Title: The Curse of Immortality: Sequal
By: Cheska-chan
Chapter: 5
E-Mail address: Minnashime@aol.com or AngellicSnow@aol.com
PG13
Disclaimer: I shan't give in!! *waves fist in the air*
*safety clicks off from all the guns around her*
Okay, okay...I *gulp* give. *bows head*
I don't own SM/GW/DBZ. Happy? *guns and people go away*
Author Notes: *sigh* Well another chapter, another day. *looks
at the number of reviewers and how many days have passed by.
*frowns* That many? *points at it* WEll, I guess....*looks
sad now* ..*sniff* *sniff*...Wahh!! ;_;
My birthday is coming yeyy!! It's around the first week of
January! ^_~ Jan. 3 to be exact. I'm turning...*drum roll*
sixteen! Yep, sweet sixteen as others say. Sugoi!! ^^
Oi! Just to add it in, you peeps who have been reading this and
read that kiss moment. Well I see you partook a not too happy
reaction, ne? Well just keep in mind. I write twisty stories.
She dies comes back and they get together thing. Okay..well
except for one of those stories..that didn't end up too happily.
*sweatdrops*
But anyhoo...mirai/usa or Heero/Usagi-Serena ficcie? Hmm...
Let's see what my evil mind will come up with. Shall we?
It's all in the way my mood feels at the moment I'm writing or
got inspired by something I've watched or read or thinking about
at the moment. heheh.. ^^ But don't worry. I put this up in
GW/SM didn't I? So that shouldn't worry you so much! ^^
*********
"So what have you found about the metal?"Sally interrogated the nearby
soldier.
"Nothing, nothing at all. It doesn't seem to react to anything that we
have given it. Not even another metal just like it. This is quite
unique,"the soldier answered, setting down the telescope.
"Can it be formed? Used against us?"Sally continued.
"Hmm...from the looks of it, fire won't even alter this object. Not even
laser, lava, etc. If someone does choose to take the metal and find a
way to change or discover the secrets it may have, it could become
a hazard,"the soldier frowned in thought.
"What should we do?"a nearby soldier chirped.
"Best to lock it up and keep it in hiding, top security. We'll have to
look into it later,"Sally Po ordered.
"Better backtrack and erase all data files on the metal,"Wufei murmered and
excused himself from the room.
*clack* *clack*
01,
New piece of information. An unidentified metal has been found in
outerspace. Nothing fazes it. If an enemy finds out about it and
discovers a way to use it as a dangerous weapon, it could become a hazard
to us. At this moment all details will be erased and the metal will be
locked up till further notice. Nothing much else, just keep a look out
for any opponents considered dangerous. Haven't found one as of yet.
05
*Send* *Enter*
Wufei continued on with his work and erased all details made on the
unidenitfied article.
************
[{Time is drawing ever closer till the change.)]Angelic echoed.
[(Is that so?}]Eternal wondered, questioningly.
[{Yes, Angelic is correct. At this moment, a change is occuring. The
enemies and the new ally is approaching.)]Death agreed.
[{This will become interesting. I wonder who it will be.}]Eternal chirped up.
[{As do we. Even us beings don't have a grand clue as to who this
enemy shall be.}]Angelic's eyes glinted in amusement.
[{Wait. I feel something, someone coming. Someone familiar. Who
could it be?...hmm..}]wondered Eternal.
[{We shall see..}]Death bowed his form and raised his right arm,
a black scythe appearing.
The being swished the scythe across the air and a misty form of
water appeared in front of the three. A form took shape and
it was all but shadows to them.
[{It's not yet time to find out about the enemy.}]murmered Angelic.
[{What about the approaching ally?}suggested Eternal, raising her
arm and a gnarled wooden staff came to be.
Eternal lightly pounded the staff on the white floor in front of the
misty water. Swirls and metallic colors slushed, forming another
figure. But just like the other shape, it was nothing but shadows.
Eternal frowned and bowed her head, muttering an incoherent chant under
her breath, when the being raised her hooded head the shadow didn't
vanish at all but stayed there as if mocking the being.
[{This is not a delightful scene, making 'me' wait.}]Eternal complained.
[{My, my..showing a bit of impatience aren't we?}]chuckled Death.
[{All will come in due time.}]the calm Angelic soothed them.
[{Easy for you to say, you handle destiny! You probably have an idea
over who they are already.}]Eternal pounded her gnarled staff on the ground
in frustration.
[{Shh..just wait.}]Angelic advised.
Angelic didn't say anything more to the other being and neither did
Death.
**************
Setsuna Meiou raised her head up from her mahogany desk in the
large room. Furrowing her brows, she frowned and raised herself
up. Leaving the pile of papers behind, Setsuna shut the blinds and
closed the door. Then she took out a pen and yelled out her
transformation to become the legendary warrior and guardian of
Time and Space.
(Something is different.)was all that Setsuna told herself as she
created a portal with her Time Key and transported to the Gates
of Time.
