Hey minna, gomen nasai I took so long. It was exam time here. An important notice for all you peoples who are reading my fic, I'm going on holidays for 3 weeks so during that time there will be no new posts.

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Here's Chapter 4 !





Mamoru was at Crowns, talking to Motoki when he noticed Usagi in the company of three strangers. Slowly he got off his seat and walked towards her.

"Hi there Usako. Who're they ?" Mamoru gave Usagi's company a genuine smile.

"These are Trunks, Nade and Hanna. I think you have met Trunks. At the café Mako works, remember ?" Usagi reminded him.

"Oh yeah, gomen."

The group walked into Crowns and seated themselves in one of the larger booths, since the senshi would be arriving soon. Suddenly 18 sensed a strong ki. She looked over at 17 who nodded and continued staring out the window.

"Yasha, hi !"

17 and 18 swiveled around in their seats to find Trunks greeting a pretty girl and very handsome man.

"Nade, Hanna, meet Mishaji Yasha and her sensei Koromi. Yasha, Koromi, meet Davies Nade and Shikori Hanna."

Koromi smiled at them "Doozo yoroshiku."

Yasha on the other hand just nodded and turned to the senshi.

"I believe we've met before." Light-blue eyes settled on them.

"You have. We're in some of your classes, except Rei. She's from a private girls' school."

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After that everyone seated themselves comfortably into the booth and conversation resumed.

Yasha was sitting next to Trunks, who was talking to Mako when she noticed Hanna staring at her. Trying to ignore her, she turned to Trunks.

"You've got a lot of friends. Lucky you."

"What'd you mean ? Is it hard for you to make friends ?"

"Pretty much." She looked ruefully at him.

"Don't worry. My friends are your friends." He flashed her a gorgeous smile. She couldn't help but to smile back.

As Trunks resumed to his conversation with Mako, she sneaked a glance at him. 'He's so cute ! His lips look so inviting.' Catching her thought, she blushed furiously. 'Get a grip onto yourself, Yasha ! He's just another pretty boy.' she told herself. Another part of her wouldn't believe this. 'Then why does he make me feel so warm inside ?' Slowly she became aware of the hand waving in front of her face.

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"Hello,Yasha are you there ?" Waving his hand in front of her face, trying to get her back to planet Earth, Trunks marveled at her long dark lashes and soft lips. Her eyes suddenly cleared and she looked at him.

"What ?"

"You were out for a moment, Koromi's left. He said to meet him in the training room, whatever that means."

"Oh, it's just this place that sensei rented to teach his students, nothing important." She glanced at him nervously.

"Where is the training room, Yasha ?" 17 butted in, giving her a piercing look.

"I don't see why you should concern yourself with that." Yasha smiled steely at him, "but if you really want to know, it's three blocks away from the school. If you'll excuse me, I have to go." She stood up and started to leave.

"Hey, wait !"

She swiftly turned around, nearly bumping into Trunks. Instead her face was inches from his. It seemed like forever before Yasha tore her gaze away from his captivating blue eyes.

"What ?" She asked in a low tone, eyes averted, though her face was still so close to his.

Trunks P.O.V.

Yasha turned to leave, damn 17 for being so nosy ! Today was my only chance. Goten's coming back on Monday. Maybe I can walk her to Koromi's training room, it's worth a shot. I'm not gonna let her slip away without a fight.

"Hey, wait !"

She turned so quickly ! Her face is so, so close to mine. Immediately my eyes are captured by hers. It's hard to breathe, seems like electric currents are running through our bodies, we're so close, but I'm not moving, neither is she. The only thing that registered in my mind was her. Oh god, maybe this is it.
Suddenly she broke our hypnotizing gaze. In a low voice, she asked,

"What ?"

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Maybe I should leave you here and let you wait, maybe I should be evil...

Hmmm

Cya !































Nah, I won't be so mean. You've waited so long for chapter 4.

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Continuing where we left off, this is again in the author's P.O.V.
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Yasha took a few steps back. Her face again is closed up, a mask of indifference showing.

"What ?" She repeated her question.

Still caught up in the moment, Trunks look dazedly at her before acknowledging her question.

