The Choice (PG)
Co-Written by: Lady Serenity Moon and Countrygirl-chan
Email: ladyserenity_moon@hotmail.com or Smucher_20@hotmail.com
Chapter 2: The Denial
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site, which are at the moment in construction. Arigato to all our friends
who have helped us.
Disclaimer: We don't own Sailor Moon and never will.
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Last chapter....
"Setsuna," Takeshi said form behind me. I shed a small tear and
turned in the direction furthest to him. He put his hands around my waist.
And whispered into my ear, "I really like you but you know you got to face
a person when their speaking to you." I grunted and tried to break free of
his hold on my waist. I turned around to yell at the menace to society.
When he sprung forward and pressed his lips firmly against mine. In what
seemed to be a very passionate kiss. He wrapped his hand around me even
more and pulled me closer to his body.
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I didn't move... couldn't think, I was too shocked to... a minute
ago I was ready to yell and as Hades would say, 'Let the flames of hell
loose on him' when he suddenly pulled me to him, crushing my body to his,
silencing me before I even began with his lips on mine. I had my hands
pressed up against his chest, as I was already pointing at him, ready to
yell at him. Now... now I was just shocked, I stayed that way a minute
before giving into him, and returning the kiss slightly. 'I don't know
why... why I'm acting this way... I'm Princess Setsuna of Pluto...
inheritor to the Senshi powers of Pluto, 'Keeper of the Time Gates'. I'm
supposed to be calm and collected, so why... why am I acting so
un-rational? So chaotic... I thought as he started to deepen the kiss,
obviously not noticing my lack of interest in the kiss as his. Trying to
pull away seemed futile, as his hold was firm, and gave no way. So there I
stayed 'til he started pulling back, looking into my eyes, which were cast
downwards. I felt his grip on me loosen and I took it to my advantage I
quickly stepped back and raised my hand, ready to slap him. I looked in to
those cool, at the moment shocked eyes, and drew my hand back, then
letting it fly and connect with his cheek. "You... you... baka brain! How,
I... URGH!!" I yelled turning on my heel and flying down the stone paths,
to, I don't know to where, demo anywhere was fine right now... he was
running after me, I knew I couldn't get away... So, with all the powers
within myself, I called on the powers of Pluto and summand a Time Gate,
stepped through and collapsed in the misty gray fog... and there I stayed.
I don't know why I was feeling this way. I liked him... a lot.
Through I had a duty to my people and to my mother and father. I wanted
to fall heads over heals in love with him.. but would that mean giving up
all I have accomplished and worked for. I sat on the cold hard ground of
the Time Gates. I had often come here when I was a child. My mother at the
moment was the Guardian of the gate but it was said that I would take over
that duty some day. The fog surrounded me and I could hardly see past the
bridge of my nose. But through I fog I could see a tall figure. Only my
brother, my mother and myself could ever gain access to the time gate and
this figure was clearly female. The figure held a staff... The Time Staff.
"Mother," I called out. "Setsuna, I saw what happened. What's the matter?"
my mother said as she got closer to me. By then I could see her clearly.
"I don't know mother. I've never felt this way about anyone," I replied to
her. I could never ever lie to her. She smiled. "Your growing up,
experiencing new things and new emotions and you don't know how to deal
with them. Just take them one at a time my dear and you'll be fine." She
grabbed my hand and made me stand up. "Let's go, I believe a certain young
prince is waiting for you to come back," she told me. "No mother please,
don't make me." My mother stared at me. "You either see him now or we
arrange another meeting," my mother told me. I could never see him after
what I've done tonight. He might need time to cool off or something.
"Later," I muttered. She nodded. We entered the portal, which my mother
had made and journeyed back to the 'real world'. When you are crossing
between universes you can hardly hear anything. My mother smiled and
opened her mouth to speak. I could hardly hear her but from what I gather
she said, "This is the one," Whatever that meant I wasn't too sure. We
were thrown out of the portal onto the rough ground. The portal closed
behind us. I looked towards the palace and saw that most of the guests
had gone home or were going. "How long was I away?" I asked. "Three
hours," she replied.
