Hi!! I'm so happy!! I'm off Internet restriction!! *does a little dance* Enjoy
this chapter!!
Disclaimers: I do not own Sailor Moon or Gundam Wing. Both series belong
to their rightful owner(s) and creator(s). Enjoy the story!! =0)
(******) - Author's Notes
Krys: Well, minna-chan, here is another chapter for "Loves Ways."
Heero: Finally, she gets it posted.
Krys: Heero! I had important stuff to do!!
Heero: Like what?
Krys: Well, umm.... I...
Heero: *smirks* See?
Krys: Oh you! *bonks Heero over the head*
Heero: *knocked out cold*
Krys: Okay, you can read the chapter now. Hurry and do it before he wakes up! I
have a feeling he's going to be mad. *tiptoes away*
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Love's Ways
Chapter 7 - Preparations
Author: Krys Yuy
*********************************
Five days later....
"I'm glad we finally got together," Mina said.
"Me, too," agreed Lita.
All the Senshi and Gundam pilots, excluding Heero, were at Raye's shrine.
They were there to talk of a way to get Serena back to their side. It was still hard for
them to talk about it. The pilots couldn't even get Heero to come.
Each girl was sitting next to their respective guy. Raye was done serving tea
and was now in the warm embrace of Wufei.
"Well, what are we going to do?" asked Duo.
"We have to find Beryl's headquarters," Amy said.
"I believe we can help you with that," said Luna, as she and Artemis came
through the door.
"Is it just me or are those cats talking?" asked Wufei, staring at the two
felines.
"No, it isn't just you," Quatre said, also staring.
"Oh yeah. We haven't told you about our guardians yet, have we?" asked
Mina. Without waiting for an answer, she continued. "Well, this little guy here is
Artemis," she introduced while picking the white cat up.
"And this is Luna," said Lita as she picked the purple cat up.
"They are here to guide us," informed Amy.
"I see...," commented Trowa.
"Well, as I was saying, Senshi," Luna started again. "Artemis and myself
have located Beryl's base."
"Really?" asked Raye. "Where is it?"
Artemis looked at her with serious eyes. "In the north pole," he stated.
"The North Pole?!" they all exclaimed. (AN: Well, not Trowa.)
"Yes," said Luna. "She has been gathering a large amount of dark energy."
"You must go there and defeat her as soon as possible," continued Artemis.
"But what about Serena?" asked Mina, her eyes cast down to the carpet.
Luna looked away from her charges. "We shall see if we can bring her back.
If not-"
She was interrupted by a monotone voice. "There is no if. There is only
when."
All eyes turned toward the entrance of the room. They all gasped in either
surprise or shock. Heero Yuy stood in the doorway, not having been seen for a week
and five days. He had a tired look about his face as if he hadn't been getting enough
sleep. His hair was a mess and his clothes were wrinkled. His hair was also wet, so he
must have just taken a shower. Around his neck was a gold chain, which held the
heart locket. What was really disturbing was his eyes. They burned with anger,
determination, and desperation.
(AN: The locket is not like the big one in the anime. It's just the right size to
wear around your neck. If all of you are wondering: What about school? The Senshi
went but avoided each other. The pilots just skipped it. I know, a week and five days
is a lot to miss!! ^_~)
"Hello Heero," Duo greeted a bit weaker than his usual cheerfulness.
Heero just acted as if he hadn't heard him and walked into the room. He
leaned against a wall and crossed two arms over his chest.
"Well, we better start now," Artemis said after a minute's pause. "The
sooner, the better."
"Now?" asked Amy softly.
"Yes, Amy," answered Luna.
Lita turned towards Duo. "You know that we might not come out of this
alive, don't you?"
"Yeah, I know," said Duo. His fingers gently caressed her cheek. "Just
remember, I'll love you till the end of time."
"I know, braid boy," Lita teased. "Me, too."
Duo grinned a bit. "If we do get out of this though, we get some cheesecake
for a celebration."
"Of course," said Lita, kissing his nose.
"Raye?"
"Yeah, Wufei?" Raye asked him, looking into his face.
"You know, you're the strongest woman I've met," he said. (AN: Never
thought he would say that in a million years!! Lol! ^_~)
Raye blinked for a moment but then smiled. "You better believe it!" One
hand reached up to touch his face. "I love you, you know that, right?"
