Title: The Curse of Immortality: Sequal
By: Cheska-chan
Chapter: 7
E-Mail address: Minnashime@aol.com or AngellicSnow@aol.com
PG13
Disclaimer: For one, I do not. I repeat. Do not own GW,SM, and/or DBZ.
Do you honestly think I would be capable of owning such
wonderful articles? They are owned by bigger corporations!
As for me..well I actually don't own anything..maybe this
piece of...*rummages around*..this book! *holds it out*
It's worth about $10.99 but seeing that it aged and a bit
worn it would decrease to a mere $5.95 I think.
Author's Notes: Whoo-hoo!! Guess who? I'm back! *seeing the glaring
crowd* Woah..heheh...okay, so I kept you waiting, eh? Well...uhmm..
thanks for the reviews? *they still glare* Okay, okay. I'll start
the show..*trudges off* Oh yeah...read most of them and boy, sure do
get angry over that..don't you? Heheh..Trunks and Serena having a
son named Sankan? Well..just keep this in mind people! Remember the
way I write stories. ^_~ Making it appear that it goes that way and
takes a very, very alternate course. Just like in that other story..
uhmm...Time Changes Everything. Remember? Well for those who haven't
read it..well you'll get the idea if you do decide to stick with the
story and I sure hope you will. But for now..keep thinking what you
are..and we'll see if it's correct or different. ^_^ And oh yeah..
about that Heero/Serena relationship. *grins evilly* Just got to
say..I LOVE Heero/Serena pairings! ^^ But I also like Trowa/Serena
ones and...Trunks or Gohan/Serena pairings. Hahahah!! Didn't help you
find out how I'll pair it, did I? Oh well..maybe this chapter will
ease your mind a bit..although Heero's feelings don't show quite well.
Same old monotone Heero. But I luv yeah anyways! ^_^ *goes away before
crowd gets any more angry*
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[{She has a child with her.}]Eternal murmered out.
[{Yes, that child shall serve a purpose.}]Angelic nodded.
[{A purpose that will change the immortal princess of light.}]Death echoed.
********
"Your son?"gawked Duo and a stumble could be heard in the back, meaning Rashid
heard her words as well.
"My son,"Serena nodded.
"You're a mother..wow.."Hotaru was wide eyed, disbeliving what she was hearing.
There was stunned silence for a moment.
"So..who's the father?"Quatre asked, trying to break the uncomfortable silence that
managed to sneak on by.
"The father..well.."Serena began.
"Don't tell me you don't know Serena!"Hotaru shouted out.
"I know who the father is, Hotaru. It's just that..well I don't
really want to say at the moment.."Serena sighed.
"You're you're only like..seventeen! A minor!"Duo berated her.
"I understand what you're saying but that's only this body. I'm
really older than what I appear to be, Duo,"Serena calmly told the
braided boy.
"It's true Duo..."Hotaru laid a calming hand on his arm.
"Where is the father?"Wufei asked.
"Somewhere far, far away. I have a feeling that if I told any of you,
you'd hunt him down.."Serena said and gave a small smirk on her lips.
"Hmph,"Heero stood up, stared at her momentarily. The two eyes lingering
on one another before leaving the room.
"There's a new enemy,"Hotaru changed the topic.
"A new enemy?"mimicked Serena, a bit startled at the news.
"Yes, but at the moment we don't know who it is or what group it's working
for. All we know is that it may be after the metal that was recently found
by the Preventors. The location of it is hidden somewhere in the
Winner estate. All precautions have been taken into account. My barrier
will ensure its safety if the intruder manages to get past all other
security systems,"Hotaru informed her leader.
"Thanks for the briefing Hotaru. A barrier, eh? The immortal powers
may be opening up from in you, haven't they?"complimented Serena who
gave a grin.
"Yeah..how about you?"Hotaru asked.
"A little bit, a few here and there.."shrugged Serena.
Sankan yawned and blinked lazily, after a few seconds the little
boy fell asleep. A few patches of light lavender almost silverish
blond hair could be identified on the boy's head. Serena lightly
stroked her son's hair and then turned her attention towards
Hotaru and the others.
"You really love him, don't you?"Serena conversed.
"What?"
"Duo. You and him are going out, am I correct?"Serena said.
"Yes, we are. We still are.."Hotaru answered, a slight blush appearing.
Duo grinned and Quatre blushed at the topic.
"Good luck to the both of you,"Serena stated with a smile of approvement.
"Thanks Serena,"Hotaru uttered.
"I have a room where Sankan can sleep in, there's a crib of mine from long
ago. It's still working and everything...he can have that room,"Quatre
suggested.
"If you don't mind, I'd like to be close to him,"Serena requested.
"Of course, we'll move a bed there..as well,"Quatre agreed.
"I shall begin the preparations,"Rashid said once he heard the commands
and left.
"Rashid works here,"Hotaru told Serena.
"I figured that, how did he know my name though?"Serena inquired.
"From me and the others. I told him a lot of info one day and the others
told him afterwards once your name came up one day while Dr. M was
here,"Hotaru clued her in.
"I see.."Serena nodded in understanding.
"I'm going to train,"Wufei gruffly said and left.
"Heero seems a bit more distant, doesn't he?"Serena pointed out.
"Always been that way, hasn't he?"Duo said.
