~*~*~ Eye of the Midnight Storm ~*~*~

By: Rogue Angel Barton

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Soldier shook his head and growled. He pressed his sword to her throat but paused. The other girls tried to stop him but the other Gods held them off.

Soldier began to move the sword toward. So close, another tiny movement and the sword would slip her throat. Just a little more, all it took was a single shiver, just then............

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Soldier paused. He watched as the slayer's violet eyes were emotionless and impassive, just like his. He winced. Pulling away, he relaxed his stance. Hotaru looked peered at the hooded figure that could have easily killed her.

"Why not kill me?"

The black cloaked figure's eyes twinkled with amusement. He seemed confused but drew back a little more.

"You're fearless..."

Hotaru barely heard him; the voice was a mere whisper. His voice was husky and filled with amusement.

"So?"

"You have the traits of a great slayer. You are not scared despite the fact that your life can end at any minute. You dare stare straight into the eyes of the enemy... a precious gift. You are strong... and skilled. However your inexperience will be your downfall."

Hotaru was surprised. If she had the makings of a great slayer... why would he be telling her? And why would he keep her alive? Wouldn't he kill her?

Hotaru snapped into attention once she heard a soft chuckle. Soon it spread around her. All the gods were chuckling to themselves.

"Surprised that I would tell you? I'm not your average vampire, neither are my friends. We're different."

Hotaru stood frozen, she had heard of the Supreme Gods, and they wee less than average. She watched as the vampire... Soldier, she believed, backed away from her a step. His voice was suddenly cold and impassive. So unlike the gentleness of before.

"Besides, you're allowing your emotions to cloud your judgement. Your misconception of my friend is making you irrational, and one is not at their best fighting abilities when they are irrational. So, it wouldn't be a fair fight... or a satisfying one. We'll have a rematch... when you are thinking clearly."

Without another word he turned away, leaving a stunned Hotaru kneeling on the floor. The other gods looked at the huntresses. Silence bowed slightly to Michiru and particularly Ami before turning around to join Soldier. Prince smiled warmly at Minako, despite the hostile grounds on which they met and hurried to catch up to the others. Dragon bowed to Rei and nodded at Haruka before disappearing and reappearing besides Soldier. Shinigami smiled at Setsuna and then turned to Makoto. Despite the dark red hood he was wearing, Makoto could clearly see that he winked at her.

Soon the five figures disappeared, leaving the girls to wonder... WHAT THE F*** JUST HAPPENED?!?!?

Hotaru crawled out of bed. The battle last night had left her drain like no other before. A picture of Soldier was imprinted in her mind, and so was his soothing and yet impassive voice. Quickly running into her shower, Hotaru turned the cold water on full. God, she was thinking about the enemy... not good, definitely not good at all. Especially since she was already thinking about Heero Yuy....

Realizing what she had just thought, Hotaru turned the cold water to full blast. The cold water stung her pale skin as they awoke her from any remnants of dream. However, the interest she had in Soldier and Heero Yuy did not fade.

Stepping out, she dried herself off.

"You're fearless..."

He had said that with such amusement and gentleness in his voice that Hotaru admitted she had forgotten that he was the enemy. He seemed so calm and collected... so... human...

"Of course he's not human. He's the Perfect Soldier, the leader of the Supreme Gods."

When Hotaru got back home last night... at 3 in the morning, she set to work researching the Supreme Gods. At first she thought they had managed to kill Serena due to out-numbering her. But now she saw that they were skilled, powerful beyond description. Serena... despite her efforts, would have been no match for them.

The Supreme Gods are as old as time, almost. They were over 3000 years old, first appearing about 1860 A. D. They were the most feared creature in the past... and still were. They were heartless and savage creatures with the soul purpose to kill. Torture was their entertainment and pain was their heart's desire. They were the most powerful beings, and the only thing remotely able to match their power were two ancient vampires, Treize and Darien the Count.

There were five of them, each with a different personality and power. Solitary Dragon, the swords and martial arts master. He was set in his ways and known to be the stubborn one of the groups. His magical power was related to fire and was represented by the color red. He was the third greatest in the Gods. It is said that you were lucky if you come within 5 feet of him.

There was also Desert Prince. HE was a kind-hearted soul that was transformed by one of the earlier gods. His power was related to love and the heart... a surprising power for a so-called soulless monster. When out in battle, he was the one trying to save the opponents. The other gods usually listens to him when it comes to matters of the heart. But he was also a great warrior, willing to do anything for his friends.

There was also Silence. He was the wise one of the group. He was quiet one and usually the most logical. HE did not let anything effect his decisions and always kept a straight level head. He was a worthy warrior and very powerful, one of the most powerful among the gods. It was rumored that if he were in a fighting mood, you would be dead before you even get to make a move. Silence was known to be associated with green, and the power of nature.

Shinigami was second in command of the group. He was the right hand man of the Perfect Soldier. His cheerfulness hid his danger. To mistaken him for the weak would be to... like his name says, mistaken the power of death. Associated with the color black, he was death himself. Although not a great warrior, he was still not one to play around with. His cheerful and joyous exterior hid his inner strength and passion for a good fight.

Lastly there was the Perfect Soldier, the cold and unfeeling one. Clearly the leader, his true skills are shown in battle. He was the untouchable, the unbeatable, the unobtainable. With a heart of ice and voice of winter wind, he was the unemotional one. Nothing gets in his way, not even emotions. He was the most powerful in the group, and one of the most powerful in the world. His attacks leave you dead, and his glare leaves you frozen. Don't mess with him, because he will leave you off worse than dead. Associated with the color black, he was every power imaginable. He was simply a power, with no element of source.