Her maroon eyes studied the time stream and a soft gasp let loose
from her mouth.
(A large alteration has occured. Meaning a new enemy..or enemies.)Pluto
took notice and thus came back at once to get help.
(The faster we get this over with, the better. We must narrow
down the enemies and figure out what it/they want.)Pluto noted and
changed back into her other self as the Dean of the University.
Throwing open the blinds again, she finished up the paperwork as
best as she can and then left to find the first two who would
take up this mission.
*************
Classes were now over and so Hotaru and Duo now lazily sat
side by side, slightly leaning in towards each other's sides.
"Such a beautiful time of year isn't it? It's Spring,"commented Hotaru.
"Yes, it is. Matching you perfectly..."Duo complimented.
Hotaru lightly blushed and stayed silent as did Duo.
"Hotaru! Duo!"a shout called out to them.
Hotaru sighed and turned around while Duo scowled towards the voice.
The two noticed Setsuna Meiou at once, walking towards them quite quickly
and without haste.
"What is it, Miss Meiou?"Hotaru politely asked, slightly bowing.
"No need for formalities, Hotaru. Duo. You two must help me gather
up the others quickly,"Setsuna ordered.
"Gather the others? Does this mean..?"began Duo but was interrupted
as Setsuna waved her hand in front of her, a way of telling him and
Hotaru to not say the word.
"We will, don't worry. How much time do we have?"Hotaru inquired.
"You still have time. The change is beginning but isn't quite as
large as of yet. But you two must get them as quickly as you
can, do you understand? And tell Quatre to find a way to get the
Gundams back. We may need them once more,"Setsuna requested.
"What about my mobile suit?"Hotaru asked.
"...you won't need it,"Setsuna answered, a glint entering her eyes.
At once Hotaru understood and merely nodded her head in silence, a
slight sadness crossing over her face.
"I'm sorry.."Setsuna murmered.
"It's okay, I understand. I probably prefer it this way, a little
bit easier if you ask me,"Hotaru told her.
"Uhh...is this about what happened before in the past?"Duo questioned.
"Yes,"Hotaru said in reply, lightly squeezing Duo's hand with hers.
"Go now, get ready for your trip. Here, Hotaru. A card allowing
an unlimited money supply, quite useful for this trip. I had it
made just for mission purposes,"Setsuna said, handing Hotaru the
object.
"Great!"Duo grinned widely as thoughts entered his mind.
"Just because Hotaru has the card, doesn't mean you get to use
it for your own selfish needs,"Setsuna glared at the braided, cobalt blue
eyed boy.
Duo bowed his head, guiltily and trudged back towards the building
that held dorm rooms. Hotaru placed the card into her pocket and prepared
for the trip to find the others.
(Good luck.)Setsuna said within her heart as her eyes glowed with
concern, pride, and proud.
(First Serena. I just hope you won't go as well, Hotaru. Your
heart cries for normality, just like Serena wanted.)Setsuna added just
as she left the site where the three of them held a conversation.
**************
In just under a week, all of the Gundam Pilots were gathered and now
sitting around Setsuna Meiou's office at the University. All the blinds
wer covered and the door closed. For safety measures, Hotaru used her
inner power that she has learned through the years to create a barrier
preventing unwanted people from hearing their conversation.
"There's a new enemy coming along,"Setsuna briefed them in.
"Who is it? What do they want?"Quatre questioned.
"That is something we don't know. The time stream is changing, not quite
as drastically yet but in due time it will be...just like the previous
enemies have done to this world,"Setsuna uttered.
"So how are we suppose to stop this?"Duo added.
"....we try to find out,"Hotaru answered for Setsuna.
"Well that's helpful, we have no clue who it could be. Nothing
has happened yet,"Wufei rolled his eyes.
"You two should know the most out of all of us, considering what
has been going on,"Setsuna's maroon eyes glinted in a secretive way
as she glared at Wufei and Heero.
"....the metal,"was all that Wufei uttered.
"Yes, the metal is the most likely object the new enemy will go
for. The reason why? That is something I haven't figured out,"Setsuna
shook her head.
"How can you not? You're the time guardian,"Duo bursted out.
"A time Guardian I may be, but the time stream is not paved in stone,
things we may figure is the truth can end up turning into nothing but
lies or alterations. If a person is set with a life filled with happiness,
it could end up as that person dying out of grief and sorrow filled
with lost love. Our future can change drastically by one mere
turn of a decision, keep that in mind,"Setsuna lectured them.
"What do we do now?"Quatre murmered.
"Protect the metal,"shrugged Hotaru.
"It's locked up, though,"Wufei revealed.
"That's good, it's safe for the moment but the enemy could sneak in
and steal it,"guessed Setsuna.
"So we do night shifts around there,"suggested Duo.
"Yes, that's a wise decision,"supported Hotaru and gave Duo a smile.
"Then it's settled?"questioned Setsuna.
A round of nods came to be with the five. Then Setsuna nodded as well
in approvement.
