Title: The Curse of Immortality: Sequal
By: Cheska-chan
Chapter: 12
E-Mail address: Minnashime@aol.com or AngellicSnow@aol.com
PG13
Disclaimer: Here I am, writing once more. *sigh* I took a break
from playing FF7 and I am sooo not touching Parasite Eve yet. *shudders*
Too scary, especially at night @-@. Man, just one disc and all of that
happens...*sigh* still haven't gotten pass it yet but I will!! Somehow.
Anyways, better stop yacking. Don't own any anime at all. So lay off! L_L
Author's Notes: blah,blah,blah... Oh yeah! Hope all of you had a
great Christmas and now I wish you a very Happy New Year! ^^
And sorry, still not exactly revealing about Sankan...maybe in the next
two chapters. *secretly mumbles to herself as she walks away*
***********
"Soon, I shall have everything I desire. Power, ultimate power will
be mine..."a creepy voice proclaimed in the shadows.
*groan*
"Ma..mammy? Mommy?"a soft, childish voice filled with innocence groaned out.
*footsteps echoed among the tiles, getting closer to the prisoner who
woke up*
Blurry at first, but after a few blinking moments..the prisoner opened
up its eyes. Revealing lavender eyes filled with confusion.
"Hm.. you're awake. I would've figured you to be out for at least a couple
of days. But you're up in just a few hours. Interesting,"the voice was
narrowed down to be a woman's.
"Where am I?"the captured victim demanded, as it faced the woman by his side.
"My ship, we'll be arriving at the base in just a few minutes actually,"the
woman smirked.
Wide, disbeliving eyes gazed at her and then recognition seeped in.
"Makura! Now I remember...where's my mom?!"
"Now, now Sankan. You mustn't be so eager too soon at the beginning.
She'll come by, don't worry. She always comes.."Makura grinned evilly and
prepared to leave him.
"Wait, please!"Sankan cried out.
Makura stopped and then looked over her shoulder at Sankan who was
strapped in a wooden chair with rope. He appeared so small as he sat
there, of course he would though. He is only a child...barely even
three less likely two.
"What do you plan to do with me?"Sankan questioned.
"Nothing much, it's not really you..I'm after. It's your
mother,"Makura answered.
"Why?"Sankan asked.
"Because of her ignorance,"Makura spat out and left.
Sankan drooped his head and sighed.
"Mother..."Sankan murmered.
******************
"Have you tracked them down yet?"questioned Duo.
"Not yet,"sighed Hotaru, still typing away.
Serena stared out the narrow hole on the ceiling and caught a glimpse
of the illuminating moon. So calm, desolate, yet mysterious and wonderous.
Her homeland and probably the only place she can feel complete.
"Sankan, be alright,"Serena murmered.
"He is,"grunted a deep voice behind her.
"It will always be you in back of me whenever I think I'm alone. Right
Heero?"Serena inwardly smirked.
"...."
Sighing, Serena continued to stare out in that one measly little hole in
the ceiling.
[{Return to the moon...the moon..the moon...}]Angelic's voice advised her,
that small voice of hers echoing in her brain.
(The moon? Could they be stationed there? Oh, how long it's been since
I last visited that site. The grounds that once held my mother's kingdom
before the invaders came...)Serena recalled.
"The moon,"Serena spoke softly but her words were heard all over the
room.
The other Pilots, doctors, and Hotaru stared her way. She blinked
involuntarily and looked their way.
"That's where they are, in the moon,"Serena repeated, her voice loud,
clear, and firm.
"Are you sure, Serena?"Dr. J questioned.
One firm glare at the doctor, confirmed her decision and he just
stared back at her.
"We'll make the preparations for the place then,"Dr. O stated and
turned back to his computer and started typing while the other
doctors left to bring orders to people who lie even deeper in the base.
"I suggest all of you to get some sleep, you need it,"suggested Dr. M
when the other doctors left and she stayed behind with Dr. O.
Yawning, Hotaru took up the offer and left to her chambers. Then
Quatre left.
"Won't you guys go too?"Dr. M asked.
"When do you think the shuttles will be ready?"questioned Wufei.
"By tomorrow morning, I'd say,"Dr. M guessed.
Wufei nodded in approval and left, trailed after by Duo and Trowa.
Serena ignored Dr. M's observant gaze and Heero who was hiding in the
shadows watching her every move. The immortal walked by
the tables and rows of chemical tubes and scientific objects. Taking
in every detail she could store within her mind. Finally a pile on the
last table caught her interest most of all. Getting closer, she
examined the materials.
"This is Sankan's writing, it got better since the last time I
saw him write. And his style, his words...you doctors have done
a fine job teaching him..."Serena commented as she fondly gazed at
the paperwork.
"He's a fast learner, the other doctors..especially Dr. J has taken
special interest in your boy,"Dr. M smiled.
"Sankan can draw now and he wrote something in this other
paper as well.."Serena picked up the sheets and rummaged through it.
"There's something else you shoud know Serena.."Dr. M began.
Heero didn't say anything as he listened to the upcoming conversation
between the two while Dr. O already closed himself off any interrupting
vocalizations.
"These drawings.."Serena's eyes narrowed as she found a similarity between
all of them.
