Title: The Curse of Immortality: Sequal
By: Cheska-chan
Chapter: 10
E-Mail address: Minnashime@aol.com or AngellicSnow@aol.com
PG13
Disclaimer: *shakes head* I don't own Sailor Moon, DBZ, or GW.
Author's Notes: There it is for you, the next chapter! ^^
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
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Walking along the hallway of the 12th floor, Serena recalled the
incidents that she has been through all her life. It was confusing,
dangerous, calming, true, unbelievable, exciting, friendly, peaceful,
and yet...as she stands right now it appears as if everything she's been
through was right out from a fairy tale book. A normal, average teenage
girl who one days finds out she is fated to become humanity's last hope
against the never-ending evil as a fighter for love and justice.
That same girl turns out to become a lost princess of a kingdom that fell
thousands of years ago and she is destined to be with her one true love.
And in the future they rule Earth and all of the other planets with peace,
love, and justice. Her guards, her faithful guards right by her side and
always there for her whenever she needs them. The Queen's
love next to her with their beautiful daughter. A vision of perfection but
now..after everything..it's just some make-believe story that isn't true.
Up to that point, Serena believed that it would always remain that way.
Was confident that what her mother, Queen Serenity, and Pluto informed her
of was nothing but some cruel joke..maybe even a lie. Deep in her heart she
wanted it to be true, so true..but centuries later. That lie she felt must
have been of an opinion backfired and became true. Truth can hurt, so much..that she
wanted to die. But now, here she is. The immortal, long lost Queen,
past hero, ancient princess, and thought-to-be deceased friend, Serena Tsukino,
now alive and a Gundam Pilot.
(New life. New fate. New destiny.)sighed Serena and shifted to the
window.
"Spring,"Serena murmered and a tear dropped from her eye to the girl's cheek.
*Flashback*
Cherry blossoms falling down from the treetops.
Laughter. Happiness. Joy. Care-free.
Her father. Her. Their secret. Their area they call their own.
*End of Flashback*
"Otou-san.."Serena whimpered and leaned her forehead to the window pane.
"Miss someone?"a voice asked.
Circling around, Serena faced Heero Yuy.
(Always there when I think I'm alone..)smirked Serena inwardly.
"My father,"Serena answered and her eyes slightly glazed over at the mere thought.
Heero walked forward and put his hand to the window where she recently
leaned her forehead on. It was night time outside. Quite dark with the
glowing stars and the grand moon. The trees nearby swayed in tune to the
wind and a brown owl passed by, its wings spread out and its body leaving
the site of where it occupied just moments ago.
"Do you remember your father?"Serena inquired, staring at his back.
"I..don't remember,"Heero answered, his voice emotionless but slightly
faltered as he thought about his father.
"Sometimes we forget, but other times we don't,"Serena sighed and stood
next to him.
"I'd like to forget though,"Serena whispered out.
Heero didn't say anything but just stared at her, questioningly.
"My past comes with good and bad times. And in a different perspective,
the good can hurt. Memories are nice, comforting even. However, just
by being reminded of it...pains the heart. I'd like to see them
again, but...I can't. Not yet,"Serena answered after glimpsing at the
'Perfect Solider'.
"At least you have good memories,"Heero commented in monotone.
"And you don't?"Serena shot back with some humour.
"None,"Heero uttered.
"What about with your friends, the Gundam Pilots?"Serena questioned.
"Friends..."Heero uttered, as if the mere word was a foreign word among
his vocabulary.
"Yes, friends Heero. Your comrades, they're there for you. They
care for you...why do you think they're still here and by your side?"Serena
questioned.
"Missions,"Heero answered automatically in monotone.
"If it is merely a mission, why do they even bother talking
to you? Much less be next to you or worrying over your health whenever
you get hurt? Don't you see? If you die, Heero. They'd be
sad over the loss,"Serena told him.
"Hn."Heero grunted, not wanting to express any emotion.
Smirking, Serena turned back to the window.
"What are you doing out here at night anyways?"Serena brought up.
"I heard you walk out the door from my bedroom,"Heero answered.
"Should've known, why bother getting out?"Serena inquired.
"Hn."Heero grunted, wanting to avoid saying what was in his mind.
"Not much of a conversationalist now, are you?"Serena grinned and
then walked down the opposite direction of where they stood now.
Heero didn't move from his spot when she turned back. Instead, he
watched her.
"Do you want to accompany me?"Serena kindly invited, a small smile
on her lips.
"Hn."Heero grunted and moved forward to follow her.
The two soldiers walked off and approached the elevator. Serena pressed
the down button and they silently waited. During that wait, Serena's
mind drifted off once more. Ever since she died that one, comforting
moment. She rested, really rested her soul. Her heart, mind, and body.
She felt loved, cared for, and had the chance to see her beloved. And
knew that she was being watched over by her friends, family, and love.
Serena even had the chance to be with Diamond and saw that he truly
loved her and still do. When she was pulled out from that atmosphere...
her heart pained her. Sadness swept in and found herself in another
world. Where there were people who took good care of her. Where
she found a new family and new friends. And a new love. Mirai Trunks.
The half saiyan. The son of Prince Vegeta and Bulma Briefs. He
was kind to her, patient, and claims to love her. In her heart, she
knew he tells the truth. When they shared that first kiss..it..it made
her heart jump. Truly did, just like when Darien kisses. She lost all
sense of thought, not knowing what's up or down. What the color of the
sky was or even if the world was round. Nothing mattered. Nothing at
all. Before she knew it, Sankan is with her now. He was there with her
when she had Sankan. She can still remember it.