Wufei placed his hand over the one touching his face. "I know, my priestess.
I love you, too."
Trowa turned Amy to face him. "Well, everyone's saying their goodbyes."
"Yeah," Amy said. "Trowa, if we make it out of this alive, promise me
something."
"Anything," he answered. His fingers gently brushed against her blue locks
of hair.
"You'll take me to the zoo again."
Trowa let out a low chuckle. "Of course, Amy. I love you."
Amy brushed Trowa's bangs away for a moment, so she looked him in both
of his green eyes. "I know, sweet. I love you, too."
"Quatre?"
"Yes Mina?"
"We'll always be together, won't we?" she asked.
"Always, love," Quatre said. He pulled her in a tight embrace. "If we do get
separated, any one of us, we'll find a way back. I promise."
Mina laid her head against Quatre's shoulder. "I love you, Quatre."
"I love you, too, princess."
Heero turned away from the four tender scenes, his heart aching. Quatre's
words to Mina triggered a memory that Heero had tried to bury. The words his love
had promised to him before she left him long ago.
'We'll find each other again, Heero, I promise.'
Mina then turned towards her fellow Senshi. "Ready?" They all nodded their
heads.
"Okay, lets try these new transformations out! Venus Star Power!!"
"Jupiter Star Power!!"
"Mars Star Power!!"
"Mercury Star Power!!"
Light, lightning, fire, and bubbles flooded through the room, not hurting
anything, but only encircling its wielder. Each Senshi could feel the renewal of
power rush into their veins. New attacks formed in their minds as their
transformations ended. More powerful, confident Senshi stood in the place of the
four teenagers.
The pilots just stood waiting. They were in their normal clothes but each had
at least two guns hidden among their bodies, and other little gadgets, which might
be needed.
"How are we going to get there?" asked Lita.
"We can't teleport," Raye said.
"Why not?" asked Mina.
Amy pressed her right blue earring. Her blue visor appeared over her eyes
and computer scans scrolled along the screen. "We won't have enough energy.
Sailor Moon isn't with us, too. And we would have to teleport five extra people."
A gentle breeze blew past the group. They looked around for a second before
spotting the Senshi of time at the entrance.
"Hello again," she greeted. As usual, her key staff was held in her right hand.
"Ms. Pluto, what are you doing here?" asked Quatre.
"I'm here to provide a solution to your current problem," she answered.
"Well, what is it?" asked Wufei impatiently.
"Listen to my instructions carefully," ordered Sailor Pluto. "This only works
for two people and there is a separate teleportation for you only. I can not tell you
that now, though. Please, princesses, take the hold of your... umm... how should I
put this? Hmm... lover's hand please."
The Senshi and pilots, excluding Heero, all blushed. (AN: Yes, even Trowa!)
However, they followed Pluto's instructions without hesitation. Heero was the only
one not holding anyone's hand. The dull pain in his heart just sharpened a bit as he
saw that he had no one.
Pluto noticed this and turned everyone's attention away from him.
"Concentrate and call out your destination. The words will come to you. You are to
teleport to Beryl's castle."
The Senshi all nodded their heads. Each closed their eyes and a glow
surrounded each of them.
Mina had a gold glow around her and Quatre. Suddenly, her eyes flew open,
revealing that they had changed from their soft light blue to a piercing gold. Her
Venus symbol flashed on her forehead, replacing the tiara for a moment.
"Venus Love Teleport!! Beryl's Castle!!"
In a flash of gold sparkles with hearts and stars, the young couple were gone.
Amy and Trowa had a blue glow surrounding them. Just seconds after Mina
and Quatre had left did Amy open her eyes. They had changed from their ocean
blue to an icy blue. The Mercury symbol flashed as she called out the teleportation
words.
"Mercury Wisdom Teleport!! Beryl's Castle!"
The next couple was gone in a flurry of snowflakes and ice.
Wufei glanced from the corner of his eye at Raye. Her eyes were still closed in
concentration as the red glow continued to pulse around them. That was changed
soon as her eyes opened to reveal fiery red ones, replacing her usual mysterious
violet ones. Her tiara disappeared for a moment, the Mars symbol taking its place.
"Mars War Teleport!! Beryl's Castle!"
Flames erupted from beneath their feet, only to swallow the third couple.