'Three hours... I was gone for three hours?' I shook my head.
'How can that be? I know the Gates of Time, are 'out of time' so to
speak... demo surly I was only there for maybe, nani... twenty minutes?
Did I fall asleep?' I wondered as I walked back to thy room, thinking over
the things that had happened at the party this night. "Why? Why had I
acted in such a way... I mean... I *actually* slapped the poor man..." I
mumbled out loud, earning a few strange glances from servants who were
probably now wondering if their princess was alright or not, as they
walked to do their choirs or to slumber and have peaceful dreams. "Ha...
I hardly thing mine shall be peaceful... not after the night I've had..."
I finally made it to my room, changed and fell onto the bed and passed
out... and as I had thought earlier... my dreams were filled with that
man... that... that... 'UGH!' The Prince of Mars, defiantly had me a
jumble of feelings, and, and... oh nani was the other term!? *Nerves* A
bundle of nerves! I mean, first he's charming. We talk, dance and have a
good time, he's polite, wasn't rude or anything... he... he was perfect,
I guess. Then we dance again, and I run out, needing some much needed
air... I couldn't breathe, being that close to him for some reason, made
me hot, and all thought flew outta my head. He comes out to comfort me,
and nani do I do? I certainly wasn't the 'Clam Prince of Pluto' that I'm
known for. Oh iie... I had to go off and slap him... bad as it was, that
really stung! At that I laugh, the look on his face, the stinging in my
hand, and just the absurdity of the whole action... just *wasn't* me. I
swear that man is a mystery to me... Ha, a mystery to me, who is supposed
to become the 'Mysterious Senshi of Pluto'. Ha! Mysterious is right...
even to myself...' I finally end my ranting and raving session with myself
and drift off to slumber land, hoping that it's not filled with that
Kami-sama offal prince... I think I've seen enough of him for one night.
My eye lids close with the onslaught of sleep, and I drift off.
Well my mother had decided to set up another meeting for us. I
didn't know why though. I had slapped the poor devil and he would probably
as angry as hell at me. I know stood in the throne room waiting for Prince
Takeshi and his family to arrive. My father stood beside me. He was strong
and he always spoke his mind as he had done to me this morning. I mean he
kind and generous but when I do something wrong he sure does come down on
me hard.
*Flashback*
I sat in the library, studying the book, which lay in front of me.
Later today I was due to meet Prince Takeshi again. We had what my mother
loved to call 'A date' of such. My father had asked me to meet him here
for some reason. I knew that he knew that I had slapped Takeshi. I was
going to get it now. I door opened suddenly and my father entered.
"Setsuna," I he said as he looked straight at me. I bowed my head and
tried to avoid his gaze by looking at the floor. "I heard what happened
between you and the Martian Prince," he continued, "You slapped him is
this correct?" I nodded my head, "But he kissed me." "I don't care your
mother has arranged a meeting and hopefully you can patch it up. Before we
start to have bad relations with Mars, do you hear me?" My father told me
as he sat down on a chair. I nodded and ran out of the room. Just as I
reached the door I saw my mother emerged from the shadows and sit by
father.
