Title: The Curse of Immortality: Sequal
By: Cheska-chan
Chapter: 22
E-Mail address: Minnashime@aol.com or AngellicSnow@aol.com
PG13
Disclaimer: As much as I wish and whine over wanting to own
Sailor Moon, Gundam Wing, and DBZ...I know I won't be able to.
Why? Because I'm poor and not successful enough to rise in status
to own those three great anime.
Author's Notes: Hai, hai. This is the 22nd chapter of the
Sequal to Curse of Immortality.
*********
"Makura, I don't want to fight you!"Serena shouted over the
falling debris surrounding her in the illusionary world that Makura
summoned.
"Too bad!"Makura's ocean blue eyes glinted in a cloudy way of hatred
and lore.
Then Makura summoned something else with her fathomless powers, she
summoned great beings to fight for her. All in all, there were six
creatures of great sizes that were a match for Gundams.
"Meet my creatures...."Makura let out a grin as she hovered near the
sixth.
"Saturn,"Serena uttered under her breath as the princess surveyed the
monsters.
"On it,"Saturn nodded and jumped up and away from the immortal.
Saturn shouted a number of her spells and caught each creature's attention.
Soon all six of them were following Saturn away from the site.
"Seems like your subject has their attention. No matter, she'll be
taken care of soon. She is of no match to all of them at once,"Makura
gloated.
"As the saying goes, 'don't count your chickens before they hatch,' "Serena
recalled as she placed herself in a fighting stance.
"Hmph."
"KA ME HA ME.....HAAAAA!!"Serena screamed out her attack unexpectedly towards
Makura.
But even though the attack managed to collide with Makura's form, it only caused
the woman's skin to slightly singe.
"Not bad, Ancestor,"Makura wiped off a bit of a smudge on her now tattered clothes.
*********
"There! Land!"Duo felt his heart beat wildly as he stared at the apparent
space ship sitting on the moon's surface.
As their shuttle landed, Duo instantly spotted a fight occuring not too far
away from their area.
"It seems we got here late,"Trowa plainly pointed out, as his dark green eye
observed the battle onslaught.
"Let's go,"Wufei mumbled and went on the back of the shuttle and dawned his
Nataku/Altron.
"Hn."Heero jumped into his Wing while Trowa merely went inside his Heavyarms.
"Come, Sandrock,"Quatre murmered while Duo hurriedly came in Deathscythe.
As the five Gundams escaped the cramped shuttle, all of them went towards the
fight about 500 yards away. What met them were six tall creatures with Saturn
in the midst of the battle.
"Saturn..."Quatre uttered.
Sailor Saturn was slowing down as she cast spell after spell, doing a limited number
of damage on each creature. Her fuku was tattered and worn from the blasts
she receieved and dodged, her glaive a bit worn out from too much use.
"Pilots.."Sailor Saturn weakly let out a smile at them before collapsing on the
ground.
"HOTARU!"Duo screamed out when Saturn fell on the moon's ground and a blast
was sent her way.
"How could she survive in outerspace? Where there's no air?"Wufei wondered.
"She's a guardian. An immortal. And a subject of the princess Serenity of
the moon kingdom, she is able to cope with outerspace,"answered a voice from
the intercoms.
"Dr. M.."
"No. Sailor Pluto,"corrected Heero in monotone.
"Fight pilots. Defeat these creatures,"Dr. M urged them with enthusiasm laced
into her voice.
"Hn."Heero and Wufei grunted and cut off the communications as all the
pilots prepared to fight.
"For Earth,"
"The colonies."
"For the people."
"For Hotaru."
"Mission: Accepted."
**************
A rumble shook loose some dry paint off the ceiling of the area, the illusionary
outside world they stood in casted a small quiver before returning to its
realistic side.
"It seems your back up has arrived,"Makura smirked.
(How do I defeat her?)Serena wondered, hestitating from attacking.
*Flashback*
"Emotions are not to be used in times of battle, remember
that. It only weakens you,"Heero stated before continuing on.
*Another Flash*
"Hasn't she learned yet? Love is just..useless. It only gives
heartache,"Serena bitterly spat out, those eyes hardening at the mention
of heartache and love.
"How can you say that? You, dear princess, have known love
for centuries. Why now do you say that love is useless?"Dr. M questioned.
"It is! Love has given me nothing but pain! Those I love
die! I can't stand it anymore!"Serena shouted but not loud enough
for those outside to hear.
