Chapter Ten: Sage's Memories
On the temple ground everyone was gathered but Darien, Ryo and Lita. Amy was sitting on the actual temple steps (one leading to Raye's temple not the big one) With Rowen and Cye on either side holding a book in her hand. Raye folded her arms under her chest standing by the one of the cherry blossoms tree. On her as she glanced towards Amy she felt envious. She also wanted her brother and lover by her side. She quickly took a glance towards Sage who stood smiling at a talkative Mina. Closing her eyes she sighed sadly.
Serena giggled when she saw Kento sighing for the fifth time since he got here. She knew he was extremely bored and she wanted to talk to him but she was content just looking at him. It had been a long time since they had all seen each other and she knew that all the girls were happy. When she looked over at Amy she noticed that the blue haired genius did not blush like she always did when standing between good-looking guys. She turned to look at Raye and frowned when she saw her standing alone. Her gaze hesitantly moved to the two blonds who sat down on the steps a few feet way from Amy and the boys. Her smile returned to her face when she saw Sage smiling and looked as if he was listening to all she was talking about with interest. Occasionally he would chuckle. Suddenly Lita's son caught her attention when he came running towards Raye. He hid behind her legs when Yuli came into view.
Raye smiled down at Touya and placed her hand on his head before she looked at Yuli with a fake crossed look that could pass for a real one.
Yuli stopped when he saw the she was giving him and smiled sheepishly. "Hi." He said not really knowing what to say to his sister in law.
"Yuli how many times have I told you to leave my boyfriend alone?" She asked him seriously but winked at him when Touya wasn't looking to let him know she was only playing.
The brunette sighed as he bowed his head sadly. "Many times Rei…" He gasped when he noticed his mistake and covered his mouth while his eyes locked with hers surprised ones. But Raye wasn't surprised that he called her by that name. She was surprised that he actually remembered.
Sage's eyes narrowed in confusion when he heard Yuli. 'Her name is Rei?' He asked himself as he stared at the woman who was staring at Yuli surprised. 'But why does she look familiar? In fact why do all these girls look familiar? We never laid eyes on them before.'
"Yuli." Amy whispered as she stared at the younger man. She had heard what he had called Raye and was pretty surprised that he remembered. She looked around to see if anyone had noticed and they had. Sage was staring at the two confused while Serena and Mina looked surprised. 'Damn it.' She cursed silently as she saw Sage.
Suddenly Raye started laughing. "Oh Yuli, that's not my name." She spoke in fake amusement while her eyes silently told him that they needed to talk. "Do I look like a girl you like or something?"
Yuli immediately blushed. He wouldn't lie, Raye was a beautiful woman they were all beautiful. Though he liked Amy's beauty more but hey what could he say, he was surrounded by beautiful women who were all taken. He sighed at that thought. "No Raye, but I did have a friend in the other world called Rei. I guys you guys do look alike." He lied.
Touya looked up and stared between the two of them. He could tell they were both lying but how? Was the question that puzzled him. The others seem to by it but then why did he feel they were lying. He tugged at Raye's Kimono a little. "Obsaan?" He called to her.
Raye looked down at him. "What is it Tou-chan?"
"Where are mommy and Ryo?" He asked.
"Yea just where are they?" Serena asked as she looked at the guys.
Rowen grinned as she mimic Touya's facial expression. "Lita said she wanted to stay in bed today. I guess the past Week has been hard on her." He spoke and lost his grin. "Ryo said he would stay and make sure she was all right."
Ami sighed gaining all attention unwillingly. "I really can't see how she can deal with all this. I would have given up long time ago."
"No you wouldn't." Cye suddenly said as if he knew better. Everyone looked at him surprised while he looked stunned and wonder why he said that.
Ami smiled secretly as she stood up knowing he was remembering. She combed her hair back, away from her eyes and turned to everyone. "Is there anything planed for today? Because if there's not I think I'll be heading back home to stud…"
"NO WAY AMI!!!" Serena yelled surprising the guys. The blonde looked up at her friend crossed. "Still after six years you think nothing but studying?????"
