposed to do with a prophecy that predicted your death!" He yelled. Takao's face screw up in confusion.
"My death? What are you even talking about! My death was never in any of our conversations!" She yelled back.
"No! But they were in ours." Takao frozen. Her breath hitch as the voice warm her heart. A few tears had escape which had caused the glare to soften on Kai's face. "It's the reason why he broke up with you." Catherine came strolling into view, while Takao let out a whimper. She tilted the teen's head towards her. "Well… there doesn't seem to be any permeant damage besides the minor burn to your back." Takao looked up at Catherine. "All in all… It seems I have gotten to you in time." Stated the woman. Catherine was about to walk away until Takao. The teen had grasp a hold of her wrist.
"Catherine…" came a sorrowful replied. "Please don't dismiss me!" Takao had tighten her hold onto the young woman, who only stared at the connection. "You.. You were in pain." She whimper out. Catherine shifted her gaze away from Takao. "And… your shield…" Catherine drop her gaze. "Catherine, I don't-"
"Stop!" Takao's gaze widen as she stared at her cousin. Catherine threw on a smile. "Please… you need to rest." Takao nodded. "And I am fine." The familiar content looked had appeared upon the woman's face. "There is nothing wrong with me." Catherine took her hand back. "See?" She was all ready wearing a tight skirt and blouse as she turned around for Takao to look her over. "Not a single blemish in sight." She was dressed up nicely like always. With makeup and her hair pin back.
Takao knew she heard the screams of pain and something else went down during that fight. Catherine continued to wear that fake smile. "So please Takao, you need to rest!" She had grabbed a hold of her hand and gave it a squeeze. "There are cookies for you." Takao nodded her head as she went back down onto the ottoman. Releasing Catherine's hand in the process.
"Okay…if you say so Cat."
"I do… rest, and in the morning, will be a brand new day!" Catherine caress Takao's head before kissing her forehead. "I will talk to you in the morning." Takao nodded as Catherine a walk away.
"Well… You done being wrapped, but Catherine is right. You need to rest Takao." Maxine inform the teen.
"What were you thinking?" Wondered Manabu.
"About what?" Wondered the teen.
"About taking on spectre clan all by yourself?"
Kai took a seat next to Ray as the girls began to gossip amongst themselves. The dark hair teen let out a heavy sigh.
"I wasn't late…" Kai commented.
"I know…"
"Then why is she acting as though I was!" He growl out.
"Because she didn't see you Hiwatari." Catherine replied as she headed back to the other adults. Tala had followed Catherine.
In the kitchen, Oliver had started the kettle for tea. Enrique was all ready drinking something while Robert was looking through something on his star-pad.
"{I can not believe the video recording detail this thing has.}" Robert replied. "{How come we never used it before?}" Robert looked over at Catherine who shrugged her shoulder. It took her moment to realize what language they were speaking in.
"{I am not updated with my father's technological advances. I am glad you like to star-pad.}" Catherine's tone seem to drop.
"Cat…" Robert begin, before Enrique suddenly slammed his drink in front of him.
"{Bob!}" Robert frown his brows together. "{Tell me again how does that start thingy work! EH?}" Robert let out a low growl awhile he began to explain it to the blond.
Catherine headed to stairs, but got held back by Tala.
"Hey… you know I am here for you? Right?" Catherine nodded her head as she shot him a smile.
"I know." She stated. "And thank you for that, but I am going to check up on the children." Catherine quickly turn and went up the stairs. Tala watched after her wondering where he went wrong.
"You're woo methods aren't the greatest my prince." Oliver stated as he looked over a glass. Robert and Enrique both perked up. Tala shook his head as he took a seat at the island.
"Stop… I am not your prince." He began.
"No, you are not." Tala was slightly stun by the comment as he looked up at the three knights. "But! You are the prince of this planet." Oliver put the glass down. "And our princess has chosen you." Tala shifted his gaze back to the island.
"You don't need to worry about the young lady." Enrique leaned over. His breath heavy with alcoholic. "She is a woman who can take care of herself!" Smiled the blond.
"Besides… You should know by now. She will come to you when she needs you." Robert also pitch in. Tala began to wonder about their words as his mind drifted off on the previous battle.
