Love and War
Part VII- The Disappearence
"Goku, GOKU!"
"selenity, what's wrong?"
Selenity looks up into Sailor Mars, tears forming in her eyes.
Everyone looks down at Goku and Sailor Mercury bends down and checks
Goku's vitals then looks down at the ground and shakes her head,
which causes Selenity to start balling her eyes out. Darien and
Serenity run over to where everyone is to see what's going on.
"Goku, Goku, wake up. Please baby wake up."
"I'm sorry Selenity, he's gone."
"He can't be gone, he can't be."
"What's going on?"
Selenity looks up into Darien's eyes and he bends down to see and
Selenity burries her head in Darien's chest. Darien helps Selenity
to her feet looks over to Jedite and asks if he can do anything
which Jedite doesn't respond to right away. Serenity comes over to
give Selenity a comforting hug and they try to figure out what to do.
"Oh Darien,"
"I know Selenity, I know."
"What happened Darien?"
"Goku's dead Serenity."
"Oh my, I'm so sorry Selenity."
"Jedite, is there anything you can do?"
"Sorry guys, I wish I could. These injuries are beyond
my training."
"So, what do we do now Darien?"
"Well Raye, we should give Goku a proper sayian
burial."
"Then Beryl goes down!"
The funeral is held the next day where Goku and Selenity
spent a lot of there time when they were alone. Darien is holding both
Selenity and Serenity watching the funeral progress. All the
Scouts and Generals are in their uniforms. down on one knee. Goku is
in his casket, burried in his armor, sword at his side and his hands
folded. The casket is carried over to the stack of wood and it's lid
is put on top of it and set it on fire.
"I still don't believe this whole thing's happened
Darien."
"I know Selenity, I know."
"Isn't there anything we can do Darien?"
"I can't think of anything Serenity."
As the casket catches on fire, Selenity stands there, tears are
welding in her eyes. She soon can't take anymore and starts balling
then takes off running. As the funeral ends, everyone starts filters
back into the palace except for Darien. He walks over to Goku's grave
and stands over it. He bends down and begins quietly talking, He tries
as hard as he can to not cry and when he's finishes, he heads back
inside.
"Oh Selenity.."
"Let her go Serenity. Imagine what she's going
through."
"Goku buddy, everyone here today has a great deal of
respect for you; especially me. You've been
gone less then a day and it feels like a huge
part of me's gone. You know, I remember our
promise and, I'll do the damn best job I can.
You were, no are, the best friend I ever had.
You'll always be a part of me."
A few days later, no one is very talkative as they're eating breakfast.
Selenity is just poking at her food, not really interesting. After a
few minutes, she excuses herself and goes out in the garden to sit on
the bench. She sits down and looks down at the ground, she can see
flashbacks of Goku and starts crying.
*Flashback*
"So Saiyans are what again Goku?"
"Warriors from outter space that are very powerful that
will destroy anything."
Selenity looks at Goku a little worried. He then reassures her that
nothing will happen and that he had an operation to be sure of it. He
then smiles at her and puts his arm around.
"You're not going to hurt anybody are you?"
"No, haha. Saiyans are born with tails, that's what
makes them like that. I had mine permanently
removed when I was five."
Goku pulls her closer to him and tilts her head up then kisses her to
definatly reassure her. He makes her a promise and the two of them
just sit in the garden, watching the flowers.
"Listen, nothing is going to happen, Besides, you are
the last person I would ever attack anyway, you
mean that much to me."
*End Flashback*
Everyone else finishes breakfast and goes to prepare for training.
Neflyte and Lita are walking toward Lita's room so she can get ready.
On thier way, Neflyte is still trying to convince her that Goku''s
death wasn't her fault. As they continue walking Neflyte quietly
thinks in their is anything that they can do. he then remembers
something that Goku once told him on Earth.
"Lita, it wasn't your fault."
"Yes it was Neflyte, I was the one that threw that
attack at them, I'm the reason he's dead. I'm
surprissed I haven't been arrested or
something."
"That won't happen, I won't let it happen. They'll
kill me before that happens now don't worry."
"What are you thinking about?"
"I got it! Lita, call everyone on your communicator,
including Queen Serenity. Tell them to be in
your room in five minutes."
"How come?"
"Just call them."