"You've been blessed to find more than one who has been faithful to
you to the very end. They died, for you,"Dr. M pointed out.
"They died..for me. So many have gotten killed because of me. I
can't let anyone else die. Those I have now must not perish. Never die.
I won't let it happen. Especially to Sankan,"Serena proclaimed.
*End of Flashback*
(Emotions...Heero always said they were weak. In the end, his emotions
over-ruled his senses when he proclaimed his love...for me..)Serena sighed
wistfully.
(And love, love has blessed me throughout the ages. But still, it has
caused me pain. Why do I fight? Should I fight?)Serena stared hard at
the illusionary grass she stood in and then stared back up at Makura.
"By the time your friends arrive, you shall be dead,"Makura grinned and
let out the metal and the potion.
"It seems I'll just have to use the potion, but what's the fun with that?"Makura
grinned and held both up for her to see.
"Do you even know the outcome of your decision?"Serena questioned.
Makura quirked an eyebrow at her, questioningly.
"Someday, your kingdom shall fall just..like...mine,"Serena smirked.
"Hmph. I don't care, that won't happen till after my death anyways!"Makura
shouted and poured the contents of the potion inside the metal once she finished
opening it with a small trail over the edge of the metal with her pinky.
Then Makura hovered in the air, eyeing her prey before beginning a strong
energy ball.
(Do I really have to fight? Why did I even bother postponing time to
ask Makura about her decision? Why should I care whether she lives her
life happily or not?)Serena questioned herself as she simply gazed at Makura's
hovering form overhead, her own crystalline blue eyes flashing with nothing
but its now dull color.
************
Another quake rumbled throughout the ship as blast after blast reigned in,
distorting the illusions around them for a mere moment or two. During those
times, Makura paused but continued on preparing her ki.
"Why don't you just fight back? That way you die a more heroic death
than this..."Makura bemused.
"...."Serena didn't answer her.
(Why?)Serena mused within her head.
As Makura finished it up, Makura closed her eyes. The raven colored hair on
her head, rising up as she summoned her inner strength to aide her with
this spell. The dark metal object floated in front of the grand ball of purple
energy and it engulfed the metal inside.
"Your last moments,"Makura whispered to the air.
The illusionary land they stood in was still serene and peaceful around the two.
The green leaves breezed pass the two relations. The grass is still cool
and fresh, you could even sense its presence, uncapable of telling whether
it was fraud or real. Even the blooming flowers, if you choose to touch
them, you wouldn't be able to tell if its simply your imagination.
Serena took all of this in before her eyes fell upon the oncoming attack
that chose to be sent out by its master. Serena's eyes didn't faze at the
blast heading her way, the young immortal stood her ground. Unmoving and
willing.
(Why do I fight?)
**********
"Hime,"Saturn has already reverted back to Hotaru for awhile now. Instead
of expecting the moon's grounds, she was now in the hallway of what she
perceived to be Makura's spaceship.
Sitting up, she inspected herself as well as the background. Duo Maxwell
was slumped over in the hallway next to her, his eyes closed and his
body burnt and bruised.
"Duo.."Hotaru choked up a sob at seeing him in a bad state, the immortal
swiftly went over to his side.
"Oh Duo, what happened to you? Please be okay,"Hotaru pleaded as she
took off the gloves she had on her hands and placed them on the his bare
sculpted chest.
Before Hotaru began with the procedure of healing, Duo's eyes fluttered
and grabbed her cool hands. Hotaru gasped softly at the warmth and
raised her eyes to stare at Duo's twinkling cobalt blue eyes.
"Hey babe,"Duo winked to enlighten the previous melancholy mood.
"Thank Selene, you're all right!"Hotaru praised and hugged her boyfriend.
"It takes more than that to kill Shinegami,"Duo chuckled,"How about you?"
"I'm the Goddess of Death and Rebirth, what do you think?"Hotaru playfully
tore from his embrace and grinned happily despite her aching body.
(I love him so much...so much..)Hotaru stated within her head as she
continued to smile.
*******
The dust fluttered all around, cracking and making some areas of the
wall fall over one another from the great blast that ignited the
room. Makura continued to hover on top of the wreckage, her eyes
blazing in triumph as she waited the outcome of all the destruction.
As the dust cleared away, Makura's ocean blue eyes blinked in astonishment
and shocked at the outcome. On the ground below her, two men were sprawled
on the floor while Serena stood still her own eyes just coming out of
the hazy world of shock.
