Title: The Curse of Immortality: Sequal
By: Cheska-chan
Chapter: 6
E-Mail address: Minnashime@aol.com or AngellicSnow@aol.com
PG13

Disclaimer: Eeny, meeny, miney, moe. Catch a tiger by the toe.
If it hollers, let it go. Eeny, meeny, mine, moe.
*sweatdrops*
Cheska: What? *stares at the readers reading this*
*sweatdrops*
Cheska: *shrugs and continues chanting* Eeny, meeny, miney...
*two men in ski masks come up to her, holding at gun point*
*blinks* *blink*
The men: Give us your possessions or else!
Cheska: *looks around and digs into her pocket letting out a
a penny* Will this do? I don't have anything else. Wait hold on.
*sees a loose hair and pulls it out* A penny and a loose hair.
*the two men sweatdrop*
Cheska: Hey! What do you expect? I don't own Sailor Moon, Gundam Wing,
or DBZ. You think I'm rich? O.O
*the two men walk away*
Two men: You're not even worth our time.
*shrugs and puts back the penny and throws away the loose hair*

Author's Notes: Well thanks to those who have kept with the story
and read on! ^^ I'm so happy! ^_^ *grins*
So here's the next chapter out for you guys.

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GW WORLD
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It was A.C. 199 among Earth and the Colonies. The world at the moment
was peaceful to the average person. But to those who know better have
seen that it wasn't. Not at all. A secretive war was stirring up amongst
the soldiers. To the Pilots of Gundams most of all. Ever since Spring came,
they figured out the enemy was approaching but right now, the foe hasn't
sprung into action.
The metal they were suppose to protect sat in a safe over at Winner mansion.
Somehow, Setsuna Meiou and the doctors have convinced the others to let
the soldiers keep it safe and away from enemy hands. So now, there it was
hidden somewhere in the grand Winner estate.
"Sitting for a piece of metal is a waste of time,"Duo groaned in boredom.
"It's a mission you chose to accept, therefore you must stick with this
to the end,"reminded Hotaru.
"Hotaru did you set up the barrier?"asked Quatre.
"Yes, I did. The camaras are on and the other security
measures?"Hotaru inquired.
"All systems go,"Quatre answered in return.
"Great! Can we seperate now?"whined Duo as he grew weary of standing around
the room while the others checked the place out.
"Yeah, it looks all right,"nodded Wufei in confirmation.
"Whoo-hoo!"Duo exclaimed and steadily yet hurriedly went out of the
room and down the hall.
"How do you put up with that braided-baka?"Wufei wondered towards Hotaru.
"It's love,"shrugged Hotaru and walked off as well.
Wufei shook his head and muttered weak under his breath.
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[{Love? An immortal in love with a mortal?}]Eternal stared at this.
[{It seems that way.}]Angelic smirked.
[{It shouldn't be.}]Death protested.
[{Let her be happy. She has lost so much.}]Angelic argued.
[{Do you want what happened in the past to repeat? Saturn loved and
lost that love long ago. Now she has found it again. In time, she
shall become heart-broken once more. She shall feel anguish and
sorrow. Reminding her of the immortal duties that has been
bestowed upon her.}]disagreed Eternal.
[{We shall see. It is her decision, not ours.}]Angelic calmly spoke.
[{You already know, don't you?}]Eternal sighed.
Angelic didn't reply as she summoned up her crystal ball and pointed it
at the swirling mists. From there, Hotaru and the others appeared gathered
up in the pool room of the mansion. Wufei was shooting at the pool table
among the other guys while Hotaru just gazed as they played.
[{What is this feeling? Someone has appeared? But how is that
possible? This person...so familiar..}]Eternal's voice seemed so hollow
at the moment, her head bowed.
Eternal raised her hooded head and swung her gnarled staff towards
the swirling mists.
[{Appear!}]commanded Eternal and the mists twisted and turned, an image
appearing at once.
[{Impossible! How can that be?}]a clatter could be heard, Eternal dropped
the staff on the white floor.
[{We kept it from you, we're sorry.}]apologized Angelic.
[{You two knew about this and didn't tell me?!}]exclaimed Eternal.
[{Yes, it was fated as so.}]Death added.
[{What you did had to happen...}]Angelic said in a sorry tone.
[{How can she be alive?!}]demanded Eternal.
[{The Princess of Light has been revived by the crystal itself
in another dimension. That was the only way.}]explained Death.
[{She must think this must be a curse once more..}]Eternal sighed.
[{She must. However, she was in the afterlife for a period of
time..}]revealed Death.
[{Let us hope, it sufficed her for the moment.}]Eternal prayed and
Angelic put the scene back to the pilots.
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A figure in a hooded blue cloak appeared in front of a mansion. Artifical
rain dripped down from the ceiling of the large Colony L3. Hugging the
bundle closer to her and reassuring her bag was around her shoulder, she
climbed up the steps.