~W~
Tala panted as he race down the alley way. He couldn't sense any of the sailor guardians like he used to, but he could see sense Catherine. He did have a guess, but now wasn't the time for that. A beam of energy shooting up towards the sky told him trouble was nearby. He paused as he watched the energy die down. There was no way, he could protect Catherine and the children. He needed help. He took a deep breath before raising his cellphone to his ear. He had wonder if he was gonna to regret this…
"Hey! McGregor! The sailor guardians are gonna need you and your men's help today." He narrowed his gaze before continued on running.
~W~
Sitting in kitchen was Johnny, He was staring down Oliver as the young man was wiping his counter tops. The man was getting things ready for their dinner.
"So?" Johnny perked up. "You love her?"
"Yes…" He murmured quietly.
"So what happen to you and Salima?" Johnny looked up before letting out a heavy sigh. "Because when you introduce her to us. It was like, you didn't even remember Catherine existed." Johnny dropped his gaze.
"Aye was under a spell, it took aye awhile to get over it, and by then it was too late." Johnny took a sip.
"Meaning?" Johnny chuckled as he down the rest of his drink.
"Meaning aye was all right inside." He stated. Oliver's brow bounce up in surprised as he set a pot of paste down along with white cream sauce and what Johnny hoped was chicken. Then the red head got a cold chill travel down his back, and Oliver looked very annoyed.
"Did yer feel that?"
"Yeah… it's a shame, I made such a nice meal." Johnny rolled his eyes. He phone range as he quickly answer it. Oliver was busy texting the other two.
"Trouble you say? Yeah, we'll be there." Johnny narrowed his gaze before snapping his phone shut. Then he looked over at his foot that was still bandage up.
"You stay." Oliver stated. "Because I am sure there is gonna be a lot more battles after this." Johnny frown his brows together.
"What?"
"You heard me." Oliver grabbed a hold of his scarf. "I need you to heal up!" Before Johnny could protest, the French man was all ready out the door.
~W~
Catherine nearly ran pass the turn off before she backed into a tiny hallway. She had bunch of bodies slammed into her from behind.
"What the heck!"
"Owie…"
"Cat? What are you doing here?" Ray stared at his cousin in confusion. He was able to stop quicker than the girls. Catherine quickly shoved them off.
"What does it look like? Getting ready for a fight." She stated. "Transform!" The baggy clothes had throw Ray for a loop since he knew they weren't Catherine's.
"Hey!" Manabu narrowed her gaze as the familiar energy of power filled her body. "Damn it! Max!" The blonde just finish her twirl of transformation before smiling brightly at the older teen. Manabu scratched her cheek nervously. "Why are you always so cheerful?"
"What reason do I have to be unhappy?" Wondered the blonde.
"Uh… we are about to go into battle? Maybe a hint of fear would be nice." Stated Spirit.
"Meh… I'm more of a defensive than offensive. I would glad heal any of your wounds!" Water said happily. Spirit only sigh heavily before darting out of the alley, who was followed closely by lighting.
"Good, are you ready?"
"Yes but-"
"Come on!" Spirit was slightly annoyed that everyone was so accepting to go into battle.
"Hey! Isn't anyone worried about getting killed?" Wondered the young woman.
"We'll just walk it off!" Lighting replied.
"We are known as the spectre family!" Stated Mariah as she smiled looking down at Sailor Wind. The children cling onto her legs in fear. Sailor Spirit gasp at the group of five had appeared before their leader.
"Hey!" Soldier Metal called out. "You can't get the party started without us!" The tall red head tiled her head back to see who had interrupted her. It seems her eyes widen in joy at the sight. "And if I were you." The Sailor guardians came up behind the Metal warrior. "I would leave those kids alone too… Salima!" Soldier Metal step forward.
"Ah! If it isn't the infamous Soldier Metal!" The rest of the spectre clan seem to chuckle at the name. "I've been waiting for you…" came a purr. There was a look of fear in Sailor Wind's eyes, which anger Metal. "Dear Catherine…" Soldier Metal ripped off her white mask. Her face was grey with black marks.
"You and me both…"
Soldier Metal flinched back in surprise as Salima had disappeared before a brief moment. She tighten her hold on her weapon. She couldn't loose focus now! She had barely block the attack as Salima came at her hard. The sailor guardians behind quickly disbanded getting ready to fire their own attacks. Metal narrowed her gaze as she began to feel numb and dizzy.