*****
[{She has received love from two men. And she knows and feels
the same, I believe.}]Eternal's voice echoed around the room.
[{She has lost loved ones in the past. The ones she lives for.}]Death pointed out.
[{The book's written words is being created as reality. The immortal
has been unleashed, leaves the other world to come home, finds one
it trusts and lives for, and its heart died to leave a hollow
tomb that has been embedded...}]Angelic stated the facts.
[{And now, love has showed itself to the immortal...}]Eternal added.
[{Evil has prevailed so far, though...will the last prophecy be
fulfilled?}]Death questioned.
[{That is to be placed in a an area of questioning. For even I can not
say. It is for the immortal to choose, her life and destiny is
for her to fulfill. Not ours, we can only help guide her. It's her
choice whether to listen and obey, or not...}]Angelic's voice rang
throughout the bare white room.
[{A question that is difficult to answer. Death after finding
everlasting love is one that not many people are willing to
sacrifice.}]Death's projection rumbled out.
[{We can only pray that she chooses a path that leaves humanity
with a hope for peace.}]Eternal uttered silently.
*************
"Serena...."Mirai's dark eyes filled with life and love and ocassional
mirth were dying out; its usual fire now burning out and extinguishing right
before her blue eyes.
Hearing her name being called, Serena kneeled down brushing her fingers
across Mirai's soft warm cheeks that were losing its warmth and color.
"Mirai, always there when I least expect you to,"Serena murmered with
a hint of amusement.
"...let me guess, I got hit by Makura's specialized attack reserved for
you?"Mirai croaked out.
"How did you...?"Serena started.
Coughing up some blood stopped Serena's heart for a mere moment.
"I overheard the conversation awhile ago, my Saiyan hearing let me catch a
few important words here and there. I watched you fight her, Serena. I refused
to come out, I knew that this battle is suppose to be between you two. But
seeing you just standing there, not doing anything made me come out. To
save you, I couldn't let you die. Not yet, its not time..."Mirai coughed out.
"Mirai..."Serena lowered her gaze.
"Be happy, I'll be watching you from the otherworld..."Mirai knew that this would
be his last moment. And as he said his last words, his eyes fell shut and his
chest never rose up with air. His bangs fell away from his eyes as his head
drifted back down on the cold floor. And his cheeks left its warmth and color
as well as his whole body. Seeing all of this, Serena gathered up more painful
memories until her eyes fell on the other body. Heero's.
"No, this can't happen! This can't!"Serena swore softly under her breath as
she rushed to his side.
"Heero! Wake up!"Serena defiantly cried out, cradling his head beneath one
of her arms as she placed her other on his left hand.
(Still warm...)Serena noticed.
His eyes fluttered open silently, his prussian blue eyes still holding some
life but it was quickly fading away. His life preparing to become taken
away in mere moments.
(The potion...)Serena recalled.
"Serena.."Heero whispered out her name as the blond immortal stared
down at the Perfect Soldier who sacrificed his own noble life for hers.
"Don't, Heero. Please don't..."Serena pleaded, losing her empty facade
to be replaced with concern and fear, several emotions running up and down
her usual stoic facade she wore moments ago.
"Arigatou, for caring..."Heero's head fell back, his eyes still open
but were now dialated and lifeless.
"Iie.."Serena shed a tear for the Perfect Soldier and herself along with
Mirai. Losing two loved ones in one day tore her heart away.
(Why do I fight? Why?)Serena questioned herself as she placed Heero's head
carefully back onto the floor.
(I just don't understand anymore..)Serena conversed with herself as she
stared momentarily upon the soldier's face before closing his eyelids.
"Someone tell me why...why should I fight? And why do they have
to die? Why now?"Serena murmered softly to herself, hoping for an answer.
Any answer.
From the top, Makura silently glowered at the girl while at the same
time congratulating herself for causing internal harm to her own Ancestor.
The one who has caused her pain and suffering as well. All because of
losing a loved one.
**********
"There are only a couple more of these creatures left, Trowa,"Quatre
shouted through the intercom.
(I can't believe it, Duo was so foolish! After destroying two of
the creatures himself, he rushes out of that cockpit of his to get
Hotaru. Ending up getting beaten himself. Lucky for him 01 got rid
of two more creatures and placing Duo and Hotaru inside the ship for
safety. After that, well who knows where they are..?)Quatre
recalled the past events moments ago.