"Serena?"Heero's voice intruded her thoughts.
"Hm?"Serena blinked and turned to face him.
"The elevator,"Heero pointed in front of them and she slightly blushed
in embarassment and followed Heero inside.
Upon entering, she pressed the down button for the first floor and
leaned against the wall inside the elevator. Her blond hair was down
from the familiar odangoes and she wore a simple jogging pants with
a light blue tee. Staring at Heero, he wore that normal green tank
of his and blue jeans.
(Seems he took the time to get dressed.)Serena said inside her head.
"Serena?"Heero called out, not turning his head as he faced the
elevator doors.
"Yes, Heero?"Serena acknowledged.
"What do you see me as?"Heero suddenly asked.
Taken aback, Serena slightly widened her eyes in shock. But then she
calmed down and gave a smile.
"As a friend, of course. You're usually there when I need you and
I can talk to you and you'd be there to listen. You're trustworthy
enough for me. I'd trust you with my life if it comes to it. You're
loyal and you can accomplish missions you take up. Even though you
appear cold and unnerving to others, you really aren't. Because you're
human and humans do have feelings..."Serena answered.
"A friend.."Heero murmered and the elevator stopped and the doors opened.
Serena got up from her leaning position and tugged on Heero's arm
to get him moving and together the two walked out of the elevator and to the
doors at the front.
(Just a friend..)noted Heero as his heart pained slightly.
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"In just a few more days, I shall rule over this world and get back on
my ancestor for taking my Diamond's heart!"a figure on the throne swore.
(It's taken me a lot of persuasion on the Gods but I've managed to get
out of that world called...heaven.)the figure smirked, its lips curving
slightly.
"I'm sorry, my love but if I can't have you. She shall die, that way
you two can be together. And maybe then, maybe then you can learn to
love me as I love you. Or at least be happy with her..."the figure
got up from the shadows of the area she sat at and walked down a
staircase.
The poorly lit room managed to reveal who it was who spoke. Makura,
Serena/Neo-Queen Serenity's blood relative by several centuries. She
is related to her through Serenity who is the daughter of Rini. The last
line of the Lunarians besides herself.
"I will get back upon you. I shall have my revenge by destroying your
very existence and that way Diamond and you can be together, even if we
won't be together. Then, then I can have the world..."Makura reasoned
out and stared outside the window.
Empty space filled the darkness with the sight of Earth and the moon.
"The moon, where she came from,"Makura's eyes darkened.
*********
Outside the dormitories and the building, cold air greeted the two soldiers.
Rubbing her arms, Serena managed to accumulate some warmth as she stared
at the darkness. Heero noticed her discomfort of the cool air and stepped
up beside her and hugged her body to his.
Taken aback, Serena widened her eyes but felt his good intentions and
laid her head to his chest. Warmth filled her senses and a sigh escaped her
lips.
(Darien, Seiya, Diamond....they all loved me. Truly did.)Serena mumbled
within her head.
(~.~Love comes and go. Do you see the love that radiates right now?~.~)a
voice asked her.
(Who are you?)wondered Serena.
(~.~Someone who wants you to see the truth~.~)the voice answered.
(The truth? What do you mean?)wondered Serena.
(~.~hahah..don't you see dear princess? Everytime love shows itself,
you are blind to it. Whenever it is someone else, you see the love
right away. See the love in front of you..~.~)the voice lightly
stated.
(Heero? He's just being nice. He doesn't love me, not anymore..)Serena
reasoned out.
(~.~Once more you are blind. He shows it more than last time. Yuy just
believes that you may not love him anymore because of your son.~.~)the
voice uttered.
(Him? Love..me?)Serena furrowed her brows in thought.
(~.~With Darien you were blind at first. You didn't realize the love
in front of you till much later. With time you finally realized. When
you at last proclaimed your love, he was taken away. Do you want that
to repeat with you and Yuy?~.~)the voice asked her.
Before she could answer, the voice disappeared...and she was taken out
of her reverie by Heero's eyes staring down at her. Raising her head, she
saw his prussian blue eyes. It was hard, yet comforting as it bore into
her soul. Sparks ran up and down her back and her heart felt greatly
light. Almost as if she could fly right there and then. But with the
training she has received in the DBZ dimension, it could be possible.
"Thank you.."Serena murmered in thanks and she was about to get out
of his grasps but didn't find the strength to do so.
"Hn."Heero nodded his head and only wrapped his arms around her tighter.
Serena veered her blond head to the right and gazed at the dark sky. A
gasp escaped her lips and she pointed up at the sky.
"A shooting star..."Serena whispered out.
Heero heard her and turned his head as well. Above them a star sailed
across the endless pitch of darkness and pass their heads and out of sight.
"If you wish on it, your desires could come true,"murmered Serena.
(I wish...I wish for true happiness. Let the burdens I carry be
lightened.)hoped Serena, closing her eyes.
Heero closed his eyes and requested for his wish to be answered as well.
"What did you wish for, Heero?"Serena asked the taller man by her side.
"Hn."Heero grunted, not meeting her crystalline blue eyes.
"Come on, Perfect Soldier. Tell me,"Serena pressed.
Heero shook his head and stepped back from her. The instant he did that,
coldness swept in and the warmth she felt moments ago vanished. She shuddered
and wrapped her arms around herself and a slight smile appeared on her light
pink lips.
(I know I love her.)Heero declared within himself as the moon's rays shined
down on her head, making her appear radiant before his eyes.
"Why not?"Serena fake pouted.
"Telling others what you wish for could result to that wish not coming
true,"Heero simply monotoned.