"Sankan's been experiencing dreams. He confides them to me, saying that
he feels that he can trust me. As you trust me.."Dr. M stepped closer
toward her princess.
"How can he remember them with this much detail?"demanded Serena,
her brows scrunched together as she slammed the papers back on the table
and put a hand to her forehead.
"First he learns things so quickly..I figured that it's because
he's so intelligent..and he is. Of course he is, now he gets kidnapped
by Makura. His own family member for goodness sakes! Now this!
What else is there that you want to surprise me with?!"shouted Serena,
her crystalline blue eyes blazing with a demand for answers.
"I'm sorry, princess but.."Dr. M reverted at that moment to a loyal
subject, Sailor Pluto.
"I know, you're sorry..and I'm sorry for yelling at you like
that but...it's just so complicated. I don't know what's happening to
my boy.."Serena apologized and sat down in the available chair nearby.
"All will be explained, 06. Like they always are,"Dr. M bent down
and gave her a warm smile of confidence.
"As in the past, Serena. Things got troublesome for us and it
was all sorted out in the end. Some ways better than the others,"Heero
spoke up.
"Thanks. If..no, when Sankan does get back. I better have a word
with him, that way I know what's going on in his life,"Serena sighed
and got up from her seat and left the room.
Dr. M stared at the door where Serena disappeared off to and
then got up from her bent position. She picked up the piles of paper
and then left along with it. One piece fell down when the doctor
completely went away from the doorway, unnoticed by herself. Heero
frowned but went over and picked it up. His prussian blue eyes
stared at the handiwork of a carefully developed drawing.
(She's right, he learns quickly and picks things up better than
others. This drawing looks like it could be done by a
professional.)Heero frowned deeper.
He left the room as well, with paper in hand and into his
chambers.
On the paper was a drawing of a man. It was in black and white,
sketched carefully and with several detail marks. Shadings light and
dark could be made out. The sketch gave out a figure of a man
wearing a training gi. Mushroom cut hair and mysterious eyes.
He had a sword strapped to his back and over his gi was a jacket with
the marking of CC. In the background was the picture of large
amoung of forests and a small glimpse of a river. Smoke could be seen
from the far edge of the forest but near the river. Obviously,
there was either a house or a campfire built there. Also in the background
are mountains with a clearing nearby. Taking another look at the
picture, the figure of the man appeared to be..floating in midair.
His mysterious eyes were a bit serious and reflected determination.
His whole facade..ready to fight.
(Who could this man be? If I didn't know better...no, I shouldn't
jump to conclusions till the facts have been sepearted from
mere false truths.)Heero shook it away and placed the drawing in a
drawer of his room.
He laid on the bed and stared up at the ceiling, still trying to
decipher who that could be. Soon his mind drifted to the land
of dreams.
**********
"You know, Sankan. Our family bloodline is quite strong. It's
respected yet wanted by everything. Some wish to protect it while
others are selfish enough to want to have it to themselves. Because of that,
the royal family has guards. Yes, guards. Even though the blood
of the Lunarians is practically the most powerful among many rare
occassions, it is also deadly. If you wish on the legendary Silver
Crystal something great and desirable, a price must be paid. One that
could cause death. That is why there are royal guards sworn to
protect the princess of the moon. That princess is...your
mother. Her bodyguards are practically deceased now though, some
are still alive but most have been eliminated. Now then, the moon
is her kingdom, our kingdom. Your kingdom. Her homeland where
the great pillars of the palace once stood. This is where
the base is set up many millenia later...and this is where you
and I are at,"Makura lectured her.
"Millenia? Isn't that like...a really, really long time ago?"Sankan
pointed out.
"Yes, Sankan. It is...you see your mother is immortal.
Meaning, she lives a very long amount of time,"Makura told him,
eye level.
"My mother is...immortal..."Sankan echoed out, hollowly.
Makura straightened up and walked over to a window nearby, it was
bulletproof of course and she stared out at it. From there, was the
dark atmosphere of space. Stars hanging around giving off a sense
of mysteriousness and peace yet uncomfortable feelings.
"I have a question for you, dear Sankan,"Makura broke the uncomfortable
silence.
"..."
"Do you wish to be your rightful age?"Makura asked.
"What do you mean?"Sankan narrowed his eyes.
"Don't tell me that you believe that your one year old body is
correct. Your mind is quite advanced...you shouldn't be staying in
that inferior age. Haven't you ever wondered why your intelligence
is quite high and your belief in others is a bit mature? Your
intake of understanding is quite interesting,"Makura explained.
"I see...what's the price of taking up your offer?"Sankan asked her,
untrusting her words.
"Why do you think I'd want something in return? All I want is
for you to be in your right age,"Makura smirked.
Sankan furrowed his brows in deep concentration, pondering over her
words.
(Should I trust her?)Sankan asked himself.
"If..if I agree...how will the aging process work?"Sankan softly
asked.
