Dimensional Warfare : Broken Hearts
by: Trio and Elf
rated: PG
finished: 2001
Disclaimer: We do not own Gundam Wing, Sailor Moon, or The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. We are only using the characters to devise out own special tale of lore. So don't sue us, we're both poor.
C and C: To send the authors comments you can e-mail us at LetheNanashi@cs.com and Slaybrat@aye.net Trio's email is the first, Elf's is the second.
Author Sites: Trio's Anime World
www.expage.com/triomain
Koujo's Anime Review
koujo.mybravenet.com
Author Notes: This one of cleanest (sexually and language wise) since chapter 2. There is reference to Athene's Past. To understand fully check out 'The Coming of Sailor Wisdom' by me, Trio. This is a short chapter, sorry. And I just created a new site, Koujo's Anime Review by me, Trio. ^_^
Chapter Fifteen
Quatre looked into Athene's room, but she wasn't there. He heard voices in the courtyard and looked out Athene's window to see the scouts and Heero gathered together, minus Athene. Maybe they knew something.
He was soon outside to look out the bewildered Scouts. He smiled and asked, "Did you see Athene?"
The looks he received in turn frightened him.
Most of the Scouts looked at the ground, hiding their sorry eyes. But two new women held their heads high, the one with bluish hair was looking around gingerly. She was standing next to a tall woman with short blond hair. The blond looked very athletic.
Quatre's smile soon left, he took a step forward and asked again, "Have you seen Athene?" Again no answers. Worry shot through him, "Is everything all right? Is she all right?" He was a little hesitant to ask if Athene was all right, but he had to know what was going on.
"You don't what to know, Master Quatre," a young voice said with little emotion, as Quatre turned to look at the man, he realized that that voice did not belong to any member of his battle corps. He made a slow turn and came dead on with Link, the last remaining Hylian. Quatre was surprised to say the least.
Link joined the group, sort of. He stood away, but just close enough to hear everything. He added, "They will tell you nothing, because if they do they will have to face the fact. And they don't wish to."
"And what fact is that?" Quatre asked. He had never spoken to Link except at dinner when everyone introduced themselves, but that didn't count, it wasn't a one-on-one conversation.
Link blinked and said, "That Madam Athene is not here. That she has been taken prisoner like my people. That an evil force is here. Doing evil things, as evil forces tend to do. Madam Athene is the first to be taken of you humans, who will be the next? Isn't that on all your minds? Who will be the first to join Madam Athene?" Link breathed heavy. Instead of wearing his normal Kokiri clothes, he had changed into some of Heero's clothes; a white button up shirt and black pants. His bangs were like Relena's; puffy and separated in the middle, but the rest of his hair was long, about shoulder length and thick. The back of his hair wasn't cut like Heero's or Quatre's it was natural, long. No one knew he had such beautiful hair till now. He had always worn his long cap. Link still had his sword sheathed on his back though. You can never be too careful or ready for anything.
Amara spoke first, "I don't think that's it at all. I think we're just surprised at the current events and are still in shock to answer the boy. You must be Link? Serena mentioned you when we arrived. My name is Amara Ten'ou," then motioning towards Michelle said, "and this is my partner Michelle Kaiou. We come from Crystal Tokyo in the 30th century, year 2998."
Link came closer and shook hands with each woman then said, "I am the Hero Of Time, but you may call me Link. We don't have years or centuries. We have time, we just don't keep track of it. Our lives are too simple to care about age. The blade at my back is called the Master Sword, the mightiest blade in all of Hyrule, my home world. I am a Hylian."
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Link," Michelle smiled.
"This is nice and all, but I want to know what happened to Athene!" Quatre asked again, his voice shaky.
Serena put her hand on Quatre's shoulder and said softly, a tear in her eye, "Quatre, Athene has been taken captive by two Destiny Goddesses."
"Two what?"
Quatre was then told all about the Nara and Lilith, his reply was that he need to go sleep off the shock. He then left for his and Athene's quarters.
*****
Nara and Lilith smiled rather sinisterly at their prey, they watched as she slept tied to her crucifix. They had taken a liking to the Holy Bible and had hammered wooden pegs into her hands and feet. Athene's whole body lay in ruin, blood staining every inch of her, some wounds still pouring out her life. "The only thing keeping her alive is her magic," Nara pointed out to Lilly.