"What's wrong metal? Can't fight because your knights aren't around?!" Came the taunt." Metal's eyes widen.
You are weak and pathetic!
Soldier Metal quickly shoved off the red head as she quickly began to distance herself. It wasn't just Salima, but the whole family was making her head swam. "YOUR MINE!" Came the scream. Metal only had a mere second to block the attack that came to her right that sent her flying. She couldn't think anymore. She grunt before forcing her body to twirl around, so she could landed on her feet. A grunt escaped her when she landed hard, but had to block another attack. It was Salima with her odd twin blades. Sparks of electricity flew from the connection. Metal grind her teeth together as she felt her right arm began too numb. A grin consume Salima's face as she stared at the warrior before her. Using what little feeling she hadn't in her arm, Metal was able to push Salima off of her. The red head landed a few feet away before getting into pose. Metal rotated her arm before narrowing her gaze onto the woman before her.
Metal was able to cast a glances towards Sailor Wind's direction. "I am gonna to love ruining that pretty face of yours!" Salima came darting towards her with both blades out. Metal change the hammer into a shield to block the on coming slaughter of the twin blades. Metal hiss in pain as each hit had a hint of electricity to it.
"I hope you're enjoying this new attack!" Metal's eyes widen in realization. Her body starting to become numb. "Because I made especially for you!" Came a chuckle. Before Salima could land her next attack a scream of pain had caught the warrior's attention. Metal had swiftly dodge Salima's and landed a kick on the woman.
"TAKAO!" She scream before she ran through the cluster of attacks.
Catherine narrowed her gaze onto Ozuma. He was getting ready for another attack, and Takao was busy blocking the odd attacks that came flying towards her and the children. The girl was clearly distracted, and Catherine wouldn't allow that. It started off with a few strides before she broke out into a run. She leaped up over the balls of the lighting and shots of fire. Soldier Fire had shown up. She was glad for his help. The tidal waves of water mix in with shards of ice. This was an all out brawl. She was about to calculate her next step until the ground had tremble under her feet. She cursed under her breath. It seem they had earth user on their team. She jumped away from the splitting ground. Then an idea occurred. She could use the monument from the land to shot herself up. It was a hard to predict where the attacks would hit, but Catherine was glad for her old training with the knights.
The ground began to crack and tremble. She darted towards the crack before a chuck of earth had shot up into the air. Catherine was then narrowed her gaze onto Ozuma as she grabbed out of her weapon. She had changed it to a scythe because she was going to end this fucker. No one gets away with attacking her home or her love ones. Ozuma had spotted her and his gaze widen. She couldn't help but relish in the pleasure as she watch the fear registered into his system. His body began to stiffen and sweat rolled down his side of the face. The prettified enemy was such a high, she wonder if she would enjoy his death. With a grunt, she pulled scythe forward. When it connected, she knew something was wrong.
Her eyes widen as figure before her wasn't one she had except. Salima floated before her with her weird sword.
"You… do not get to hurt our master." Came purr. Catherine only had a mere second before she felt her body began to descend. There was a yelp of pain that escape her as she was force to meet the ground sooner than she would like. The pain spiral out from her back and deep within her core. She was left feeling numb. Before she could even curse, Salima was right on her. The woman had followed her to the ground.
"You are going to pay for what that pink idiot did!" Catherine's eyes widen. Her hands began to move around uncoordinated. It was then she realize that Salima was choking her. She tried to beating on the hands, but they didn't let up. "I had something with the captain!" Salima growled out. "A truce…" she purred as a dark glean filled her eyes. "We were going to be a family!" Catherine's eyes widen in surprise at that remarked. Then for a brief second, she felt Salima's grip lessen. She took her opportunity and buck the woman off of her. Then attacked she attacked Salima with an elbow before climbing to her feet. Her eyes widen when she noticed that Soldier Fire had Ozuma distracted. There was someone else with him, but she couldn't place who it was.
"NO! You don't get to leave!" Came a yell. Catherine grabbed a hold of her mask and toss into the air. Where she began to murmuring a spell as the mask began to dissolve and create shield around Takao. She was hit with a lighting attack, but she kept her focus. She needed to make sure Takao and those children were safe. She couldn't shake the feeling to protect those kids.