**************
"Got your stuff ready?"asked Duo as he came by Hotaru's dormitory.
Duo only had a duffle bag draped around his right shoulder as he came
inside. Hotaru tied the cord around her bag and picked up another one
on the side of the sofa. She nodded in answer and handed Duo one of the
bags and came out of the room, shutting it behind her.
Duo wore his usual clothes of a black priest-style garment with a
silver cross around his neck. His brown hair is still in the usual braid,
his indigo blue eyes shining with partial excitement and yet concern
at the thought of going to another mission but worried for the girl walking
next to him. His love, Hotaru.
"Hotaru?"Duo called out.
"Yes, Duo?"Hotaru acknowledged, her eyes glimpsing at the tall boy next
to her.
"I just noticed something,"Duo stated.
Hotaru didn't say anything but just querked her eyebrow at him in question.
"We've been going out for awhile now, haven't we?"Duo stated more than questioned.
"And well...I just want to say..that I..I love you. I don't want
what happened to other loves who died in the end to never say the
words that I have just said to you, to happen to us,"Duo declared, stopping
and staring into her purple eyes.
"Duo.."Hotaru's eyes shined with unshed tears.
"You don't have to say anything back to me, I just wanted you to
know that,"Duo said, smiling and continuing on down the hallway.
Hotaru stopped and digested the words he just said to her.
(He..he finally said he loves me. Me!)Hotaru said in her mind.
After all the years she has lived, the only one other than her
parents and friends who have said they loved her. Was her husband
from so long ago. Yes, she used to be married but now...well..the
same fate that happened to the others happened to him. He died of old
age.
"Duo?"Hotaru shouted out to him.
Duo stopped and turned around to face Hotaru, his eyes questioning.
"I love you too,"Hotaru's lips tugged with a small smile.
Duo smiled back.
**********
DBZ WORLD
**********
The Z team were gathered up around Capsule Corps, waiting for something.
Waiting for someone.
As the sun was about to set, three figures could be made out over at the
darkening sky. Piccolo, Goku, and Krillin. The three held the dragon
balls in their arms and as they descended, dropped it on the green grass
by the trees near Vegeta's training center.
"There's all of them,"Goku exclaimed with a smile pasted on his face.
"Two wishes, right?"Gohan pointed out.
"Yup, two wishes,"confirmed Bulma with a nod.
"We could always wish for Goku to stay in this world,"Chi Chi piped up,
holding something in her arms.
"Yeah, we could, couldn't we?!"Krillin seemed interested in that idea.
"You guys, I have to go back. The afterworld, isn't that bad,"Goku sweatdropped.
"But.."started Goten however when he stared at Goku's face he knew that
he shouldn't say anything more about him coming back to life.
"The enemies may return once more, if I return,"Goku reminded them.
"Oh Goku, you're heart is very pure for your selfless acts,"Serena commented,
placing a hand on his shoulder.
"So what do we wish for?"chirped Goten.
"Hmm.."thought the others, wondering what to make of the spare wish.
"Hey! We need to wish for the dragon! Goku's time is running up,
remember? It's just a few minutes till his time is officially up,"called out
Yamcha and Oolong.
"Yes, we should prepare,"agreed Dende as he came flying down from the
sky.
Mirai heard the words spoken and rose from his leaning position beside
a tree. Hastily, he pulled Serena to the side and stared at her. Her
one bag laid sprawled on the ground near the dragon balls and Chi Chi still
held a bundle in her arms.
"You don't have to go Serena. You can stay here, with me. Or come back
with me to my world. There should be enough room for all of us,"Mirai Trunks
coaxed her.
Serena averted his gaze, turning it to the side and when she rose up the
courage to stare at him. Her eyes were filled with suffering, shame, and
lost love.
"Mirai..."Serena began, her voice breaking up and her tears welling up.
She was trying so hard not to cry right then.
Mirai Trunks gathered her up to him and held her, from there she broke
down and tears fell from her eyes. She held him close to her, wanting to
spend the few minutes left to be with him. To be with only him.
(I love him, don't I? But why am I not staying? Why?)Serena asked herself
in her heart.
Standing a few steps back away from the young man, she used the last few
minutes to study him, observing the lavender haired saiyan.
"I know, you can't stay. You have to leave, to go back to your world.
But if it's ever possible.."Mirai Trunks tried to say.
"I'll come back, somehow..someway..someday, I will. I'll come back,"Serena
vowed.
"You'll keep your word,"Mirai nodded his head, letting a strained smile
appear on his face.
(Do I really love him? Could I let myself to? It's been a long time
since we shared that first kiss. If I do love him, I should stay.
Love is like that..but..sometimes it's not necessarily that way.
Right?)Serena questioned herself more and more about what she was about
to do.
Unbeknowest to the immortal princess, the dragon was being summoned
by Dende at this moment. The sky darkened and swirls of clouds gathered
up right above the building. Various heads rose up to see the astonishing
dragon come to them. It's eyes gleaming red and voice echoing through the
land of its question and statement.