"Didn't know that you actually knew that, 01,"Serena grinned and stepped
up closer to him and before she could take another step her senses went
haywire.
"Someone's here with us,"Serena whispered, her eyes darkening and her
head swiveling around trying to track down the intruder.
Heero's face changed to his usual emotionless mask. He drew out his
trusty gun from who-knows-where and took off the safety. Serena
didn't carry her weapon and so stood right next to the Perfect Soldier.
"Who's there?"demanded Serena with iciness in her voice.
"Chill out, man!"Duo's voice came from the treetops.
"What are you doing out here?!"Serena shouted out with some surprise,
going back to her alter ego.
"Jeez, can't a guy get some fresh air?"Duo jumped down from the branch
he was at and stood in front of his friends.
"Sorry,"Serena apologized and Heero grunted and put his gun away with the
safety on.
"What are you two doing here?"Duo grinned, his indigo blue eyes glittering
with michieviousness.
"No clue what you're thinking about, Maxwell. But if you have any indication
of what I think you're thinking, then I'll have Hotaru get back at you!"Serena
warned, her voice a deathly whisper as she got closer to Duo and whispered right
into his ear.
Duo's eyes widened at the threat and nodded slowly.
"Good,"Serena accepted his relent and backed away.
"Duo? Duo!"Hotaru's voice called out as she approached them.
"Is it me or is everyone starting to wake up?"Serena bowed her head.
At that time, Quatre came up from in back of them with Trowa closely
behind.
"Everyone's waking up,"Heero answered in monotone.
"Serena! Heero! We were wondering where you two were,"Hotaru beamed up
at them and hugged Duo closer to her.
"What time is it, Hotaru?"Serena questioned.
"Around 5 o'clock now. The sunrise should be appearing around.."began Hotaru.
"In 30-40 minutes,"interrupted Duo and kissed the top of Hotaru's
head.
"Hn."Serena grunted and turned around.
"See ya in a few,"Serena waved the others off and as she went inside the
building, Wufei got out of the elevator and stared at her.
Heero came shortly after just as Serena stepped inside the elevator. She
held it open for him and he came inside. Once inside, the doors closed
automatically and it ascended.
"Wonder what those two were doing out here at this time,"wondered Duo.
"You should know the most than any of us. We found you out here!"Hotaru
rolled her eyes.
"What were they doing before we came?"asked Quatre.
"Didn't know you cared, Q-man!"Duo grinned, making Quatre blush.
"Probably doing something weak, didn't know that Heero would go for a
weak.."began Wufei when Hotaru shot Wufei a glare making him stop what he
was saying.
"Whatever it is you two are thinking, I doubt Serena would fall
for Heero..."Hotaru doubted.
"Why do you say that?"Duo wondered, remembering the scene playback in his
mind when Heero showed that he cared for the immortal when she disappeared
from existance and believed to actually be dead this time.
"She's afraid to fall in love..."Hotaru revealed, her voice small and low
but they all heard her.
"If she's afraid to fall in love, Hotaru. Why does she have a
son with her if she didn't love the man? Or are you saying.."Duo began.
"NO! She wouldn't do that! She's too pure and innocent to have
such thing occur. Maybe..she did love the father. Who knows? But
when her first true love died, her whole attitude changed. Now that
she's back, her shell is crumbling and her other self is coming out.
It'll take awhile before she really does love again. This time,
to find true love once more. She's scared of loving, since she saw
her first love die before her eyes,"Hotaru informed them.
"How about you, Hotaru? Were you afraid as well?"Duo asked her, his
eyes serious and filled with love.
"Not anymore,"Hotaru uttered and a tug at her lips curved upwards.
************
Stepping out of the elevator, Serena and Heero walked up to their dormitory.
Heero took out the card-key and opened the door for them. Inside, warmth
greeted them and Serena opened the lights.
"Going back to sleep?"Serena asked Heero when she saw him heading back
to his bedroom.
"Iie,"grunted Heero and soon running water could be heard.
"Didn't think so,"Serena muttered and turned on the television.
Before long, Serena fell into a deep sleep.
~.~.~.~.~
Everything was white. The ceiling, the sides, and the floor.
As the figure walked forward, echoing footsteps could be heard.
"It seems familiar,"she heard herself speak.
[{It should, we've met here before. Princess..}]a voice in front
of herself said.
"That voice..."the princess murmered under her breath as she
kept walking forward.
[{Yes, Princess...keep walking toward us.}]a second voice urged.
"And that one...where..am I?"the princess wondered.
[{Princess of Light. Savior. Martyr. Mother. Friend. Princess
of the Moon. Warrior and Soldier. Gundam Pilot. Student. Wife.
Innocence, determination, love, fighter, defender, pureness...}]a
third voice stated.
"Is..that what you see me as?"the princess questioned as she finally
stopped walking and stood where she was at.
Three bright lights illuminated the area and in its place were three
figures that she knew very well. Eternal, Angelic, and Death.
"High beings.."the princess stared in awe at them and bowed her head
in respect.
[{Yes, that is correct...it is what we see you as.}]Eternal nodded
her hooded head.
"A martyr..that is what I serve as.."the princess's eyes shined with
unshed tears.
[{Do not think that that is the only occupation you have with you.
We have listed others over your definition as a person as well.
Each, equally important as the other...}]Angelic pointed out, raising
her index finger.
"Why have you called me?"the princess questioned.
[{We...}]Eternal began and looked toward her companions before
continuing.
[{We believe that you must know something.}]Eternal resumed.