"Good. We don't want her dead... yet." They both laughed, waking there sleeping beauty. "Well well well, look who decided to wake up," Lilith commented.
Athene didn't have any fire left in her eyes, they were nothing but dark pools of blackness. No longer a bright blue, but a dull midnight blue. Her face was sprayed with blood, and blood tracks stained her right check from when Nara hit her over the head with a solid metal crucifix. Now the one that held her up. They had to tie her to something, she had lost the strength to stand. Athene no longer spat empty threats at her captors, she just stared at the floor. She couldn't even cry, she had cried all her tears leaving her dry and helpless with not even the ability to weep. She knew that she was dying, she could feel it. A nagging to go to sleep and never wake up.
But she held on to life for all the ones she loved and who loved her in return. Their names circling her mind over and over. Rini, Serene, Quatre. Dear Quatre. Their names would always be at the front of her mind. When being tortured she would hold on to their names and it no longer hurt.
Nara strolled over to her prey, "You know Lady Athene, you are quite the catch." Nara paused, "Honestly, though, I thought you'd fight us till the bitter end. I never thought you, of all people, would give up so soon. Is it so painful you can't even hate?"
Athene didn't raise her head to Nara, "At least, I know when I've been beaten."
"And that you have, over and over and over again. Tell me how does it feel to be in your position?" Nara chirped.
Athene closed her eyes and said slowly, "Why don't you come here and I'll show you."
"Ah Ah Ah! We wouldn't want you to over do yourself now would we? I think I'll stay here so you don't have to even try to attack me. I know that's what you were thinking. 'If I can get her over here I can whack her one' am I right?" Nara grinned, her long snow white hair was in two braids like a child going to school.
Athene remained silent.
Nara turned away from Athene and left the room, she walked down a long corridor, at the end was a speck of light, Nara moved towards it. As she got closure she saw Lilith there waiting for her. "You didn't injure her now did you?" Lilith called to her sister.
"Of course, not. We both know she has to heal a little more before having more fun with her. And I plan on having tons of fun with her," Nara called back.
Lilith grinned and asked, her sister almost near, "How is she doing? Is she talking yet?"
"Indeed. She spoke a little, not much. She still doesn't talk of her friends coming for her. I do believe we broke her spirit Lilly," Nara stopped next her Lilith.
Lilith's grin widened as she said, "Wonderful. It took a lot, but we have done it. We have destroyed her reason of being. Absolutely wonderful." They both began to laugh hysterically.
*****
Link laid a gentle hand on Malon's forehead, She's warm, all the others are normal, but not you Malon. You're warm. I should tell Madam Rei. I love you. He leaned forward and kissed her softly on the mouth. He half expected for her to return his kiss, but that half also saw them back in Hyrule without a worry or care. His more logical side called him stupid for wishing those things when they are so out of reach.
He stood and said out loud, "Don't worry Malon I will make you better. I promise, all of you." Then he left to look for Rei.
*****
Quatre stretched as the sun rose above the ocean shore. He was still wearing his clothes from the day before. He had cried himself to sleep, although he wasn't ashamed of it, he would never tell any of his friends about it. They already thought him too kind, they didn't need to know he still cried too. It was only a few nights ago that I shared this bed with you, Athene. I know that it may sound dirty but I wish you and I could share it again. If even to sleep side-by-side. I miss you so much Athene. And as I was battling those DOLLS I realized that I would die for you. And that, well, I love you. I can't believe it myself, I mean we just met and I'm already in love. I would spout sonnets if they would keep you here. And the sad thing is is that I know you will leave me here while you return to your time and place. I just wish you didn't have to go. I'll miss you so much. I won't say I won't fall in love again, because that is unrealistic, but it will take a good load of time for my heart to heal from you. I mean you're the one who took my virginity. And I'll always love you because of that. You are something special.
When your friends told me you sacrificed a maid from the palace I couldn't believe it, but then they told me that is was impostor. A fake you. One of the Destiny Goddesses, named Nara, had taken your place after they stole you from the infirmary two days ago. You have been in their care for a total of three days, I hope you are all right. But I know that you aren't because Lita told me that these Goddesses like to play with their prey. And not a good kind of play, a bad kind. Torture. I wish I could take your place and be the one being tortured.
