Chapter 7 – Sold Out…
"Duo-chan, please be safe…" Usagi whispered, as she leaned against Quatre, the tears still trailing down her face.
'Don't worry Princess, I won't let them win…' She heard Duo's voice whisper.
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Duo's smirk grew as he dodged the man's fist once again, driving his fist deep into his exposed stomach.
"Don't underestimate your opponent." Duo said, still smirking. Heero stood to the side, watching the battle, ready to step in if he was needed.
"You can't possibly win, boy," The man said, spitting out some blood. "Trust me, there are ones that are a hundred times stronger than me." He said with a smirk.
"I don't care if they're a million times stronger than you! I won't let you hurt my princess!" Duo shouted, bringing his fist up under the guy's chin making him fly back. Duo picked up his scythe and not saying anything, walked up to the man and brought the blade down, letting it slice easily into his soft flesh. Duo heard his cries and saw the crimson red that now covered the man's outfit, forming a puddle around his motionless body.
"Come on Duo." Came Heero's voice. Duo turned toward him and noticed the strained look on his face.
"What's wrong?" Duo asked, approaching his comrade.
"This place is gonna blow up, I've been delaying but I can't anymore." Heero said, giving in to the pressure that seemed to be closing in on him.
"Hai." Duo said, running in front with Heero right behind him.
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I hope you're all right, Duo-chan… Usagi thought as she flew away from that place in Quatre's arms. She leaned her head against his chest, flying in his arms through a darkened void of nothing, Trowa and Wufei flying behind him.
"Is she all right?" She heard Trowa's quiet voice ask.
"Hai, I think she's a little tired." Quatre responded.
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"So let me get this straight," Rileena said, talking to the cat. "Heero and the gundam pilots were alive a thousand years ago?" She asked.
"Hai, they were the princess's protectors and Senshi. After the destruction of Crystal Tokyo, everything fell apart and gave birth to the colonies and the OZ foundation." The cat explained. [A.N. Gomen I didn't tell you the cat's name. The cat is ChibiUsa's Diana k? Gomen for not saying that sooner]
"I get it, why were the reborn now, though?" Rileena asked.
"Well, the Queen wanted to be sure that they would be safe and she figured if she sent them far enough into the future, it would be more peaceful than at the time of their deaths." Diana said.
"I guess that makes sense. Everything has to pass I suppose, and the Queen figure if she send them far enough into the future, the threat would have passed right?" Rileena asked, a thoughtful look on her face.
"Exactly." Diana said smiling. Her eyes flickered as she sensed something behind her. She spun around to see a portal open, out of it stepped three young men and an unconscious princess.
"Serenity-hime!" Diana cried, seeing the white-haired girl in Prince Venus's arms.
"Shh, she looks really tired." Quatre said, shaking his head slightly. He turned away from the group and headed out into a hallway, looking for a room to lay Usagi down in. He came back a few minutes later and sat at the table across from Rileena.
"What happened to her?" Rileena asked, worry apparent on her face.
"I think she's just really worn out," Quatre explained. "They were trying to force her to tell them where the crystal was by subjecting her to high doses of negative energy."
"Will she be all right?" She demanded.
"Hai, in a few days, she'll be perfectly fine." Quatre said with a reassuring smile.
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"I should have finished off that girl before I left…" Duo was muttering as he and Heero floated through the nothingless void. A few minutes later, the portal opened and the two stepped out in the middle of a group of people.
"Nande kuso!?!" A voice shouted.
"Where did they come from?!?!" Another voice shouted.
"Umm… wrong place…" Duo said, a sweatdrop appearing on his forehead. "Ja ne…" He said and the pair stepped back into the portal, letting it close behind them. "Man, it's gonna take me a while to get used to this again…"
"…."
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Serenity was running through the long hallway, giggling as she passed the many guards she had come so close to. She waved at one of the warriors, knowing that he was the one that owned her heart and always would. She wore silk slippers and after skidding across the floor, she felt herself falling.