"I see.."the princess nodded her head in understanding, a feeling of
uneasiness settling in her stomach at what is about to come.
(It's just something bad, isn't it?)she thought.
[{I'm afraid that it is bad news, Princess of Light.}]Death spoke,
reading her thoughts.
"I had a feeling you knew what goes on inside my head,"blushed
the Princess of Light
[{There is a prophecy you must fulfill. But we choose to tell you
now, it could result to a tragedy so we won't say exactly what.
All we have to say to you is...make careful and wise decisions.
In the end it could result to what happens.}]Eternal spoke.
[{And there is another. You have a new enemy showing up. I
believe that it is someone you know from before..}]Angelic stated.
"I see..uhmm..do you know anything about the metal? Is that
what they're going after?"the princess questioned.
[{Ahh yes, the metal. The metal provides great necessity.
It truly does, if your foe does manage to capture it. It shall
bring great disturbance. Now, we shall meet again. There may
come a time when you're needed somewhere else. Just remember
that...}]Eternal told her.
After that was said, a great gust of wind knocked upon her and
the princess covered her eyes and her great white dress billowed
behind her. The wind got stronger and stronger until
she couldn't take it anymore and felt herself falling.
~.~.~.~
Serena blinked her tired eyes open and noticed she wasn't at the
couch anymore. The television that should've been in front of her
wasn't there. Instead she felt warm covers on top of her and
finally managing to sit up, Serena took note of her surroundings.
(I'm in my bedroom again..but..)Serena noted and saw that
the bedroom door was closed as well.
"Heero..."Serena realized and a smile tugged at her lips.
Swinging her legs around, she got off the bed and got ready for
the day. It was 6:15a.m.
The shower felt great, hot water upon her body and the warmth
of it spreading. As she took the bottle of shampoo, her mind
wandered once more.
(It seems that I keep thinking about the past more and more
everytime I have the chance to look back.)Serena smirked and
applied the shampoo on her long blond hair.
Heero and Mirai Trunks. Both were great to her and she found
comfort with them. Equally nice in their own way. Both
would be there for her. Right? Right...
(I wonder if Sankan even remembers Mirai...he only saw him
when he was but a baby in his arms.)Serena felt guilty.
(When he gets older...yes, that's when. When he's old
enough and when I finally figure out a way to get back
to the DBZ dimension.)reasoned Serena.
"Someday.."Serena muttered and threw back her hair and
began rinsing out her hair.
As the drops fell on her hair, rinsing it out..Serena
continued pondering over the two people she cares deeply about.
(Heero's been there for me..as well as Mirai..*sigh*
Heero could take care of Sankan..but so could Mirai. Mirai knew
Sankan first but in a way Heero as well. Heero was there when
he witnessed Sankan's first word and first step. Mirai..Mirai
was there when I got Sankan. This is too confusing! *realization
hits her* Oh no..I shouldn't be doing this! I shouldnt'!
First off I'm listing the pros and cons of them as if they're
objects. They're not pieces that I could just label.
They're human and I shouldn't even be finding another...I have
Darien.)Serena shook her mind out of that topic.
*Flashback*
"Are you happy? Have you found happiness?"Darien/Endymion asked.
"In some ways, I have.."Serena/Serenity whispered out.
The snow continued to fall lightly.
"You're afraid to fall in love again, aren't you?"Darien/Endymion's eyes
glowed lightly.
"I can't fall..."Serena/Serenity started but Endymion draped his arms
around her shoulders and stared into her shimmering eyes of unshed tears.
"Yes, you can. I'll always love you, don't you know that? I want you
to be happy. Remember that promise? I want you to be happy. To move
and find happiness in the world. And you have, haven't you? If it means
falling in love and marrying another, then go do that. As long as you
are content, that's all that matters to me. That and your safety.
The others want you to be cheerful as well,"Darien/Endymion lectured.
*End of Flashback*
(I know, you want me to be happy. Even if it means falling
for another..)Serena recalled and heaved a sigh.
Turning off the shower, she started drying off and got ready for
class.
Stepping out of the door, Serena was dressed and her hair was
in odangoes. A cheery smile on her face. Turning a corner, she
smelled food and saw Heero sitting on a small table with two
plates. One with him and the other across from him in the small
round table.
(He made breakfast..)Serena grinned inwardly.
*Flashback*
Mirai Trunks trying to prepare breakfast and ended up burning them.
Bulma lecturing Mirai for almost burning down the kitchen.
Trunks laughing at his older version.
All of them ordering out instead.
*End of Flashback*
(Good times...)Serena murmered inside her head and stepped
closer to Heero.
"You made breakfast..."Serena stated.
"We still have time, eat,"stated/commanded the Perfect Soldier not
even looking up to greet her.
"Thank you,"Serena thanked him and sat down, picking up the fork
to her side.
Taking one last look at 01, she smiled and turned back to her
meal and began eating. It was actually edible.
(Maybe this time, this time I'll allow myself to love once
more.)Serena confessed with contentness showing off from her
face as she ate.
To be continued...
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There goes the very next chapter just for you all! Did you like
it? A lot of Heero/Serena time. Ne?
^_^
Serena: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Yippie-do-da-yippie-di-day. *sarcastic*
Cheska: What's your problem?
Serena: Hello? *points at the documents in her hand*
Cheska: What about that?
Serena: I just read the rest of your ideas. *glares* More twists and turns.
Cheska: Oh come on now...
Serena: Yeah, yeah, yeah...*still glares*
Cheska: *whispers in her ear at the pros and cons of her ideas*
Serena: It's still evil.