Five minutes later, everyone is gathered in Lita's room very
confused at what is going on. Amy is the last one to arrive and
Zoicite has a disgusted look on his face. She shuts the door and
everyone starts talking. Neflyte asks Malichite if he remembers what
Goku told them on Earth about wishes. Malichite nods and asks Darien
if he knows where the Dragonballs are. Selenity listens to the
conversation and looks up at him, tears forming in her eyes.
"Does anyone know what's going on?"
"No Raye, Neflyte just told me to call everyone down
here."
"Sorry I'm late everyone. Matt had to show me
something."
"Yeah I bet."
"Did you say something Zoicite."
"So what's the deal Neflyte?"
"I remember Goku talking about these Dragon things that
can grant wishes."
"Of course, the Dragonballs. Any idea where they are
Darien?"
"Not really Malichite, but I can send out a search
party."
"can you?"
Selenity burries her head in Darien's chest and starts crying. Everyone
is excited at the news and Darien soon leaves to contact Earth. Mike
runs down towards Lita's room and runs into Darien on the way. As
they walk to the communicator room, Mike shows Darien something
important.
"I better go contact home guys. Excuse me. Mike,
what's the hurry?"
"Huh, Darien. Boy am I glad to see you. Is it true
about what happened to Goku?"
"Yeah."
"I'm sorry, I know he was your best friend. Hey I have
something important."
I have to go contact Earth, we have a plan to get Goku
back."
"Great. I'll show you this on our way."
Lita and Raye watch Mike and Darien take off quickly. They wonder what
the hurry is and Lita then notices the necklace that Raye has on. Raye
tells her its an engagement gift and when Raye finishes telling Lita,
she mentions that Neflyte hasn't done anything like that yet.
"Where are they going so quickly?"
"Well, Darien's going to contact Earth, as for Mike..."
"Oh Raye, I love that necklace. Where did you get it?"
"Jedite gave it to me, when he proposed to me."
"Wow, I wonder why Neflyte hasn't done anything like
that yet."
"Give him time."
Darien enters the communications room and contacts Earth. On the
screen is a picture of a bald-headed man in clothing like Goku's.
After a short discussion, the man bows to Darien and cuts off the
connection.
"Come in Earth, this is the Moon calling Earth."
"Oh, Prince Darien; pleasure to seee you again."
"Krillin, just the man I wanted to see."
"Really, your Highness, what is it?"
"In a battle the other day, Goku was killed. I need a
search party dispatched to look for the
Dragonballs."
"Oh, I'm sorry your Highness. We'll get right on it."
"I'm putting you in full command Krillin, I want them
here as soon as possible."
"Yes your Highness."
Zoicite and Malichite are in the training room working on a few things.
They're working on their sword techniques, which happens to be
Zoicite's weakest weapon. Malichite is helping Zoicite blow off some
steam with this workout because of what's happening with Amy and Matt.
Malichite slashes Zoicites on the arm and he falls to the ground.
"Come on Malichite, attack me!"
"No, it's your work out and that means I'm just a
target. Come on, keep going."
"Why you- ow! why'd you do that!?"
"One, there's no power in your attack and two, your not
focussed. Your anger because of everything
thats happened lately is clouding your head.
That's why I was able to hit you that easy."
"Guys, are you busy?"
Zoicite looks over and see Serenity and Misato over by the door
waiting. They both put their swords away and walk over to them.
Malichite asks what's going on when he sees Serenity's face, which has
a woried look on it.
"We were just finishing up Seren."
"What happened to your arm Zoi?"
"I got hit in the arm, that's all. I'll just have
Jedite take a look at it Misato."
"What's wrong Seren, you look worried."
"Well, Raye just got done with a fire reading and she
told me that something very bad is going to
happen soon."
"Did she say when?"
"No Zoicite, just be careful."
"Thanks for the warning Seren."
Later that day, Serenity is walking the palace grounds when she
runs into Darien. She gives him and kisses him and they start walking
towards the water fountain in the middle of the garden. They both sit
down on the edge and dariens takes Serenity's hands in his.
"Oh Darien, sorry about that."
"Hi Seren, you are just the person I wanted to see."
"Really?"
"Yeah, I'm walking over to the fountain. Come on, I
have something to show you."
"What is it?"
"Wait and see."
Darien gives Seerenity her surprise and she is totally awe-struck by
it. Tears are forming in her eyes and she's speechless. Finally,
after a few minutes, she says something.