*End of Flashback*
Later that, well more like 5hrs later, The Royal family of Mars,
stepped off of their shuttle, the Aries1. I suppose they were all nice
looking. The Prince in his royal attire, red and gold uniform, much like
that of the Prince of Earth. Iie body knows I know of him already... the
Powers of Pluto are starting to get stronger, I feel that I'll take them
over sometime soon, I know not when. King Aries of Mars, was wearing his
Royal Armor, a red uniform, like that of his son, demo more elaborate,
silver shoulder plates with a blood red velvet cape flowing behind him as
he walked, silver armor covering his chest with the symbol of Mars
interlinked with the Moon symbol, showing their allegiance with them, and
silver leg armor finishing it off. Most of the Inner and Outer planets'
kings and princes wore the same kind of armor, substituting the Mars
symbol for their own. Queen Mira of Mars was a regal woman, walking with
grace from years of practice and up bringing. She wore a floor length
blood red gown that hugged tightly to her body almost as that of a second
skin. It had gold embroidered around her small waist and neckline. All
three of them, King, Queen and Prince, had an air of 'iie arguing' around
them, like they didn't take things lightly... and indeed they didn't. For
they were known for their tempers. Though oddly enough, the King and
Prince of Mars, didn't have that bad of one, it seemed only to get passed
down to the women of the family; The Queen Mira and Princess Rei.
I kept my eyes glued to the floor after sweeping over them once,
I didn't like it... they showed iie emotion whatsoever... Almost like...
like they knew none, demo I knew that wasn't true... their son, Prince
Takeshi, had plenty of it... why weren't they showing any? Were they mad
at me for slapping their son? Oh by the Gods, I hope not... For I fear
their wrath if that be so. Their about ten foot before us and still
coming, I look up, iie longer wanting to look down in fear that they'd
take that as ignoring them, not respecting them... They stop and bow to
us, we bow back greeting them. "Konnichiwa King Aries, Queen Mira, Prince
Takeshi, welcome to Pluto." My mother smiled at them kindly. "I do not
believe you've met my husband King Shekidou, and Princess Setsuna." My
father shook King Aries hand as I bowed to him. "Pleased to meet you all."
"As we are to meet all of you." Queen Mira smiled at me and... Winked? Do
thy eye's deceive me... did she actually *wink* at me?! I stared at her
in shock a moment before my mother gestured for us to follow her to the
palace.
We walked to the sitting room. I don't know why they called it a
sitting room. Sure lots of chairs, few tables, even a couch or two, all of
which were of a dark green or red, except for the large oak tables. I
would call it something like... a relaxing room... or such as it maybe,
it's relaxing enough, demo today... this moment, it's not so relaxing. For
here I sit in this oak chair, back stiff, fearing the worse, and I can
almost see Queen Mira trying to force back a smile. What does she know
that I do not? King Aries, shows nothing, and his son the same, yet the
Queen, sits there almost smiling... I turn to my mother and father to see
them talking with King Aries, mother is starting to smile also. Is there
some unspoken joke, I've yet to catch onto? I know not, though I know I
want out of this room. Are the walls closing in? It's getting hot in
here... why, oh *why* did I have to wear this bloody dress! I silently
curse myself, for it's many layers of cloth help none with the heat.
Prince Takeshi, I notice is as uncomfortable as I. I guess he'd like to
get out of here also. I know I must make an apology to him for slapping
his cheek, demo I wish not to do it in front of everyone... ask not why,
for I do not know. I just... don't.
Standing, I get the attention of everyone at the table, clearing
my throat. "Excuse me, mother, father, King Aries, Queen Mira, may we, the
Prince and I be excused? I do believe we have something which we need to
address?" I finished looking from one face to the other, settling on
Takeshi-sama's. "Hai, you may, do be careful and stay out of trouble
darling." My mother smiles to the both of us. Prince Takeshi looks to his
parent who nod and we leave, my arm laced through his. Half way down the
hall, the direction of my room, I stop and shyly smile to him. "Nani's
wrong?" he asks concern in his voice. "Nothing, I was just... umm...
wonderin' if you'd mind me changing before continuing... you'd not believe
how hot this is!" I tugged on my dress for emphases. "Of course milady, I
mind not." I nodded. Twenty minutes later find us in the palace gardens,
I had changed into a reddish-green sun dress and some sandals.