Cheska: *shrugs*
By: Cheska-chan
Chapter: 10
E-Mail address: Minnashime@aol.com or AngellicSnow@aol.com
PG13
Disclaimer: *shakes head* I don't own Sailor Moon, DBZ, or GW.
Author's Notes: There it is for you, the next chapter! ^^
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
*********
Walking along the hallway of the 12th floor, Serena recalled the
incidents that she has been through all her life. It was confusing,
dangerous, calming, true, unbelievable, exciting, friendly, peaceful,
and yet...as she stands right now it appears as if everything she's been
through was right out from a fairy tale book. A normal, average teenage
girl who one days finds out she is fated to become humanity's last hope
against the never-ending evil as a fighter for love and justice.
That same girl turns out to become a lost princess of a kingdom that fell
thousands of years ago and she is destined to be with her one true love.
And in the future they rule Earth and all of the other planets with peace,
love, and justice. Her guards, her faithful guards right by her side and
always there for her whenever she needs them. The Queen's
love next to her with their beautiful daughter. A vision of perfection but
now..after everything..it's just some make-believe story that isn't true.
Up to that point, Serena believed that it would always remain that way.
Was confident that what her mother, Queen Serenity, and Pluto informed her
of was nothing but some cruel joke..maybe even a lie. Deep in her heart she
wanted it to be true, so true..but centuries later. That lie she felt must
have been of an opinion backfired and became true. Truth can hurt, so much..that she
wanted to die. But now, here she is. The immortal, long lost Queen,
past hero, ancient princess, and thought-to-be deceased friend, Serena Tsukino,
now alive and a Gundam Pilot.
(New life. New fate. New destiny.)sighed Serena and shifted to the
window.
"Spring,"Serena murmered and a tear dropped from her eye to the girl's cheek.
*Flashback*
Cherry blossoms falling down from the treetops.
Laughter. Happiness. Joy. Care-free.
Her father. Her. Their secret. Their area they call their own.
*End of Flashback*
"Otou-san.."Serena whimpered and leaned her forehead to the window pane.
"Miss someone?"a voice asked.
Circling around, Serena faced Heero Yuy.
(Always there when I think I'm alone..)smirked Serena inwardly.
"My father,"Serena answered and her eyes slightly glazed over at the mere thought.
Heero walked forward and put his hand to the window where she recently
leaned her forehead on. It was night time outside. Quite dark with the
glowing stars and the grand moon. The trees nearby swayed in tune to the
wind and a brown owl passed by, its wings spread out and its body leaving
the site of where it occupied just moments ago.
"Do you remember your father?"Serena inquired, staring at his back.
"I..don't remember,"Heero answered, his voice emotionless but slightly
faltered as he thought about his father.
"Sometimes we forget, but other times we don't,"Serena sighed and stood
next to him.
"I'd like to forget though,"Serena whispered out.
Heero didn't say anything but just stared at her, questioningly.
"My past comes with good and bad times. And in a different perspective,
the good can hurt. Memories are nice, comforting even. However, just
by being reminded of it...pains the heart. I'd like to see them
again, but...I can't. Not yet,"Serena answered after glimpsing at the
'Perfect Solider'.
"At least you have good memories,"Heero commented in monotone.
"And you don't?"Serena shot back with some humour.
"None,"Heero uttered.
"What about with your friends, the Gundam Pilots?"Serena questioned.
"Friends..."Heero uttered, as if the mere word was a foreign word among
his vocabulary.
"Yes, friends Heero. Your comrades, they're there for you. They
care for you...why do you think they're still here and by your side?"Serena
questioned.
"Missions,"Heero answered automatically in monotone.
"If it is merely a mission, why do they even bother talking
to you? Much less be next to you or worrying over your health whenever
you get hurt? Don't you see? If you die, Heero. They'd be
sad over the loss,"Serena told him.
"Hn."Heero grunted, not wanting to express any emotion.
Smirking, Serena turned back to the window.
"What are you doing out here at night anyways?"Serena brought up.
"I heard you walk out the door from my bedroom,"Heero answered.
"Should've known, why bother getting out?"Serena inquired.
"Hn."Heero grunted, wanting to avoid saying what was in his mind.
"Not much of a conversationalist now, are you?"Serena grinned and
then walked down the opposite direction of where they stood now.
Heero didn't move from his spot when she turned back. Instead, he
watched her.
"Do you want to accompany me?"Serena kindly invited, a small smile
on her lips.
"Hn."Heero grunted and moved forward to follow her.
The two soldiers walked off and approached the elevator. Serena pressed
the down button and they silently waited. During that wait, Serena's
mind drifted off once more. Ever since she died that one, comforting
moment. She rested, really rested her soul. Her heart, mind, and body.
She felt loved, cared for, and had the chance to see her beloved. And
knew that she was being watched over by her friends, family, and love.
Serena even had the chance to be with Diamond and saw that he truly
loved her and still do. When she was pulled out from that atmosphere...
her heart pained her. Sadness swept in and found herself in another
world. Where there were people who took good care of her. Where
she found a new family and new friends. And a new love. Mirai Trunks.
The half saiyan. The son of Prince Vegeta and Bulma Briefs. He
was kind to her, patient, and claims to love her. In her heart, she
knew he tells the truth. When they shared that first kiss..it..it made
her heart jump. Truly did, just like when Darien kisses. She lost all
sense of thought, not knowing what's up or down. What the color of the
sky was or even if the world was round. Nothing mattered. Nothing at
all. Before she knew it, Sankan is with her now. He was there with her
when she had Sankan. She can still remember it.