Quatre stood from the bed and walked slowly to the balcony. He couldn't even smile at the new day. His heart and mind were elsewhere. Then he remembered that Jennifer was gone, he wondered how Duo was doing without her. I wonder if Duo is okay. He's probably as messed up as I am. Only he thinks Athene is the one who took Jennifer or does he know about Nara pretending to be my loving Athene? I should ask about that, or maybe I should go talk to Duo. Maybe one broken heart can talk to another broken heart. The only difference is that he knows Jennifer is gone and I don't know if Athene is alive or dead. But I'll wish for the first. Dead is not an option.
Quatre ran to the shower and let the timid warm wash over him, he let the water take away some of his troubles. He dried himself off and dressed in a vibrant blue shirt and his beige pants. He flung open the room door and ran to find Duo.
*****
Quatre rounded a corner and ran faster down the hall, he made an abrupt stop at the last door of the hall, he knocked and waited. He waited for Duo to answer, after a few minutes he decided that he should just walk in, he called, "Duo, it's Quatre, I'm coming in." Quatre pushed open the heavy door then after coming in turned around and closed the door behind himself. He called again, "Duo? Hey Duo, are you here? Come on, where are you?" Quatre slowly walked to the bed, but Duo wasn't there, or in the bathroom, Quatre was about ready to leave when he heard movement coming from the balcony.
Quatre walked softly to the balcony and opened the doors, there lay Duo with several empty bottles of scotch. Quatre was stunned, he had never seen Duo drink so much, sure he'd seen him drunk before, but not like this. Duo had literally tried to find peace at the bottom of a glass. How could you do this Duo? "Duo?" Quatre called softly.
Duo looked up and said, "Hey Q'man. You know I... I... I kissed that girl. I kissed her and I liked it. Can't you just see Jen killing me for it? I can. She's dead you know? I killed her, no they killed her. If I can ever get my hands on those scheming bitches I'll kill them." Duo's tone was soft and didn't hold the threat well. He sounded to sad to make a true hearty threat, his threat was empty and shallow.
"Duo, why have you done this to yourself? This is no way to help yourself or Jennifer. How do you know she's dead? She may still be alive, but not if you believe her dead. You have to stay positive. Just like I have to believe Athene is all right. I don't want anything bad to happen to her so I have to believe her well and she will be, it's all in the mind," Quatre bent down and helped Duo up.
Duo looked up into Quatre's aqua eyes and said low, "When I dream, I dream that it is Athene killing Jennifer. But... but...," Duo stopped and helped Quatre pick himself off the cold floor.
Quatre didn't know what to say to his friend. He now knew that Duo didn't blame Athene, but his dreams did, or rather his dreams were just showing what Duo had seen, not necessarily what was true. I'm glad that Duo doesn't blame my angel, but I can't believe that he tried to find relief at the bottom of a bottle. He could of ODed and died last night. I'm going to have to keep a closer watch on him.
*****
The Scouts sat in Serena and Darien's room. Hotaru sat cuddling with Michelle, Amara had her hand on Michelle's leg. Serena was sitting on Darien's lap and the rest of the Scouts sat scattered around the room. Serena started the conversation, "Okay, well, there are a few things we need to find out before we can stage an attack on the Destiny Goddesses, Nara and Lilith. First, we need to find this keeper. We already know that the keeper is not Sailor Pluto. And it's not Neo Queen Serenity. So, Amara, Michelle, do you have any idea who this keeper is?"
Amara and Michelle both shook their heads no. "I do." Everyone looked to the small Hotaru, again she said, "I do."
"Hotaru are you sure you know? I mean," Ami was cut off by Hotaru.
"Yes, I'm sure. In the future Lady Wisdom often came to my cage and shared her deepest secrets with me. One of the secrets she shared with me was her birth as a Sailor Soldier. She said that the Keeper of the Chamber Of Slumber gave her her powers. I believe that the Keeper of this chamber is the keeper Nara and Lilith are talking about," Hotaru stood from Michelle's grasp and looked Serena straight in the eyes.
Serena thought for a moment then said, "Great! Now all we have to do is summon the Keeper and then we can get Athene back!" All the Scouts cheered.