"I just wanted-" "I was" we started at the same time then laughed
over it a slight blush rising on my cheeks. "Please you first... ladies
first you know." He winked at me. "Drat!" I mumbled smiling. I hated that
rule sometimes. "Well... I just wanted to say that... umm... gomen nasai,
for slapping you the other night..." I paused, blushing more, trying not
to look him in the eyes, instead I turned my view to the ducks swimming in
the little pond. "I... didn't mean to do it, and know now what came over
me... I *am* truly sorry for it..." a single crystal tear made it's way
down my cheek... Why do I cry? It's not as if I *love* him... maybe like
him... defiantly like him, demo love? Iie, not this early surly... I gasp
as I feel arms encircle my waist and turn me around, to face him. He puts
a finger under my chin lifting my face to look into his eyes. Ohhh, what
a Kawaii color they are too... "Setsuna-hime..." he started looking at me,
as I feel my eyes tear up more... fear of him not liking me anymore maybe?
"I see your worry and you need not. Gomen for kissing you... that was a
mistake on my part, and I do hope you forgive me..." I look at him in
shock... Nani? He wants *my* forgiveness? Demo... "How about we just start
over?" He smiles as he bows to me, standing up his smile widens. "Konnichiwa,
I'm Prince Takeshi of Mars, 'tis a pleasure to meet you... err... who
might you be milady?" he asks winking and I can not help demo to giggle
at that. Curtsying I reply, "I am Princess Setsuna of Pluto, 'tis a
pleasure to meet you milord." We both laugh at that as he leans over and
kisses' me on my forehead, where my Pluto symbol usually shows. I'm
shocked by that, demo then relax as he slips a arm around me and we walk
off into the garden further.
In the Plutonian palace...
"See! See! I Told you! Now pay up!" Queen Mira half yelled to her
husband. The Rulers of Mars and Pluto were standing, watching out a
window at the 'couple' as they walked down the stone paths. Aries sighed.
"Oh fine woman!" Mira smacked him on the shoulder as he pulled out a set
of Ruby earrings. Mira squealed, most un-queenly like, and hugged him
fiercely... "Looks like Mira was right dear..." the Plutonian Queen smiled
at her husband, who groaned, hating being wrong...
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Co-Written by: Lady Serenity Moon and Countrygirl-chan
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Chapter 2: The Denial
Please review. We would love to hear from you guys. Please visit both our
site, which are at the moment in construction. Arigato to all our friends
who have helped us.
Disclaimer: We don't own Sailor Moon and never will.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Last chapter....
"Setsuna," Takeshi said form behind me. I shed a small tear and
turned in the direction furthest to him. He put his hands around my waist.
And whispered into my ear, "I really like you but you know you got to face
a person when their speaking to you." I grunted and tried to break free of
his hold on my waist. I turned around to yell at the menace to society.
When he sprung forward and pressed his lips firmly against mine. In what
seemed to be a very passionate kiss. He wrapped his hand around me even
more and pulled me closer to his body.
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I didn't move... couldn't think, I was too shocked to... a minute
ago I was ready to yell and as Hades would say, 'Let the flames of hell
loose on him' when he suddenly pulled me to him, crushing my body to his,
silencing me before I even began with his lips on mine. I had my hands
pressed up against his chest, as I was already pointing at him, ready to
yell at him. Now... now I was just shocked, I stayed that way a minute
before giving into him, and returning the kiss slightly. 'I don't know
why... why I'm acting this way... I'm Princess Setsuna of Pluto...
inheritor to the Senshi powers of Pluto, 'Keeper of the Time Gates'. I'm
supposed to be calm and collected, so why... why am I acting so
un-rational? So chaotic... I thought as he started to deepen the kiss,
obviously not noticing my lack of interest in the kiss as his. Trying to
pull away seemed futile, as his hold was firm, and gave no way. So there I
stayed 'til he started pulling back, looking into my eyes, which were cast
downwards. I felt his grip on me loosen and I took it to my advantage I
quickly stepped back and raised my hand, ready to slap him. I looked in to
those cool, at the moment shocked eyes, and drew my hand back, then
letting it fly and connect with his cheek. "You... you... baka brain! How,
I... URGH!!" I yelled turning on my heel and flying down the stone paths,
to, I don't know to where, demo anywhere was fine right now... he was
running after me, I knew I couldn't get away... So, with all the powers
within myself, I called on the powers of Pluto and summand a Time Gate,
stepped through and collapsed in the misty gray fog... and there I stayed.