"Serena?"Heero's voice intruded her thoughts.
"Hm?"Serena blinked and turned to face him.
"The elevator,"Heero pointed in front of them and she slightly blushed
in embarassment and followed Heero inside.
Upon entering, she pressed the down button for the first floor and
leaned against the wall inside the elevator. Her blond hair was down
from the familiar odangoes and she wore a simple jogging pants with
a light blue tee. Staring at Heero, he wore that normal green tank
of his and blue jeans.
(Seems he took the time to get dressed.)Serena said inside her head.
"Serena?"Heero called out, not turning his head as he faced the
elevator doors.
"Yes, Heero?"Serena acknowledged.
"What do you see me as?"Heero suddenly asked.
Taken aback, Serena slightly widened her eyes in shock. But then she
calmed down and gave a smile.
"As a friend, of course. You're usually there when I need you and
I can talk to you and you'd be there to listen. You're trustworthy
enough for me. I'd trust you with my life if it comes to it. You're
loyal and you can accomplish missions you take up. Even though you
appear cold and unnerving to others, you really aren't. Because you're
human and humans do have feelings..."Serena answered.
"A friend.."Heero murmered and the elevator stopped and the doors opened.
Serena got up from her leaning position and tugged on Heero's arm
to get him moving and together the two walked out of the elevator and to the
doors at the front.
(Just a friend..)noted Heero as his heart pained slightly.
********
"In just a few more days, I shall rule over this world and get back on
my ancestor for taking my Diamond's heart!"a figure on the throne swore.
(It's taken me a lot of persuasion on the Gods but I've managed to get
out of that world called...heaven.)the figure smirked, its lips curving
slightly.
"I'm sorry, my love but if I can't have you. She shall die, that way
you two can be together. And maybe then, maybe then you can learn to
love me as I love you. Or at least be happy with her..."the figure
got up from the shadows of the area she sat at and walked down a
staircase.
The poorly lit room managed to reveal who it was who spoke. Makura,
Serena/Neo-Queen Serenity's blood relative by several centuries. She
is related to her through Serenity who is the daughter of Rini. The last
line of the Lunarians besides herself.
"I will get back upon you. I shall have my revenge by destroying your
very existence and that way Diamond and you can be together, even if we
won't be together. Then, then I can have the world..."Makura reasoned
out and stared outside the window.
Empty space filled the darkness with the sight of Earth and the moon.
"The moon, where she came from,"Makura's eyes darkened.
*********
Outside the dormitories and the building, cold air greeted the two soldiers.
Rubbing her arms, Serena managed to accumulate some warmth as she stared
at the darkness. Heero noticed her discomfort of the cool air and stepped
up beside her and hugged her body to his.
Taken aback, Serena widened her eyes but felt his good intentions and
laid her head to his chest. Warmth filled her senses and a sigh escaped her
lips.
(Darien, Seiya, Diamond....they all loved me. Truly did.)Serena mumbled
within her head.
(~.~Love comes and go. Do you see the love that radiates right now?~.~)a
voice asked her.
(Who are you?)wondered Serena.
(~.~Someone who wants you to see the truth~.~)the voice answered.
(The truth? What do you mean?)wondered Serena.
(~.~hahah..don't you see dear princess? Everytime love shows itself,
you are blind to it. Whenever it is someone else, you see the love
right away. See the love in front of you..~.~)the voice lightly
stated.
(Heero? He's just being nice. He doesn't love me, not anymore..)Serena
reasoned out.
(~.~Once more you are blind. He shows it more than last time. Yuy just
believes that you may not love him anymore because of your son.~.~)the
voice uttered.
(Him? Love..me?)Serena furrowed her brows in thought.
(~.~With Darien you were blind at first. You didn't realize the love
in front of you till much later. With time you finally realized. When
you at last proclaimed your love, he was taken away. Do you want that
to repeat with you and Yuy?~.~)the voice asked her.
Before she could answer, the voice disappeared...and she was taken out
of her reverie by Heero's eyes staring down at her. Raising her head, she
saw his prussian blue eyes. It was hard, yet comforting as it bore into
her soul. Sparks ran up and down her back and her heart felt greatly
light. Almost as if she could fly right there and then. But with the
training she has received in the DBZ dimension, it could be possible.
"Thank you.."Serena murmered in thanks and she was about to get out
of his grasps but didn't find the strength to do so.
"Hn."Heero nodded his head and only wrapped his arms around her tighter.
Serena veered her blond head to the right and gazed at the dark sky. A
gasp escaped her lips and she pointed up at the sky.
"A shooting star..."Serena whispered out.
Heero heard her and turned his head as well. Above them a star sailed
across the endless pitch of darkness and pass their heads and out of sight.
"If you wish on it, your desires could come true,"murmered Serena.
(I wish...I wish for true happiness. Let the burdens I carry be
lightened.)hoped Serena, closing her eyes.
Heero closed his eyes and requested for his wish to be answered as well.
"What did you wish for, Heero?"Serena asked the taller man by her side.
"Hn."Heero grunted, not meeting her crystalline blue eyes.
"Come on, Perfect Soldier. Tell me,"Serena pressed.
Heero shook his head and stepped back from her. The instant he did that,
coldness swept in and the warmth she felt moments ago vanished. She shuddered
and wrapped her arms around herself and a slight smile appeared on her light
pink lips.
(I know I love her.)Heero declared within himself as the moon's rays shined
down on her head, making her appear radiant before his eyes.
"Why not?"Serena fake pouted.
"Telling others what you wish for could result to that wish not coming
true,"Heero simply monotoned.