At that moment, before Serena could speak, an image appeared in her head.
Several in fact. Hundreds, thousands of faces. Filled with smiles, frowns,
anger, cries, pleas, and smirks. One image lingered momentarily before
vanishing completely and leaving her to reality. An image of a certain
unruly brown haired teenager/adult. Heero Yuy.
(Heero. I remember..I'm coming back home. Yes, I must return.
Wait for me you guys, I'm coming.)Serena stated in her head.
"I wish to return home. To return back to my dimension. Where machine
and men dominate over the world. Where there are machines called
Gundams and five soldiers called Gundam Pilots. To that dimension,
that is where I belong,"Serena clearly stated.
"As you wish. The year will be the present time aligned to this.
However, the year there goes slower than here. It is around the Summertime
of the year A.C. 199. The ones you call Gundam Pilots are around
nineteen. All of them in fact. Shall I take you there now,"questioned/stated
the dragon.
"Ten minutes and I shall be prepared,"Serena requested, the dragon
seemed to bow his head to her request.
Serena stared back at the ones she called friends and family.
"Will it be safe there?"Chi Chi asked at once, handing her a bundle that
she carried with her.
"Don't worry Chi Chi, it'll be all right. I've survived there
for so many years, don't worry,"Serena tried to reassure her.
Continuing on, she said her good-byes till she reached Vegeta. His arms
were folded and a scowl crossed his face.
"My son loves you and you leave him. How weak,"Vegeta spat out.
"I'm sorry for my actions, Vegeta but I have to. As a warrior, a princess,
and a protector. It is my duty, I'm sure you understand this.
Right?"Serena tried to keep her face steady.
A mere nod in the head answered her and a smirk replaced the scowl.
"Be safe,"Vegeta gruffly told her and Serena smiled.
"Hey Gohan,"Serena greeted the dark haired son of Goku's.
"Sere.."Gohan uttered softly and with care.
"You've been a great friend,"Serena said, offering a grand smile.
"As were you.."Gohan stated and caressed her cheek.
(Don't you know I love you? But Mirai Trunks reached you first...I know
he'd take care of her..and so..I was only to be her friend, nothing more.
As long as she was content..and happy..that's what matters. For her.
That's all.)Gohan stated within his mind.
"I'll miss you,"Serena croaked out.
"What's there to miss? You'll be back, this is just..a temporary
trip, ya know? Before you know it, the serena we know and love
will be back,"Gohan lightened up.
At that, Serena lunged herself to Gohan and savored the moment.
"If you ever come back here, our house is always open. You're
a daughter to us, you know?"Krillin stated with a smile.
"Thank you, you've been like a family to me throughout the year.
I shall never forget that,"Serena's eyes filled up with tears and
she hugged Krillin and 18 to her with such love.
"It's been great,"18 simply said, brushing aside a bang.
Bending down, she gave Marron a hug.
"Don't go, please?"Marron cried out, a tear coming to her eyes.
"You must understand that I have to go, don't you?"Serena asked her,
wiping the tear away with her thumb. The girl slowly nodded and gave
a sniff.
"I'll always remember you, Marron. You've been a great little
sister. I've never had one, till now,"Serena said and hugged her once more
with her free hand trying to avoid hitting the bundle in her arm.
"Come back to us again. Be careful,"became the child's last words
before Serena got up and approached the last one.
"You sure you're leaving?"Mirai Trunks wanted to be sure.
(The others...remember them.)Serena assured herself.
"I'm sure,"Serena nodded with some regret.
"I love you, keep that in mind. I shall wait till your return,"Mirai
Trunks told her, pecking her cheek and staring at the bundle before
stepping away from the girl as the process of her wish came to be.
"Time to go,"the dragon announced.
Goten and Trunks came running up to her, holding out a bag for her.
"Take this with you as a good-bye present!"Goten shouted out and
threw it to the girl. She caught it in a fast movement, still steadying
the bundle in her arms.
"Thank you, and good-bye for now!"Serena shouted to them all and
gave a last smile before disappearing all together.
At that moment, Goku too vanished from that dimension to return to the
afterlife. Seeing that his time was up.
The sun setted and there was no moon on that day or the next.
~.~...Thank you all...I shall never forget...~.~
To be continued...
****************
*frowns* I think I already ruined the surprise. You already
know what's going to happen, don't you? *stares at the readers*
Maybe, maybe not. I'm not sure. The way I wrote it, it's sorta
obvious. Although some of you may not recognize it. *studies
it carefully* Nah, you know. You gotta know. *sigh*
Oh welps, I'll still try something out from this. With a
few alterations. ^^ *evil gleam in her eyes*
Serena: I still don't like what you're going to do!
Mirai Trunks: I dunno..I sorta liked it.
Serena: *hits him upside the head*
Cheska: You still haven't gotten what I have planned you two?
Serena: Uhh..no, I didn't read it yet. .