I don't know why I was feeling this way. I liked him... a lot.
Through I had a duty to my people and to my mother and father. I wanted
to fall heads over heals in love with him.. but would that mean giving up
all I have accomplished and worked for. I sat on the cold hard ground of
the Time Gates. I had often come here when I was a child. My mother at the
moment was the Guardian of the gate but it was said that I would take over
that duty some day. The fog surrounded me and I could hardly see past the
bridge of my nose. But through I fog I could see a tall figure. Only my
brother, my mother and myself could ever gain access to the time gate and
this figure was clearly female. The figure held a staff... The Time Staff.
"Mother," I called out. "Setsuna, I saw what happened. What's the matter?"
my mother said as she got closer to me. By then I could see her clearly.
"I don't know mother. I've never felt this way about anyone," I replied to
her. I could never ever lie to her. She smiled. "Your growing up,
experiencing new things and new emotions and you don't know how to deal
with them. Just take them one at a time my dear and you'll be fine." She
grabbed my hand and made me stand up. "Let's go, I believe a certain young
prince is waiting for you to come back," she told me. "No mother please,
don't make me." My mother stared at me. "You either see him now or we
arrange another meeting," my mother told me. I could never see him after
what I've done tonight. He might need time to cool off or something.
"Later," I muttered. She nodded. We entered the portal, which my mother
had made and journeyed back to the 'real world'. When you are crossing
between universes you can hardly hear anything. My mother smiled and
opened her mouth to speak. I could hardly hear her but from what I gather
she said, "This is the one," Whatever that meant I wasn't too sure. We
were thrown out of the portal onto the rough ground. The portal closed
behind us. I looked towards the palace and saw that most of the guests
had gone home or were going. "How long was I away?" I asked. "Three
hours," she replied.
'Three hours... I was gone for three hours?' I shook my head.
'How can that be? I know the Gates of Time, are 'out of time' so to
speak... demo surly I was only there for maybe, nani... twenty minutes?
Did I fall asleep?' I wondered as I walked back to thy room, thinking over
the things that had happened at the party this night. "Why? Why had I
acted in such a way... I mean... I *actually* slapped the poor man..." I
mumbled out loud, earning a few strange glances from servants who were
probably now wondering if their princess was alright or not, as they
walked to do their choirs or to slumber and have peaceful dreams. "Ha...
I hardly thing mine shall be peaceful... not after the night I've had..."
I finally made it to my room, changed and fell onto the bed and passed
out... and as I had thought earlier... my dreams were filled with that
man... that... that... 'UGH!' The Prince of Mars, defiantly had me a
jumble of feelings, and, and... oh nani was the other term!? *Nerves* A
bundle of nerves! I mean, first he's charming. We talk, dance and have a
good time, he's polite, wasn't rude or anything... he... he was perfect,
I guess. Then we dance again, and I run out, needing some much needed
air... I couldn't breathe, being that close to him for some reason, made
me hot, and all thought flew outta my head. He comes out to comfort me,
and nani do I do? I certainly wasn't the 'Clam Prince of Pluto' that I'm
known for. Oh iie... I had to go off and slap him... bad as it was, that
really stung! At that I laugh, the look on his face, the stinging in my
hand, and just the absurdity of the whole action... just *wasn't* me. I
swear that man is a mystery to me... Ha, a mystery to me, who is supposed
to become the 'Mysterious Senshi of Pluto'. Ha! Mysterious is right...
even to myself...' I finally end my ranting and raving session with myself
and drift off to slumber land, hoping that it's not filled with that
Kami-sama offal prince... I think I've seen enough of him for one night.