"Not always.."Serena's eyes glazed over.
Memories of the past appeared in her head. From the first time they met
to the last time they were together. Together as in just the two of them.
The scene at the cell.
(At that point. I felt drawn to him. I truly was. His comfort
brought me strength within me. I felt like he was going to tell me something,
but he never did. I wonder what it was...)Serena wondered.
An image of him and talking at the Academy near the window came rushing
back in her head. She saw herself talking to him and he to her. It reminded
her when the voices were in her head again, telling her about his
feelings for her.
(Heero loves me, doesn't he? Is this why I came back? To be with him?
Or is something else? Why would I be with him though? Immortality brings
nothing but grief..doesn't it?)Serena asked herself.
"Serena? Serena?"Hotaru's voice invaded her mind and she shook her head,
staring at the purple eyed immortal senshi of Death and Rebirth.
"Yes?"Serena unconsciously answered.
"We should get Sankan to his room now and you could use a rest.
The preparations are ready,"Hotaru told her.
"Thanks,"Serena gratefully thanked her dear friend.
Darkness loomed over the Colony as night time approached. Kids and parents
alike slept in their warm homes dreaming about sweet memories that came
to appear in their minds.
*Dream Sequence*
*child-like laughter and giggles*
*The clear blue sky and bright redish orange sun with fluffy white clouds
flyin by*
"Otou-san!"a young Serena cried out, running up to the older man.
"My little princess.."her father simply said and was enveloped in a
warm hug.
"What's going on? Where are you going?"Serena asked him.
"Nowhere in particular, would you like to come?"her father asked.
Serena smiled widely and nodded her head, the odangoes bobbing in the process.
"Okay then, why don't we go over our secret place?"suggested her father.
"Don't we go there only when the cherry blossoms are in bloom?"Serena inquired.
"Yes, but today..I just want to see it again,"her father's voice was
vocalized differently, hollow even.
"What's wrong otou-san?"Serena's eyes seemed to shine with concern over her
father's attitude.
"Nothing, princess..nothing,"her father shook out of his reverie and
grabbed her hand and led the way through the large park.
Lying down under the tree, he stared out at the blue sky and a tear
fell from his dark eyes. Serena noticed his sorrow and kneeled down beside
her father and laid her head on top of his shoulder.
"Don't cry,"Serena cooed.
"Serena?"her otou-san spoke up.
"Yes?"Serena's innocent blue eyes sparkled in wonder.
"Do you remember what I told you, two years ago?"her otou-san kindly asked.
"Yes, you told me that nature and us are related. We need it and it
needs us. Also that if...if I listen carefully, it can tell me
something.."Serena's brows furrowed as she said each word carefully.
"Yes, my princess..that's it. That's it.."her father sighed contently and
continued to stare out at the sky and at the tree tops.
"Why did you ask me if I remembered those words?"Serena wondered.
"Awhile ago, nature seemed to tell me something...and it was
right,"was all that her father said before drifting off to sleep under
the sun and blue sky.
*Change Sequence*
"Serena?"a woman with long black-bluish purple hair knocked and opened
the door to Serena's room.
A young teenager of about eighteen sat near the window, gazing distantly
at the blue sky. A tear trickled down her creamy white cheek.
"Mother?"Serena spoke with such softness that carried mourn along with it.
"Your father wants to speak with you..."her mother told her, her dark eyes
glittering with unshed tears.
Serena didn't say anything but continued to stare out at the now slightly
cloudy blue sky.
"I understand.."Serena intoned with suppressed emotion.
The door then clicked shut and Serena buried her head in her legs and
more tears flowed out.
The white door creaked opened and the room wasn't dark as the girl
would've thought. Instead of darkness, sunshine emitted into the
bedroom. It smelled of flowers and fresh air, it wasn't even stuffy.
Not at all. The room was quite tranquil and yet uncomfortable at the
same time. The door shut and a figure intruded the place beside
the older man who laid prone on a white bed.
"Y-you wanted to see me, otou-san?"Serena uttered, afraid of coming
closer.
"Come closer, my princess.."her father moaned out, raising his hand
towards her.
Serena did as he had requested and was now beside his bedside, sitting
down on a chair.
Before any words could be said, Serena flung herself lightly on the edge
of the mattress and laid her head there, crying uncontrollably.
"Why? Why is this happening to you? Why?!"Serena cried out.
"Shh.."her father tried to comfort her.
"You were fine just a few months ago? Now this happens? How?!
How?"Serena shouted.
"It's okay, Serena. It's okay.."her father comforted.
"It can't be okay, it can't. You're..you're.."Serena refused to say the
last words.
"Let me tell you something. Nature works in different ways. Life
goes and life becomes. We have to go someday, you know?"her father
revealed.
"I know...but..why you? Why now? Sammy...Shingo..isn't happy with
what's going on either...he's just reaching around his teen years
now. And..and.."Serena continued.
"I'm sorry. So sorry...but I do promise you. I'll watch over you and
your mother. And over Sammy once I'm gone,"her father promised.
"I know you will..I know.."Serena grasped his hand with hers and smiled.
A few hours after, her father's eyes closed. This time, forever.
*Change Dream Sequence*
"He's beautiful, Serena. So beautiful, what will you ever name
him?"Chi Chi grinned and squealed with glee at the beautiful baby
boy that Serena and Mirai Trunks brought home to Krillin's house.