Ami blushed as she looked at the ground. "Well I had to occupy myself since we were no longer meeting and its not like I have that many friends. I like my house." She whispered.
Serena sighed while Mina slapped her forehead. "She never learns." They both whispered at the same time.
"I know!" Yuli said suddenly as a thought rushed in his mind. He looked at all of them with a grin. "We can each separate in twos and explore this city. We guys only been here for a week and Lita is to tired to show us the rest of the place so why don't you girls do it!"
Everyone looked at each other and smiled at the idea. "Yea we will." Raye spoke with a smile. "I'll take Touya with me."
"Sage comes too." The little boy said as he tugged on Raye's Kimono to get her attention. Raye looked down at him with a small smile as a tiny color stained her cheeks. She slightly nodded. "If you want." She spoke as she looked up at Sage who nodded.
"I'll go with Mina." Yuli announced smiling.
"Not without me." Kento suddenly said causing Mina to blush. "Oh boys please don't fight over me. There's plenty to go around." She giggled as she stood up. "Let's go." She said taking both their hands. "Meet you guys back here!"
"Sure thing!" Serena yelled back. She turned to Rowen nodded towards the steps. She saw a small smile grace his face before heading towards her. "Let's go."
Cye stood up and looked at Amy. "Will you be showing me around Amy?"
Amy smiled as she nodded. "It will be my pleasure." Soon it was only Raye, Touya and Sage left. "I'll be right back." Raye spoke before she walked into her room.
Touya looked up at Sage and found him staring at the woman's room. He looked dazed. "Uncle?" Touya called to him as he ran to his side.
Sage looked down at him with a smile on his face before squatting in front of him. "What is it?" He asked the kid.
"Where are we going?" He asked. "Will we meet daddy?"
Sage frown at his last question. He wanted to say no they weren't but the look on his eyes made him think twice before answering. He didn't know if Lita would approve of it. Not after what went down a week ago. Darien did come to visit Touya and Lita but the last time he had came was three days ago. He hadn't even called. Before he could say anything Raye spoke. "All right lets go."
Both guys looked up to see Raye walking up to them. She had changed into black skin-tight jeans and a red mid drift. Her hair was tied into a tight bun. Sage slowly stood up as he continued to stare at her. She was beautiful he'll giver her that but what really attracted him was when their eyes locked for a minute. He could have sore he saw love in them but towards him? This soon?
"You guys ready to go?" Raye asked as she looked at both of them.
Sage nodded. "Yea but Touya wants to see Darien." He spoke as he looked down at the kid.
Raye frowned but quickly replaced her disagreement with a smile. "Well if he wants to see him lets go." She spoke and took his hand before moving down the stairs with Sage by her side.
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Lita turned off the water and stepped out of the shower before reaching for a towel and wrapped is immediately around her slim figure before moving to the mirror. She stared at her self and slightly smiled. Her hair was plastered to her face and extremely wavy. Her green eyes shined with slight amusement as the thought of her hair getting to long cross her mind. "That reminds me. Little man needs a hair cut as well."
She walked out of the bathroom and entered her room. She went to her walking closet and picked out a black skirt that was knee length and a green tank top.
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Ryo walked into the leaving room and looked around. He chuckled when he say Touya's toy on the ground he walked over to it and picked it up. Setting it on the table he walked over to where the stereo was and studied it carefully as he looked at for the play button. Once he found it he pressed it and soft yet romantic music played from a CD. He raised his eyebrow as if to question Lita's choice it Music. It wasn't as if it was bad. The melody seemed to be flawless and very beautiful. 'Why would she have this?' He asked curious.
"Ryo?" Lita's voice was heard from the hall way and the older man turned around and looked surprised at Lita. She was standing in front of him wearing a black skirt that stopped at her knees and a green thank top. Her clothes were all body hugging. He hadn't seen her in a skirt since the first time she arrived in the other world. Her hair was still damp and wavy. She was beautiful.
Lita looked at Ryo with an eyebrow up wondering why he was staring at her. "Ryo are you ok?" She asked him while walking up to him.
The raven-haired man nodded. "Yea, you just surprised me that's all."
"How?"
