Love and War
Part V- Problems Revealed
Everyone arrives at the training hall and Serenity introduces
the generals to Luna and Artemis. The girls transform and the guys are
in total awe of what they seeing. The generals stand there and Jedite
makes a smart remark about the girls' uniforms and gets an elbow in the
ribs from Malichite. Neflyte then realizes that the girls are the same
ones they saw fighting yesterday. After they transform, Sailor Mercury
introduces the other Scouts and everyone then holds a quick
demonstration of powers they all begin sparring.
"I guess before we get started guys, you should be
introduced to your trainers, this is Luna and
this is Artemis."
"Cats?"
"Yes Jedite, we're cats."
"Whoa that cat talked, Luna right?"
"No, she's Luna, I'm Artemis."
"Shall we get started?"
"Girls, you can transform."
"Ah, cute outfits. Ouch what was that for!?"
"Will up grow up Jedite."
"Wait a second, you're the girls we helped yesterday."
"Yup, this is Sailor Venus, Sailor Mars, Sailor
Jupiter and I'm Sailor Mercury."
"Now we'll have a short power demonstration."
When everyone is finished, they girls de-transform and they go out to
the garden to figure out what they're doing for the day. Serenity and
Darien decide to go have a picnic while Amy and Zoicite head to the
library.
"So what do you want to do today Seren?"
"I don't know, why don't we just have our own little
picnic. Just the two of us out in the garden."
"That sounds like fun."
"Hey Zoicite, I can show you the library if you like.
You said you like reading."
"Sure Amy, I haven't read any good books in a long time."
Lita and Neflyte decide go to the far end of the palace grounds to look
at the stars while Raye and Jedite head inside toward her room to
talk. Mina and Malichite just decide to take a walk while Goku,
Tranquility, Selenity and Misato decide to get some more training in.
"Come on Lita, I have something you may want to see, on
the far end of the palace. Come on."
"Oh really, what is it?"
"You'll see. It's a little trick I was born with."
"Hey Raye, why don't we just go back inside and talk in
your room, get to know each other a bit
better."
"Okay, what are you guys doing?"
"Just going for a walk Raye."
"Tranquility wants to take Goku on so we're getting
some training in."
"Even Selenity?"
"Yeah, I want to start helping during the fights."
Everyone goes in different directions to spend time with each
other. Darien and Serenity are having their picnic in the rose garden
and relaxing with each other. Darien picks a pink rose and hands it to
her then Darien shows Serenity his ability to create roses in his hand.
Darien presses his fore-finger and thumb together and a rose appears
between them. Serenity is in total awe and Darien gives her the rose.
She blushes as red as the rose is and Darien reaches for Serenity's
face then kisses her on the lips. She kisses him back with everything
she has and her heart starts racing. When they break the kiss,
Serenity moves closer to Darien and he puts his arm around her as they
finish eating.
"I love spending time in the rose garden, its so
lovely. You like roses?"
"Yes as a matter of fact Seren. Hey you want to see a
little trick?"
"Sure."
"Remember that rose that saved Amy that day?"
"Yeah, you threw that?"
"Yeah, but watch."
"How'd you do that Darien?"
"I was born with that's all I can say. I press my
thumb and fore-finger together and, that's it.
Here."
"Thank you."
"You know, you're beautiful."
"Aww, come on, lets finish up eating then go for a
walk."
Lita and Neflyte are standing on the east side of the palace grounds
looking at the stars. Neflyte explains to Lita and teaches her to read
the stars, just like he can. Neflyte tells Lita that he'll give her a
quick demonstration so she can see what to do. When he's done, Lita
gives it a try and does it easily.
"The Earth looks so beautiful from here."
"Yeah, you ready to learn how to do this?"
"Sure, it sounds interesting."
"Okay, first you have to completely clear your mind.
Don't think about anything and just concentrate
on what you're doing. Then you call upon the
power of the stars to show you the answer to
your "question."
"That sounds easy enough."