My eye lids close with the onslaught of sleep, and I drift off.
Well my mother had decided to set up another meeting for us. I
didn't know why though. I had slapped the poor devil and he would probably
as angry as hell at me. I know stood in the throne room waiting for Prince
Takeshi and his family to arrive. My father stood beside me. He was strong
and he always spoke his mind as he had done to me this morning. I mean he
kind and generous but when I do something wrong he sure does come down on
me hard.
*Flashback*
I sat in the library, studying the book, which lay in front of me.
Later today I was due to meet Prince Takeshi again. We had what my mother
loved to call 'A date' of such. My father had asked me to meet him here
for some reason. I knew that he knew that I had slapped Takeshi. I was
going to get it now. I door opened suddenly and my father entered.
"Setsuna," I he said as he looked straight at me. I bowed my head and
tried to avoid his gaze by looking at the floor. "I heard what happened
between you and the Martian Prince," he continued, "You slapped him is
this correct?" I nodded my head, "But he kissed me." "I don't care your
mother has arranged a meeting and hopefully you can patch it up. Before we
start to have bad relations with Mars, do you hear me?" My father told me
as he sat down on a chair. I nodded and ran out of the room. Just as I
reached the door I saw my mother emerged from the shadows and sit by
father.
*End of Flashback*
Later that, well more like 5hrs later, The Royal family of Mars,
stepped off of their shuttle, the Aries1. I suppose they were all nice
looking. The Prince in his royal attire, red and gold uniform, much like
that of the Prince of Earth. Iie body knows I know of him already... the
Powers of Pluto are starting to get stronger, I feel that I'll take them
over sometime soon, I know not when. King Aries of Mars, was wearing his
Royal Armor, a red uniform, like that of his son, demo more elaborate,
silver shoulder plates with a blood red velvet cape flowing behind him as
he walked, silver armor covering his chest with the symbol of Mars
interlinked with the Moon symbol, showing their allegiance with them, and
silver leg armor finishing it off. Most of the Inner and Outer planets'
kings and princes wore the same kind of armor, substituting the Mars
symbol for their own. Queen Mira of Mars was a regal woman, walking with
grace from years of practice and up bringing. She wore a floor length
blood red gown that hugged tightly to her body almost as that of a second
skin. It had gold embroidered around her small waist and neckline. All
three of them, King, Queen and Prince, had an air of 'iie arguing' around
them, like they didn't take things lightly... and indeed they didn't. For
they were known for their tempers. Though oddly enough, the King and
Prince of Mars, didn't have that bad of one, it seemed only to get passed
down to the women of the family; The Queen Mira and Princess Rei.
I kept my eyes glued to the floor after sweeping over them once,
I didn't like it... they showed iie emotion whatsoever... Almost like...
like they knew none, demo I knew that wasn't true... their son, Prince
Takeshi, had plenty of it... why weren't they showing any? Were they mad
at me for slapping their son? Oh by the Gods, I hope not... For I fear
their wrath if that be so. Their about ten foot before us and still
coming, I look up, iie longer wanting to look down in fear that they'd
take that as ignoring them, not respecting them... They stop and bow to
us, we bow back greeting them. "Konnichiwa King Aries, Queen Mira, Prince
Takeshi, welcome to Pluto." My mother smiled at them kindly. "I do not
believe you've met my husband King Shekidou, and Princess Setsuna." My
father shook King Aries hand as I bowed to him. "Pleased to meet you all."
"As we are to meet all of you." Queen Mira smiled at me and... Winked? Do
thy eye's deceive me... did she actually *wink* at me?! I stared at her
in shock a moment before my mother gestured for us to follow her to the
palace.