By: Cheska-chan
Chapter: 5
E-Mail address: Minnashime@aol.com or AngellicSnow@aol.com
PG13
Disclaimer: I shan't give in!! *waves fist in the air*
*safety clicks off from all the guns around her*
Okay, okay...I *gulp* give. *bows head*
I don't own SM/GW/DBZ. Happy? *guns and people go away*
Author Notes: *sigh* Well another chapter, another day. *looks
at the number of reviewers and how many days have passed by.
*frowns* That many? *points at it* WEll, I guess....*looks
sad now* ..*sniff* *sniff*...Wahh!! ;_;
My birthday is coming yeyy!! It's around the first week of
January! ^_~ Jan. 3 to be exact. I'm turning...*drum roll*
sixteen! Yep, sweet sixteen as others say. Sugoi!! ^^
Oi! Just to add it in, you peeps who have been reading this and
read that kiss moment. Well I see you partook a not too happy
reaction, ne? Well just keep in mind. I write twisty stories.
She dies comes back and they get together thing. Okay..well
except for one of those stories..that didn't end up too happily.
*sweatdrops*
But anyhoo...mirai/usa or Heero/Usagi-Serena ficcie? Hmm...
Let's see what my evil mind will come up with. Shall we?
It's all in the way my mood feels at the moment I'm writing or
got inspired by something I've watched or read or thinking about
at the moment. heheh.. ^^ But don't worry. I put this up in
GW/SM didn't I? So that shouldn't worry you so much! ^^
*********
"So what have you found about the metal?"Sally interrogated the nearby
soldier.
"Nothing, nothing at all. It doesn't seem to react to anything that we
have given it. Not even another metal just like it. This is quite
unique,"the soldier answered, setting down the telescope.
"Can it be formed? Used against us?"Sally continued.
"Hmm...from the looks of it, fire won't even alter this object. Not even
laser, lava, etc. If someone does choose to take the metal and find a
way to change or discover the secrets it may have, it could become
a hazard,"the soldier frowned in thought.
"What should we do?"a nearby soldier chirped.
"Best to lock it up and keep it in hiding, top security. We'll have to
look into it later,"Sally Po ordered.
"Better backtrack and erase all data files on the metal,"Wufei murmered and
excused himself from the room.
*clack* *clack*
01,
New piece of information. An unidentified metal has been found in
outerspace. Nothing fazes it. If an enemy finds out about it and
discovers a way to use it as a dangerous weapon, it could become a hazard
to us. At this moment all details will be erased and the metal will be
locked up till further notice. Nothing much else, just keep a look out
for any opponents considered dangerous. Haven't found one as of yet.
05
*Send* *Enter*
Wufei continued on with his work and erased all details made on the
unidenitfied article.
************
[{Time is drawing ever closer till the change.)]Angelic echoed.
[(Is that so?}]Eternal wondered, questioningly.
[{Yes, Angelic is correct. At this moment, a change is occuring. The
enemies and the new ally is approaching.)]Death agreed.
[{This will become interesting. I wonder who it will be.}]Eternal chirped up.
[{As do we. Even us beings don't have a grand clue as to who this
enemy shall be.}]Angelic's eyes glinted in amusement.
[{Wait. I feel something, someone coming. Someone familiar. Who
could it be?...hmm..}]wondered Eternal.
[{We shall see..}]Death bowed his form and raised his right arm,
a black scythe appearing.
The being swished the scythe across the air and a misty form of
water appeared in front of the three. A form took shape and
it was all but shadows to them.
[{It's not yet time to find out about the enemy.}]murmered Angelic.
[{What about the approaching ally?}suggested Eternal, raising her
arm and a gnarled wooden staff came to be.
Eternal lightly pounded the staff on the white floor in front of the
misty water. Swirls and metallic colors slushed, forming another
figure. But just like the other shape, it was nothing but shadows.
Eternal frowned and bowed her head, muttering an incoherent chant under
her breath, when the being raised her hooded head the shadow didn't
vanish at all but stayed there as if mocking the being.
[{This is not a delightful scene, making 'me' wait.}]Eternal complained.
[{My, my..showing a bit of impatience aren't we?}]chuckled Death.
[{All will come in due time.}]the calm Angelic soothed them.
[{Easy for you to say, you handle destiny! You probably have an idea
over who they are already.}]Eternal pounded her gnarled staff on the ground
in frustration.
[{Shh..just wait.}]Angelic advised.
Angelic didn't say anything more to the other being and neither did
Death.
**************
Setsuna Meiou raised her head up from her mahogany desk in the
large room. Furrowing her brows, she frowned and raised herself
up. Leaving the pile of papers behind, Setsuna shut the blinds and
closed the door. Then she took out a pen and yelled out her
transformation to become the legendary warrior and guardian of
Time and Space.
(Something is different.)was all that Setsuna told herself as she
created a portal with her Time Key and transported to the Gates
of Time.