"Oh, that...well let's see. Only one other have used this type
of mechanism except that what I have in store for you is slightly
different and workable. Once the rays touch your body, you shall
age little by little. Some jumping to a sudden age and others
taking its time. Right now you're in an age 1 area, the programs
should be set to a desired time. That's all there is to
it. Just remember that it will stop completely once it reaches
that certain age. If you're wondering if it will mess with your
aging process in future terms...this will have some slight
affects. Such as you not aging till it passes the year you
turn that certain age,"Makura explained.
"It's a bit confusing.."Sankan rolled his eyes.
"You'll get a hang to it later on,"Makura smirked.
"What else is there that I should know about your 'machine'?"Sankan
questioned.
"That's a secret,"Makura smirked, her dark eyes glinting with
evil.
"Then the deal's off,"Sankan growled and veered his head so as not
to see Makura who was seething with anger.
"No matter, my way to deal with you is much greater,"Makura stormed
off the room, slamming it.
(What will she plan now?)Sankan wondered, his innocent lavender eyes
slowly losing its warmth as his young tender age of pureness began to
dissolve to the world of harsh truths and realities in the real world
of pain and suffering.
"Mother.."Sankan spoke the words of the one he wanted to see.
The way he said those words though weren't the ways he used to
speak about before, this time it was like those words had no sense
of value but mere willingness. The will to have a mother by his
side.
"Please come save me..."Sankan cried out a tear, the first tear he
shed that wasn't out of mortal pain but one from within his heart.
**************
(~.~please come save me...~.~)a faint voice whispered in her head.
Serena bolted up from her bed as a slight tug was felt within her
heart. Tears fell from her crystalline blue eyes and she touched it,
staring at the warm tears.
"Sankan.."Serena murmered and prepared for the travel.
After getting ready, Serena concentrated within her mind and cleared
it off any emotions, focusing on only one soul purpose..her son.
A picture formed within the confines of her brain. His once innocent
face was now slightly aged and tired. His lavender eyes were hollow
from feelings except for a few: hope and desire. This made her heart
break.
(Hold on, I promised you long ago I wouldn't let harm come near
you. It seems I failed, haven't I? I broke that promise. Don't you
worry though, I will save you...I will..)Serena vowed and opened her
eyes.
She grabbed a nearby pistol and hid it from view then walked out of
her chambers.
The immortal placed on black gloves matching her leather jacket. Her
hair done up in the normal odangoes. The once content, motherly
face she wore before was replaced by an emotionless mask fit for an
assassin and mercenary. The black boots she wore was silent as she
glided out of that corridor and into the main room that led upstairs
to the world. But that wasn't exactly the place she was planning to
go. Surveying the room, it was clear of any signs of presences so she
began searching.
(There should be a switch or something leading to the next level
of this base. Few years back, I didn't know about those..but now I
do. It leads to another compartment where they keep any types
of vehicles. Perfect way to transport.)smirked Serena.
Just as she was about to continue looking for the switch she stopped
and slapped her forehead as something dawned on her.
"How could I be so stupid? There goes the old me again!"Serena rolled
her eyes and a grin came on.
(I could just apparate there! But it's been awhile. I hope
it works..)Serena hoped and closed her eyes.
She focused once more and pictured herself just outside of the room
that Sankan was held in. A gush of wind swept pass her roughly and in
mere moments, she arrived.
(Better than last time, guess I'm starting to adjust to the
powers of the immortal.)figured Serena and looked at the white
walls and tiles of the corridor.
A door was right in front of her. She twisted the knob but it was closed.
She frowned and was about to take out a hairpin to lockpick the door but
there was no hole. Instead cards would be used to open the stuff up.
(They did some rebuilding in this base...)sighed Serena and observed
her surroundings carefully.
"It seems we have a guess. Won't you come to the main hall,
ancestor?"Makura's voice suggested with a pint of a rigorous manner seeping in.
"Makura! Where's Sankan? Give him to me!"demanded Serena, staring wildly
around her.
"He's fine, he is after all...family,"chuckled Makura and cut off the
signal that the foe used to communicate with the immortal.
"The main hall? I'll be there, if Sankan is there.."Serena uttered and
began walking north.
*****************
"Serena left,"Dr. M announced as everyone gathered in the main room.
"What?! She left already?"exclaimed Hotaru.
"She left for the moon early morning,"Dr. M sighed.
"By herself.."Hotaru bowed her head.
"Then let's go! Maybe we can catch up to her, even now she should
be only halfway there, right?"Duo guessed.
"No, she's already there. But you all should make your way to the
moon now. Maybe you'll reach the fight that's about to occur
in time,"Dr. M stated.
"How can she have reached the moon already? Did she go earlier?"Quatre wondered.
"She used her inner power to transport herself there.."Dr. M sighed.
"I'll catch up to the princess.."Hotaru volunteered and started
to close her purple eyes.
"NO!"Duo protested, putting a hand on her shoulder.
"02 is correct, don't leave Hotaru.."Dr. M shook her dark hair.
"Why not? I was able to discover that new magic a few
months ago.."Hotaru uttered.
"You'll be needed to guide them once you reach the moon's base,"Dr. M stated.
"I understand,"Hotaru nodded.
"The shuttles are prepared. Let's go,"Trowa pointed out and
slid down the pole leading to the next level.
"Good luck.."Dr. M nodded to the crew and shut the passage once the
pilots and Hotaru went down.