We walked to the sitting room. I don't know why they called it a
sitting room. Sure lots of chairs, few tables, even a couch or two, all of
which were of a dark green or red, except for the large oak tables. I
would call it something like... a relaxing room... or such as it maybe,
it's relaxing enough, demo today... this moment, it's not so relaxing. For
here I sit in this oak chair, back stiff, fearing the worse, and I can
almost see Queen Mira trying to force back a smile. What does she know
that I do not? King Aries, shows nothing, and his son the same, yet the
Queen, sits there almost smiling... I turn to my mother and father to see
them talking with King Aries, mother is starting to smile also. Is there
some unspoken joke, I've yet to catch onto? I know not, though I know I
want out of this room. Are the walls closing in? It's getting hot in
here... why, oh *why* did I have to wear this bloody dress! I silently
curse myself, for it's many layers of cloth help none with the heat.
Prince Takeshi, I notice is as uncomfortable as I. I guess he'd like to
get out of here also. I know I must make an apology to him for slapping
his cheek, demo I wish not to do it in front of everyone... ask not why,
for I do not know. I just... don't.
Standing, I get the attention of everyone at the table, clearing
my throat. "Excuse me, mother, father, King Aries, Queen Mira, may we, the
Prince and I be excused? I do believe we have something which we need to
address?" I finished looking from one face to the other, settling on
Takeshi-sama's. "Hai, you may, do be careful and stay out of trouble
darling." My mother smiles to the both of us. Prince Takeshi looks to his
parent who nod and we leave, my arm laced through his. Half way down the
hall, the direction of my room, I stop and shyly smile to him. "Nani's
wrong?" he asks concern in his voice. "Nothing, I was just... umm...
wonderin' if you'd mind me changing before continuing... you'd not believe
how hot this is!" I tugged on my dress for emphases. "Of course milady, I
mind not." I nodded. Twenty minutes later find us in the palace gardens,
I had changed into a reddish-green sun dress and some sandals.
"I just wanted-" "I was" we started at the same time then laughed
over it a slight blush rising on my cheeks. "Please you first... ladies
first you know." He winked at me. "Drat!" I mumbled smiling. I hated that
rule sometimes. "Well... I just wanted to say that... umm... gomen nasai,
for slapping you the other night..." I paused, blushing more, trying not
to look him in the eyes, instead I turned my view to the ducks swimming in
the little pond. "I... didn't mean to do it, and know now what came over
me... I *am* truly sorry for it..." a single crystal tear made it's way
down my cheek... Why do I cry? It's not as if I *love* him... maybe like
him... defiantly like him, demo love? Iie, not this early surly... I gasp
as I feel arms encircle my waist and turn me around, to face him. He puts
a finger under my chin lifting my face to look into his eyes. Ohhh, what
a Kawaii color they are too... "Setsuna-hime..." he started looking at me,
as I feel my eyes tear up more... fear of him not liking me anymore maybe?
"I see your worry and you need not. Gomen for kissing you... that was a
mistake on my part, and I do hope you forgive me..." I look at him in
shock... Nani? He wants *my* forgiveness? Demo... "How about we just start
over?" He smiles as he bows to me, standing up his smile widens. "Konnichiwa,
I'm Prince Takeshi of Mars, 'tis a pleasure to meet you... err... who
might you be milady?" he asks winking and I can not help demo to giggle
at that. Curtsying I reply, "I am Princess Setsuna of Pluto, 'tis a
pleasure to meet you milord." We both laugh at that as he leans over and
kisses' me on my forehead, where my Pluto symbol usually shows. I'm
shocked by that, demo then relax as he slips a arm around me and we walk
off into the garden further.
In the Plutonian palace...
"See! See! I Told you! Now pay up!" Queen Mira half yelled to her
husband. The Rulers of Mars and Pluto were standing, watching out a
window at the 'couple' as they walked down the stone paths. Aries sighed.
"Oh fine woman!" Mira smacked him on the shoulder as he pulled out a set
of Ruby earrings. Mira squealed, most un-queenly like, and hugged him
fiercely... "Looks like Mira was right dear..." the Plutonian Queen smiled
at her husband, who groaned, hating being wrong...
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next chapter but you bet it will be great. Please review. Our goal is
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