"Itai!" She heard herself cry as she hit her knees on the hard surface. Tears of pain appeared in her eyes and she desperately tried to wipe them away. I won't let him see me cry… She had once vowed. I refuse to let him see me in that position ever again! Her mind cried. She forced herself to stand, brushing off the front of the white dress she wore. She knew that there would be bruises when she woke up but she didn't care anymore.
"Nice going odango atama." A harsh voice mocked her from behind. She turned to see a man standing there with brown hair.
"Leave me alone Treize-sama, I don't wish to see you." She said, her face turning red in anger and embarrassment.
"Demo, I want to see you right now. I know you want to see your fiancé." He said smirking slightly.
"I do not wish to marry you, Treize-sama. That is what is expected. In order to ensure peace, I will go through with it. I will sacrifice my happiness and my freedom for the sake of my people." She continued.
"…."
"Are you done, Treize-sama?" She asked, exaggerated her curtsy. He scowled but turned and walked in the opposite direction. Who would have thought my mother would marry me off to a member of the 'Black Moon Family'… She thought, a slightly disgusted look on her face.
"Serenity-hime?" The familiar warrior asked, seeing the look on her face. She turned to face him and pushed him into the closest room, pulling the door shut behind her. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pressed her lips firmly against his, catching him off guard. A moment later, though, she felt him returning the kiss with the same amount of passion. When they finally broke apart, both were gasping for air.
"Gomen Duo-chan… I've missed you so much." Serenity said, throwing her arms around his neck and burying her face in his chest. She felt his arms encircle her tiny waist as he drew her closer to him. She breathed in his familiar scent and sighed heavily, relaxing in his arms. He put his chin on the top of her head and breathed in her scent as well. Noting that she smelled of roses and lavender. A smile spread across his face as he felt her nuzzling her head against his chest.
"I've missed you to, megami-sama…" He whispered, smiling at the silver goddess in his arms. They stayed like that for several minutes before Duo gently pushed her away. "Serenity-hime, I must leave now."
"Why, what has happened?" Serenity asked, looking worried as she saw his expression change.
"Something is happening here on earth. Something that you mustn't interfere in, it's too dangerous." Duo said, as he walked toward the door.
"Please, Duo-chan, don't go…" She pleaded, looking at him with those normally sparkling green eyes that were now filled with dread. "I sense something… something I can't explain, I have a feeling something terrible will happen…"
"Don't worry Sere-chan, I'll be fine, I promise." He said, flashing her his goofy smile. She forced a small smile to her lips as he pushed open the door, leaving her standing there alone. The door swung slightly as Duo left. Serenity walked over to a chair and plopped down in it, putting her head in her hands.
"So 'Sere-chan' what are you so afraid of?" Came a mocking voice. A woman appeared behind her and Serenity jumped in surprise.
"Une?" She questioned, looking shocked. "Please, you can't tell Treize-sama about that!!" She cried, pleading Une not to tell.
"Hmm… there will be a price to keep me quiet." Une said smirking.
"What's that?" Serenity asked, regretting what that might be.
"It's not much really." She said, scratching her chin.
"What is it?" Serenity asked, her eyes pleading. She couldn't mess up this peace that would come between the two feuding families with their union. She couldn't do that, it meant so much to the lasting peace between the kingdoms.
"Once you become Queen and Treize-sama is the King, he's mine," She said, smirking. Serenity shook her head in agreement. She did not wish to marry him anyway. She grasped Une's hand, shaking it. "Oh, and one other thing," Serenity stopped a foot from the door and turned back around to face Une. "The throne will be mine as well." Serenity's mouth dropped open and she gasped.
"The… the throne?" Serenity asked, shock apparent on her face. It was too late, though, Serenity had already completed the deal with that handshake. "Iie… what have I done… I have guaranteed that my kingdom will be completely destroyed…" Serenity whispered, feeling the tears collecting in her eyes. "I sold out my people for a few moments of total peace and happiness…" She fell to her knees, regretting ever having made that deal. Wishing she could take it back, it had been an act of selfishness that had put her in this position and now she couldn't take it back. "I'm so sorry Duo-chan…" She whispered, the tears blurring her vision, making everything turn white.