Her maroon eyes studied the time stream and a soft gasp let loose
from her mouth.
(A large alteration has occured. Meaning a new enemy..or enemies.)Pluto
took notice and thus came back at once to get help.
(The faster we get this over with, the better. We must narrow
down the enemies and figure out what it/they want.)Pluto noted and
changed back into her other self as the Dean of the University.
Throwing open the blinds again, she finished up the paperwork as
best as she can and then left to find the first two who would
take up this mission.
*************
Classes were now over and so Hotaru and Duo now lazily sat
side by side, slightly leaning in towards each other's sides.
"Such a beautiful time of year isn't it? It's Spring,"commented Hotaru.
"Yes, it is. Matching you perfectly..."Duo complimented.
Hotaru lightly blushed and stayed silent as did Duo.
"Hotaru! Duo!"a shout called out to them.
Hotaru sighed and turned around while Duo scowled towards the voice.
The two noticed Setsuna Meiou at once, walking towards them quite quickly
and without haste.
"What is it, Miss Meiou?"Hotaru politely asked, slightly bowing.
"No need for formalities, Hotaru. Duo. You two must help me gather
up the others quickly,"Setsuna ordered.
"Gather the others? Does this mean..?"began Duo but was interrupted
as Setsuna waved her hand in front of her, a way of telling him and
Hotaru to not say the word.
"We will, don't worry. How much time do we have?"Hotaru inquired.
"You still have time. The change is beginning but isn't quite as
large as of yet. But you two must get them as quickly as you
can, do you understand? And tell Quatre to find a way to get the
Gundams back. We may need them once more,"Setsuna requested.
"What about my mobile suit?"Hotaru asked.
"...you won't need it,"Setsuna answered, a glint entering her eyes.
At once Hotaru understood and merely nodded her head in silence, a
slight sadness crossing over her face.
"I'm sorry.."Setsuna murmered.
"It's okay, I understand. I probably prefer it this way, a little
bit easier if you ask me,"Hotaru told her.
"Uhh...is this about what happened before in the past?"Duo questioned.
"Yes,"Hotaru said in reply, lightly squeezing Duo's hand with hers.
"Go now, get ready for your trip. Here, Hotaru. A card allowing
an unlimited money supply, quite useful for this trip. I had it
made just for mission purposes,"Setsuna said, handing Hotaru the
object.
"Great!"Duo grinned widely as thoughts entered his mind.
"Just because Hotaru has the card, doesn't mean you get to use
it for your own selfish needs,"Setsuna glared at the braided, cobalt blue
eyed boy.
Duo bowed his head, guiltily and trudged back towards the building
that held dorm rooms. Hotaru placed the card into her pocket and prepared
for the trip to find the others.
(Good luck.)Setsuna said within her heart as her eyes glowed with
concern, pride, and proud.
(First Serena. I just hope you won't go as well, Hotaru. Your
heart cries for normality, just like Serena wanted.)Setsuna added just
as she left the site where the three of them held a conversation.
**************
In just under a week, all of the Gundam Pilots were gathered and now
sitting around Setsuna Meiou's office at the University. All the blinds
wer covered and the door closed. For safety measures, Hotaru used her
inner power that she has learned through the years to create a barrier
preventing unwanted people from hearing their conversation.
"There's a new enemy coming along,"Setsuna briefed them in.
"Who is it? What do they want?"Quatre questioned.
"That is something we don't know. The time stream is changing, not quite
as drastically yet but in due time it will be...just like the previous
enemies have done to this world,"Setsuna uttered.
"So how are we suppose to stop this?"Duo added.
"....we try to find out,"Hotaru answered for Setsuna.
"Well that's helpful, we have no clue who it could be. Nothing
has happened yet,"Wufei rolled his eyes.
"You two should know the most out of all of us, considering what
has been going on,"Setsuna's maroon eyes glinted in a secretive way
as she glared at Wufei and Heero.
"....the metal,"was all that Wufei uttered.
"Yes, the metal is the most likely object the new enemy will go
for. The reason why? That is something I haven't figured out,"Setsuna
shook her head.
"How can you not? You're the time guardian,"Duo bursted out.
"A time Guardian I may be, but the time stream is not paved in stone,
things we may figure is the truth can end up turning into nothing but
lies or alterations. If a person is set with a life filled with happiness,
it could end up as that person dying out of grief and sorrow filled
with lost love. Our future can change drastically by one mere
turn of a decision, keep that in mind,"Setsuna lectured them.
"What do we do now?"Quatre murmered.
"Protect the metal,"shrugged Hotaru.
"It's locked up, though,"Wufei revealed.
"That's good, it's safe for the moment but the enemy could sneak in
and steal it,"guessed Setsuna.
"So we do night shifts around there,"suggested Duo.
"Yes, that's a wise decision,"supported Hotaru and gave Duo a smile.
"Then it's settled?"questioned Setsuna.
A round of nods came to be with the five. Then Setsuna nodded as well
in approvement.