The last couple left was Duo and Lita. A green glow surrounded their bodies.
Lita opened her eyes quickly right after the flames had disintegrated. Her green eyes
were replaced with a real emerald color. The Jupiter symbol blinked on her
forehead.
"Jupiter Protection Teleport!! Beryl's Castle!!"
The last couple were gone in a flash of lightning and a swirl of leaves.
Sailor Pluto turned to the silent Heero. "I will have to teleport you there with
my garnet rod."
A few unheard words were spoken from under her breath and a red light
escaped from the orb like before, and bathed the young teenager before he could say
anything. He disappeared along with it.
The Senshi of time looked sadly around the now empty grounds of the
Cherry Hill Temple. She looked towards the heavens before a black portal appeared
behind her. She whispered a statement to the air and then turned, returning to her
watch on the Gates of Time.
"It is done, your majesties..."
* * * * *
Grand throne room in the heavens...
The five thrones were occupied yet again, four still empty. The powerful gods
and goddesses watched the single screen, now showing their children and loves
together, wandering the halls of the dark castle. They could do nothing but let time
run its course. To help their children would be to change the peaceful future. Only
in the direst of times and when the fates had called upon them, could they interfere.
Until then, it was only watch and wait. Watch and wait.
Selene, or Queen Serenity, looked at the moving image, a mixture of sadness
and regret lurking through her eyes. They closed slowly as a picture of her daughter
appeared in her mind.
"It has begun..."
End of Chapter 7 - Preparations
Coming Soon - Chapter 8 - Winning Her Back
Krys: *looks fearfully at the readers* I know. This is not the preview I gave you in
Chapter 5. I am terribly sorry. It will definitely appear in Chapter 8, though.
Gomen nasai. *looks with big, sad puppy dog eyes*
Readers: *sigh* Okay, okay. Don't give us the look.
Heero: *wakes up from unconcious state* What hit me? *still dazed*
Krys: Uh oh. *quickly whispers* Don't forget to review!! The more reviews I get,
the faster the sequel will come out!!
Heero: *now normal state* I remember now!! *growls* Krys....
Krys: *backs away hurriedly* Gotta go!! Ja ne!!
*Starts running around the room, Heero following, waving his gun through the air*
this chapter!!
Disclaimers: I do not own Sailor Moon or Gundam Wing. Both series belong
to their rightful owner(s) and creator(s). Enjoy the story!! =0)
(******) - Author's Notes
Krys: Well, minna-chan, here is another chapter for "Loves Ways."
Heero: Finally, she gets it posted.
Krys: Heero! I had important stuff to do!!
Heero: Like what?
Krys: Well, umm.... I...
Heero: *smirks* See?
Krys: Oh you! *bonks Heero over the head*
Heero: *knocked out cold*
Krys: Okay, you can read the chapter now. Hurry and do it before he wakes up! I
have a feeling he's going to be mad. *tiptoes away*
*********************************
Love's Ways
Chapter 7 - Preparations
Author: Krys Yuy
*********************************
Five days later....
"I'm glad we finally got together," Mina said.
"Me, too," agreed Lita.
All the Senshi and Gundam pilots, excluding Heero, were at Raye's shrine.
They were there to talk of a way to get Serena back to their side. It was still hard for
them to talk about it. The pilots couldn't even get Heero to come.
Each girl was sitting next to their respective guy. Raye was done serving tea
and was now in the warm embrace of Wufei.
"Well, what are we going to do?" asked Duo.
"We have to find Beryl's headquarters," Amy said.
"I believe we can help you with that," said Luna, as she and Artemis came
through the door.
"Is it just me or are those cats talking?" asked Wufei, staring at the two
felines.
"No, it isn't just you," Quatre said, also staring.
"Oh yeah. We haven't told you about our guardians yet, have we?" asked
Mina. Without waiting for an answer, she continued. "Well, this little guy here is
Artemis," she introduced while picking the white cat up.
"And this is Luna," said Lita as she picked the purple cat up.
"They are here to guide us," informed Amy.
"I see...," commented Trowa.
"Well, as I was saying, Senshi," Luna started again. "Artemis and myself
have located Beryl's base."
"Really?" asked Raye. "Where is it?"
Artemis looked at her with serious eyes. "In the north pole," he stated.
"The North Pole?!" they all exclaimed. (AN: Well, not Trowa.)