**************
"There you are, princess. Queen. The mother...and immortal,"Makura sneered.
"Where's Sankan?"demanded Serena.
"Ahh, yes. Your son, your only son,"nodded Makura.
"Yes, him. Where is he?"Serena questioned.
"Right behind me,"Makura answered and stepped aside, showing Sankan
who was strapped down on a chair with cords tied around his small
body. He was unconscious.
"Let him go, you have me to deal with,"Serena ordered.
"Afraid not, ancestor. I have somethings in store for
him,"Makura grinned.
Serena felt anger growing within her skin. A tingling, fiery
sensation that wanted to burst or explode. Her crystalline blue eyes
held irritation, revenge, and madness. For this person who caused
pain to her son, to her, to those who care.
Her blue eyes closed and she held her hands around herself.
(Let the power within me release.)she uttered.
"Murasame!"Serena growled out, throwing her hands in front of her.
Showering blue blasts of rain drops rained down on Makura. Makura
glared and put up a shield around herself, but it was too late as
it passed by the shield which caused damage on the foe.
"Let him go!"Serena growled out.
"No,"Makura shook her head.
Serena flew up and hovered near the ceiling, gazing at her
descendant.
(She's family, how could I have done that and caused her harm?
That isn't me...is it?)Serena asked herself.
"I'm warning you, Makura. Listen to me and let Sankan
go..."Serena dangerously uttered.
"You want him?"Makura asked.
"Yes, release him,"Serena nodded.
An evil smile rose up on Makura's red lips. She held out
her hand and before Serena could reach her son, a dark blast
released from Makura's palms and slammed down on Sankan.
"Sankan!!!"Serena cried out, her crystalline blue eyes
wide with horror.
"Mommy?"Sankan murmered as he heard a faint cry of his name
be spoken by his mother.
Sankan stared around him but felt unable to move. He saw only
forward and a little glimpse of his sides. Everything was
dark, cold, and creepy. He didn't like this at all. Not at all.
Suddenly a piercing hiss went through his soft skin.
"Ahh!"Sankan cried out, feeling a burn and could almost swear
his bones were being stretched.
"Ahh!!"Sankan continued to cry out of pain.
(What's happening to me?)Sankan wondered, passing out.
Serena could hear his cries and she couldn't bear it. Throughout
her life, she watched as her friends felt pain, her love, even
her family. And her daughter. She relived those moments as
all she could do was stare in bewilderment as darkness was encased
among her son. Her beloved son, Sankan.
"That should be enough. Did you enjoy that spectacle,
dear ancestor?"smirked Makura.
"How could you be so cruel?"Serena stared at her descendant in
wonderment.
"You took away, my love,"Makura sneered and blasted another
dark energy toward Sankan.
In mere moments as the two energies touched, it canceled out and
went away. Leaving Sankan who was still intact but passed out
on the cold, hard floor.
"Well, I really should be going..."Makura smirked and disappeared
into the shadows of that room.
"Makura!"Serena was about to reach out to the girl but she was
gone.
"You're so evil..."Serena muttered and then glimpsed at Sankan and
began to walk towards him.
"It doesn't seem that you received any damage from those
blasts. Only your soul has been affected,"sighed Serena and
picked up the small boy and cradled him in her arms.
A few minutes later, Hotaru and the pilots ran into the room only
to see a mother and son moment.
"Serena..."Hotaru murmered, her purple eyes shining with tears
at the scene.
"Ma..mommy?"Sankan softly and innocently acknowledged.
"Shh..Sankan. I'm here. I'm finally here.."Serena rocked Sankan in
her arms back and forth.
"Mommy, I knew you'd come sometime to rescue me.."Sankan sighed and
snuggled closer to her.
"Yes,"Serena nodded and rested her cheek to his forehead.
"We'll be together. Together for all time, right?"Sankan murmered,
a yawn escaping his lips.
"Of course,"Serena promised.
"I'm glad...that you came, mother.."Sankan yawned and his eyes dropped
and soon he fell asleep.
(Mother? He usually calls me mommy..what happened to him?
What did Makura do to you?)Serena wondered and got up from her
position on the ground, with Sankan still on her arms.
"Let's go.."Serena turned to the others.
"Let's,"agreed Hotaru and soon all of them left the base to go back
to Earth.
"I'm sorry I left you guys,"Serena apologized.
"It's okay Serena. You were just being what a normal parent
would've done. Sort of the same thing as...you know..what
happened before,"Hotaru understood.
"Serena, I'm just glad that you're okay,"Quatre stated, staring
straight ahead at space.
"Onna, what you did was stupid but what's done is done,"Wufei grunted.
"....."Trowa nodded his head towards her way, his way of saying it's
okay.
Duo grinned at her and stared at Sankan fondly.
"Just glad that you two made it out alright"Duo commented.
"Heero?"Serena stared his way, he was just closing his eyes appearing
to be asleep but he wasn't.
"Hn."Heero grunted.
Serena beamed at him and smiled towards the others.
"Thanks.."Serena stated and gazed at Sankan who was still dozing off.
To be continued...
*************
There goes that chapter, let's see what happens next chapter.