**************
"Got your stuff ready?"asked Duo as he came by Hotaru's dormitory.
Duo only had a duffle bag draped around his right shoulder as he came
inside. Hotaru tied the cord around her bag and picked up another one
on the side of the sofa. She nodded in answer and handed Duo one of the
bags and came out of the room, shutting it behind her.
Duo wore his usual clothes of a black priest-style garment with a
silver cross around his neck. His brown hair is still in the usual braid,
his indigo blue eyes shining with partial excitement and yet concern
at the thought of going to another mission but worried for the girl walking
next to him. His love, Hotaru.
"Hotaru?"Duo called out.
"Yes, Duo?"Hotaru acknowledged, her eyes glimpsing at the tall boy next
to her.
"I just noticed something,"Duo stated.
Hotaru didn't say anything but just querked her eyebrow at him in question.
"We've been going out for awhile now, haven't we?"Duo stated more than questioned.
"And well...I just want to say..that I..I love you. I don't want
what happened to other loves who died in the end to never say the
words that I have just said to you, to happen to us,"Duo declared, stopping
and staring into her purple eyes.
"Duo.."Hotaru's eyes shined with unshed tears.
"You don't have to say anything back to me, I just wanted you to
know that,"Duo said, smiling and continuing on down the hallway.
Hotaru stopped and digested the words he just said to her.
(He..he finally said he loves me. Me!)Hotaru said in her mind.
After all the years she has lived, the only one other than her
parents and friends who have said they loved her. Was her husband
from so long ago. Yes, she used to be married but now...well..the
same fate that happened to the others happened to him. He died of old
age.
"Duo?"Hotaru shouted out to him.
Duo stopped and turned around to face Hotaru, his eyes questioning.
"I love you too,"Hotaru's lips tugged with a small smile.
Duo smiled back.
**********
DBZ WORLD
**********
The Z team were gathered up around Capsule Corps, waiting for something.
Waiting for someone.
As the sun was about to set, three figures could be made out over at the
darkening sky. Piccolo, Goku, and Krillin. The three held the dragon
balls in their arms and as they descended, dropped it on the green grass
by the trees near Vegeta's training center.
"There's all of them,"Goku exclaimed with a smile pasted on his face.
"Two wishes, right?"Gohan pointed out.
"Yup, two wishes,"confirmed Bulma with a nod.
"We could always wish for Goku to stay in this world,"Chi Chi piped up,
holding something in her arms.
"Yeah, we could, couldn't we?!"Krillin seemed interested in that idea.
"You guys, I have to go back. The afterworld, isn't that bad,"Goku sweatdropped.
"But.."started Goten however when he stared at Goku's face he knew that
he shouldn't say anything more about him coming back to life.
"The enemies may return once more, if I return,"Goku reminded them.
"Oh Goku, you're heart is very pure for your selfless acts,"Serena commented,
placing a hand on his shoulder.
"So what do we wish for?"chirped Goten.
"Hmm.."thought the others, wondering what to make of the spare wish.
"Hey! We need to wish for the dragon! Goku's time is running up,
remember? It's just a few minutes till his time is officially up,"called out
Yamcha and Oolong.
"Yes, we should prepare,"agreed Dende as he came flying down from the
sky.
Mirai heard the words spoken and rose from his leaning position beside
a tree. Hastily, he pulled Serena to the side and stared at her. Her
one bag laid sprawled on the ground near the dragon balls and Chi Chi still
held a bundle in her arms.
"You don't have to go Serena. You can stay here, with me. Or come back
with me to my world. There should be enough room for all of us,"Mirai Trunks
coaxed her.
Serena averted his gaze, turning it to the side and when she rose up the
courage to stare at him. Her eyes were filled with suffering, shame, and
lost love.
"Mirai..."Serena began, her voice breaking up and her tears welling up.
She was trying so hard not to cry right then.
Mirai Trunks gathered her up to him and held her, from there she broke
down and tears fell from her eyes. She held him close to her, wanting to
spend the few minutes left to be with him. To be with only him.
(I love him, don't I? But why am I not staying? Why?)Serena asked herself
in her heart.
Standing a few steps back away from the young man, she used the last few
minutes to study him, observing the lavender haired saiyan.
"I know, you can't stay. You have to leave, to go back to your world.
But if it's ever possible.."Mirai Trunks tried to say.
"I'll come back, somehow..someway..someday, I will. I'll come back,"Serena
vowed.
"You'll keep your word,"Mirai nodded his head, letting a strained smile
appear on his face.
(Do I really love him? Could I let myself to? It's been a long time
since we shared that first kiss. If I do love him, I should stay.
Love is like that..but..sometimes it's not necessarily that way.
Right?)Serena questioned herself more and more about what she was about
to do.
Unbeknowest to the immortal princess, the dragon was being summoned
by Dende at this moment. The sky darkened and swirls of clouds gathered
up right above the building. Various heads rose up to see the astonishing
dragon come to them. It's eyes gleaming red and voice echoing through the
land of its question and statement.