"I am going to kill you!" Came a scream. Salima darted towards her with swords. It just needed more strength, a few more seconds is all she needed. Catherine was able to use her arm guard to change it into a shield where Salima was beating against. Sparks flew from every hit. Catherine wince while her focus began to wavier. The numbness and pain was starting to become unbearable. Then she felt her left arm go complete numb. Looking at from the corner of her eye, she spotted Salima. The woman had this sadistic smile upon her face with her blades held high; she was ready to strike her down. Then there was a blaze of fire that took a lick at her which pushed Salima away. Catherine let out a sigh of relief when she felt the threat leave. Then her vision began to darken.
~W~
Oliver, Enrique and Robert had arrived at the contraction site in their amour. Their gaze had widen at the battle before them. It looks like the sailor guardians were losing. Just as they were about to go running, someone in odd armour ran by.
"Is that?" Oliver's eyes widen on realization.
"Our Prince?" Then he narrowed his gaze. He knew this day would come. Their guardian animal Gaia always reminded them that were would be a prince for them too protected. What he didn't realized it was gonna be the other red head.
"Come on gents! We can't let the man go at it alone!" Enrique went to go help Sailor water while Robert was able to block and reflect some of the attacks that were aimed at Manabu.
Oliver's gaze fell onto the huge muscular blond. It seem he had Soldier lighting paralyze by some attack. There was no way he was going to allow that to happen. He stomp his foot to the ground before waving his sword around. The ground began to crack and break part causing the blond to loose his focus. Oliver smile as he darted towards the muscle head. There was no way he gonna to allow this brute hurt his friends. Then a scream had caught their attention. His gaze widen in horror at the sight.
His princess… She was being attack! And he couldn't- he quickly block the attack that came his way. Damn it! Why do things have to happen to this way! The screams of pain had filled the air. He grind his teeth together. Why wasn't anyone helping! In a final move, Oliver had shifted chuck of earth and launched the blond away. That took a lot out of him. Then a sorrowful cry had caught his attention.
"CATHERINE!" He felt his blood ran cold. He quickly ran forward. Sailor Wind held onto the bruised and beaten woman. He came to her side.
~W~
Oliver stared at the door that Catherine decided to disappear into. "You know, you had your chance." Came the taunting voice. Oliver shifted his gaze to Enrique. The blond seem to be focus on the younger group. He began to wonder if he actually misheard the guy. Tala had left earlier, thanking them for their efforts in the battle. "We all did." He continued to sip his drink. Oliver narrowed his gaze. He was annoyed if not upset. "And now we are too late."
"You know, I sometimes wish you weren't always so observant." Oliver growled. Enrique only grin.
"Then allow me to find a some girls." He chuckled.
Catherine had slipped away into the study. It was the only area wasn't swimming with people. She just need-
"Oi there…." Catherine's gaze snapped forward.
"Oh… I am sorry. I thought this room was empty." She begin to curse her luck.
"No…." Johnny took a moment to look at her. "But it can be." Catherine shifted her gaze around.
"Uh… so how are the children?" Johnny slowly stood up and limp his way over towards her.
"They are fine." He stated. "They are sleeping happily in our bed." Catherine nodded her head. "Are ye okay?" His voice was sincere and his touch was gentle. She couldn't take it anymore. The tears that threaten to leave early came in full force. She shook her head. "Do ye want me to hold ye?" She nodded her head. Johnny was hesitant at first, but did it. He wrapped his arms around her as she let out a sob.
"I-I- was so scared!" She cried out. He nodded his head as he rubbed circles up and down her back. "And then I wasn't…" she added on. He paused in his movements to pull back. He looked down at her. "It has gotten larger." She confessed. Johnny stared at her in surprise as she quickly unbutton her shirt.
"Uh Cat?"
"Please…" She whimpered out. "Am I turning into a monster?" Once the shirt was gone, it was reveal of most of her body was grey in dragon scales along with tattoo curse and the cracks in her skin. It was like a cracks in a mirror, that he couldn't figure out how to mend.
"No…" he began. "You are every inch beautiful since the day I first laid eyes on you." He stated. A choke sob has escape the woman as he pulled her back in his embrace.
What was he doing? This was confusing both of them, but he knew she needed this. She needed to feel safe and protected. It was something she had always seek from him, and he would give it to her for as long as she needed. Because he was her knight.