Shall we? *grins a bit evilly*
By: Cheska-chan
Chapter: 12
E-Mail address: Minnashime@aol.com or AngellicSnow@aol.com
PG13
Disclaimer: Here I am, writing once more. *sigh* I took a break
from playing FF7 and I am sooo not touching Parasite Eve yet. *shudders*
Too scary, especially at night @-@. Man, just one disc and all of that
happens...*sigh* still haven't gotten pass it yet but I will!! Somehow.
Anyways, better stop yacking. Don't own any anime at all. So lay off! L_L
Author's Notes: blah,blah,blah... Oh yeah! Hope all of you had a
great Christmas and now I wish you a very Happy New Year! ^^
And sorry, still not exactly revealing about Sankan...maybe in the next
two chapters. *secretly mumbles to herself as she walks away*
***********
"Soon, I shall have everything I desire. Power, ultimate power will
be mine..."a creepy voice proclaimed in the shadows.
*groan*
"Ma..mammy? Mommy?"a soft, childish voice filled with innocence groaned out.
*footsteps echoed among the tiles, getting closer to the prisoner who
woke up*
Blurry at first, but after a few blinking moments..the prisoner opened
up its eyes. Revealing lavender eyes filled with confusion.
"Hm.. you're awake. I would've figured you to be out for at least a couple
of days. But you're up in just a few hours. Interesting,"the voice was
narrowed down to be a woman's.
"Where am I?"the captured victim demanded, as it faced the woman by his side.
"My ship, we'll be arriving at the base in just a few minutes actually,"the
woman smirked.
Wide, disbeliving eyes gazed at her and then recognition seeped in.
"Makura! Now I remember...where's my mom?!"
"Now, now Sankan. You mustn't be so eager too soon at the beginning.
She'll come by, don't worry. She always comes.."Makura grinned evilly and
prepared to leave him.
"Wait, please!"Sankan cried out.
Makura stopped and then looked over her shoulder at Sankan who was
strapped in a wooden chair with rope. He appeared so small as he sat
there, of course he would though. He is only a child...barely even
three less likely two.
"What do you plan to do with me?"Sankan questioned.
"Nothing much, it's not really you..I'm after. It's your
mother,"Makura answered.
"Why?"Sankan asked.
"Because of her ignorance,"Makura spat out and left.
Sankan drooped his head and sighed.
"Mother..."Sankan murmered.
******************
"Have you tracked them down yet?"questioned Duo.
"Not yet,"sighed Hotaru, still typing away.
Serena stared out the narrow hole on the ceiling and caught a glimpse
of the illuminating moon. So calm, desolate, yet mysterious and wonderous.
Her homeland and probably the only place she can feel complete.
"Sankan, be alright,"Serena murmered.
"He is,"grunted a deep voice behind her.
"It will always be you in back of me whenever I think I'm alone. Right
Heero?"Serena inwardly smirked.
"...."
Sighing, Serena continued to stare out in that one measly little hole in
the ceiling.
[{Return to the moon...the moon..the moon...}]Angelic's voice advised her,
that small voice of hers echoing in her brain.
(The moon? Could they be stationed there? Oh, how long it's been since
I last visited that site. The grounds that once held my mother's kingdom
before the invaders came...)Serena recalled.
"The moon,"Serena spoke softly but her words were heard all over the
room.
The other Pilots, doctors, and Hotaru stared her way. She blinked
involuntarily and looked their way.
"That's where they are, in the moon,"Serena repeated, her voice loud,
clear, and firm.
"Are you sure, Serena?"Dr. J questioned.
One firm glare at the doctor, confirmed her decision and he just
stared back at her.
"We'll make the preparations for the place then,"Dr. O stated and
turned back to his computer and started typing while the other
doctors left to bring orders to people who lie even deeper in the base.
"I suggest all of you to get some sleep, you need it,"suggested Dr. M
when the other doctors left and she stayed behind with Dr. O.
Yawning, Hotaru took up the offer and left to her chambers. Then
Quatre left.
"Won't you guys go too?"Dr. M asked.
"When do you think the shuttles will be ready?"questioned Wufei.
"By tomorrow morning, I'd say,"Dr. M guessed.
Wufei nodded in approval and left, trailed after by Duo and Trowa.
Serena ignored Dr. M's observant gaze and Heero who was hiding in the
shadows watching her every move. The immortal walked by
the tables and rows of chemical tubes and scientific objects. Taking
in every detail she could store within her mind. Finally a pile on the
last table caught her interest most of all. Getting closer, she
examined the materials.
"This is Sankan's writing, it got better since the last time I
saw him write. And his style, his words...you doctors have done
a fine job teaching him..."Serena commented as she fondly gazed at
the paperwork.
"He's a fast learner, the other doctors..especially Dr. J has taken
special interest in your boy,"Dr. M smiled.
"Sankan can draw now and he wrote something in this other
paper as well.."Serena picked up the sheets and rummaged through it.
"There's something else you shoud know Serena.."Dr. M began.
Heero didn't say anything as he listened to the upcoming conversation
between the two while Dr. O already closed himself off any interrupting
vocalizations.
"These drawings.."Serena's eyes narrowed as she found a similarity between
all of them.