"I'll give you a demonstration so you can see how it
works. I call upon the power of the stars, I
need to know Sailor Jupiter's true identity.
The great archer Sagittarius has fired his
arrow across the heavens and, Lita Kino is
Sailor Jupiter."
"Cool, let me try."
"Give it a shot."
"I call upon the power of the stars. I need to know
who Princess Serenity of the Moon Kingdom will
marry when the time comes. The musician
Morphius is playing his harp, Princess
Serenity, of the Moon Kingdom will marry,
Prince Darien of Earth."
"See, piece of cake."
Lita is so excited she jumps at Neflyte throwing her arms around him,
knocking him off balance and onto his back. She falls on top of him
and the two of them stare into each other's eyes. Lita lowers her head
and kisses Neflyte. Neflyte puts his arms around her waist and pulls
Lita toward him. He kisses her back and Lita lays down beside Neflyte
on the ground they both lay there laughing. Minako and Malichite are
walking along and stop by the water fountain in the middle of the
palace grounds. They sit down on a bench and try to think of what to
talk about.
"So, what do you want to talk about Mina?"
"How about, this."
Mina jumps at and crushes her lips to Malachite's. He's caught
completely off guard by this but quickly regains his composure. When
they break the kiss, Malichite is at a loss for words. Mina apologizes
for doing that but Malichite simply waves it off saying that he didn't
really mind. He leans over and kisses her again as their hearts speed
up and their imaginations run wild.
*Wow, talk about diving right in.*
"I'm sorry, that was probably a bit fast wasn't it?"
"So what's your point? I didn't mind."
Zoicite and Amy are in the library reading. Zoicite is looking at one
of "The Moon Chronicles" that Amy had written over her time on the
moon. He finds them very interesting and comments on something he just
read. Amy looks at Zoicite who now looks very angry. He's red in the
face and both his fists are clenched. In his head, numerous voices are
going off in his head as he tries to control his temper.
"Hmm, these are really interesting Amy."
"Thanks Zoicite, some of them I wrote myself."
"Really, that's great. You're writing's pretty good."
"Thank you."
"I never knew Neptune and Uranus had that close of a
bond. I mean, I knew we were allies but I
never knew we were so close. That's probably
why me and Neflyte get along so well."
"Probably. Zoicite, what's wrong?"
"It's nothing Amy." *It is something you idiot, and
there it is. Go over there and break it in
half! No! Not here, not in front of Amy.*
"Are you sure?"
"I'm fine Amy. Can you hand me another book please?"
Raye and Jedite are in her room sitting on her bed. They're talking
about their childhood along with other things. A servant knocks on the
door and Raye tells her that it's okay to come in. The servant enters
with some things that Raye had requested earlier.
"So when did you find out that you were one of
Serenity's guardians Raye?"
"When I was 10 or so. Once I was told, I was taught
how to fight by my brother Ares. How about
you?"
"Well, like I said, all the people on Saturn have the
same ability to heal and that but, once I saved
five people with my dome and it was then that I
was told."
"Oh, come in. Phoebes, come on in."
"Thank you Miss Raye. Here are the drinks you asked
for."
"Thanks, you want to stay a while and talk with us.
You remember Jedite from the party last night
don't you?
"Yes, hello sir."
"Another thing, please just call me Raye, I sometimes
think you're afraid of me because you always
call me "Princess" or "Lady", please just
Raye."
Tranquility, Misato, Goku, and Selenity are in the training room giving
Selenity her first lesson. Goku is showing her some simple punches and
blocks and to his surprise, she finds them fairly easy. Selenity and
Goku spar for a few minute while Tranquility and Misato watch.
Eventually Selenity gets a good shot in on Goku's chest, knocking him
down. Selenity runs over to him to make sure she didn't hurt him.
Tranquility and Misato both start laughing.
"Okay, If you hit him here, the attacker goes down, no
matter how hard you hit them. They're right
there on you. They're called the solaplexes.
They're like a pressure point."
"Oh, and right there on you Goku?"