"One more!"Wufei updated the status of the enemies they had left
to defeat in their position.
"Correction: ten,"Trowa silently pointed Heavyarms to an opening
at the ship's rear. From there, a file of new updated versions of
Mobile Dolls rushed out. Not one of them hesitating before taking
the Gundams on for themselves.
"Seems we'll be distracted for awhile..."Wufei grumbled as he
dodged a beam from the new versions of Mobile Dolls.
*************
"Why should you fight me, Ancestor? I may have lost the potions
for those pitiful mortal bodies, but I still doubt you can stop me
from saving your world. The one you are sworn to protect,"Makura
glowered.
Staring up at her descendant, her eyes fell upon Makura's angry glare.
Her own eyes lifeless and uncaring.
"Over there, below you is Earth. I have also managed to create a powerful
potion. One that will allow those humans below to follow and obey me. Obey
their new master. That is how I shall rule my Kingdom. The New Crystal
Tokyo..."Makura laughed heartily at her idea.
"It's old Makura. How many times foolish ones have tried hard to achieve
that goal. To control...."Serena boredly said in a tired and uncaring tone.
"You don't care anymore, Ancestor. Do you?"Makura pointed out, her ocean
blue eyes now fixed on her.
(Earth...the colonies...my lost kingdom. Should I even try after
all the pain that has been put out before me? My immortality, I am granted
everlasting life. And Makura has failed to kill me, but emotionally she has.
Her deeds, her plans has been fulfilled up till now.
What hope do I have left? Why should I even bother to help put a stop to
her? I can still live out this life. Why bother?)Serena asked herself.
And at that time, Makura continued on with her plans as a wave of
darkness was let loose from the ship and heading through outerspace towards
Earth. And only Earth.
"First Earth, then the colonies..."Makura stated outloud.
To be continued...
******************
*gags* There goes that Chapter. I was going to end it with this
chapter in one big one, but there's so much to write out. So I figured break
it into two chapters. But I haven't started on the ending part as of yet. But
it'll get there. I just hope I'll get the final chapter out soon, if I have
the time to do so. Welps, there goes that chapter. See ya!! And thank you
for reading Chapter 22 of the Sequal.
By: Cheska-chan
Chapter: 22
E-Mail address: Minnashime@aol.com or AngellicSnow@aol.com
PG13
Disclaimer: As much as I wish and whine over wanting to own
Sailor Moon, Gundam Wing, and DBZ...I know I won't be able to.
Why? Because I'm poor and not successful enough to rise in status
to own those three great anime.
Author's Notes: Hai, hai. This is the 22nd chapter of the
Sequal to Curse of Immortality.
*********
"Makura, I don't want to fight you!"Serena shouted over the
falling debris surrounding her in the illusionary world that Makura
summoned.
"Too bad!"Makura's ocean blue eyes glinted in a cloudy way of hatred
and lore.
Then Makura summoned something else with her fathomless powers, she
summoned great beings to fight for her. All in all, there were six
creatures of great sizes that were a match for Gundams.
"Meet my creatures...."Makura let out a grin as she hovered near the
sixth.
"Saturn,"Serena uttered under her breath as the princess surveyed the
monsters.
"On it,"Saturn nodded and jumped up and away from the immortal.
Saturn shouted a number of her spells and caught each creature's attention.
Soon all six of them were following Saturn away from the site.
"Seems like your subject has their attention. No matter, she'll be
taken care of soon. She is of no match to all of them at once,"Makura
gloated.
"As the saying goes, 'don't count your chickens before they hatch,' "Serena
recalled as she placed herself in a fighting stance.
"Hmph."
"KA ME HA ME.....HAAAAA!!"Serena screamed out her attack unexpectedly towards
Makura.
But even though the attack managed to collide with Makura's form, it only caused
the woman's skin to slightly singe.
"Not bad, Ancestor,"Makura wiped off a bit of a smudge on her now tattered clothes.
*********
"There! Land!"Duo felt his heart beat wildly as he stared at the apparent
space ship sitting on the moon's surface.
As their shuttle landed, Duo instantly spotted a fight occuring not too far
away from their area.
"It seems we got here late,"Trowa plainly pointed out, as his dark green eye
observed the battle onslaught.
"Let's go,"Wufei mumbled and went on the back of the shuttle and dawned his
Nataku/Altron.