"Well...we decided on Sankan,"Serena glimpsed up at Mirai's lavender
eyes and he in turn smiled at Serena who was by his side.
"Sankan..that's beautiful.."Bulma murmered in an almost sigh.
"He looks just like Mirai, don't you think?"Goten commented, causing
a slight blush entering Mirai Trunk's face.
"Heheh..he sure does,"Serena giggled and held Sankan closer to her
body.
"Sankan, my son..."Serena sighed and smiled when her son blinked
and gurgled.
"...yes, Sankan.."Mirai intoned and his eyes softened at the
scene between mother and son right beside him.
*End Dream*
Serena groggily blinked her eyes open and slid out of the
mattress to check up on Sankan. He was sleeping pleasantly
in his new crib. It was white with gold designs of beads right
alongside the sides of the bed. His body was partially covered with
a blue blanket that he clutched on with his small fists.
"Like an angel..."Serena grinned and lightly pecked his forehead before
trudging off to the bathroom to get ready for a new day.
After showering and dressing, she stepped out of the bathroom
wearing a pink tank and blue shorts. Her hair done up in the same
style.
She checked up on Sankan, then noticing he was still asleep she
sat back on the mattress and stared at the bag next to her. Sighing
she opened it up and took out another bag. It was the one that
Goten and little Trunks have given her before she left.
"Those two.."Serena shook her head, remembering fond memories of when
they would always get in trouble.
Three months before she was going to leave, the two began to behave
strangely around the Z team. Whenever they got together, which was
often....they'd lock themselves up in a room and carry around
boxes or bags. They'd stay in that room and loud banging sounds could
be heard followed by shouts, yells, complaints, etc.
It was bewildering and when they left the room it'd be a bit disheveled
or clean. Quite odd..
Shaking her head, the immortal unwrapped the bag from its restraints
and gasped. A small computer that was as large as her two hands
put together laid on her lap. Unwrapping it fully, there was something
else a disc and a note under it. She took the note and opened it, to
read its contents.
Serena,
By the time you read this, you're mostly likely gone and in your world.
We hope, me and trunks, that you and Sankan are doing quite well. The
two of us made the computer ourselves and the disc! Aren't you proud?
If mom and Bulma ever find out, boy we'd get in trouble! Don't tell them!
Please?! O.O The computer was Trunk's idea and the disc mine.
It's just a type of souvenir that will help you remember us. ^^
Goten & Trunks
P.S. We already miss you, already! Even if you haven't left at the
time we wrote this. ^^
Smiling, Serena folded the letter once more and set it aside. She
picked up the disc and turned on the computer, inserting it inside once
the screen fully loaded. By the time the disc entered the computer, a
screen popped up. Setting the volume louder than it was, she paid more
attention.
"Hi, Serena! Hi, Sankan!"Goten and Trunks cried out, waving their arms happily.
"You two.."Serena murmered and chuckled lightly but not too loudly to
wake the baby up.
"Goten! Quit hogging the screen!"complained Trunks, shoving the smaller
boy aside and taking up the space on the screen.
A clutter could be heard when Goten tripped and crashed somewhere.
"Boys! You better not be destroying in that labratory!"shouted Vegeta
from the doorway, which was locked.
"Uhmm...Do something!"hissed Trunks towards Goten's way.
"What do you mean? They were only pots and pans left in the storage
space of this room,"Goten shrugged.
"It's nothing dad! Just the..the..uhmm.."Trunks trailed off.
"Boy! Open this door!"Vegeta commanded.
"Or else I'll blow it off!"Vegeta threatened.
"Eeps! Quick, shut it off! Hide the stuff! Hurry!"Trunks and Goten began
to run around and more clutters could be heard.
"Vegeta! What are you doing? Shouldn't you be out in the training room
or something right now?"questioned Bulma. Her voice could be heard behind
the door.
"What, onna? Can't a father question his child's doing?"Vegeta huffed.
"Whatever, Vegeta..."Bulma uttered and Vegeta's footsteps could be heard
stoming away from the doorway.
"Don't worry, boys. Continue on with your experiment or something. Just
don't wreck anything, or else!"Bulma yelled from the doorway.
"Right mom! Thanks!"Trunks shouted back.
"Thanks, Mrs. Briefs!"Goten intoned.
Serena chuckled more at what she was seeing and not seeing but hearing.
"Hey! Goten! We're wasting more time! It was on the entire time!"shouted
Trunks.
"Oh no! Serena heard all of that!"Goten groaned.
"How do you backtrack this? We need to erase it,"Trunks said and the
screen could be seen moving this way and that, now only the floor could be
seen.
"Uhh..we're wasting more film by doing this,"Goten pointed out.
"Yeah,"Trunks sighed and righted it up once more. The two of them
can now be seen.
"Hi Serena!"Goten and Trunks shouted together.
"Hey to you too.."Serena whispered out.
"Let's see..it's almost fall to winter now and Sankan came, right? Yup,
he's great! Fun to play with and a great little brother if he was
my little brother!"Goten blurted out.
"Let me talk now!"Trunks scooted over.
"Hey Serena! Guess who I heard talking yesterday?"Trunks questioned and
waited awhile before answering.