Usagi's eyes fluttered open and all she saw was white. She looked straight forward with unseeing eyes.
"I… I sold out my people?" Usagi questioned as the dream began to fade, being erased from her mind. She sat up and looked around the room. She always woke up in a different room every time she fell asleep. She rose to her feet, noticing that she was still wearing the long white dress. She felt the familiar weight of the dress pulling down as the billowing fabric swayed against her ankles. She walked to the door, pushing it open and peering out into a long hallway. "I'm gonna get lost…" She commented in a low voice as she began to walk down a long hallway.
"Usagi-san? Is that you?" A voice down the hallway called.
"Who's there?" Usagi asked, not recognizing the voice right away.
"It's me, Quatre," The voice replied. A moment later, she saw his platinum hair illuminated as he walked down the hallway toward her. "How do you feel?" He asked as he reached her.
"I'm fine, I just feel a little tired." Usagi said, smiling at the gentle blond.
"That's good, you had us worried there, well me Rileena and Duo anyway." Quatre said, knowing that they were the only ones that expressed they were worried.
"I know the others were worried," Usagi said smiling weakly. "They just didn't show it. Can you take me to them?"
"Hai, follow me Usagi-san." Quatre said.
"Oh, and Quatre? Just call me Usagi ok?" Usagi asked as they began to make their way through the twisting hallways. A few minutes later, they came to a living room area. Heero was sitting in a chair with Rileena sleeping on his shoulder. Wufei was sitting with his back to everyone, and legs crossed in front of the fire. Trowa sat on a chair in front of a television that no one was really watching and Duo was passed out on one of the love seats. Heero and Trowa both looked up at them when she entered and she pressed a finger to her lips, not wanting to awaken Duo. She walked over to him, sitting lightly on the edge of the cushion. She brushed some of his bangs from his eyes, gazing down on his peaceful form. Oh Duo-chan, you are so handsome… She thought, smiling down at him.
"Usagi-chan…" He whispered in his sleep. His eyelashes fluttered before his eyes opened. His eyes fell upon the most important person in his life and he couldn't help but think he was dreaming. "Megami-sama, why did you come to visit such a worthless person?" He asked, not really knowing what he was saying.
"Worthless? Duo-chan, don't say that!" She scolded, her eyes narrowing. "Duo-chan, Ai shiteru, I've loved you for more than a thousand years. Don't you ever say something like that again, you are the MOST important person in my life right now…" She whispered, seeing the look of shock on his face when he realized that he was awake and no longer dreaming. He sat up and looked at her, before pulling her into a tight embrace. Usagi wrapped her arms around his neck and began to cry, burying her face in his chest as the sobs raked through her body.
"Ai shiteru, Usa-chan…" He whispered in her ear.
::Fin::
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Gomen this chapter took me so long to write. Not only did I go through HORRIBLE writer's block (and not liking this story one bit), I didn't get the reaction I expected. I only got like 3 reviews and 2 emails so it didn't really inspire me to write. Maybe if I get a good response and lots of email, the next chapter will be out sooner than this one was. Also, I made the chapter a lot longer than previous ones and I have an idea for a good plot now. One day, I may rewrite the first 6 chapters of this story cuz I don't like how they sound. I will some day, this was my first Sailor Moon/Gundam Wing fic so it was mostly an experiment to try new things (and I don't like how the first 6 chapters turned out, I DO like this one, though. I like the whole dream sequence that I wrote, that's my fav part so far^_^). Anyway, my email is pokahydee@hotmail.com Drop me a line or write a review. If I don't get many reviews, I may not continue to write this one. Anyway ja ne for now! *waves at the ppl that are hurrying to leave this terrible story*