*****
Link found where the Scouts had gathered for a meeting. He didn't knock on the window, he just crashed through it. His entrance got the attention of all the soldiers inside, in an instance Sailors Neptune and Uranus transformed and prepared for battle. Link watched wide-eyed as he saw the two normal looking women turn into soldiers of power. Neptune spat at their guest, "Who the hell are you!"
Link took a step forward and said, "I am the Hero Of Time, but you may call me Link." He extend his hand.
Uranus and Neptune were very confused. "Don't worry guys this is a good guy," Serena said quickly standing up.
"I have come for Madam Rei," Link looked at the girl with long raven hair and deep purple eyes, "Madam Rei, Malon has a hot head. No one else has a hot head but Malon. Please you must help her."
Rei quickly stood and walked over to Link, "Okay, lets go." Link grabbed Rei around the waist and jumped back through the window, once he landed on the ground he released Rei and they ran for the medical quarters.
*****
Rei flung the door to the infirmary open, the door crashed into the wall the handle deeply imbedded into the wall, so the door remained open. She sat at the computer and began to type wildly, the computer did a scan of Malon and then in a mechanical voice said, "Specimen is out of comma state."
Rei looked at Link, neither knew what to say. Link went into the patient's area, walking slowly to Malon's side. He put a hand on her head and said, "Malon, wake up. Please wake up." Malon's eyelids flickered then opened, Link couldn't believe his eyes. His love was awake. The first words out of his mouth was, "Oh Sages! Malon, I love you!" He picked her up and cradled her to his chest.
Malon smiled weakly and said, "Oh Link. I love you too." Link looked lovingly into Malon's eyes and kissed her on the lips, softly but passionately. Link couldn't believe his eyes, his Malon, his love was awake. That he was holding her against his chest, was unfathomable. He thought for a moment, This has to be a trick, a trick that my eyes and heart are playing on me. This can't be real. I'm not holding an awake Malon, but a sleeping Malon. She's not awake, but here she is with her eyes open. She just said she loved me and I, I said it too. I can't believe this! I'm just so damn happy!
Malon brought Link's lips back to her, she captured Link's lips with her own in another loving kiss.
by: Trio and Elf
rated: PG
finished: 2001
Disclaimer: We do not own Gundam Wing, Sailor Moon, or The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. We are only using the characters to devise out own special tale of lore. So don't sue us, we're both poor.
C and C: To send the authors comments you can e-mail us at LetheNanashi@cs.com and Slaybrat@aye.net Trio's email is the first, Elf's is the second.
Author Sites: Trio's Anime World
www.expage.com/triomain
Koujo's Anime Review
koujo.mybravenet.com
Author Notes: This one of cleanest (sexually and language wise) since chapter 2. There is reference to Athene's Past. To understand fully check out 'The Coming of Sailor Wisdom' by me, Trio. This is a short chapter, sorry. And I just created a new site, Koujo's Anime Review by me, Trio. ^_^
Chapter Fifteen
Quatre looked into Athene's room, but she wasn't there. He heard voices in the courtyard and looked out Athene's window to see the scouts and Heero gathered together, minus Athene. Maybe they knew something.
He was soon outside to look out the bewildered Scouts. He smiled and asked, "Did you see Athene?"
The looks he received in turn frightened him.
Most of the Scouts looked at the ground, hiding their sorry eyes. But two new women held their heads high, the one with bluish hair was looking around gingerly. She was standing next to a tall woman with short blond hair. The blond looked very athletic.
Quatre's smile soon left, he took a step forward and asked again, "Have you seen Athene?" Again no answers. Worry shot through him, "Is everything all right? Is she all right?" He was a little hesitant to ask if Athene was all right, but he had to know what was going on.
"You don't what to know, Master Quatre," a young voice said with little emotion, as Quatre turned to look at the man, he realized that that voice did not belong to any member of his battle corps. He made a slow turn and came dead on with Link, the last remaining Hylian. Quatre was surprised to say the least.
Link joined the group, sort of. He stood away, but just close enough to hear everything. He added, "They will tell you nothing, because if they do they will have to face the fact. And they don't wish to."
"And what fact is that?" Quatre asked. He had never spoken to Link except at dinner when everyone introduced themselves, but that didn't count, it wasn't a one-on-one conversation.