"Gohan and Mirai Trunks! They were talking about..yup, you!"Trunks
boasted.
Serena slightly blushed.
"Mirai was pacing around the room pent up with worry and Gohan was
just sitting around watching him pace. Then he said for him to not worry
and everything will be alright. Saying he loves you and knows that
you love him back. But then Mirai said he wasn't so sure you do
love him that much.."Trunks confessed.
Serena was shocked and felt ultimately guilty at once.
"Don't worry Serena. No matter what happens, we'll always be there
for you. Even Mirai because he you know...loves you and stuff,"Goten
scrunched up his face at the thought of love.
Serena smirked at their faces of yuckiness at the word.
(Kids..those two still believe in cooties, I bet..)Serena grinned
at their innocence.
(So innocent..so happy.)Serena added.
"Well..the time on this disc is almost up, Serena! So bye!
And take care. Come back real soon, kay? And bye Sankan!"the two
boys waved until the screen went blank again.
"Goten..Trunks..those two, I'll really miss them,"Serena put the disc
back in the bag as well as the mini computer. Then got off the
mattress and left after checking up on Sankan.
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"Hey Serena, morning,"Duo greeted the blond as she appeared over
at the breakfast table.
"Morning, where are the others?"wondered Serena.
"Well knowing Wufei, training. Trowa and the others..no clue,"shrugged
Duo and continued eating.
"I see.."Serena slowly nodded.
Just as Serena was about to take a bite, a loud rining sound interrupted
the quiet atmosphere and Hotaru doubled over in pain as she let out
a whimper.
"The metal,"Hotaru murmered before passing out from the injury imbeded
into her sould.
Serena gasped and ran up the stairs, going this way and that trying to
identify where the metal may be.
"Over here,"Duo shouted and raced up a couple of flights more of
stairs.
Duo threw the doors open and a bullet whizzed pass his braid and Serena's temple.
Trowa, Wufei, and Heero were already there with guns in hand. All three
facing five enemies. Duo and Serena took their places beside their
comrade and glared at the opponents. Quatre then appeared with Rashid
over at the doorway.
The enemies stared down the new allies of their foe and then back to them.
"It seems you're outnumbered and outclassed, I suggest you hand back
whatever you took before you truly regret it,"Serena's voice was ice cold.
"I don't think so.."one of them huffed as another figure entered the
scene.
"Oh?"Serena querked her brow and shot three bullets on the three opponents,
each dead center of the heart or forehead.
"How about now?"Duo smirked.
"How about this?"the new visitor fluttered its cape and revealed a
familiar adolescent to them all.
"Sankan.."Serena gasped out and hid her fear.
"I see you know him,"the shadow figure nodded and cradled the boy in his
arms.
"Let him go,"Heero's monotone voice sounded out with deadly vocalization of
a threat.
"Let us go,"the shadow figure shot back.
(Missions are suppose to come first in this world...give everything up
to ensure other's safety..that's how it is. That's how it always is.)Serena
lectured herself but shook her head.
(I have four bullets left, I think.)Serena thought and took a deep breath.
(Let Sankan come out okay. Let Sankan come out okay. Let him live.
Let him be happy. Let him be safe.)Serena prayed within her mind and
felt something stir within her heart.
Serena, the 06 pilot, raised her revolver straight ahead and shot. Once,
twice, three times, leading to the last.. A loud sound shouted out and
a baby crying. Heero reacted quickly and caught the baby boy before any
damage could be done to it.
"He's safe.."Serena sighed in relief.
The rest of the enemies recognized the danger of being left and so they
escaped as well. Leaving a box behind. Wufei rushed to it and opened the lid,
revealing the metal.
"Still here,"Wufei grunted.
"Let's keep it that way,"Heero uttered and noticed that Sankan was now
asleep.
(I can't believe it, just a few seconds ago it was crying. Now it's
asleep.)Heero took notice of this before handing Sankan over to
Serena.
(She's relieved, yet worried over the kid.)Heero noticed and felt
a tug at his heart at seeing her sad.
"Sankan, thank goodness you're alright,"Serena sighed and held him close.
(I won't let anything harm you. I'll always be there for you, no
matter what..)Serena vowed and knelt in her knees.
To be continued...
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Okay, that was sorta sucky. Wasn't it? Hmm..still trying to sort
out the next chapter at the moment. Preparing for how I'm going to
lead it into this one idea of mine. Heheh. *grins at the thought*
Well please review! ^^
How about I get out the next chapter by either tomorrow or the
very next day of tomorrow? Oh wait...*sweatdrops*..I do get it out
by then..as usual timings. Heheh! *scoots off hurriedly before they
start to yell at her again*
Serena: You know, having Sankan as my son isn't very good for my reputation.
Cheska: What reputation? *gets hit by the barrel of her gun* Owies!
Serena: How could you do this to me! I'm pure and sweet!
Cheska: Yeah, yeah yeah...for someone who's over three thousand years old
you sure haven't changed that much when you're around me.
Serena: *glares* I have another child! Man! And I'm in a body of a
sixteen year old at that time! *frowns*
Cheska: Have you even read what comes up later on in the chapters?
Serena: Uhhh...*scoots over to the future script* ...maybe?
Cheska: Don't tell me you fell asleep again? I bet Mirai Trunks read it!