"Didn't know that you actually knew that, 01,"Serena grinned and stepped
up closer to him and before she could take another step her senses went
haywire.
"Someone's here with us,"Serena whispered, her eyes darkening and her
head swiveling around trying to track down the intruder.
Heero's face changed to his usual emotionless mask. He drew out his
trusty gun from who-knows-where and took off the safety. Serena
didn't carry her weapon and so stood right next to the Perfect Soldier.
"Who's there?"demanded Serena with iciness in her voice.
"Chill out, man!"Duo's voice came from the treetops.
"What are you doing out here?!"Serena shouted out with some surprise,
going back to her alter ego.
"Jeez, can't a guy get some fresh air?"Duo jumped down from the branch
he was at and stood in front of his friends.
"Sorry,"Serena apologized and Heero grunted and put his gun away with the
safety on.
"What are you two doing here?"Duo grinned, his indigo blue eyes glittering
with michieviousness.
"No clue what you're thinking about, Maxwell. But if you have any indication
of what I think you're thinking, then I'll have Hotaru get back at you!"Serena
warned, her voice a deathly whisper as she got closer to Duo and whispered right
into his ear.
Duo's eyes widened at the threat and nodded slowly.
"Good,"Serena accepted his relent and backed away.
"Duo? Duo!"Hotaru's voice called out as she approached them.
"Is it me or is everyone starting to wake up?"Serena bowed her head.
At that time, Quatre came up from in back of them with Trowa closely
behind.
"Everyone's waking up,"Heero answered in monotone.
"Serena! Heero! We were wondering where you two were,"Hotaru beamed up
at them and hugged Duo closer to her.
"What time is it, Hotaru?"Serena questioned.
"Around 5 o'clock now. The sunrise should be appearing around.."began Hotaru.
"In 30-40 minutes,"interrupted Duo and kissed the top of Hotaru's
head.
"Hn."Serena grunted and turned around.
"See ya in a few,"Serena waved the others off and as she went inside the
building, Wufei got out of the elevator and stared at her.
Heero came shortly after just as Serena stepped inside the elevator. She
held it open for him and he came inside. Once inside, the doors closed
automatically and it ascended.
"Wonder what those two were doing out here at this time,"wondered Duo.
"You should know the most than any of us. We found you out here!"Hotaru
rolled her eyes.
"What were they doing before we came?"asked Quatre.
"Didn't know you cared, Q-man!"Duo grinned, making Quatre blush.
"Probably doing something weak, didn't know that Heero would go for a
weak.."began Wufei when Hotaru shot Wufei a glare making him stop what he
was saying.
"Whatever it is you two are thinking, I doubt Serena would fall
for Heero..."Hotaru doubted.
"Why do you say that?"Duo wondered, remembering the scene playback in his
mind when Heero showed that he cared for the immortal when she disappeared
from existance and believed to actually be dead this time.
"She's afraid to fall in love..."Hotaru revealed, her voice small and low
but they all heard her.
"If she's afraid to fall in love, Hotaru. Why does she have a
son with her if she didn't love the man? Or are you saying.."Duo began.
"NO! She wouldn't do that! She's too pure and innocent to have
such thing occur. Maybe..she did love the father. Who knows? But
when her first true love died, her whole attitude changed. Now that
she's back, her shell is crumbling and her other self is coming out.
It'll take awhile before she really does love again. This time,
to find true love once more. She's scared of loving, since she saw
her first love die before her eyes,"Hotaru informed them.
"How about you, Hotaru? Were you afraid as well?"Duo asked her, his
eyes serious and filled with love.
"Not anymore,"Hotaru uttered and a tug at her lips curved upwards.
************
Stepping out of the elevator, Serena and Heero walked up to their dormitory.
Heero took out the card-key and opened the door for them. Inside, warmth
greeted them and Serena opened the lights.
"Going back to sleep?"Serena asked Heero when she saw him heading back
to his bedroom.
"Iie,"grunted Heero and soon running water could be heard.
"Didn't think so,"Serena muttered and turned on the television.
Before long, Serena fell into a deep sleep.
~.~.~.~.~
Everything was white. The ceiling, the sides, and the floor.
As the figure walked forward, echoing footsteps could be heard.
"It seems familiar,"she heard herself speak.
[{It should, we've met here before. Princess..}]a voice in front
of herself said.
"That voice..."the princess murmered under her breath as she
kept walking forward.
[{Yes, Princess...keep walking toward us.}]a second voice urged.
"And that one...where..am I?"the princess wondered.
[{Princess of Light. Savior. Martyr. Mother. Friend. Princess
of the Moon. Warrior and Soldier. Gundam Pilot. Student. Wife.
Innocence, determination, love, fighter, defender, pureness...}]a
third voice stated.
"Is..that what you see me as?"the princess questioned as she finally
stopped walking and stood where she was at.
Three bright lights illuminated the area and in its place were three
figures that she knew very well. Eternal, Angelic, and Death.
"High beings.."the princess stared in awe at them and bowed her head
in respect.
[{Yes, that is correct...it is what we see you as.}]Eternal nodded
her hooded head.
"A martyr..that is what I serve as.."the princess's eyes shined with
unshed tears.
[{Do not think that that is the only occupation you have with you.
We have listed others over your definition as a person as well.
Each, equally important as the other...}]Angelic pointed out, raising
her index finger.
"Why have you called me?"the princess questioned.
[{We...}]Eternal began and looked toward her companions before
continuing.
[{We believe that you must know something.}]Eternal resumed.
