Alasia's note: Of course I'll let you type the next chapter Keiko! I
wrote up until Chaos appears, then its all Keiko's. I love this chapter.
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Meaning Of Life
Chapter 9: Reflections
Makoto drew in a deep breath, inhaling the cold, clean mountain air. She closed her eyes against the white glare of the snow-covered mountaintop around her. Sighing she looked around her again. She didn't understand how they were supposed to defeat Chaos. A shudder ran down her spine as Chaos appeared in her mind. Every time she saw Chaos she felt as though she was looking at a blue-eyed evil version of herself. Because of this, she somehow felt as though she had betrayed her friends.
Makoto suddenly wrapped her arms around herself and sank to the snow covered ground, ignoring the biting cold as it seeped through her clothing. She pulled her knees to her chest and buried her face in them, trying to hide from the world. She didn't understand why.
Why was this happening to them?
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Hotaru sighed and looked around herself. The Rees were beautiful here, but she did not see them. It had been almost five hours since Makoto had left. When Chaos last attacked Makoto had closed in on herself, and left for an unknown destination.
Her eyes landed on the window that looked into the Son's living room. Gohan was pacing the length of the room as everyone around him talked. Ami sat in a corner, her palmtop open with an odd expression on her face. Hotaru's violet eyes closed, "Where are you Mako-chan?"
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Makoto looked up into the blazing sunset and took a deep breath. She was soaking from the snow her body heat had melted. Her nose, fingers and feet were frozen. Her eyes were red and puffy from crying and held a distant, haunted look.
Like Setsuna Makoto held all of her memories from the Silver Millennium inside her. The pain of her past haunted her as she remembered. She was supposed to be an outer senshi, and she would have been if it hadn't been for the destruction of Jupiter two years before Metallia struck. And, like now, she fought a blue-eyed version of herself.
Night after night since she regained those memories were spent crying for what had happened. She had finally begun to come to terms with those memories when Chaos appeared. Reminding her why she had such a hard time getting over them.
As the first star rose in the night sky, Makoto whispered, "I wish I could overcome these memories, and do what I came to do."
Then why don't you do it?" A voice behind her spoke mockingly.
Immediately Mako turned around, eyes wide open when she looked into blue eyes. The woman in front of her wore a cynical smile on her face as she stared at the woman she was suppose to look like. Makoto out of surprise took a step back. "Chaos."
"Its good that you still remember me." She spoke. "Don't worry I didn't come to hurt you. I just came to…talk."
Makoto looked at her suspiciously. "What?"
"I came here to take over the world as you know. But you won't give. So I propose this." Chaos paused as she looked at Makoto a bit evil. "If you give me your star seed I'll leave this planet alone."
The brunette looked at the woman in front of her, as her eyes were wide with surprise. "Excuse me?" She asked surprised. How dare she even suggest that? Did she actually think she would say yes?
Chaos sighed. "You heard me Mako. Give me your star seed and I'll leave. I have done some research and found that you are very powerful. I want it." She narrowed her eyes. "If I don't have it in my hands in a week kiss this planet good bye starting with your lover." In a flash she disappeared.
Why was this happening?
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Hotaru sighed really worried now. It was almost midnight and still no sign of Mako. She looked at where Gohan was and bit her lips. The man was beyond worried. He had even yelled at Vegeta when he had made a stupid comment about Mako finally leaving him. He was seating on the couch now but he could stop fidgeting and his eyes rested only on the door. Hota's view changed to Ami who was now the one pacing with worry on her face. She had never seen the blue haired genius look so tense and scared in her life. Then again she shouldn't be surprised. They knew nothing of the ware about of their friend for one lover. They were worried that Chaos had caught her and left her dead somewhere. They didn't know what to think.
Hotaru looked back outside and her eyes immediately grew wide when she saw a staggering Mako walking towards the house. She immediately stood up and ran to the door while screaming. "Mako's back!!!"
Chichi came out of the kitchen with relieve on her face and Goku came out of a room followed by Trunks and Krillan. Gohan immediately shot up from the couch and ran to the door. Ami staid where she was. Something wasn't right she could feel it.
Hotaru opened the door with the others behind her to see Mako about to knock. "Oh my god!!!" Chichi's voice was heard behind Goku as they all started at the woman in front of her. Her eyes had a haunting look in them that scared the people in front of them. Her clothes were soaked and not to mention ripped in a couple places. She was shaking from head to toe from the cold and from shock. Slowly Mako began to fall as her legs gave way.