"Hn."Heero jumped into his Wing while Trowa merely went inside his Heavyarms.
"Come, Sandrock,"Quatre murmered while Duo hurriedly came in Deathscythe.
As the five Gundams escaped the cramped shuttle, all of them went towards the
fight about 500 yards away. What met them were six tall creatures with Saturn
in the midst of the battle.
"Saturn..."Quatre uttered.
Sailor Saturn was slowing down as she cast spell after spell, doing a limited number
of damage on each creature. Her fuku was tattered and worn from the blasts
she receieved and dodged, her glaive a bit worn out from too much use.
"Pilots.."Sailor Saturn weakly let out a smile at them before collapsing on the
ground.
"HOTARU!"Duo screamed out when Saturn fell on the moon's ground and a blast
was sent her way.
"How could she survive in outerspace? Where there's no air?"Wufei wondered.
"She's a guardian. An immortal. And a subject of the princess Serenity of
the moon kingdom, she is able to cope with outerspace,"answered a voice from
the intercoms.
"Dr. M.."
"No. Sailor Pluto,"corrected Heero in monotone.
"Fight pilots. Defeat these creatures,"Dr. M urged them with enthusiasm laced
into her voice.
"Hn."Heero and Wufei grunted and cut off the communications as all the
pilots prepared to fight.
"For Earth,"
"The colonies."
"For the people."
"For Hotaru."
"Mission: Accepted."
**************
A rumble shook loose some dry paint off the ceiling of the area, the illusionary
outside world they stood in casted a small quiver before returning to its
realistic side.
"It seems your back up has arrived,"Makura smirked.
(How do I defeat her?)Serena wondered, hestitating from attacking.
*Flashback*
"Emotions are not to be used in times of battle, remember
that. It only weakens you,"Heero stated before continuing on.
*Another Flash*
"Hasn't she learned yet? Love is just..useless. It only gives
heartache,"Serena bitterly spat out, those eyes hardening at the mention
of heartache and love.
"How can you say that? You, dear princess, have known love
for centuries. Why now do you say that love is useless?"Dr. M questioned.
"It is! Love has given me nothing but pain! Those I love
die! I can't stand it anymore!"Serena shouted but not loud enough
for those outside to hear.
"You've been blessed to find more than one who has been faithful to
you to the very end. They died, for you,"Dr. M pointed out.
"They died..for me. So many have gotten killed because of me. I
can't let anyone else die. Those I have now must not perish. Never die.
I won't let it happen. Especially to Sankan,"Serena proclaimed.
*End of Flashback*
(Emotions...Heero always said they were weak. In the end, his emotions
over-ruled his senses when he proclaimed his love...for me..)Serena sighed
wistfully.
(And love, love has blessed me throughout the ages. But still, it has
caused me pain. Why do I fight? Should I fight?)Serena stared hard at
the illusionary grass she stood in and then stared back up at Makura.
"By the time your friends arrive, you shall be dead,"Makura grinned and
let out the metal and the potion.
"It seems I'll just have to use the potion, but what's the fun with that?"Makura
grinned and held both up for her to see.
"Do you even know the outcome of your decision?"Serena questioned.
Makura quirked an eyebrow at her, questioningly.
"Someday, your kingdom shall fall just..like...mine,"Serena smirked.
"Hmph. I don't care, that won't happen till after my death anyways!"Makura
shouted and poured the contents of the potion inside the metal once she finished
opening it with a small trail over the edge of the metal with her pinky.
Then Makura hovered in the air, eyeing her prey before beginning a strong
energy ball.
(Do I really have to fight? Why did I even bother postponing time to
ask Makura about her decision? Why should I care whether she lives her
life happily or not?)Serena questioned herself as she simply gazed at Makura's
hovering form overhead, her own crystalline blue eyes flashing with nothing
but its now dull color.
************
Another quake rumbled throughout the ship as blast after blast reigned in,
distorting the illusions around them for a mere moment or two. During those
times, Makura paused but continued on preparing her ki.
"Why don't you just fight back? That way you die a more heroic death
than this..."Makura bemused.
"...."Serena didn't answer her.
(Why?)Serena mused within her head.
As Makura finished it up, Makura closed her eyes. The raven colored hair on
her head, rising up as she summoned her inner strength to aide her with
this spell. The dark metal object floated in front of the grand ball of purple
energy and it engulfed the metal inside.
"Your last moments,"Makura whispered to the air.