Serena: *nervous chuckle and then runs off with the papers in hand*
By: Cheska-chan
Chapter: 7
E-Mail address: Minnashime@aol.com or AngellicSnow@aol.com
PG13
Disclaimer: For one, I do not. I repeat. Do not own GW,SM, and/or DBZ.
Do you honestly think I would be capable of owning such
wonderful articles? They are owned by bigger corporations!
As for me..well I actually don't own anything..maybe this
piece of...*rummages around*..this book! *holds it out*
It's worth about $10.99 but seeing that it aged and a bit
worn it would decrease to a mere $5.95 I think.
Author's Notes: Whoo-hoo!! Guess who? I'm back! *seeing the glaring
crowd* Woah..heheh...okay, so I kept you waiting, eh? Well...uhmm..
thanks for the reviews? *they still glare* Okay, okay. I'll start
the show..*trudges off* Oh yeah...read most of them and boy, sure do
get angry over that..don't you? Heheh..Trunks and Serena having a
son named Sankan? Well..just keep this in mind people! Remember the
way I write stories. ^_~ Making it appear that it goes that way and
takes a very, very alternate course. Just like in that other story..
uhmm...Time Changes Everything. Remember? Well for those who haven't
read it..well you'll get the idea if you do decide to stick with the
story and I sure hope you will. But for now..keep thinking what you
are..and we'll see if it's correct or different. ^_^ And oh yeah..
about that Heero/Serena relationship. *grins evilly* Just got to
say..I LOVE Heero/Serena pairings! ^^ But I also like Trowa/Serena
ones and...Trunks or Gohan/Serena pairings. Hahahah!! Didn't help you
find out how I'll pair it, did I? Oh well..maybe this chapter will
ease your mind a bit..although Heero's feelings don't show quite well.
Same old monotone Heero. But I luv yeah anyways! ^_^ *goes away before
crowd gets any more angry*
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[{She has a child with her.}]Eternal murmered out.
[{Yes, that child shall serve a purpose.}]Angelic nodded.
[{A purpose that will change the immortal princess of light.}]Death echoed.
********
"Your son?"gawked Duo and a stumble could be heard in the back, meaning Rashid
heard her words as well.
"My son,"Serena nodded.
"You're a mother..wow.."Hotaru was wide eyed, disbeliving what she was hearing.
There was stunned silence for a moment.
"So..who's the father?"Quatre asked, trying to break the uncomfortable silence that
managed to sneak on by.
"The father..well.."Serena began.
"Don't tell me you don't know Serena!"Hotaru shouted out.
"I know who the father is, Hotaru. It's just that..well I don't
really want to say at the moment.."Serena sighed.
"You're you're only like..seventeen! A minor!"Duo berated her.
"I understand what you're saying but that's only this body. I'm
really older than what I appear to be, Duo,"Serena calmly told the
braided boy.
"It's true Duo..."Hotaru laid a calming hand on his arm.
"Where is the father?"Wufei asked.
"Somewhere far, far away. I have a feeling that if I told any of you,
you'd hunt him down.."Serena said and gave a small smirk on her lips.
"Hmph,"Heero stood up, stared at her momentarily. The two eyes lingering
on one another before leaving the room.
"There's a new enemy,"Hotaru changed the topic.
"A new enemy?"mimicked Serena, a bit startled at the news.
"Yes, but at the moment we don't know who it is or what group it's working
for. All we know is that it may be after the metal that was recently found
by the Preventors. The location of it is hidden somewhere in the
Winner estate. All precautions have been taken into account. My barrier
will ensure its safety if the intruder manages to get past all other
security systems,"Hotaru informed her leader.
"Thanks for the briefing Hotaru. A barrier, eh? The immortal powers
may be opening up from in you, haven't they?"complimented Serena who
gave a grin.
"Yeah..how about you?"Hotaru asked.
"A little bit, a few here and there.."shrugged Serena.
Sankan yawned and blinked lazily, after a few seconds the little
boy fell asleep. A few patches of light lavender almost silverish
blond hair could be identified on the boy's head. Serena lightly
stroked her son's hair and then turned her attention towards
Hotaru and the others.
"You really love him, don't you?"Serena conversed.
"What?"
"Duo. You and him are going out, am I correct?"Serena said.
"Yes, we are. We still are.."Hotaru answered, a slight blush appearing.
Duo grinned and Quatre blushed at the topic.
"Good luck to the both of you,"Serena stated with a smile of approvement.
"Thanks Serena,"Hotaru uttered.
"I have a room where Sankan can sleep in, there's a crib of mine from long
ago. It's still working and everything...he can have that room,"Quatre
suggested.
"If you don't mind, I'd like to be close to him,"Serena requested.
"Of course, we'll move a bed there..as well,"Quatre agreed.
"I shall begin the preparations,"Rashid said once he heard the commands
and left.
"Rashid works here,"Hotaru told Serena.
"I figured that, how did he know my name though?"Serena inquired.
"From me and the others. I told him a lot of info one day and the others
told him afterwards once your name came up one day while Dr. M was
here,"Hotaru clued her in.
"I see.."Serena nodded in understanding.
"I'm going to train,"Wufei gruffly said and left.
"Heero seems a bit more distant, doesn't he?"Serena pointed out.
"Always been that way, hasn't he?"Duo said.
"Not always.."Serena's eyes glazed over.