(Okay, this is no big deal. Just coming back...you've been in this world
for thousands of years, what's the difference?)Serena tried to reassure herself
but then stopped from ringing the doorbell.
(But then again. I've been gone for two years. I've been dead to them
for two years. I died at seventeen and here I am. The exact age I was
back then. Seventeen..at least I appear seventeen. Although..I'm like..
what now...*pauses*..okay, I'm practically ancient..but that's not the
point. I'm in my past seventeen year old body..with some surprises.
Boy, do I have surprises. )Serena took in a deep breath and let it out
slowly, thinking about this more.
Suddenly she paused.
~.~ nakushita, kono yuuki wo, omoidashite once again~.~
"The courage that was lost, remember it once again,"Serena repeated
softly to herself. The voice, that inner voice came up in her
mind again. The last she heard from it was back over to the first kiss
she and Mirai Trunks shared after that spar. Before that, it wasn't
until she was in the afterlife.
(What is that voice?)wondered Serena, hugging the bundle close to her
heart.
Taking the voice into account, she summoned up the courage once
more and took it into herself. Slowly, ever so slowly she rose up her
hand and rang the bell. Footsteps could be heard and stopped over at the
door and it swung open.
"Hi, I'm back,"Serena greeted the stranger.
"Miss U-Usagi? Serena?"Rashid gasped out, holding the door wider for her to
enter.
Rashid managed to get clued in on what has been occured. Hearing about
the life of Serena has given him quite a turn-about. The man called
Rashid caught sight of the picture from Hotaru, who kept an old pic
in a small case of her room. Once he saw it, Hotaru came in and
entrusted him partially of Serena's story.
She accepted the invitation into the grand estate and stepped inside.
"Yeah, it's me. I was able to return,"Serena nodded her head to confirm it.
"I thought you were dead,"Rashid said.
"That's a long story, where are the others?"Serena asked.
"You're in luck, they're over at the pool room,"Rashid answered.
"Tell them someone is here, waiting for them in the living room.
Don't let out who it is though, I'd like to surprise them,"Serena requested.
"Of course, let me show you to the living room,"Rashid said and led
her to the area.
Serena stood around the decorative atmosphere and sighed in content
at the tranquil scene. She took off the slightly damp cloak and set the bag
down next to the couch. She still held the bundle close to her warm embrace.
"I-Is that?"pointed Rashid.
"This? Yeah, it's mine,"Serena smiled.
"H-How? When?"Rashid exclaimed/demanded.
"Please, not now. Will you get them please?"Serena requested.
"Of course,"Rashid excused himself from the room and left to fetch
the others.
"I hope they'll accept me, please don't let them hate me!"Serena begged,
staring down into the bluish-lavender eyes of a child in her arms.
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Hotaru sat down in a chair at the pool room, she sensed something
and doubled over in pain, the sign of Saturn glowing on her forehead.
(What is this pain? It's strong. Could it be friend or foe?)Hotaru
questioned.
"Hotaru! Hotaru! Are you okay?"concern was written on the face and
sound of Duo as he cradled her into his arms.
"I felt something or someone. A new sense..it's familiar yet
different. I'm not quite sure if this is an enemy or an ally of ours,"Hotaru
groaned out, almost passing out.
At that moment, the others have arrived closer to the couple and waited.
Waited for what? They had no clue.
After a few minutes, the pain subsided and Hotaru was able to focus her
vision. She slowly raised her head and was met with indigo blue eyes
of Duo Maxwell.
"Are you okay now?"Duo asked, stroking her purple-black hair.
"Yes, a bit. It's going away now,"Hotaru murmered.
"Uhmm..should I come back later?"Rashid's voice intruded the calm atmosphere.
"Rashid, what is it?"Quatre asked.
"Well there's a visitor that arrived a few minutes ago. The guest is
waiting over at the living room,"Rashid informed his masters.
"Thank you,"Quatre thanked the kind friend.
"We should check who it is,"Hotaru uttered and stood up slowly with
support from Duo.
"Are you sure, you're fine?"Duo asked again.
"Yes, yes,"Hotaru waved him off and stood upright, managing with some
effort.
"Please, Rashid..lead the way,"Quatre requested and the tall older man
did so.
"Who is it, Rashid?"asked Duo, now holding Hotaru by the waist and
shoulder.
"I'm afraid the guest has kindly asked for me not to reveal that
information. Just to say that someone is here to see all of you,"Rashid
apologized.
"Hmm.."Quatre's mind was in deep thought.
(A mysterious guest? Who would do that? Setsuna probably. She's
the mysterious type. Keeping us guessing..)Hotaru wondered.
(Who could it be?)the other's pondered to themselves.
As they approached the living room, they grew even more silent if that was
possible. Rashid approached then threw open the doors that hid the way to the