"Uh, can I walk you to your training place ?" He gave her a shaky smile.

Immediately her face changed, a happy smile gracing her lips, yet her eyes remained cold. Trunks noticed that but ignored it.

"Sure, I would love some company."

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As they walked, Trunk noticed that Yasha was not going in the direction of the school. He pointed that out to her but she just smiled her frosty smile and replied,

" I don't trust your friend Nade, he might be from a company that wants to copy sensei's teachings. As his student, he's honor-bound to protect me and I must not betray him."

"Aren't you afraid that I might tell ?"

"No."

"Then where is the training place ?"

"You'll see." Yasha led him into a lane with a sign post stating : Tokyo Caveland

"Caveland ?! Isn't that just like wasteland with huge mound that are actually caves ? (Picture the place where Goku fought Vegeta)

"Yeah, sensei also likes to meditate so this is the perfect place." They were now inside a huge cavern.

"Wait here. I'll tell him that we're here." She walked off into a dark tunnel.

Trunks was standing in the middle of the area, looking at the rock patterns when he felt a sudden pain on his right arm. Glancing down he saw a tiny needle. A wave of darkness swamped him. 'Kuso ! This was a trap !' From his fading vision he saw Yasha approach. When he collapsed to the ground, she kneeled next to him and pulled his head in her lap.

"Why ?" Trunks whispered.

She looked at him tearfully, true pain showing trough her usually emotionless eyes.

"I'm sorry Trunks." was the last thing he heard before totally blacking out.

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Rei was talking to Chad when a sudden wave of darkness engulfed her and she fainted.

*Rei's sub-consciousness :*

She was floating in nothingness, her planetary symbol shining through the darkness. She noticed that she was wearing her princess outfit, a long crimson-colored, off-the-shoulder dress, adorned with rubies. A voice suddenly boomed trough her head.

"Greetings Princess Mars. Welcome to the Heartfire."

"What are you talking about ? Why am I here ?" She demanded.

"You are here because destiny has laid its cards. Your time has come to accept your final powers."

"My final powers ? You mean there is another transformation, for us all ?" Now the voice had Rei's full attention.

"That's right. There is one more stage for you all, but you are the first. Serenity will receive hers last, if at all."

'Trust odango to be last.' "Why is the Princess last ? Usually our powers only develop when hers do."

The voice seemed to chuckle. "You have many questions, Mars. I like that about you. As for Serenity, her powers only develop when there is a need. You are her protectors and to successfully do so you need more power. I feel something sinister approaching and you must receive your full powers before it strikes. Now, are you ready ?"

"For what ?"

The voice gave an exasperated sigh. "Sometimes I do believe you and Serenity are more alike then you let off." Resuming its all-knowing voice, " I meant your powers, you know, the thing I have been talking about for the last 5 minutes."

"Oh, those. Yeah, I guess."

"Then clear your mind. You might feel some pain but believe me, it's worth it."

Surprisingly her mind cleared without a problem. Keeping her eyes open, she saw two flamebirds spiral towards her, voicing a haunting song. Thinking that they would collide with her if they came any closer, she was unpleasantly surprised when her body absorbed them. For a moment it seemed like it was all over but suddenly a blinding, red light emerged from Rei's chest. It was a crystal, smaller than Serenity's, glowing a fiery red.

'What is it ?'

The voice hearing Rei's mind question answered.

"It is the Fire Crystal, your final power. Hold it up Princess and yell 'Mars Universal Fire Soldier, Make-up'. It will change the crystal into a pen."

"Mars Universal Fire Soldier, MAKE-UP !"

(The pen looks exactly the same as S.M.'s transformation pen, except it's thinner, a bit longer and the crystal of the princesses are on top and in the center their planetary symbols are displayed. Mars's is red, and the pen a lighter shade.)

Sailor Mars's new fuku is pretty much the same except at the end of the white part, where the skirt joins up, it's gold and the sign of Mars is in the center. The collar is now gold-striped and her star choker has a small crystal in the center. The tiara shows the planetary symbol brightly and her lips are a light reddish pink.

"Wow, this is amazing ! I can actually feel my power."

"Yes, you feel it, but can you use it ?"

"Mars Destructive FLAME !"