Memories of the past appeared in her head. From the first time they met
to the last time they were together. Together as in just the two of them.
The scene at the cell.
(At that point. I felt drawn to him. I truly was. His comfort
brought me strength within me. I felt like he was going to tell me something,
but he never did. I wonder what it was...)Serena wondered.
An image of him and talking at the Academy near the window came rushing
back in her head. She saw herself talking to him and he to her. It reminded
her when the voices were in her head again, telling her about his
feelings for her.
(Heero loves me, doesn't he? Is this why I came back? To be with him?
Or is something else? Why would I be with him though? Immortality brings
nothing but grief..doesn't it?)Serena asked herself.
"Serena? Serena?"Hotaru's voice invaded her mind and she shook her head,
staring at the purple eyed immortal senshi of Death and Rebirth.
"Yes?"Serena unconsciously answered.
"We should get Sankan to his room now and you could use a rest.
The preparations are ready,"Hotaru told her.
"Thanks,"Serena gratefully thanked her dear friend.
Darkness loomed over the Colony as night time approached. Kids and parents
alike slept in their warm homes dreaming about sweet memories that came
to appear in their minds.
*Dream Sequence*
*child-like laughter and giggles*
*The clear blue sky and bright redish orange sun with fluffy white clouds
flyin by*
"Otou-san!"a young Serena cried out, running up to the older man.
"My little princess.."her father simply said and was enveloped in a
warm hug.
"What's going on? Where are you going?"Serena asked him.
"Nowhere in particular, would you like to come?"her father asked.
Serena smiled widely and nodded her head, the odangoes bobbing in the process.
"Okay then, why don't we go over our secret place?"suggested her father.
"Don't we go there only when the cherry blossoms are in bloom?"Serena inquired.
"Yes, but today..I just want to see it again,"her father's voice was
vocalized differently, hollow even.
"What's wrong otou-san?"Serena's eyes seemed to shine with concern over her
father's attitude.
"Nothing, princess..nothing,"her father shook out of his reverie and
grabbed her hand and led the way through the large park.
Lying down under the tree, he stared out at the blue sky and a tear
fell from his dark eyes. Serena noticed his sorrow and kneeled down beside
her father and laid her head on top of his shoulder.
"Don't cry,"Serena cooed.
"Serena?"her otou-san spoke up.
"Yes?"Serena's innocent blue eyes sparkled in wonder.
"Do you remember what I told you, two years ago?"her otou-san kindly asked.
"Yes, you told me that nature and us are related. We need it and it
needs us. Also that if...if I listen carefully, it can tell me
something.."Serena's brows furrowed as she said each word carefully.
"Yes, my princess..that's it. That's it.."her father sighed contently and
continued to stare out at the sky and at the tree tops.
"Why did you ask me if I remembered those words?"Serena wondered.
"Awhile ago, nature seemed to tell me something...and it was
right,"was all that her father said before drifting off to sleep under
the sun and blue sky.
*Change Sequence*
"Serena?"a woman with long black-bluish purple hair knocked and opened
the door to Serena's room.
A young teenager of about eighteen sat near the window, gazing distantly
at the blue sky. A tear trickled down her creamy white cheek.
"Mother?"Serena spoke with such softness that carried mourn along with it.
"Your father wants to speak with you..."her mother told her, her dark eyes
glittering with unshed tears.
Serena didn't say anything but continued to stare out at the now slightly
cloudy blue sky.
"I understand.."Serena intoned with suppressed emotion.
The door then clicked shut and Serena buried her head in her legs and
more tears flowed out.
The white door creaked opened and the room wasn't dark as the girl
would've thought. Instead of darkness, sunshine emitted into the
bedroom. It smelled of flowers and fresh air, it wasn't even stuffy.
Not at all. The room was quite tranquil and yet uncomfortable at the
same time. The door shut and a figure intruded the place beside
the older man who laid prone on a white bed.
"Y-you wanted to see me, otou-san?"Serena uttered, afraid of coming
closer.
"Come closer, my princess.."her father moaned out, raising his hand
towards her.
Serena did as he had requested and was now beside his bedside, sitting
down on a chair.
Before any words could be said, Serena flung herself lightly on the edge
of the mattress and laid her head there, crying uncontrollably.
"Why? Why is this happening to you? Why?!"Serena cried out.
"Shh.."her father tried to comfort her.
"You were fine just a few months ago? Now this happens? How?!
How?"Serena shouted.
"It's okay, Serena. It's okay.."her father comforted.
"It can't be okay, it can't. You're..you're.."Serena refused to say the
last words.
"Let me tell you something. Nature works in different ways. Life
goes and life becomes. We have to go someday, you know?"her father
revealed.
"I know...but..why you? Why now? Sammy...Shingo..isn't happy with
what's going on either...he's just reaching around his teen years
now. And..and.."Serena continued.
"I'm sorry. So sorry...but I do promise you. I'll watch over you and
your mother. And over Sammy once I'm gone,"her father promised.
"I know you will..I know.."Serena grasped his hand with hers and smiled.
A few hours after, her father's eyes closed. This time, forever.
*Change Dream Sequence*
"He's beautiful, Serena. So beautiful, what will you ever name
him?"Chi Chi grinned and squealed with glee at the beautiful baby
boy that Serena and Mirai Trunks brought home to Krillin's house.