Hotaru shook her head as she dressed; she was to meet Heero in about an hour. She had to get her stuff ready and tell the others. Hotaru walked down stairs and was met by the grumpy faces of everyone. Hotaru cocked a brow; a small smile lit her face.

"Come on guys! It's a beautiful day! And it's my job to be grumpy!"

Everyone gasped at Hotaru as Haruka's, Makoto's, Minako's and Ami's jaw hit the floor. Hotaru was being... god forbid... happy and perky. She was being the girl that everyone knew before Serena became the slayer. Before... well, that was a long time ago. Hotaru snorted.

"You're so happy for me."

Michiru smiled. She stood up and wrapped her arm around Hotaru's shoulders.

"Of course we're happy! You're acting like a regular teenager! But we're just wondering, what something... what god... which person brought on this change?"

Hotaru pouted and sat down in a seat. Rei and Minako winked at Hotaru. Haruka scowled the girl.

"Now Hotaru, if he tries to put his arm around you, punch him; if he tries to hug you, kick him; and if he tries to kiss you, get him where the sun don't shine."

Makoto, Michiru and Rei found the food in their mouths all over breakfast. Setsuna was choking on her waffle. Ami was gulping down her orange juice. Minako was on the floor trying to stop choking. Hotaru was coughing beyond description

Haruka blinked and scratched her head. She watched as her friends were attempting to breathe normally.

"What did I say?"

Minako grasped the side of the table and attempted to pull herself up. She was breathing heavily.

"Haruka! We don't want Hotaru to be alone do we!"

"Of course not! Just until she's 40!!!"

Everyone sweatdropped. Hotaru stood up and stuffed some things into her messenger bag. She kissed Michiru on the cheek and hugged Haruka.

"Bye guys. I have to go take a shower because food is all over me."

Hotaru hurried up stairs to take another shower. Ami looked at her watch.

"I have to go. Bye!'

Everyone was puzzled at the blue haired girl that ran out the room in record speed.

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Hotaru groaned as without a thought she dragged herself out of the shower. It took half an hour to dislodge the syrup, waffle and bacon from her hair. Dressing once again, she cursed as she looked at the clock. She was half an hour late... Heero wasn't going to like this.

Heero growled as he leaned against the huge sakura tree outside the library. It was winter but the first snow falls had not come yet. The sakuras were in strange bloom this year.

His thoughts wondered off to the rogue slayer he fought last night. She was... different. Completely, 360 degrees different. She was cold, like him. The past slayers, including Serena had been light hearted and joyous with a kind of innocence radiating off of them. This one... she was different.

She had an aura of death around her, like a slayer was supposed to. But although she was surrounded by friends, she had a lonely feel to her, like she was surrounded by people and yet not understood. Heero shook his head furiously. He was the Perfect Soldier, thinking about... slayers were not what he did. Killing was his thing, caring was definitely not on his list of things supposed to be done. But then again... he wasn't like the other of his kind.

He couldn't help but snort. There was none of his kind, except for his friends, but they were different from him as well. He wasn't unique, he was cursed. Looking up at the clear blue sky, Heero shook his head and ran his hand through his dark brown hair.

The day was too beautiful, well, for the likes of him anyway. No matter, the so-called others of 'his kind' couldn't even step into the sun. Only a few could...

Heero held up his hand and a few pink sakura petals floated into his outstretched palm. He picked up a petal and felt the softness of the petal. HE slowly closed his eyes.

"You're fearless..."

What on earth had possessed him to say that? He has never given any true compliment to any slayer before, and yet he said even more.

"You have the traits of a great slayer."

Why did he have to say that? Slayer slayer slayer, a great slayer, a bad slayer, still a slayer! Doesn't matter how she was different...

Out of the corner of his eye Heero saw the approach of a petite figure. Without looking at her, Heero stared straight at the ground in front of him.

Heero smirked inwardly once he heard her panting slightly and leaning against the tree.

"Sorry... sorry I'm late."

Heero merely grunted. He was reverting back to his monosyllable speech. He was too tired to really think right now. Hotaru cocked a brow. Heero could be cold at times... but this was ridiculous. She grabbed onto his wrist and started dragging him into the library.

"Come on, time for research."

Heero looked up. She sounded so perky and happy. His confusion shone clearly through his eyes. Hotaru knew that strange gleam and let go. She blushed and walked into the library. Heero blinked, confused and quickly walked into the library.

Looking around, he tried to find Hotaru. He saw her leaning against a shelf, waiting for him. With two long strides, Heero caught up to Hotaru. She looked down a group of shelves and walked down. Heero only shrugged and followed Hotaru. They came to a group of shelves blocking a chair from view. Heero narrowed his eyes as he saw some light brown hair moving behind the shelves. Hotaru looked puzzled. She could have sworn she saw some blue moving in the shelves... almost like Ami's.

"Trowa?"

"Ami?"

Hotaru and Heero realized they had spoken aloud together. To their surprise, two figures walked out from behind the shelves. Trowa's eye was wide with shock, as a blushing Ami snuggled against his chest. Hotaru and Heero blinked, looked at each other, and looked back to the embarrassed couple.

Hey!!! Finished!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry for taking so long! Well, REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!