"Sankan's been experiencing dreams. He confides them to me, saying that
he feels that he can trust me. As you trust me.."Dr. M stepped closer
toward her princess.
"How can he remember them with this much detail?"demanded Serena,
her brows scrunched together as she slammed the papers back on the table
and put a hand to her forehead.
"First he learns things so quickly..I figured that it's because
he's so intelligent..and he is. Of course he is, now he gets kidnapped
by Makura. His own family member for goodness sakes! Now this!
What else is there that you want to surprise me with?!"shouted Serena,
her crystalline blue eyes blazing with a demand for answers.
"I'm sorry, princess but.."Dr. M reverted at that moment to a loyal
subject, Sailor Pluto.
"I know, you're sorry..and I'm sorry for yelling at you like
that but...it's just so complicated. I don't know what's happening to
my boy.."Serena apologized and sat down in the available chair nearby.
"All will be explained, 06. Like they always are,"Dr. M bent down
and gave her a warm smile of confidence.
"As in the past, Serena. Things got troublesome for us and it
was all sorted out in the end. Some ways better than the others,"Heero
spoke up.
"Thanks. If..no, when Sankan does get back. I better have a word
with him, that way I know what's going on in his life,"Serena sighed
and got up from her seat and left the room.
Dr. M stared at the door where Serena disappeared off to and
then got up from her bent position. She picked up the piles of paper
and then left along with it. One piece fell down when the doctor
completely went away from the doorway, unnoticed by herself. Heero
frowned but went over and picked it up. His prussian blue eyes
stared at the handiwork of a carefully developed drawing.
(She's right, he learns quickly and picks things up better than
others. This drawing looks like it could be done by a
professional.)Heero frowned deeper.
He left the room as well, with paper in hand and into his
chambers.
On the paper was a drawing of a man. It was in black and white,
sketched carefully and with several detail marks. Shadings light and
dark could be made out. The sketch gave out a figure of a man
wearing a training gi. Mushroom cut hair and mysterious eyes.
He had a sword strapped to his back and over his gi was a jacket with
the marking of CC. In the background was the picture of large
amoung of forests and a small glimpse of a river. Smoke could be seen
from the far edge of the forest but near the river. Obviously,
there was either a house or a campfire built there. Also in the background
are mountains with a clearing nearby. Taking another look at the
picture, the figure of the man appeared to be..floating in midair.
His mysterious eyes were a bit serious and reflected determination.
His whole facade..ready to fight.
(Who could this man be? If I didn't know better...no, I shouldn't
jump to conclusions till the facts have been sepearted from
mere false truths.)Heero shook it away and placed the drawing in a
drawer of his room.
He laid on the bed and stared up at the ceiling, still trying to
decipher who that could be. Soon his mind drifted to the land
of dreams.
**********
"You know, Sankan. Our family bloodline is quite strong. It's
respected yet wanted by everything. Some wish to protect it while
others are selfish enough to want to have it to themselves. Because of that,
the royal family has guards. Yes, guards. Even though the blood
of the Lunarians is practically the most powerful among many rare
occassions, it is also deadly. If you wish on the legendary Silver
Crystal something great and desirable, a price must be paid. One that
could cause death. That is why there are royal guards sworn to
protect the princess of the moon. That princess is...your
mother. Her bodyguards are practically deceased now though, some
are still alive but most have been eliminated. Now then, the moon
is her kingdom, our kingdom. Your kingdom. Her homeland where
the great pillars of the palace once stood. This is where
the base is set up many millenia later...and this is where you
and I are at,"Makura lectured her.
"Millenia? Isn't that like...a really, really long time ago?"Sankan
pointed out.
"Yes, Sankan. It is...you see your mother is immortal.
Meaning, she lives a very long amount of time,"Makura told him,
eye level.
"My mother is...immortal..."Sankan echoed out, hollowly.
Makura straightened up and walked over to a window nearby, it was
bulletproof of course and she stared out at it. From there, was the
dark atmosphere of space. Stars hanging around giving off a sense
of mysteriousness and peace yet uncomfortable feelings.
"I have a question for you, dear Sankan,"Makura broke the uncomfortable
silence.
"..."
"Do you wish to be your rightful age?"Makura asked.
"What do you mean?"Sankan narrowed his eyes.
"Don't tell me that you believe that your one year old body is
correct. Your mind is quite advanced...you shouldn't be staying in
that inferior age. Haven't you ever wondered why your intelligence
is quite high and your belief in others is a bit mature? Your
intake of understanding is quite interesting,"Makura explained.
"I see...what's the price of taking up your offer?"Sankan asked her,
untrusting her words.
"Why do you think I'd want something in return? All I want is
for you to be in your right age,"Makura smirked.
Sankan furrowed his brows in deep concentration, pondering over her
words.
(Should I trust her?)Sankan asked himself.
"If..if I agree...how will the aging process work?"Sankan softly
asked.