A blast, very much like ki is shot from Mars's gloven hands, resembling a flame. She glowed a powerful red.

"What about your other attack ?" The voice prodded.

"Ares Flaming TORNADO!"

She took out her crystal, holding it high in the air, she spins around, gathering columns of flame to her side. When there are 9 she brings the crystal down so that it is level with her chest and the columns of fire come together to form a huge flaming tornado.

"What about your last attack ?"

"I can't use it yet. It can only be used when in the tightest situation."

"Well done. You better go back now though, it seems like as if a few people are missing you."

*Exiting Rei's sub-consciousness*

"Rei, Rei daijibou ka (spelling?) Can you hear me ?"

Rei slowly opened her eyes. 'Oh god, I feel like as if an elephant had treaded on me and then Mako used me for her punching back. Why is Chad so close ? Hmmm...'

"GET LOST YOU BAKA ! I'm FINE !" Rei scared the hell out of poor Chad when she yelled at him. Secretly he was relieved that she was strong enough to yell at him. He was worried sick when she wouldn't wake up after the first 5 minutes, so he called al her friends, even the annoying Haruka and weirdo Mamoru.

"You shouldn't yell at Chad like that, Rei. He's only concerned about you." The sensible voice belonged to Ami, who was standing to the left side of her bed. Usagi, her eyes full of worry, was standing at the right. Mako, Mina and the Outers, even Mamoru were there.

"I never knew that you were sooo concerned for me, but I'm fine. Really" Giving them a reassuring smile she stood up.

"Are you sure Rei ? I mean, you were out for 30 minutes. We were going to call the ambulance." Mako looked at her.

"I'm okay. I just had an ...interesting experience." Indicating towards Chad, the senshi understood their friend's hesitance.

"Um Chad, could you possibly get Rei something to drink ?" Mako asked.

"And if it isn't too much trouble, could you get her something to eat as well ?" Mina added.

Nodding his head, he went to prepare a healthy meal and tea for his 'precious' Rei.

'Phew, now that he's out, I can tell them about the Heartfire.' Rei motioned for all her friends to make themselves comfortable, she retold them what happened. To prove her point she even henshined into Universal Sailor Mars. They were all astounded.

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Somewhere else, Trunks awoke to find himself in a metallic-looking cage. 'How could she do this to me ? We we're becoming so much more.' Another part of himself, the cold and practical part had a different answer. 'She was using me, I was just a puppet in her game, I should have been more careful. Baka.'

Suddenly his sensitive hearing picked up sound and he looked around at his surroundings. He gasped. The place looked like the lab that tousan had described to him when the Z warriors were fighting Cell and the Androids ! Quickly he sensed for ki and picked up two powerful readings to his right. Standing up into battle stance he prepared a small ki blast, taking aim. As Koromi emerged, Trunks fired, but as the blast reached the metallic bars, it bounced off it and slammed into him. Dazed he got up, to find that Yasha had joined her mentor who was standing in front of Trunks's cage, leering at him.

"Well, well, well. Isn't this a pleasant surprise. I come to see if you're nice and comfortable and instead I get blasted at. That's not a nice way to greet your host, you know." Koromi smiled viciously.

"Eat shit." Trunks spat at him.

"Tut tut, didn't Mommy teach you manners ? Oh I forgot, you're a Saiyan. You have no manners. My mistake." Koromi turned to Yasha. " 15, go and deliver the message. I want Son Goku as soon as possible."

Yasha bowed, "Hai, master," and walked off.

"What do you want ?"

Koromi turned back to the prisoner.

"Don't you know ? The usual, Son Goku's defeat, and this time his son will go with him."

Trunks laughed.

"Son Gohan is the most powerful warrior in the Universe, how could you defeat him ?"

Koromi smirked.

"Don't worry, I think he won't be very willing to fight if his pupil is in danger."

"You..." Trunks lashed out at him but again got thrown back.

Yasha's mentor turned around to leave.

"By the way Trunks, did you know that Yasha is an Android ?"

"WHAT ?!!!"

"Yes, a good one too. She deceived you and Goten and even the traitors couldn't tell her apart from humans."

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R&R PLEASE !

Thunderwing.