"Yes," said Luna. "She has been gathering a large amount of dark energy."
"You must go there and defeat her as soon as possible," continued Artemis.
"But what about Serena?" asked Mina, her eyes cast down to the carpet.
Luna looked away from her charges. "We shall see if we can bring her back.
If not-"
She was interrupted by a monotone voice. "There is no if. There is only
when."
All eyes turned toward the entrance of the room. They all gasped in either
surprise or shock. Heero Yuy stood in the doorway, not having been seen for a week
and five days. He had a tired look about his face as if he hadn't been getting enough
sleep. His hair was a mess and his clothes were wrinkled. His hair was also wet, so he
must have just taken a shower. Around his neck was a gold chain, which held the
heart locket. What was really disturbing was his eyes. They burned with anger,
determination, and desperation.
(AN: The locket is not like the big one in the anime. It's just the right size to
wear around your neck. If all of you are wondering: What about school? The Senshi
went but avoided each other. The pilots just skipped it. I know, a week and five days
is a lot to miss!! ^_~)
"Hello Heero," Duo greeted a bit weaker than his usual cheerfulness.
Heero just acted as if he hadn't heard him and walked into the room. He
leaned against a wall and crossed two arms over his chest.
"Well, we better start now," Artemis said after a minute's pause. "The
sooner, the better."
"Now?" asked Amy softly.
"Yes, Amy," answered Luna.
Lita turned towards Duo. "You know that we might not come out of this
alive, don't you?"
"Yeah, I know," said Duo. His fingers gently caressed her cheek. "Just
remember, I'll love you till the end of time."
"I know, braid boy," Lita teased. "Me, too."
Duo grinned a bit. "If we do get out of this though, we get some cheesecake
for a celebration."
"Of course," said Lita, kissing his nose.
"Raye?"
"Yeah, Wufei?" Raye asked him, looking into his face.
"You know, you're the strongest woman I've met," he said. (AN: Never
thought he would say that in a million years!! Lol! ^_~)
Raye blinked for a moment but then smiled. "You better believe it!" One
hand reached up to touch his face. "I love you, you know that, right?"
Wufei placed his hand over the one touching his face. "I know, my priestess.
I love you, too."
Trowa turned Amy to face him. "Well, everyone's saying their goodbyes."
"Yeah," Amy said. "Trowa, if we make it out of this alive, promise me
something."
"Anything," he answered. His fingers gently brushed against her blue locks
of hair.
"You'll take me to the zoo again."
Trowa let out a low chuckle. "Of course, Amy. I love you."
Amy brushed Trowa's bangs away for a moment, so she looked him in both
of his green eyes. "I know, sweet. I love you, too."
"Quatre?"
"Yes Mina?"
"We'll always be together, won't we?" she asked.
"Always, love," Quatre said. He pulled her in a tight embrace. "If we do get
separated, any one of us, we'll find a way back. I promise."
Mina laid her head against Quatre's shoulder. "I love you, Quatre."
"I love you, too, princess."
Heero turned away from the four tender scenes, his heart aching. Quatre's
words to Mina triggered a memory that Heero had tried to bury. The words his love
had promised to him before she left him long ago.
'We'll find each other again, Heero, I promise.'
Mina then turned towards her fellow Senshi. "Ready?" They all nodded their
heads.
"Okay, lets try these new transformations out! Venus Star Power!!"
"Jupiter Star Power!!"
"Mars Star Power!!"
"Mercury Star Power!!"
Light, lightning, fire, and bubbles flooded through the room, not hurting
anything, but only encircling its wielder. Each Senshi could feel the renewal of
power rush into their veins. New attacks formed in their minds as their
transformations ended. More powerful, confident Senshi stood in the place of the
four teenagers.
The pilots just stood waiting. They were in their normal clothes but each had
at least two guns hidden among their bodies, and other little gadgets, which might
be needed.
"How are we going to get there?" asked Lita.
"We can't teleport," Raye said.
"Why not?" asked Mina.
Amy pressed her right blue earring. Her blue visor appeared over her eyes
and computer scans scrolled along the screen. "We won't have enough energy.
Sailor Moon isn't with us, too. And we would have to teleport five extra people."
A gentle breeze blew past the group. They looked around for a second before
spotting the Senshi of time at the entrance.