Link blinked and said, "That Madam Athene is not here. That she has been taken prisoner like my people. That an evil force is here. Doing evil things, as evil forces tend to do. Madam Athene is the first to be taken of you humans, who will be the next? Isn't that on all your minds? Who will be the first to join Madam Athene?" Link breathed heavy. Instead of wearing his normal Kokiri clothes, he had changed into some of Heero's clothes; a white button up shirt and black pants. His bangs were like Relena's; puffy and separated in the middle, but the rest of his hair was long, about shoulder length and thick. The back of his hair wasn't cut like Heero's or Quatre's it was natural, long. No one knew he had such beautiful hair till now. He had always worn his long cap. Link still had his sword sheathed on his back though. You can never be too careful or ready for anything.
Amara spoke first, "I don't think that's it at all. I think we're just surprised at the current events and are still in shock to answer the boy. You must be Link? Serena mentioned you when we arrived. My name is Amara Ten'ou," then motioning towards Michelle said, "and this is my partner Michelle Kaiou. We come from Crystal Tokyo in the 30th century, year 2998."
Link came closer and shook hands with each woman then said, "I am the Hero Of Time, but you may call me Link. We don't have years or centuries. We have time, we just don't keep track of it. Our lives are too simple to care about age. The blade at my back is called the Master Sword, the mightiest blade in all of Hyrule, my home world. I am a Hylian."
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Link," Michelle smiled.
"This is nice and all, but I want to know what happened to Athene!" Quatre asked again, his voice shaky.
Serena put her hand on Quatre's shoulder and said softly, a tear in her eye, "Quatre, Athene has been taken captive by two Destiny Goddesses."
"Two what?"
Quatre was then told all about the Nara and Lilith, his reply was that he need to go sleep off the shock. He then left for his and Athene's quarters.
*****
Nara and Lilith smiled rather sinisterly at their prey, they watched as she slept tied to her crucifix. They had taken a liking to the Holy Bible and had hammered wooden pegs into her hands and feet. Athene's whole body lay in ruin, blood staining every inch of her, some wounds still pouring out her life. "The only thing keeping her alive is her magic," Nara pointed out to Lilly.
"Good. We don't want her dead... yet." They both laughed, waking there sleeping beauty. "Well well well, look who decided to wake up," Lilith commented.
Athene didn't have any fire left in her eyes, they were nothing but dark pools of blackness. No longer a bright blue, but a dull midnight blue. Her face was sprayed with blood, and blood tracks stained her right check from when Nara hit her over the head with a solid metal crucifix. Now the one that held her up. They had to tie her to something, she had lost the strength to stand. Athene no longer spat empty threats at her captors, she just stared at the floor. She couldn't even cry, she had cried all her tears leaving her dry and helpless with not even the ability to weep. She knew that she was dying, she could feel it. A nagging to go to sleep and never wake up.
But she held on to life for all the ones she loved and who loved her in return. Their names circling her mind over and over. Rini, Serene, Quatre. Dear Quatre. Their names would always be at the front of her mind. When being tortured she would hold on to their names and it no longer hurt.
Nara strolled over to her prey, "You know Lady Athene, you are quite the catch." Nara paused, "Honestly, though, I thought you'd fight us till the bitter end. I never thought you, of all people, would give up so soon. Is it so painful you can't even hate?"
Athene didn't raise her head to Nara, "At least, I know when I've been beaten."
"And that you have, over and over and over again. Tell me how does it feel to be in your position?" Nara chirped.
Athene closed her eyes and said slowly, "Why don't you come here and I'll show you."
"Ah Ah Ah! We wouldn't want you to over do yourself now would we? I think I'll stay here so you don't have to even try to attack me. I know that's what you were thinking. 'If I can get her over here I can whack her one' am I right?" Nara grinned, her long snow white hair was in two braids like a child going to school.
Athene remained silent.
Nara turned away from Athene and left the room, she walked down a long corridor, at the end was a speck of light, Nara moved towards it. As she got closure she saw Lilith there waiting for her. "You didn't injure her now did you?" Lilith called to her sister.
"Of course, not. We both know she has to heal a little more before having more fun with her. And I plan on having tons of fun with her," Nara called back.