Gohan quickly ran to her and caught her. He ran in and placed her on the couch. "What the hell happened?" He asked as if he was going to get an answer. Ami was quickly to his sided and checked Mako's pulse and gasped as she could fell her friend's frozen skin under hers. "Gohan quickly take her to her room. Trunks prepare a warm bath. Hotaru get some warm close. Chichi please make something warm to eat I doubt she has eaten anything. Goku tomorrow when She's awake get everyone." She spoke giving orders and soon everyone went to achieve them.
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Later, in the morning around three, everyone seemed to calm when Mako was almost back to her original temperature. They were all sleeping except for Gohan. He could get his mind off of Mako and what must have happened when she was gone. He climbed out of his bed and slowly made his way to Mako's room. He knew Mako wouldn't talk about it until she was ready but he just wanted to be with her right now. She had scared him earlier.
Once in front of her door he opened it slowly and quietly before looking in. He saw her back was to him and stood up straight and walked in. He closed the door behind him before walking closer to her.
When he was at her bedside she turned to face him and slowly opened her eyes. "Go…Gohan?" She whispered.
Gohan nodded as he sat on the edge of the bed. "Yea, it's me." He whispered. "How are you feeling?"
Makoto took in a shaky breath before answering. "I'm cold." She looked up at him. "I'm really cold."
Gohan frowned and checked her forehead for any sign of fever but there wasn't. He brushed her bangs from her eyes and kissed her forehead. "You were in the mountains weren't you?" It was more of a statement than a question. When he saw her nod he sighed.
When Makoto thought back of her visit from Chaos she shivered as she remembered her last statement. 'If I don't have it in my hands in a week kiss this planet good bye starting with your lover.' A tear fell from her eyes as she thought of Gohan taking away from her. She wouldn't be able to stand it if it happened. She loved him too much.
Gohan frowned when saw her tear fall from her eyes. He wiped it away with his thumb and looked down at her when she clasped his hand that cupped her cheek. "Mako?"
"Gohan. Don't leave me please." She whispered while more tears fell from her eyes.
Gohan frowned worried as she stared down at her. "Why would you think that?" He asked her. "Mako, I love you."
"Promise me you won't leave me, Gohan." She whispered as if she hadn't heard him speak. "Promise?"
"I promise Mako, you'll always have me with you." He told her with pride and love before he leaned over and kissed her lips meaningfully. Slowly he pulled away from her, enough to look into her green eyes. In the them he could see the hunger for him to be with her and slowly yet steadily he lowered himself once more also feeling the same hunger within him. With love and care Gohan placed butterfly kisses on Mako's neck while he positioned himself on top of her.
The brunette buried her left hand in his black hair while her right arm was placed on his bare back, before she closed her eyes as she allowed the sensation he was giving her flow through her body before a shaky sigh escaped her lips.
Gohan trailed the kisses to her lips in a passion he never knew he had.
"Gohan." She whispered when he had unbuttoned the top of her pjs.
The raven-haired man removed his gaze away from Mako's exposed chest and waited for her to open her eyes. "Are you sure you want this Mako?" He asked in a whisper.
Makoto nodded her head while her gaze was focused on his. "I do Gohan."
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Gohan stirred in bed before he opened his eyes. The dream he had last night unbelievable. It seemed so real that he couldn't believe it was only a dream. Slowly he turned around and his eyes widen in surprise and sat up quickly. 'Oh my god." He thought before a small smile appeared on face. "It really did happen?" He asked himself before staring down at Mako. His smile grew each minute he continued to watch her sleep. Slowly so he didn't wake her up he stood up from bed and wore his bottom pjs. 'I better go before mom comes in.' He thought with a wince.
Before he turned around he brushed Mako's hair away from her face and kissed her forehead before walking towards the door.
"So this is where you were last night." A voice said behind Gohan as he walked away. The younger man froze and slowly turned to see Trunks leaning on the wall and Krillan with Goku standing in front of him.
"Uh…I…what are you guy doing here?" He asked as his cheeks redden.
Goku laughed before he walked passed him with Krillan behind him. "Don't worry we won't tell your mother." Goku said before leaving the house. Gohan couldn't help but sigh in relief.
Trunks chuckled before moving towards his friend. "So how was it?" He asked him really curious. He hadn't experienced it for his own so of course her would curious to know. But Gohan took it the wrong way and frowned. "That's personal Trunks." He whispered before he walked away leaving a confused man behind. "What did I say?"