"Oh, that...well let's see. Only one other have used this type
of mechanism except that what I have in store for you is slightly
different and workable. Once the rays touch your body, you shall
age little by little. Some jumping to a sudden age and others
taking its time. Right now you're in an age 1 area, the programs
should be set to a desired time. That's all there is to
it. Just remember that it will stop completely once it reaches
that certain age. If you're wondering if it will mess with your
aging process in future terms...this will have some slight
affects. Such as you not aging till it passes the year you
turn that certain age,"Makura explained.
"It's a bit confusing.."Sankan rolled his eyes.
"You'll get a hang to it later on,"Makura smirked.
"What else is there that I should know about your 'machine'?"Sankan
questioned.
"That's a secret,"Makura smirked, her dark eyes glinting with
evil.
"Then the deal's off,"Sankan growled and veered his head so as not
to see Makura who was seething with anger.
"No matter, my way to deal with you is much greater,"Makura stormed
off the room, slamming it.
(What will she plan now?)Sankan wondered, his innocent lavender eyes
slowly losing its warmth as his young tender age of pureness began to
dissolve to the world of harsh truths and realities in the real world
of pain and suffering.
"Mother.."Sankan spoke the words of the one he wanted to see.
The way he said those words though weren't the ways he used to
speak about before, this time it was like those words had no sense
of value but mere willingness. The will to have a mother by his
side.
"Please come save me..."Sankan cried out a tear, the first tear he
shed that wasn't out of mortal pain but one from within his heart.
**************
(~.~please come save me...~.~)a faint voice whispered in her head.
Serena bolted up from her bed as a slight tug was felt within her
heart. Tears fell from her crystalline blue eyes and she touched it,
staring at the warm tears.
"Sankan.."Serena murmered and prepared for the travel.
After getting ready, Serena concentrated within her mind and cleared
it off any emotions, focusing on only one soul purpose..her son.
A picture formed within the confines of her brain. His once innocent
face was now slightly aged and tired. His lavender eyes were hollow
from feelings except for a few: hope and desire. This made her heart
break.
(Hold on, I promised you long ago I wouldn't let harm come near
you. It seems I failed, haven't I? I broke that promise. Don't you
worry though, I will save you...I will..)Serena vowed and opened her
eyes.
She grabbed a nearby pistol and hid it from view then walked out of
her chambers.
The immortal placed on black gloves matching her leather jacket. Her
hair done up in the normal odangoes. The once content, motherly
face she wore before was replaced by an emotionless mask fit for an
assassin and mercenary. The black boots she wore was silent as she
glided out of that corridor and into the main room that led upstairs
to the world. But that wasn't exactly the place she was planning to
go. Surveying the room, it was clear of any signs of presences so she
began searching.
(There should be a switch or something leading to the next level
of this base. Few years back, I didn't know about those..but now I
do. It leads to another compartment where they keep any types
of vehicles. Perfect way to transport.)smirked Serena.
Just as she was about to continue looking for the switch she stopped
and slapped her forehead as something dawned on her.
"How could I be so stupid? There goes the old me again!"Serena rolled
her eyes and a grin came on.
(I could just apparate there! But it's been awhile. I hope
it works..)Serena hoped and closed her eyes.
She focused once more and pictured herself just outside of the room
that Sankan was held in. A gush of wind swept pass her roughly and in
mere moments, she arrived.
(Better than last time, guess I'm starting to adjust to the
powers of the immortal.)figured Serena and looked at the white
walls and tiles of the corridor.
A door was right in front of her. She twisted the knob but it was closed.
She frowned and was about to take out a hairpin to lockpick the door but
there was no hole. Instead cards would be used to open the stuff up.
(They did some rebuilding in this base...)sighed Serena and observed
her surroundings carefully.
"It seems we have a guess. Won't you come to the main hall,
ancestor?"Makura's voice suggested with a pint of a rigorous manner seeping in.
"Makura! Where's Sankan? Give him to me!"demanded Serena, staring wildly
around her.
"He's fine, he is after all...family,"chuckled Makura and cut off the
signal that the foe used to communicate with the immortal.
"The main hall? I'll be there, if Sankan is there.."Serena uttered and
began walking north.
*****************
"Serena left,"Dr. M announced as everyone gathered in the main room.
"What?! She left already?"exclaimed Hotaru.
"She left for the moon early morning,"Dr. M sighed.
"By herself.."Hotaru bowed her head.
"Then let's go! Maybe we can catch up to her, even now she should
be only halfway there, right?"Duo guessed.
"No, she's already there. But you all should make your way to the
moon now. Maybe you'll reach the fight that's about to occur
in time,"Dr. M stated.
"How can she have reached the moon already? Did she go earlier?"Quatre wondered.
"She used her inner power to transport herself there.."Dr. M sighed.
"I'll catch up to the princess.."Hotaru volunteered and started
to close her purple eyes.
"NO!"Duo protested, putting a hand on her shoulder.
"02 is correct, don't leave Hotaru.."Dr. M shook her dark hair.
"Why not? I was able to discover that new magic a few
months ago.."Hotaru uttered.
"You'll be needed to guide them once you reach the moon's base,"Dr. M stated.
"I understand,"Hotaru nodded.
"The shuttles are prepared. Let's go,"Trowa pointed out and
slid down the pole leading to the next level.
"Good luck.."Dr. M nodded to the crew and shut the passage once the
pilots and Hotaru went down.