"Hello again," she greeted. As usual, her key staff was held in her right hand.
"Ms. Pluto, what are you doing here?" asked Quatre.
"I'm here to provide a solution to your current problem," she answered.
"Well, what is it?" asked Wufei impatiently.
"Listen to my instructions carefully," ordered Sailor Pluto. "This only works
for two people and there is a separate teleportation for you only. I can not tell you
that now, though. Please, princesses, take the hold of your... umm... how should I
put this? Hmm... lover's hand please."
The Senshi and pilots, excluding Heero, all blushed. (AN: Yes, even Trowa!)
However, they followed Pluto's instructions without hesitation. Heero was the only
one not holding anyone's hand. The dull pain in his heart just sharpened a bit as he
saw that he had no one.
Pluto noticed this and turned everyone's attention away from him.
"Concentrate and call out your destination. The words will come to you. You are to
teleport to Beryl's castle."
The Senshi all nodded their heads. Each closed their eyes and a glow
surrounded each of them.
Mina had a gold glow around her and Quatre. Suddenly, her eyes flew open,
revealing that they had changed from their soft light blue to a piercing gold. Her
Venus symbol flashed on her forehead, replacing the tiara for a moment.
"Venus Love Teleport!! Beryl's Castle!!"
In a flash of gold sparkles with hearts and stars, the young couple were gone.
Amy and Trowa had a blue glow surrounding them. Just seconds after Mina
and Quatre had left did Amy open her eyes. They had changed from their ocean
blue to an icy blue. The Mercury symbol flashed as she called out the teleportation
words.
"Mercury Wisdom Teleport!! Beryl's Castle!"
The next couple was gone in a flurry of snowflakes and ice.
Wufei glanced from the corner of his eye at Raye. Her eyes were still closed in
concentration as the red glow continued to pulse around them. That was changed
soon as her eyes opened to reveal fiery red ones, replacing her usual mysterious
violet ones. Her tiara disappeared for a moment, the Mars symbol taking its place.
"Mars War Teleport!! Beryl's Castle!"
Flames erupted from beneath their feet, only to swallow the third couple.
The last couple left was Duo and Lita. A green glow surrounded their bodies.
Lita opened her eyes quickly right after the flames had disintegrated. Her green eyes
were replaced with a real emerald color. The Jupiter symbol blinked on her
forehead.
"Jupiter Protection Teleport!! Beryl's Castle!!"
The last couple were gone in a flash of lightning and a swirl of leaves.
Sailor Pluto turned to the silent Heero. "I will have to teleport you there with
my garnet rod."
A few unheard words were spoken from under her breath and a red light
escaped from the orb like before, and bathed the young teenager before he could say
anything. He disappeared along with it.
The Senshi of time looked sadly around the now empty grounds of the
Cherry Hill Temple. She looked towards the heavens before a black portal appeared
behind her. She whispered a statement to the air and then turned, returning to her
watch on the Gates of Time.
"It is done, your majesties..."
* * * * *
Grand throne room in the heavens...
The five thrones were occupied yet again, four still empty. The powerful gods
and goddesses watched the single screen, now showing their children and loves
together, wandering the halls of the dark castle. They could do nothing but let time
run its course. To help their children would be to change the peaceful future. Only
in the direst of times and when the fates had called upon them, could they interfere.
Until then, it was only watch and wait. Watch and wait.
Selene, or Queen Serenity, looked at the moving image, a mixture of sadness
and regret lurking through her eyes. They closed slowly as a picture of her daughter
appeared in her mind.
"It has begun..."
End of Chapter 7 - Preparations
Coming Soon - Chapter 8 - Winning Her Back
Krys: *looks fearfully at the readers* I know. This is not the preview I gave you in
Chapter 5. I am terribly sorry. It will definitely appear in Chapter 8, though.
Gomen nasai. *looks with big, sad puppy dog eyes*
Readers: *sigh* Okay, okay. Don't give us the look.
Heero: *wakes up from unconcious state* What hit me? *still dazed*
Krys: Uh oh. *quickly whispers* Don't forget to review!! The more reviews I get,
the faster the sequel will come out!!
Heero: *now normal state* I remember now!! *growls* Krys....
Krys: *backs away hurriedly* Gotta go!! Ja ne!!
*Starts running around the room, Heero following, waving his gun through the air*