At that moment, before Serena could speak, an image appeared in her head.
Several in fact. Hundreds, thousands of faces. Filled with smiles, frowns,
anger, cries, pleas, and smirks. One image lingered momentarily before
vanishing completely and leaving her to reality. An image of a certain
unruly brown haired teenager/adult. Heero Yuy.
(Heero. I remember..I'm coming back home. Yes, I must return.
Wait for me you guys, I'm coming.)Serena stated in her head.
"I wish to return home. To return back to my dimension. Where machine
and men dominate over the world. Where there are machines called
Gundams and five soldiers called Gundam Pilots. To that dimension,
that is where I belong,"Serena clearly stated.
"As you wish. The year will be the present time aligned to this.
However, the year there goes slower than here. It is around the Summertime
of the year A.C. 199. The ones you call Gundam Pilots are around
nineteen. All of them in fact. Shall I take you there now,"questioned/stated
the dragon.
"Ten minutes and I shall be prepared,"Serena requested, the dragon
seemed to bow his head to her request.
Serena stared back at the ones she called friends and family.
"Will it be safe there?"Chi Chi asked at once, handing her a bundle that
she carried with her.
"Don't worry Chi Chi, it'll be all right. I've survived there
for so many years, don't worry,"Serena tried to reassure her.
Continuing on, she said her good-byes till she reached Vegeta. His arms
were folded and a scowl crossed his face.
"My son loves you and you leave him. How weak,"Vegeta spat out.
"I'm sorry for my actions, Vegeta but I have to. As a warrior, a princess,
and a protector. It is my duty, I'm sure you understand this.
Right?"Serena tried to keep her face steady.
A mere nod in the head answered her and a smirk replaced the scowl.
"Be safe,"Vegeta gruffly told her and Serena smiled.
"Hey Gohan,"Serena greeted the dark haired son of Goku's.
"Sere.."Gohan uttered softly and with care.
"You've been a great friend,"Serena said, offering a grand smile.
"As were you.."Gohan stated and caressed her cheek.
(Don't you know I love you? But Mirai Trunks reached you first...I know
he'd take care of her..and so..I was only to be her friend, nothing more.
As long as she was content..and happy..that's what matters. For her.
That's all.)Gohan stated within his mind.
"I'll miss you,"Serena croaked out.
"What's there to miss? You'll be back, this is just..a temporary
trip, ya know? Before you know it, the serena we know and love
will be back,"Gohan lightened up.
At that, Serena lunged herself to Gohan and savored the moment.
"If you ever come back here, our house is always open. You're
a daughter to us, you know?"Krillin stated with a smile.
"Thank you, you've been like a family to me throughout the year.
I shall never forget that,"Serena's eyes filled up with tears and
she hugged Krillin and 18 to her with such love.
"It's been great,"18 simply said, brushing aside a bang.
Bending down, she gave Marron a hug.
"Don't go, please?"Marron cried out, a tear coming to her eyes.
"You must understand that I have to go, don't you?"Serena asked her,
wiping the tear away with her thumb. The girl slowly nodded and gave
a sniff.
"I'll always remember you, Marron. You've been a great little
sister. I've never had one, till now,"Serena said and hugged her once more
with her free hand trying to avoid hitting the bundle in her arm.
"Come back to us again. Be careful,"became the child's last words
before Serena got up and approached the last one.
"You sure you're leaving?"Mirai Trunks wanted to be sure.
(The others...remember them.)Serena assured herself.
"I'm sure,"Serena nodded with some regret.
"I love you, keep that in mind. I shall wait till your return,"Mirai
Trunks told her, pecking her cheek and staring at the bundle before
stepping away from the girl as the process of her wish came to be.
"Time to go,"the dragon announced.
Goten and Trunks came running up to her, holding out a bag for her.
"Take this with you as a good-bye present!"Goten shouted out and
threw it to the girl. She caught it in a fast movement, still steadying
the bundle in her arms.
"Thank you, and good-bye for now!"Serena shouted to them all and
gave a last smile before disappearing all together.
At that moment, Goku too vanished from that dimension to return to the
afterlife. Seeing that his time was up.
The sun setted and there was no moon on that day or the next.
~.~...Thank you all...I shall never forget...~.~
To be continued...
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*frowns* I think I already ruined the surprise. You already
know what's going to happen, don't you? *stares at the readers*
Maybe, maybe not. I'm not sure. The way I wrote it, it's sorta
obvious. Although some of you may not recognize it. *studies
it carefully* Nah, you know. You gotta know. *sigh*
Oh welps, I'll still try something out from this. With a
few alterations. ^^ *evil gleam in her eyes*
Serena: I still don't like what you're going to do!
Mirai Trunks: I dunno..I sorta liked it.
Serena: *hits him upside the head*
Cheska: You still haven't gotten what I have planned you two?
Serena: Uhh..no, I didn't read it yet. .