"Well...we decided on Sankan,"Serena glimpsed up at Mirai's lavender
eyes and he in turn smiled at Serena who was by his side.
"Sankan..that's beautiful.."Bulma murmered in an almost sigh.
"He looks just like Mirai, don't you think?"Goten commented, causing
a slight blush entering Mirai Trunk's face.
"Heheh..he sure does,"Serena giggled and held Sankan closer to her
body.
"Sankan, my son..."Serena sighed and smiled when her son blinked
and gurgled.
"...yes, Sankan.."Mirai intoned and his eyes softened at the
scene between mother and son right beside him.
*End Dream*
Serena groggily blinked her eyes open and slid out of the
mattress to check up on Sankan. He was sleeping pleasantly
in his new crib. It was white with gold designs of beads right
alongside the sides of the bed. His body was partially covered with
a blue blanket that he clutched on with his small fists.
"Like an angel..."Serena grinned and lightly pecked his forehead before
trudging off to the bathroom to get ready for a new day.
After showering and dressing, she stepped out of the bathroom
wearing a pink tank and blue shorts. Her hair done up in the same
style.
She checked up on Sankan, then noticing he was still asleep she
sat back on the mattress and stared at the bag next to her. Sighing
she opened it up and took out another bag. It was the one that
Goten and little Trunks have given her before she left.
"Those two.."Serena shook her head, remembering fond memories of when
they would always get in trouble.
Three months before she was going to leave, the two began to behave
strangely around the Z team. Whenever they got together, which was
often....they'd lock themselves up in a room and carry around
boxes or bags. They'd stay in that room and loud banging sounds could
be heard followed by shouts, yells, complaints, etc.
It was bewildering and when they left the room it'd be a bit disheveled
or clean. Quite odd..
Shaking her head, the immortal unwrapped the bag from its restraints
and gasped. A small computer that was as large as her two hands
put together laid on her lap. Unwrapping it fully, there was something
else a disc and a note under it. She took the note and opened it, to
read its contents.
Serena,
By the time you read this, you're mostly likely gone and in your world.
We hope, me and trunks, that you and Sankan are doing quite well. The
two of us made the computer ourselves and the disc! Aren't you proud?
If mom and Bulma ever find out, boy we'd get in trouble! Don't tell them!
Please?! O.O The computer was Trunk's idea and the disc mine.
It's just a type of souvenir that will help you remember us. ^^
Goten & Trunks
P.S. We already miss you, already! Even if you haven't left at the
time we wrote this. ^^
Smiling, Serena folded the letter once more and set it aside. She
picked up the disc and turned on the computer, inserting it inside once
the screen fully loaded. By the time the disc entered the computer, a
screen popped up. Setting the volume louder than it was, she paid more
attention.
"Hi, Serena! Hi, Sankan!"Goten and Trunks cried out, waving their arms happily.
"You two.."Serena murmered and chuckled lightly but not too loudly to
wake the baby up.
"Goten! Quit hogging the screen!"complained Trunks, shoving the smaller
boy aside and taking up the space on the screen.
A clutter could be heard when Goten tripped and crashed somewhere.
"Boys! You better not be destroying in that labratory!"shouted Vegeta
from the doorway, which was locked.
"Uhmm...Do something!"hissed Trunks towards Goten's way.
"What do you mean? They were only pots and pans left in the storage
space of this room,"Goten shrugged.
"It's nothing dad! Just the..the..uhmm.."Trunks trailed off.
"Boy! Open this door!"Vegeta commanded.
"Or else I'll blow it off!"Vegeta threatened.
"Eeps! Quick, shut it off! Hide the stuff! Hurry!"Trunks and Goten began
to run around and more clutters could be heard.
"Vegeta! What are you doing? Shouldn't you be out in the training room
or something right now?"questioned Bulma. Her voice could be heard behind
the door.
"What, onna? Can't a father question his child's doing?"Vegeta huffed.
"Whatever, Vegeta..."Bulma uttered and Vegeta's footsteps could be heard
stoming away from the doorway.
"Don't worry, boys. Continue on with your experiment or something. Just
don't wreck anything, or else!"Bulma yelled from the doorway.
"Right mom! Thanks!"Trunks shouted back.
"Thanks, Mrs. Briefs!"Goten intoned.
Serena chuckled more at what she was seeing and not seeing but hearing.
"Hey! Goten! We're wasting more time! It was on the entire time!"shouted
Trunks.
"Oh no! Serena heard all of that!"Goten groaned.
"How do you backtrack this? We need to erase it,"Trunks said and the
screen could be seen moving this way and that, now only the floor could be
seen.
"Uhh..we're wasting more film by doing this,"Goten pointed out.
"Yeah,"Trunks sighed and righted it up once more. The two of them
can now be seen.
"Hi Serena!"Goten and Trunks shouted together.
"Hey to you too.."Serena whispered out.
"Let's see..it's almost fall to winter now and Sankan came, right? Yup,
he's great! Fun to play with and a great little brother if he was
my little brother!"Goten blurted out.
"Let me talk now!"Trunks scooted over.
"Hey Serena! Guess who I heard talking yesterday?"Trunks questioned and
waited awhile before answering.
"Gohan and Mirai Trunks! They were talking about..yup, you!"Trunks
boasted.