Lilith grinned and asked, her sister almost near, "How is she doing? Is she talking yet?"
"Indeed. She spoke a little, not much. She still doesn't talk of her friends coming for her. I do believe we broke her spirit Lilly," Nara stopped next her Lilith.
Lilith's grin widened as she said, "Wonderful. It took a lot, but we have done it. We have destroyed her reason of being. Absolutely wonderful." They both began to laugh hysterically.
*****
Link laid a gentle hand on Malon's forehead, She's warm, all the others are normal, but not you Malon. You're warm. I should tell Madam Rei. I love you. He leaned forward and kissed her softly on the mouth. He half expected for her to return his kiss, but that half also saw them back in Hyrule without a worry or care. His more logical side called him stupid for wishing those things when they are so out of reach.
He stood and said out loud, "Don't worry Malon I will make you better. I promise, all of you." Then he left to look for Rei.
*****
Quatre stretched as the sun rose above the ocean shore. He was still wearing his clothes from the day before. He had cried himself to sleep, although he wasn't ashamed of it, he would never tell any of his friends about it. They already thought him too kind, they didn't need to know he still cried too. It was only a few nights ago that I shared this bed with you, Athene. I know that it may sound dirty but I wish you and I could share it again. If even to sleep side-by-side. I miss you so much Athene. And as I was battling those DOLLS I realized that I would die for you. And that, well, I love you. I can't believe it myself, I mean we just met and I'm already in love. I would spout sonnets if they would keep you here. And the sad thing is is that I know you will leave me here while you return to your time and place. I just wish you didn't have to go. I'll miss you so much. I won't say I won't fall in love again, because that is unrealistic, but it will take a good load of time for my heart to heal from you. I mean you're the one who took my virginity. And I'll always love you because of that. You are something special.
When your friends told me you sacrificed a maid from the palace I couldn't believe it, but then they told me that is was impostor. A fake you. One of the Destiny Goddesses, named Nara, had taken your place after they stole you from the infirmary two days ago. You have been in their care for a total of three days, I hope you are all right. But I know that you aren't because Lita told me that these Goddesses like to play with their prey. And not a good kind of play, a bad kind. Torture. I wish I could take your place and be the one being tortured.
Quatre stood from the bed and walked slowly to the balcony. He couldn't even smile at the new day. His heart and mind were elsewhere. Then he remembered that Jennifer was gone, he wondered how Duo was doing without her. I wonder if Duo is okay. He's probably as messed up as I am. Only he thinks Athene is the one who took Jennifer or does he know about Nara pretending to be my loving Athene? I should ask about that, or maybe I should go talk to Duo. Maybe one broken heart can talk to another broken heart. The only difference is that he knows Jennifer is gone and I don't know if Athene is alive or dead. But I'll wish for the first. Dead is not an option.
Quatre ran to the shower and let the timid warm wash over him, he let the water take away some of his troubles. He dried himself off and dressed in a vibrant blue shirt and his beige pants. He flung open the room door and ran to find Duo.
*****
Quatre rounded a corner and ran faster down the hall, he made an abrupt stop at the last door of the hall, he knocked and waited. He waited for Duo to answer, after a few minutes he decided that he should just walk in, he called, "Duo, it's Quatre, I'm coming in." Quatre pushed open the heavy door then after coming in turned around and closed the door behind himself. He called again, "Duo? Hey Duo, are you here? Come on, where are you?" Quatre slowly walked to the bed, but Duo wasn't there, or in the bathroom, Quatre was about ready to leave when he heard movement coming from the balcony.
Quatre walked softly to the balcony and opened the doors, there lay Duo with several empty bottles of scotch. Quatre was stunned, he had never seen Duo drink so much, sure he'd seen him drunk before, but not like this. Duo had literally tried to find peace at the bottom of a glass. How could you do this Duo? "Duo?" Quatre called softly.
Duo looked up and said, "Hey Q'man. You know I... I... I kissed that girl. I kissed her and I liked it. Can't you just see Jen killing me for it? I can. She's dead you know? I killed her, no they killed her. If I can ever get my hands on those scheming bitches I'll kill them." Duo's tone was soft and didn't hold the threat well. He sounded to sad to make a true hearty threat, his threat was empty and shallow.