The illusionary land they stood in was still serene and peaceful around the two.
The green leaves breezed pass the two relations. The grass is still cool
and fresh, you could even sense its presence, uncapable of telling whether
it was fraud or real. Even the blooming flowers, if you choose to touch
them, you wouldn't be able to tell if its simply your imagination.
Serena took all of this in before her eyes fell upon the oncoming attack
that chose to be sent out by its master. Serena's eyes didn't faze at the
blast heading her way, the young immortal stood her ground. Unmoving and
willing.
(Why do I fight?)
**********
"Hime,"Saturn has already reverted back to Hotaru for awhile now. Instead
of expecting the moon's grounds, she was now in the hallway of what she
perceived to be Makura's spaceship.
Sitting up, she inspected herself as well as the background. Duo Maxwell
was slumped over in the hallway next to her, his eyes closed and his
body burnt and bruised.
"Duo.."Hotaru choked up a sob at seeing him in a bad state, the immortal
swiftly went over to his side.
"Oh Duo, what happened to you? Please be okay,"Hotaru pleaded as she
took off the gloves she had on her hands and placed them on the his bare
sculpted chest.
Before Hotaru began with the procedure of healing, Duo's eyes fluttered
and grabbed her cool hands. Hotaru gasped softly at the warmth and
raised her eyes to stare at Duo's twinkling cobalt blue eyes.
"Hey babe,"Duo winked to enlighten the previous melancholy mood.
"Thank Selene, you're all right!"Hotaru praised and hugged her boyfriend.
"It takes more than that to kill Shinegami,"Duo chuckled,"How about you?"
"I'm the Goddess of Death and Rebirth, what do you think?"Hotaru playfully
tore from his embrace and grinned happily despite her aching body.
(I love him so much...so much..)Hotaru stated within her head as she
continued to smile.
*******
The dust fluttered all around, cracking and making some areas of the
wall fall over one another from the great blast that ignited the
room. Makura continued to hover on top of the wreckage, her eyes
blazing in triumph as she waited the outcome of all the destruction.
As the dust cleared away, Makura's ocean blue eyes blinked in astonishment
and shocked at the outcome. On the ground below her, two men were sprawled
on the floor while Serena stood still her own eyes just coming out of
the hazy world of shock.
*****
[{She has received love from two men. And she knows and feels
the same, I believe.}]Eternal's voice echoed around the room.
[{She has lost loved ones in the past. The ones she lives for.}]Death pointed out.
[{The book's written words is being created as reality. The immortal
has been unleashed, leaves the other world to come home, finds one
it trusts and lives for, and its heart died to leave a hollow
tomb that has been embedded...}]Angelic stated the facts.
[{And now, love has showed itself to the immortal...}]Eternal added.
[{Evil has prevailed so far, though...will the last prophecy be
fulfilled?}]Death questioned.
[{That is to be placed in a an area of questioning. For even I can not
say. It is for the immortal to choose, her life and destiny is
for her to fulfill. Not ours, we can only help guide her. It's her
choice whether to listen and obey, or not...}]Angelic's voice rang
throughout the bare white room.
[{A question that is difficult to answer. Death after finding
everlasting love is one that not many people are willing to
sacrifice.}]Death's projection rumbled out.
[{We can only pray that she chooses a path that leaves humanity
with a hope for peace.}]Eternal uttered silently.
*************
"Serena...."Mirai's dark eyes filled with life and love and ocassional
mirth were dying out; its usual fire now burning out and extinguishing right
before her blue eyes.
Hearing her name being called, Serena kneeled down brushing her fingers
across Mirai's soft warm cheeks that were losing its warmth and color.
"Mirai, always there when I least expect you to,"Serena murmered with
a hint of amusement.
"...let me guess, I got hit by Makura's specialized attack reserved for
you?"Mirai croaked out.
"How did you...?"Serena started.
Coughing up some blood stopped Serena's heart for a mere moment.
"I overheard the conversation awhile ago, my Saiyan hearing let me catch a
few important words here and there. I watched you fight her, Serena. I refused
to come out, I knew that this battle is suppose to be between you two. But
seeing you just standing there, not doing anything made me come out. To
save you, I couldn't let you die. Not yet, its not time..."Mirai coughed out.
"Mirai..."Serena lowered her gaze.