Ryo chuckled and moved closer to her. "Its been a while I've seen you in a skirt." He whispered in her ear while his arms wrapped around her waist and started swaying side to side to the smooth music.
Lita smiled. She moved away only far enough to see his face without breaking their dance. "Sorry my prince." She whispered to him fondly as she brushed his hair from his eyes.
A smile crossed Ryo's handsome face as she called him her prince. He kissed her forehead before her drawing her near. "I love you Mako." He whispered to her.
A beautiful wide smile appeared on Lita's face as she hugged him closer. "And I you Ryo, eternally."
Ryo stopped dancing and looked down at Lita. He slowly leaned in and took her lips with his gently, while placing his hand on her cheek tenderly. As the time passed the kiss deepened until they both broke for air. Ryo chuckled as he say a blush stain her cheeks. "Mako…" He whispered. "You're beautiful."
Lita looked up at him surprised yet happy and kissed him strongly. "And you're handsome my prince." She whispered in his ear as she hugged him.
As they held each other they had forgotten about everything around them and drowned in each other's embrace.
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Darien was sitting on one of his chairs in the leaving room while he typed in an application for a job when he heard a knock was heard. Frowning he looked up. "I'm not expecting anyone?" He spoke out loud.
"Darien are you in its me Raye." A voice spoke loudly.
Smiling he stood up. He never thought Raye would come and visit him. He frowned. 'Was something wrong?' He asked himself as he picked up the pace. When he opened the door he was surprised to see Raye, Sage and Touya in front of him. When Touya ran to him he picked him up and smiled. "Hey, what are you guys doing here?" He asked happily.
"Touya wanted to see you." Sage answered simply as he looked at the man in front of him, suspiciously. He couldn't help it. Not after what had happen between him and Ryo.
"You know it wouldn't kill you to visit." Raye added as she looked at him.
Darien sighed. "I know but I've been looking for a job. Coming." He moved aside for the both of them to enter. Once in he closed the door behind him and set Touya down.
"A job?" Raye asked him curious.
"Well yea. I figured since Lita and Touya is back I should put in my time as well. I've been looking for a job so I could help pay for whatever he needs." Darien answered as he led them to the leaving room.
"I'm glad to see you're taking this serious." Sage whispered as he watched Touya move around as he looked all over the place.
Darien nodded.
"Dad!" Touya yelled as he ran towards Darien with a frame in his hand. "Who are these?" He asked as he showed him the picture of the inner senshi.
"The woman in the red is Raye." He spoke as he pointed to Raye and moved on the next person until he was at the last. "And the woman in the green is Lita. You're mother."
Touya stared at the picture intently before smiling. "Where are you?"
"I'm the one taking the picture Tou-kun." Darien said as he looked at his son. He turned around to look at Sage. "Do you want to see it?"
Seeing no harm in it he shrugged and took the picture Darien offered. As he stared at the picture something in his mind snapped….
Flash Backs
"Rei!" Sage yelled as he say the tall woman practicing her aiming with the other girls. A woman with long Raven-haired turned around and stared at him with beautiful violet eyes.
"Prince." She whispered.
"Oh here were go again." Venus said behind them and sighed.
"Oh shut up imouto." Seiji said slightly irritated after hugging Mars hello. His response from the blonde was only a giggle.
End
Flash back
"I said no!" Rei screamed angrily at Seiji as she turned to him. "I'm not going Seiji and you cannot make me."
"Why are you being so stubborn?" The blonde man asked as he looked at the female in front of him. "This is your brother's ceremony."
Rei turned her back from him. "You don't understand. Something is about to happen and…and I saw you in one of my visions…I was being taking away from you Seiji and it will happen here at the ceremony that's why I don't want to go." Rei gasped when she felt Seiji's arms around her. "I don't want to lose you."
"Princess you won't I love you." He whispered to her and immediately Rei turned around in his arms and kissed him.
End
"Rei?" Sage whispered as he shook his head and slowly open his eyes to meet surprised violet ones.
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Author's note: Well there you have it. I know it's not as interesting as the other one but hey I can't do miracles all the time! Review please and thank you all who reviewed the last time. I can't believe this fic has 91 reviews. Thank you all!!!!