"Duo, why have you done this to yourself? This is no way to help yourself or Jennifer. How do you know she's dead? She may still be alive, but not if you believe her dead. You have to stay positive. Just like I have to believe Athene is all right. I don't want anything bad to happen to her so I have to believe her well and she will be, it's all in the mind," Quatre bent down and helped Duo up.
Duo looked up into Quatre's aqua eyes and said low, "When I dream, I dream that it is Athene killing Jennifer. But... but...," Duo stopped and helped Quatre pick himself off the cold floor.
Quatre didn't know what to say to his friend. He now knew that Duo didn't blame Athene, but his dreams did, or rather his dreams were just showing what Duo had seen, not necessarily what was true. I'm glad that Duo doesn't blame my angel, but I can't believe that he tried to find relief at the bottom of a bottle. He could of ODed and died last night. I'm going to have to keep a closer watch on him.
*****
The Scouts sat in Serena and Darien's room. Hotaru sat cuddling with Michelle, Amara had her hand on Michelle's leg. Serena was sitting on Darien's lap and the rest of the Scouts sat scattered around the room. Serena started the conversation, "Okay, well, there are a few things we need to find out before we can stage an attack on the Destiny Goddesses, Nara and Lilith. First, we need to find this keeper. We already know that the keeper is not Sailor Pluto. And it's not Neo Queen Serenity. So, Amara, Michelle, do you have any idea who this keeper is?"
Amara and Michelle both shook their heads no. "I do." Everyone looked to the small Hotaru, again she said, "I do."
"Hotaru are you sure you know? I mean," Ami was cut off by Hotaru.
"Yes, I'm sure. In the future Lady Wisdom often came to my cage and shared her deepest secrets with me. One of the secrets she shared with me was her birth as a Sailor Soldier. She said that the Keeper of the Chamber Of Slumber gave her her powers. I believe that the Keeper of this chamber is the keeper Nara and Lilith are talking about," Hotaru stood from Michelle's grasp and looked Serena straight in the eyes.
Serena thought for a moment then said, "Great! Now all we have to do is summon the Keeper and then we can get Athene back!" All the Scouts cheered.
*****
Link found where the Scouts had gathered for a meeting. He didn't knock on the window, he just crashed through it. His entrance got the attention of all the soldiers inside, in an instance Sailors Neptune and Uranus transformed and prepared for battle. Link watched wide-eyed as he saw the two normal looking women turn into soldiers of power. Neptune spat at their guest, "Who the hell are you!"
Link took a step forward and said, "I am the Hero Of Time, but you may call me Link." He extend his hand.
Uranus and Neptune were very confused. "Don't worry guys this is a good guy," Serena said quickly standing up.
"I have come for Madam Rei," Link looked at the girl with long raven hair and deep purple eyes, "Madam Rei, Malon has a hot head. No one else has a hot head but Malon. Please you must help her."
Rei quickly stood and walked over to Link, "Okay, lets go." Link grabbed Rei around the waist and jumped back through the window, once he landed on the ground he released Rei and they ran for the medical quarters.
*****
Rei flung the door to the infirmary open, the door crashed into the wall the handle deeply imbedded into the wall, so the door remained open. She sat at the computer and began to type wildly, the computer did a scan of Malon and then in a mechanical voice said, "Specimen is out of comma state."
Rei looked at Link, neither knew what to say. Link went into the patient's area, walking slowly to Malon's side. He put a hand on her head and said, "Malon, wake up. Please wake up." Malon's eyelids flickered then opened, Link couldn't believe his eyes. His love was awake. The first words out of his mouth was, "Oh Sages! Malon, I love you!" He picked her up and cradled her to his chest.
Malon smiled weakly and said, "Oh Link. I love you too." Link looked lovingly into Malon's eyes and kissed her on the lips, softly but passionately. Link couldn't believe his eyes, his Malon, his love was awake. That he was holding her against his chest, was unfathomable. He thought for a moment, This has to be a trick, a trick that my eyes and heart are playing on me. This can't be real. I'm not holding an awake Malon, but a sleeping Malon. She's not awake, but here she is with her eyes open. She just said she loved me and I, I said it too. I can't believe this! I'm just so damn happy!
Malon brought Link's lips back to her, she captured Link's lips with her own in another loving kiss.