Serena slightly blushed.
"Mirai was pacing around the room pent up with worry and Gohan was
just sitting around watching him pace. Then he said for him to not worry
and everything will be alright. Saying he loves you and knows that
you love him back. But then Mirai said he wasn't so sure you do
love him that much.."Trunks confessed.
Serena was shocked and felt ultimately guilty at once.
"Don't worry Serena. No matter what happens, we'll always be there
for you. Even Mirai because he you know...loves you and stuff,"Goten
scrunched up his face at the thought of love.
Serena smirked at their faces of yuckiness at the word.
(Kids..those two still believe in cooties, I bet..)Serena grinned
at their innocence.
(So innocent..so happy.)Serena added.
"Well..the time on this disc is almost up, Serena! So bye!
And take care. Come back real soon, kay? And bye Sankan!"the two
boys waved until the screen went blank again.
"Goten..Trunks..those two, I'll really miss them,"Serena put the disc
back in the bag as well as the mini computer. Then got off the
mattress and left after checking up on Sankan.
***********
"Hey Serena, morning,"Duo greeted the blond as she appeared over
at the breakfast table.
"Morning, where are the others?"wondered Serena.
"Well knowing Wufei, training. Trowa and the others..no clue,"shrugged
Duo and continued eating.
"I see.."Serena slowly nodded.
Just as Serena was about to take a bite, a loud rining sound interrupted
the quiet atmosphere and Hotaru doubled over in pain as she let out
a whimper.
"The metal,"Hotaru murmered before passing out from the injury imbeded
into her sould.
Serena gasped and ran up the stairs, going this way and that trying to
identify where the metal may be.
"Over here,"Duo shouted and raced up a couple of flights more of
stairs.
Duo threw the doors open and a bullet whizzed pass his braid and Serena's temple.
Trowa, Wufei, and Heero were already there with guns in hand. All three
facing five enemies. Duo and Serena took their places beside their
comrade and glared at the opponents. Quatre then appeared with Rashid
over at the doorway.
The enemies stared down the new allies of their foe and then back to them.
"It seems you're outnumbered and outclassed, I suggest you hand back
whatever you took before you truly regret it,"Serena's voice was ice cold.
"I don't think so.."one of them huffed as another figure entered the
scene.
"Oh?"Serena querked her brow and shot three bullets on the three opponents,
each dead center of the heart or forehead.
"How about now?"Duo smirked.
"How about this?"the new visitor fluttered its cape and revealed a
familiar adolescent to them all.
"Sankan.."Serena gasped out and hid her fear.
"I see you know him,"the shadow figure nodded and cradled the boy in his
arms.
"Let him go,"Heero's monotone voice sounded out with deadly vocalization of
a threat.
"Let us go,"the shadow figure shot back.
(Missions are suppose to come first in this world...give everything up
to ensure other's safety..that's how it is. That's how it always is.)Serena
lectured herself but shook her head.
(I have four bullets left, I think.)Serena thought and took a deep breath.
(Let Sankan come out okay. Let Sankan come out okay. Let him live.
Let him be happy. Let him be safe.)Serena prayed within her mind and
felt something stir within her heart.
Serena, the 06 pilot, raised her revolver straight ahead and shot. Once,
twice, three times, leading to the last.. A loud sound shouted out and
a baby crying. Heero reacted quickly and caught the baby boy before any
damage could be done to it.
"He's safe.."Serena sighed in relief.
The rest of the enemies recognized the danger of being left and so they
escaped as well. Leaving a box behind. Wufei rushed to it and opened the lid,
revealing the metal.
"Still here,"Wufei grunted.
"Let's keep it that way,"Heero uttered and noticed that Sankan was now
asleep.
(I can't believe it, just a few seconds ago it was crying. Now it's
asleep.)Heero took notice of this before handing Sankan over to
Serena.
(She's relieved, yet worried over the kid.)Heero noticed and felt
a tug at his heart at seeing her sad.
"Sankan, thank goodness you're alright,"Serena sighed and held him close.
(I won't let anything harm you. I'll always be there for you, no
matter what..)Serena vowed and knelt in her knees.
To be continued...
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Okay, that was sorta sucky. Wasn't it? Hmm..still trying to sort
out the next chapter at the moment. Preparing for how I'm going to
lead it into this one idea of mine. Heheh. *grins at the thought*
Well please review! ^^
How about I get out the next chapter by either tomorrow or the
very next day of tomorrow? Oh wait...*sweatdrops*..I do get it out
by then..as usual timings. Heheh! *scoots off hurriedly before they
start to yell at her again*
Serena: You know, having Sankan as my son isn't very good for my reputation.
Cheska: What reputation? *gets hit by the barrel of her gun* Owies!
Serena: How could you do this to me! I'm pure and sweet!
Cheska: Yeah, yeah yeah...for someone who's over three thousand years old
you sure haven't changed that much when you're around me.
Serena: *glares* I have another child! Man! And I'm in a body of a
sixteen year old at that time! *frowns*
Cheska: Have you even read what comes up later on in the chapters?
Serena: Uhhh...*scoots over to the future script* ...maybe?
Cheska: Don't tell me you fell asleep again? I bet Mirai Trunks read it!
Serena: *nervous chuckle and then runs off with the papers in hand*