"Yeah. However, some youma don't have those. They're
weak spot is their left knee in that case,
ready for a little sparring?"
"Sure. Goku, you okay?"
"Yeah, I'm fine. Told you it was easy."
"Looks like she got you Goku."
"Yeah, and she has a good right, that stung a bit."
A few months pass and the girls are talking in Serenity's room
about the party that night. Amy is very excited about something while
Lita is telling everyone little secrets about what she's seen will
happen. Serenity looks over at Amy who looks very happy and sits over
next to Amy to talk to her then there is a knock at the door. Mina
answers it and Jedite comes in and him and Raye leave the room to go
to her room.
"Wow, I can't wait for this party tonight, it's going
to be so much fun. Malichite and I are going
to have a great time!"
"I know Mina, Jedite promised to take me out to eat
first then we're going to the party."
"Oh, before I forget; wear your black dress tonight
Raye."
"What for Lita, is something going to happen tonight?"
"Trust me Raye. wear the black dress."
"Amy, you're in a good mood, what's going on?"
"Matt is going to be at the party tonight and he has a
surprise for me there"
"Really, that's great Amy. Knowing him it'll be
interesting."
"Oh hi Jedite, come on in."
"Thanks Mina, Raye, you ready?"
"Yeah, I have to get dressed so, you can wait outside.
You said my Black dress Lita?"
"Yeah."
The time of the party soon arrives and everyone makes their way to the
ball room. Goku has just left his room and comes across Mike, who is
also on his way to the party. When they arrive, they each go their
separate ways, looking for their friends.
"Oh Mike, how's it going?"
"On your way to the ball Goku?"
"Yup, I'm supposed to meet Selen there. Who's your
date for the night?"
"I'm just going to have some fun. I may get a few
dances in, who knows."
"Well, how about I get you a dance with Princess
Selenity."
"Really, you don't mind?"
"Of course not, what are friends for?"
"Thanks Goku."
"No prob, c-ya there Mike."
As the party progresses, everyone is having a great time except for
Zoicite. He's standing over by the punch bowl watching one couple
inpreticular dance. After he finishes his punch, he looks at the
couple, who are now kissing. He tightens his grip on the glass and it
breaks it. He is trying to figure out how someone as smart as Amy
cannot see what a fake Matt is.
*I oughtta kill him. If Amy wasn't there I'd freeze
his sick ass then destroy it. I can't believe
she can't see through him.*
As Zoicite is thinking, he doesn't realize that Goku has walked up and
is now standing beside him. The two of them have a short discussion
until Zoicite notices something that just happened to Amy. He turns
and puts his fist through the wall he had been leaning against, causing
a hole in it. Goku grabs Zoicite by the arm and drags him outside,
throws him against the wall and asks him to explains what is going on
with him.
"Hey Zoicite, Zoicite, you okay pal?"
"Huh, oh Goku. Sorry, I didn't notice you standing there."
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing." *He just unbuttoned the top button of
Amy's dress!* "Ugh!"
"Now you listen to me, and listen good. I don't know
what has crawled up your ass as of late but you
better start talking. Why have you been acting
like a total asshole lately!?"
Zoicite stands there looking at the ground trying to think of where to
begin. When he's done explaining, Goku tries to give Zoicite some
advice and goes to find Michael.
"well?"
"You know that kid Matt?"
"Yeah, Amy's boyfriend. What about him?"
"Well..."
*Flashback*
4 months ago
Zoicite is walking back to his room from Darien's room after a
party. On his way there he happens to hear a few people around the
corner having a conversation about something. He peaks around the
corner to see who it is and listens a little bit.
"Wow, what a night. That Amy girl is great, I wonder
if everyone on Mercury is that good looking?
Hmm, wonder who that is? I'll just check
although I shouldn't."
"So what did you guys do at the party?"
"Just walked around that's all Dave, you Matt?"
"I danced with Amy, what else Joe."