"Be happy, I'll be watching you from the otherworld..."Mirai knew that this would
be his last moment. And as he said his last words, his eyes fell shut and his
chest never rose up with air. His bangs fell away from his eyes as his head
drifted back down on the cold floor. And his cheeks left its warmth and color
as well as his whole body. Seeing all of this, Serena gathered up more painful
memories until her eyes fell on the other body. Heero's.
"No, this can't happen! This can't!"Serena swore softly under her breath as
she rushed to his side.
"Heero! Wake up!"Serena defiantly cried out, cradling his head beneath one
of her arms as she placed her other on his left hand.
(Still warm...)Serena noticed.
His eyes fluttered open silently, his prussian blue eyes still holding some
life but it was quickly fading away. His life preparing to become taken
away in mere moments.
(The potion...)Serena recalled.
"Serena.."Heero whispered out her name as the blond immortal stared
down at the Perfect Soldier who sacrificed his own noble life for hers.
"Don't, Heero. Please don't..."Serena pleaded, losing her empty facade
to be replaced with concern and fear, several emotions running up and down
her usual stoic facade she wore moments ago.
"Arigatou, for caring..."Heero's head fell back, his eyes still open
but were now dialated and lifeless.
"Iie.."Serena shed a tear for the Perfect Soldier and herself along with
Mirai. Losing two loved ones in one day tore her heart away.
(Why do I fight? Why?)Serena questioned herself as she placed Heero's head
carefully back onto the floor.
(I just don't understand anymore..)Serena conversed with herself as she
stared momentarily upon the soldier's face before closing his eyelids.
"Someone tell me why...why should I fight? And why do they have
to die? Why now?"Serena murmered softly to herself, hoping for an answer.
Any answer.
From the top, Makura silently glowered at the girl while at the same
time congratulating herself for causing internal harm to her own Ancestor.
The one who has caused her pain and suffering as well. All because of
losing a loved one.
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"There are only a couple more of these creatures left, Trowa,"Quatre
shouted through the intercom.
(I can't believe it, Duo was so foolish! After destroying two of
the creatures himself, he rushes out of that cockpit of his to get
Hotaru. Ending up getting beaten himself. Lucky for him 01 got rid
of two more creatures and placing Duo and Hotaru inside the ship for
safety. After that, well who knows where they are..?)Quatre
recalled the past events moments ago.
"One more!"Wufei updated the status of the enemies they had left
to defeat in their position.
"Correction: ten,"Trowa silently pointed Heavyarms to an opening
at the ship's rear. From there, a file of new updated versions of
Mobile Dolls rushed out. Not one of them hesitating before taking
the Gundams on for themselves.
"Seems we'll be distracted for awhile..."Wufei grumbled as he
dodged a beam from the new versions of Mobile Dolls.
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"Why should you fight me, Ancestor? I may have lost the potions
for those pitiful mortal bodies, but I still doubt you can stop me
from saving your world. The one you are sworn to protect,"Makura
glowered.
Staring up at her descendant, her eyes fell upon Makura's angry glare.
Her own eyes lifeless and uncaring.
"Over there, below you is Earth. I have also managed to create a powerful
potion. One that will allow those humans below to follow and obey me. Obey
their new master. That is how I shall rule my Kingdom. The New Crystal
Tokyo..."Makura laughed heartily at her idea.
"It's old Makura. How many times foolish ones have tried hard to achieve
that goal. To control...."Serena boredly said in a tired and uncaring tone.
"You don't care anymore, Ancestor. Do you?"Makura pointed out, her ocean
blue eyes now fixed on her.
(Earth...the colonies...my lost kingdom. Should I even try after
all the pain that has been put out before me? My immortality, I am granted
everlasting life. And Makura has failed to kill me, but emotionally she has.
Her deeds, her plans has been fulfilled up till now.
What hope do I have left? Why should I even bother to help put a stop to
her? I can still live out this life. Why bother?)Serena asked herself.
And at that time, Makura continued on with her plans as a wave of
darkness was let loose from the ship and heading through outerspace towards
Earth. And only Earth.
"First Earth, then the colonies..."Makura stated outloud.
To be continued...
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*gags* There goes that Chapter. I was going to end it with this
chapter in one big one, but there's so much to write out. So I figured break
it into two chapters. But I haven't started on the ending part as of yet. But
it'll get there. I just hope I'll get the final chapter out soon, if I have
the time to do so. Welps, there goes that chapter. See ya!! And thank you
for reading Chapter 22 of the Sequal.