"Hmm, let me see here. I had it a few minutes ago.."
"Don't tease Darien."
"Ah, here it is."
"That's, for me?"
Darien is holding a diamond necklace in his hand. He smiles at
Serenity and places it in her hand. She blushes a light shade of red
and giggles. he touches her face and then asks her a question,
afterwards he puts the necklace on her and comments on it.
"Yeah, I thought you'd like it."
"I love it but, what's the ocassion Darien?"
"Well, I wanted to know, if you wanted to marry me?"
"I'd- I'd love to! Now, I have two gifts for you."
"Oh really, what are they?"
Serenty grabs Darien and crushes her lips against his. She kisses him
with all the passion she has toward him. Darien puts his arms around
her and kisses her back. When they break the kiss, Serenity smiles
at Darien and gives him his second gift.
"Well, if that has my first gift, I can't wait to see
what my second gift is."
"What second gift?"
"Hey, that's not funny."
"Just getting you back, that's all. I have it right
here."
Serenity gives Darien her star locket. He takes it from Serenity's
hands and opens it. He comments on the locket and the music that it
plays. He closes the locket then Serenity asks Darien if he had
contacted Earth yet and if there is anything they can do for Selenity.
"This is my Star Locket. My mother told me to give it
to the person I'm going to marry, here."
"It's beautiful Seren, thanks, the music's nice too.
It reminds me of you."
"Us, it's our locket now Darien."
"Our locket."
"Have you contacted Earth yet?"
"Yeah, my servent Killin is organizing an all out
search of the entire planet for the
Dragonballs. He's a very capable man and I'm
sure they'll find them soon."
"Is there anything that we can do for Selenity?"
Darien sits on the bench thinking for a few minutes of ways that they
could help Selenity. After that time he is drawing a complete blank in
ways that they can help.
"Honestly Seren, I can't think of anything we can do.
The only thing I say is that you and
Tranquility both have to tell her and she has
told be sure that you'll be there to help her
along."
A few weeks pass and Darien is on the communicator to Earth.
Just as he's finishing, Selenity walks by and peaks her head in to see
what's going on. Darien turns around and tells her what he has just
found out. At the sound of this, Selenity jumps on and practically
knocks Darien down while giving him a hug. he assures her that
everything will be okay and kises her lightly on the forehead.
"Krillin, how's the search for the Dragonballs going?"
"Excellent your highness. We've collected five already
and are close to finding the other two."
"Good, keep up the good work."
"Of course."
"Hi Darien, who were you talking to?"
"Oh hi Selenity, I was about to come find you. That
was my servent Krillin back on Earth. They've
located five of the seven Dragonballs already
and are close to finding the other two he
says."
"That's great! Thank you Darien, thank you!"
"You're welcome, I know what he meant to you. I'm
going to go get some training in, c-ya later."
Darien heads out the door and starts heading toward the training room.
On his way, he runs into Mike who has something important to show
Darien. As they continue toward the traing room, darien looks over
what Mike has and gives it back to Mike. When they reach the room,
they say good-bye and Mike heads toward his room.
"I sure hope they can find the other two Dragonballs
soon."
"Darien, wait up!"
"Hey Mike, whatcha need?"
"Look, I found out that Mike is planning to pull
something tonight. I'm not sure exactly what
though."
"Thanks Mike, where you headed?"
"Just back to my room. I needed to show that to one
of you guys as soon as I could."
"Like I said, thanks again. Guess I'll see you
tonight."
Queen Serenity is in the throne room talking and instructing her
soilders. She is telling them that she wants matt brought before her
as soon as possible and that she wants him alive. After that, they
give their reports to her and are dismissed. The queen sits there
quietly thinking of the past events.
"You summoned us your Majesty?"
"Yes Chad. As you may or may not know, we have a
problem."
"Yeah, I was taken hard when I got the news Goku died."
"How is Princess Selenity feeling?"
"Better, but that's not why you're here. There's
another problem that has to be addressed."
"What is it?"
"Recently, its been brought to my attention that one of
the Scouts, who will remain nameless, is being
treated badly."
"Do you know who is doing it?"
"Matt, now listen. You can use any tactics but, I want
him alive."
"Yes your Highness."