*It's that Matt kid. Amy's boyfriend.*
Zoicite leans against the wall listening closer to Matt's and his
friends' conversation. When they leave, Zoicite is left standing
up against the wall, very angry. He tries to clam himself and continue
listening.
"Yeah, I bet that's not all you did."
"We did more but you and Mike would get jealous if I
told you."
*I wonder what he means by that? I don't like where
this is going. Calm yourself, restrain it!*
"So how's your plan going Matt?"
"Piece of cake. You know, she's a very intelligent
girl but when it comes to relationships..."
"Yeah, you'd think she'd realize you're only going
out with her to get her in bed and ah, well
you know."
Zoicite, who has heard enough by now turns the corner and is standing
behind Matt, looking like he was just walking. He "apoligizes" like he
accidently bumped into Matt. The three guys are surprised when Zoicite
shows up and continue their conversation, not even thinkingg anything
of Zoicite.
*That does it.* "Oh sorry Matt, I was on my way back
to Darien's room. How you guys doing?"
"Alright I guess Zoicite. We were just talking about
the ball tonight."
"Really, what about it?"
"Well, Matt's girlfriend mainly. You know Princess Amy
right?"
"Yes Dave."
The four of them continue talking about the ball, Zoicite being very
careful about what he says. Dave asks Matt how far Matt has gotten
with Amy so far and Matt explains that he is slowly getting there and
that he is almost certain about her being in love with him. Zoicite
asks if Matt is in love with Amy and he tells him why he is going out
with Amy. Zoicite acts very surprised although he's getting upset
inside as Matt explains what his plan is to Zoicite.
"I heard you guys talking when I came around the corner
what's the topic?"
"Just about what each of us did at the ball that's all.
What did you do tonight anyway?"
"I just relaxed, hung out with Goku, that's all."
"How far have you got with Amy so far Matt?"
"What?"
"Well, I'm not willing to brag but I've got her on the
bed so far and her shirt off.
*Keep it Zoicite, keep it.*
"You're amazing, getting her to love you to get her in
bed."
"Matt, your gonna hurt her bad if she finds out."
"You gonna tell her Mike? Don't worry."
Zoicite, who has remain quiet during most of the conversation finally
says something. He sounds surprised and aggitated telling Matt that he
shouldn't be doing this because its wrong and cruel. Him and Mike get
into a short arguement and soon Zoicite grabs him by the throat and
picks him up. He then threatens Matt to end the relationship or
something very bad will happen. After almost cutting all air
circulation off in the neck, Zoicite throws Matt to the ground. Matt
and his friends get up and run away.
"You're really doing that Matt? Why?"
"Because she's icredibly hot that's why Zoicite."
"But still, you really think it's right, having a false
relationship. I mean don't you have any type
of morals?"
"This sort of thing is all over the place besides, why
are you so conerned? You in love with her?"
"Even if I was, this is wrong. Listen to Mike, he
knows."
"Look, she's niave. She's book smart, but stupid when
it comes to relationships..."
"End it!"
"W-What?"
"End it, the relationship."
"Go to hell!"
"Listen, I lied about going back to Darien's and heard
your whole thing. I have been keeping myself
from destroying you now listen, I am the most
powerful man on my planet and I will put my
fist straight through you. You have one week,
got it!"
"Y-Yeah."
Zoicite stands there looking at a vase sitting on a ledge on a nearby
wall. He opens both hands and freezes it then walks over to it and
shatters the ice. He then turns around and goes to his room to go to
bed.
"Neptune, Ice ball, Blast! I'll get that runt, I swear
to it!"
*End Flashback*
Goku looks at Zoicite who just wiped a tear from his face. Goku puts
his hands on Zoicite's shoulders and offers him some advice. They then
go back to the party.
"Wow, I had no idea. I always thought he was nice
guy."
"Well, he's not. I don't know what to do? I want to
kill him but it would hurt Amy."
"If I were you, I would sit her down and talk to her."
"I couldn't."
"Dammit Zoicite I'm trying to help! What are you
worried about? She'd probably rather find out
from you then having something happen to her.