"I see.."the princess nodded her head in understanding, a feeling of
uneasiness settling in her stomach at what is about to come.
(It's just something bad, isn't it?)she thought.
[{I'm afraid that it is bad news, Princess of Light.}]Death spoke,
reading her thoughts.
"I had a feeling you knew what goes on inside my head,"blushed
the Princess of Light
[{There is a prophecy you must fulfill. But we choose to tell you
now, it could result to a tragedy so we won't say exactly what.
All we have to say to you is...make careful and wise decisions.
In the end it could result to what happens.}]Eternal spoke.
[{And there is another. You have a new enemy showing up. I
believe that it is someone you know from before..}]Angelic stated.
"I see..uhmm..do you know anything about the metal? Is that
what they're going after?"the princess questioned.
[{Ahh yes, the metal. The metal provides great necessity.
It truly does, if your foe does manage to capture it. It shall
bring great disturbance. Now, we shall meet again. There may
come a time when you're needed somewhere else. Just remember
that...}]Eternal told her.
After that was said, a great gust of wind knocked upon her and
the princess covered her eyes and her great white dress billowed
behind her. The wind got stronger and stronger until
she couldn't take it anymore and felt herself falling.
~.~.~.~
Serena blinked her tired eyes open and noticed she wasn't at the
couch anymore. The television that should've been in front of her
wasn't there. Instead she felt warm covers on top of her and
finally managing to sit up, Serena took note of her surroundings.
(I'm in my bedroom again..but..)Serena noted and saw that
the bedroom door was closed as well.
"Heero..."Serena realized and a smile tugged at her lips.
Swinging her legs around, she got off the bed and got ready for
the day. It was 6:15a.m.
The shower felt great, hot water upon her body and the warmth
of it spreading. As she took the bottle of shampoo, her mind
wandered once more.
(It seems that I keep thinking about the past more and more
everytime I have the chance to look back.)Serena smirked and
applied the shampoo on her long blond hair.
Heero and Mirai Trunks. Both were great to her and she found
comfort with them. Equally nice in their own way. Both
would be there for her. Right? Right...
(I wonder if Sankan even remembers Mirai...he only saw him
when he was but a baby in his arms.)Serena felt guilty.
(When he gets older...yes, that's when. When he's old
enough and when I finally figure out a way to get back
to the DBZ dimension.)reasoned Serena.
"Someday.."Serena muttered and threw back her hair and
began rinsing out her hair.
As the drops fell on her hair, rinsing it out..Serena
continued pondering over the two people she cares deeply about.
(Heero's been there for me..as well as Mirai..*sigh*
Heero could take care of Sankan..but so could Mirai. Mirai knew
Sankan first but in a way Heero as well. Heero was there when
he witnessed Sankan's first word and first step. Mirai..Mirai
was there when I got Sankan. This is too confusing! *realization
hits her* Oh no..I shouldn't be doing this! I shouldnt'!
First off I'm listing the pros and cons of them as if they're
objects. They're not pieces that I could just label.
They're human and I shouldn't even be finding another...I have
Darien.)Serena shook her mind out of that topic.
*Flashback*
"Are you happy? Have you found happiness?"Darien/Endymion asked.
"In some ways, I have.."Serena/Serenity whispered out.
The snow continued to fall lightly.
"You're afraid to fall in love again, aren't you?"Darien/Endymion's eyes
glowed lightly.
"I can't fall..."Serena/Serenity started but Endymion draped his arms
around her shoulders and stared into her shimmering eyes of unshed tears.
"Yes, you can. I'll always love you, don't you know that? I want you
to be happy. Remember that promise? I want you to be happy. To move
and find happiness in the world. And you have, haven't you? If it means
falling in love and marrying another, then go do that. As long as you
are content, that's all that matters to me. That and your safety.
The others want you to be cheerful as well,"Darien/Endymion lectured.
*End of Flashback*
(I know, you want me to be happy. Even if it means falling
for another..)Serena recalled and heaved a sigh.
Turning off the shower, she started drying off and got ready for
class.
Stepping out of the door, Serena was dressed and her hair was
in odangoes. A cheery smile on her face. Turning a corner, she
smelled food and saw Heero sitting on a small table with two
plates. One with him and the other across from him in the small
round table.
(He made breakfast..)Serena grinned inwardly.
*Flashback*
Mirai Trunks trying to prepare breakfast and ended up burning them.
Bulma lecturing Mirai for almost burning down the kitchen.
Trunks laughing at his older version.
All of them ordering out instead.
*End of Flashback*
(Good times...)Serena murmered inside her head and stepped
closer to Heero.
"You made breakfast..."Serena stated.
"We still have time, eat,"stated/commanded the Perfect Soldier not
even looking up to greet her.
"Thank you,"Serena thanked him and sat down, picking up the fork
to her side.
Taking one last look at 01, she smiled and turned back to her
meal and began eating. It was actually edible.
(Maybe this time, this time I'll allow myself to love once
more.)Serena confessed with contentness showing off from her
face as she ate.
To be continued...
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There goes the very next chapter just for you all! Did you like
it? A lot of Heero/Serena time. Ne?
^_^
Serena: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Yippie-do-da-yippie-di-day. *sarcastic*
Cheska: What's your problem?
Serena: Hello? *points at the documents in her hand*
Cheska: What about that?
Serena: I just read the rest of your ideas. *glares* More twists and turns.
Cheska: Oh come on now...
Serena: Yeah, yeah, yeah...*still glares*
Cheska: *whispers in her ear at the pros and cons of her ideas*
Serena: It's still evil.
Cheska: *shrugs*