That night, everyone is at the party that is being held in Darien's and
Serenity's honor. Raye and Amy are standing over by the punch bowl
talking. Raye is playing with the necklace the necklace Jedite gave
her; which she hasn't taken off since she got it. They're both looking
for Matt and Jedite, respectively. As they're scanning the room, Amy
notices Matt and he comes up to her and Raye to say hello. He looks
Amy over and comments on her dress she's wearing. Matt leads her a way
to dance while Raye watches the two of them. She felt really
uncomfortable while he was around.
"Hmm, I wonder if Matt will show up tonight, I haven't
seen him yet."
"Well, I was there when he said so, and he's been at
the last three so, I'm sure he'll be here. I
wonder where Jedite is?"
"Don't know, there he is. Matt!"
"Oh hello Amy, Raye; how are you two doing?"
"Fine thanks Matt, do you happen to know where Jedite
is?"
"Not a clue, That's a really nice dress you have on
Amy."
"Thanks Matt."
*Hmm, he's giving off bad vibes.*
In the Negaverse, Queen Beryl is planning a personal trip to the moon.
She's decided that the only way that she'll be able to win is to
capture the four generals and if she could, capture the Darien.
"Hmm, the only way I'll be able to conquer the moon and
get the Silver Crystal is to capture all four
of Prince Darien's guards. The sailor Scouts
won't be able to fight them and I'll conquer
the moon and then the universe!"
Back at the party on the moon. Serenity is talking to sister to see if
she's okay. She tries to assure her that she'll never forget Goku and
that and that Darien's party on Earth is very close to finding all
seven Dragonballs.
"Selenity, are you okay?"
"Not really seren, I just wish he was here still."
"I know you do, everyone here does. Why don't you go
get something to drink?"
"What if by some chance I forget him or something?"
"Listen, I know how much you cared for him and you
can't care for someone that much and forget
them. he was too important to you, we
both know that."
"I guess you're right."
"Did you know they already have five of the seven
Dragonballs?"
"Yeah, Darien told me earlier today."
Zoicite and Neflyte arrive at the party and neflyte can tell
something's wrong. After a few minutes of watching his friend, Neflyte
asks Zoicite and gets a cheap answer out of him. He can tell Zoicite's
lying but accepts the answer because he has to go find Lita.
"Hey I can tell you don't want to be here so, you want
to tell me what's going on?"
"You're the one who can read stars, you tell me."
"Whoa, hold on a minute there. Now what are you mad
at?"
"Nothing, it's just been one of those days."
The party continues and Malichite and Mina are out on the dance floor.
Malichite looks down into Mina's eyes and runs his hand through her
golden blonde hair. he bends down and kisses her. He wraps his arms
around mina's waist while she stand on her toes and puts her arms
around his neck. When they break the kiss, mina stands there with her
eyes closed and when she opens them, Malichite is holding a braclet
that is orange and purple, alternating. Mina looks at the braclet and
then at Malichite then blushes slightly.
"I almost forgot how soft your hair is."
"Oh Malichite, thanks you."
"You're welcome."
"Is that for me?"
"Yeah, here."
"The colors of our planets, cute."
"I hope you'll take it, as a wedding gift."
"Wedding gift? *I think my heart just stopped.*
Mina stands there quietly in a daze. Malichite taps her on the
shoulder to see if she's okay. Afterward, she tells Malichite that
she's not sure yet but he puts it on her anyway. The two of them
continue dancing and enjoying themselves.
"Mina, are you okay?"
"Ah- yeah, I'm fine. I don't know what to say?"
"Here, keep the bracelet. I'll give you some time to
think about it."
Zoicite is drinking some punch and walking around the ball room. He's
just letting his eyes wander and then is knocked down by something that
runs by. The punch glass falls to the ground and breaks, splashing all
over the floor and Zoicite. When Zoicite gets up and wipes himself
off, he looks in the direction that the thing knocked him down came.
Over in that direction, he can see matt and his friends laughing. A
thoought runs through Zoicite's head as ice balls form in his hands.
Mike runs up to Zoicite to talk to him.
"Yikes, what in Neptune? What was that thing. It came
from that direction. Wonder what he finds so
funny? *He wouldn't dare!* Neptune, Ice
Ball-"
"Zoicite, no! Not here."
"Mike, what happened? Who ran by me?"
"It was Amy."
"Amy, what way did she go?"
"Out that way."
"Thanks."
Zoicite runs outside onto the balcony and looks around for Amy.