Come on, be smart."
Selenity is walking around the ball room, looking for Goku. She runs
into Raye and Serenity, who tell her that he went outside with Zoicite.
When she reaches the doorway, Goku is walking toward her and Zoicite is
still standing against the wall. The both of them go back inside and
start dancing.
"Hi you two, do you happen to know where Goku went?
I've been looking for him for 20 minutes and I
can't find him."
"Yeah Selen, he went out on the balcony with Zoi for
something."
"He seemed pretty upset at Zoicite about something."
"Oh Selenity, hi."
"Where have you been Goku!? I've done looking all over
for you."
"Just talking to Zoicite here about something.
Remember what I said."
Back inside while they're dancing, Selenity asks Goku what is
up with Zoicite and why he looked so miserable. After a minute or two,
Goku tells her what is wrong and Selenity is totally shocked. Goku
assures her everything will be okay and kisses her. When they finish dancing, Goku goes to find Mike
and brings him back to Selenity.
"Goku, what's wrong with Zoi, he looked so, down about
something."
"Well, you see, ah..."
"Goku, tell me please."
"Okay, Amy's boyfriend is using her?"
"In what way?"
"To get her in bed Selen."
"Oh my god! Since when?"
"Since they've been going out. I'll be right back."
Goku introduces Selenity to Mike and then leaves them alone to dance.
He goes over to the punch bowl to watch the two of them as he sips
some of his punch. Serenity, Lita and Raye are also over there and
ask what he's smiling at. They look over and see Selenity and Mike
dancing. They then begin talking about Zoicite and why he is so
upset.
"Selenity, I'm sure that you know my friend Mike."
"Yes, we met at the last party. Can I help you with
something Mike?"
"May I have this dance?"
"Oh, of course."
"What are you smiling at Goku?"
"Your sister Seren."
"Wow, you let Mike have a dance with Selenity."
"I told him I'd get him one tonight so, I figured why
not now. Besides, I was getting kinda
thirsty."
"Does anyone know why Zoicite's been so mad lately?"
"I've noticed that when someone mentions Matt, he gets
real mad."
"Think it's jealousy?"
"Zoicite doesn't get jealous."
Darien walks up to the group and joins in the conversation with them.
He explains a situation where almost anyone would get jealous but
Zoicite has remained perfectly calm and composed. With that said,
Serenity grabs Darien and drags him onto the dance floor. Tranquility
and Misato are dancing and Tranquility is a bit nervous for some
reason. The two of them go outside and when they're looking at the
Earth, Tranquility makes a decision.
"Oh hi honey. What exactly, what do you mean by that?"
"Well, he's the only one of the six of us, the guys,
without a girlfriend, right? It's also obvious
he likes Amy, who has a boyfriend, wouldn't you
get jealous if that happened to you?"
"I see your point honey. Well, we've got more dancing
to do so, excuse us."
"Having fun tonight Tranquility, you seem a bit edgy."
"Of course I'm having fun. I'm dancing with you aren't
I?"
"Aww..."
"Lets go outside." *Well, lets do it*
When they get outside, Misato can tell Tranquility is very nervous
about something. He's still trying to think of the way to ask Misato
the question. Misato looks over at Tranquility and can tell something
is wrong. He reaches into his pocket and pulls something out.
Tranquility opens his hand and there's a small diamond ring in his
palm. She looks at the ring and tears start to well in her eyes.
Tranquility takes the ring and slips it on her finger.
*Come on you chicken!* "Ah Misato?"
"Yes, what is it Tranquility?"
"Well, *Okay, here goes,* Misato, will you marry me?"
"I-I, yes. Yes I'll marry you."
Misato stands there looking at the ring on her hand then looks at
Tranquility. She jumps at him and crushes her lips to his. He
kisses her back with just as much passion and they stand there the
rest of the night kissing.
Well, I bet that was a big surprise about Zoicite. There's another
major part in part 6 "Love and Its Fate."