room and strolled inside, waiting beside a tall green plant lined up to the side
corner.
The rest of the group unconsciously stepped into the room looking for the
mysterious visitor and spotted it. A teenager's back faced them holding
something. What it was? They couldn't spot it at the moment.
Then slowly, as if time decided to mock them and slow it down, the figure
turned to greet them. What met them wasn't what they exactly expected.
The teenager was Serena Usagi Tsukino. Usagi Akari. The Gundam Pilot
of Arethusa. Pilot 06 and an assassin and mercenary for Dr. Meiou.
Serena Chiba. Princess Serenity. Neo-Queen Serenity of Crystal Tokyo.
Sailor Moon. Eternal Sailor Moon. The Princess of Light.
Protector of the Innocent. The immortal one.
The five, six if you include Rashid, stared at her in shock. All a bit
surprised at what met them. They all believed she was dead, deceased, not
living, obsolete, lifeless, extinct, gone, perished, and inanimate. Now here
she was totally alive and filled with vitality. Her long golden mane of hair
was up in the trademark odangoes, her eyes were now filled with merriment,
happiness, hope, and tranquility. Her eyes were what changed from the last time.
Before the one known as Serena and Usagi had eyes that were haunting and
dead. Wanting to give up life and held woe. But this, this was a great
change from before. She was back to the past Serena. The one with joy
and merriment. Carefree and innocent. The teen in front of them wore
a white shirt with blue jeans and held something in her arms with great
care.
"Serena?"Hotaru was the first to speak.
(She must be what I have sensed and given me that pain. To tell me
of her presence returning.)Hotaru figured.
Serena nodded and gave a smile to her, to them, to all of them.
"Serena, you're..you're alive!"Hotaru exclaimed with so much emotion.
"Yeah, I am. I guess...immortality does that to you,"Serena revealed.
"But..I felt..you go. The beings, they.."Hotaru began to stutter.
"I thought I died, I really did. And I have. I was in the afterlife.
Up in heaven. It was wonderful. But..I got..pulled away.."Serena uttered
softly. Her voice was so soft yet it held sadness and sorrow.
"Serena.."Hotaru began.
"Immortality..that's what we have, isn't it? We're suppose to be
around..."Serena sighed and sat down on the sofa, cradling the object in
her arms.
"Immortality?"Wufei blinked.
"I'm sorry. We kept..a lot of stuff a secret from you all. I guess this
most of all. You see, we're immortal,"Hotaru relented.
"Immortal!"Duo exclaimed, his eyes bulging out from surprise.
"It would explain a lot of things, wouldn't it?"Serena smiled lightly.
They all stared at her and chewed at the information.
(Immortal? Them? Yes, that would explain a whole bunch from what has
happened so many times. Explaining her death and being alive the next time.
Boy...but do I believe it possible? *stares at Serena* I guess I
do, now, if I wasn't before.)Heero told himself.
After a moment of pondering, they nodded. Accepting or partially
accepting the given news.
Hotaru approached Serena closer and finally noticed the child in her
arms.
"Aww..how cute, Serena. Who's is it?"Hotaru cooed at the child and
it gave a small smile, making Hotaru grin.
Duo saw the baby and came along with the others, although Trowa, Wufei,
and Heero were a bit hesitant. Rashid stood his distance, respecting their
space.
(Immortal. Them. The two of them. Ahh..the child. That is what
I've been wondering ever since, Miss Serena revealed it.)Rashid took in and
said to himself..
"So, are you going to tell us?"Hotaru asked again.
Duo was now making funny faces at the child, causing giggles.
Hugging the child closer, Serena got out a bottle of milk and fed it.
"Let's see. His name is Sankan. He's related to me,"Serena let out,
giving a small smile as Sankan let go of the bottle and yawned.
"Sankan...broad daylight,"Hotaru smirked.
"Related?"Quatre questioned.
"As in...little brother? Cousin?"suggested Wufei.
Hotaru waited, wondering.
"My son,"Serena uttered.

To be continued...
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*evil grin breaks out* Bwhahah!! ^_^
Okay, left it right there.
Her son...bluish lavender eyes. Ooh! O.O
Sankan has a nice ring to it, I think. Serena..serenity. Sankan..
broad daylight. Moon..sun type of thing. Hee! ^^
*a frying pan hits her from behind* @_@ Owie!!
Serena: My son?! My son?! What?! I knew you'd do that!
Cheska: Owie, owie, owie! Yatta! Tastukete! Help me! #_#
Heero: *pulls a gun out and faces Cheska* Omae o korosu.
Cheska: @_@ boko o yuruse! boko o yuruse! Tastukete. O.O
Serena: Pleas for saves and please for help won't help you now!
*evil gleams face her*
Cheska: Eeps....*closes eyes, knowing what'll come next*

Translation:
nakushita, kono yuuki wo, omoidashite once again:
The courage that was lost, remember it once again.
(((AN: I just found that from a site one day..thought I'd
use it. Not totally sure if it's correct.)))
Sankan: Broad Daylight.
Ikari: Light
boko o yuruse: please forgive me
tastukete: help me

^_^