She's huddled up in a corner, knees up against her chest, crying.
Zoicite runs over to amy and kneels down in front of her and tries to
find out what's wrong.
"Where is she? Amy?"
"Oh Zoicite, hi."
"Why are you crying? You want to tell me?"
"It's Matt, he broke up with me."
"Really, I'm so sorry." *And he's going to be!*
Zoicite stands up and offers Amy his hand. He pulls her up and holds
her against his chest. Her hair's a mess, dress wrinkled and eyes all
red from crying. Amy hangs her head and continues to cry.
"Give me your hand."
"Thanks Zoicite."
"Why are you still crying?"
"I thought Matt loved me for who I was, now I find out
he just wanted to sleep with me, it's not fair.
No guy will ever love me."
"That's not true."
"Why, you know someone who's in love with me?"
"Yeah, me."
Amy looks up into Zoicite's eyes, completly surprised at what he said.
She blinks two or theee time and lets what he said sink in. Zoicite
hugs her a bit tighter and bends his head down and kisses her. As he's
kissing her, he feels totally relaxed and calm. As they're kissing,
Lita and Neflyte head out to the balcony to get some air. They decide
to turn around and go back inside when they see the two of them.
"You mean that?"
"Amy, I never told you because you had a boyfriend but,
I've been in love with you since the first time
I saw you. That's why I enjoyed going to the
library a lot more than usual and other things;
because I was with you."
"Really Zoicite?"
"Yes Amy."
"You think that's a good idea Lita?"
"Look Neflyte."
"Well, looks like he got what he wanted. It probably
wasn't the way he wanted it but he still got
it."
"We better go back inside."
All of the sudden, there's a loud crack of thunder and bolts of
lightning. Amy, who's a bit afraid, hugs Zoicite for protection.
Queen Beryl appears in the sky looking down at Zoicite and Amy.
"What the hell?"
"Ah, Zoicite!"
"Hello Zoicite."
"You're- you're Queen Beryl."
"Yes, I just want to talk."
Zoicite looks behind him and tells Amy to go inside Once he does, he
turns back around and Beryl starts talking to him.
"Talk about what, the weather you bitch!"
"Ouch, that hurt."
"What's going on Zoicite?"
"Go inside Amy. Now what do you want?"
"I've been watching you Zoicite, I have a proposal
for you."
"Not interested."
Zoicite turns around and starts walking away. Beryl says something
that gets Zoicite's attention and he turns around.
"What if I can give you what you want?"
"I have everything I need, sorry."
"Even the power to get rid of that kid?"
"Hmm, okay I'll bite; what's the catch?"
"Join me."
"No."
"You sure?"
Beryl waves her hand in the air and an image of Amy dying by Zoicite's
hand appears before Zoicite. Zoicite looks in horror and draws his
sword to attack Beryl. Beryl attacks Zoicite and he soon makes up his
mind.
"Huh, Amy! You wouldn't dare!"
"Would I?"
"I'll kill you!"
"Now, about my proposal,"
"If I go, you garuntee the girls safety?"
Beryl looks at Zoicite and answers his question. he's satisfied with
her response and takes Beryl's hand, then disappear.
"I can't say however she won't be a target of any
attacks."
"Okay, I'll go."
"Zoicite! Zoicite! Damn, get back here you bitch!"
Raye, Jedite and Mina run out to where Darien is to see what's wrong.
Darien tells them that Beryl took Zoicite to the Negaverse. Raye
starts to cry while Jedite tries to comfort her the best he can. After
a minute or so, Darien tells Jedite to tell all the guys something.
"Darien, what's wrong? We heard something."
"Beryl took him."
"She took who Darien?"
"Zoicite Raye, she took Zoicite."
"Well get him back, don't worry Raye."
"Jedite, tell the guys we have a meeting in my rroom
tonight."
A week or so later, Darien is laying in bed half awake. After a few
minutes he gets up and starts to get dressed. Mikee is running down
the hallway toward his room and bangs on the door. Darien is pretty
much done getting dressed and opens the door to see Mike, catching his
breath.
"Darien! Darien!"
"What in the world? Mike, what's the hurry?"
"Darien, I just recieved an urgent message from Earth.
Your sister is waiting."
"I'll be right there."
What's the problem on Earth? And what about Zoicite, will Amy ever see
him again? Read on in part 8- "I'm Back"