**************
"There you are, princess. Queen. The mother...and immortal,"Makura sneered.
"Where's Sankan?"demanded Serena.
"Ahh, yes. Your son, your only son,"nodded Makura.
"Yes, him. Where is he?"Serena questioned.
"Right behind me,"Makura answered and stepped aside, showing Sankan
who was strapped down on a chair with cords tied around his small
body. He was unconscious.
"Let him go, you have me to deal with,"Serena ordered.
"Afraid not, ancestor. I have somethings in store for
him,"Makura grinned.
Serena felt anger growing within her skin. A tingling, fiery
sensation that wanted to burst or explode. Her crystalline blue eyes
held irritation, revenge, and madness. For this person who caused
pain to her son, to her, to those who care.
Her blue eyes closed and she held her hands around herself.
(Let the power within me release.)she uttered.
"Murasame!"Serena growled out, throwing her hands in front of her.
Showering blue blasts of rain drops rained down on Makura. Makura
glared and put up a shield around herself, but it was too late as
it passed by the shield which caused damage on the foe.
"Let him go!"Serena growled out.
"No,"Makura shook her head.
Serena flew up and hovered near the ceiling, gazing at her
descendant.
(She's family, how could I have done that and caused her harm?
That isn't me...is it?)Serena asked herself.
"I'm warning you, Makura. Listen to me and let Sankan
go..."Serena dangerously uttered.
"You want him?"Makura asked.
"Yes, release him,"Serena nodded.
An evil smile rose up on Makura's red lips. She held out
her hand and before Serena could reach her son, a dark blast
released from Makura's palms and slammed down on Sankan.
"Sankan!!!"Serena cried out, her crystalline blue eyes
wide with horror.
"Mommy?"Sankan murmered as he heard a faint cry of his name
be spoken by his mother.
Sankan stared around him but felt unable to move. He saw only
forward and a little glimpse of his sides. Everything was
dark, cold, and creepy. He didn't like this at all. Not at all.
Suddenly a piercing hiss went through his soft skin.
"Ahh!"Sankan cried out, feeling a burn and could almost swear
his bones were being stretched.
"Ahh!!"Sankan continued to cry out of pain.
(What's happening to me?)Sankan wondered, passing out.
Serena could hear his cries and she couldn't bear it. Throughout
her life, she watched as her friends felt pain, her love, even
her family. And her daughter. She relived those moments as
all she could do was stare in bewilderment as darkness was encased
among her son. Her beloved son, Sankan.
"That should be enough. Did you enjoy that spectacle,
dear ancestor?"smirked Makura.
"How could you be so cruel?"Serena stared at her descendant in
wonderment.
"You took away, my love,"Makura sneered and blasted another
dark energy toward Sankan.
In mere moments as the two energies touched, it canceled out and
went away. Leaving Sankan who was still intact but passed out
on the cold, hard floor.
"Well, I really should be going..."Makura smirked and disappeared
into the shadows of that room.
"Makura!"Serena was about to reach out to the girl but she was
gone.
"You're so evil..."Serena muttered and then glimpsed at Sankan and
began to walk towards him.
"It doesn't seem that you received any damage from those
blasts. Only your soul has been affected,"sighed Serena and
picked up the small boy and cradled him in her arms.
A few minutes later, Hotaru and the pilots ran into the room only
to see a mother and son moment.
"Serena..."Hotaru murmered, her purple eyes shining with tears
at the scene.
"Ma..mommy?"Sankan softly and innocently acknowledged.
"Shh..Sankan. I'm here. I'm finally here.."Serena rocked Sankan in
her arms back and forth.
"Mommy, I knew you'd come sometime to rescue me.."Sankan sighed and
snuggled closer to her.
"Yes,"Serena nodded and rested her cheek to his forehead.
"We'll be together. Together for all time, right?"Sankan murmered,
a yawn escaping his lips.
"Of course,"Serena promised.
"I'm glad...that you came, mother.."Sankan yawned and his eyes dropped
and soon he fell asleep.
(Mother? He usually calls me mommy..what happened to him?
What did Makura do to you?)Serena wondered and got up from her
position on the ground, with Sankan still on her arms.
"Let's go.."Serena turned to the others.
"Let's,"agreed Hotaru and soon all of them left the base to go back
to Earth.
"I'm sorry I left you guys,"Serena apologized.
"It's okay Serena. You were just being what a normal parent
would've done. Sort of the same thing as...you know..what
happened before,"Hotaru understood.
"Serena, I'm just glad that you're okay,"Quatre stated, staring
straight ahead at space.
"Onna, what you did was stupid but what's done is done,"Wufei grunted.
"....."Trowa nodded his head towards her way, his way of saying it's
okay.
Duo grinned at her and stared at Sankan fondly.
"Just glad that you two made it out alright"Duo commented.
"Heero?"Serena stared his way, he was just closing his eyes appearing
to be asleep but he wasn't.
"Hn."Heero grunted.
Serena beamed at him and smiled towards the others.
"Thanks.."Serena stated and gazed at Sankan who was still dozing off.
To be continued...
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There goes that chapter, let's see what happens next chapter.
Shall we? *grins a bit evilly*