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Chapter 7

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Sleep didn't come to any of the senshi that night. They sat up in the silence of their rooms, mourning the loss of their friend, and fellow Princess.


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She opened her eyes all of a suddenly as she took in a deep gasp of breath. She looked around to see herself laying in a bed, a woman was standing, watching over her.


"You should have went on the boat," spoke the woman in a soft voice.


"I get sea sick."


"It would have been worth it. The future is dead now. Nothing can save it. Unless, you want to go back that is."


"You'd let me go back?" she asked. The woman nodded.


"On one condition."


"What?"


"Listen to me."


"What do you mean?"


"Your conscience. You need to listen to me instead of going your own way." She nodded.


"I'll do anything to go back. Listen to you, hug you---"


"You will be placed back in a nice location that I know you'll love," smiled the woman and then darkness took her over.


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A dark figure growled.


"Damn it! The future was altered again! Oh. That Princess is back!? I thought you said she was as good as dead!" A figure stepped forward.


"She was master but, her conscience brought her back to life."


"Conscience? CONSCIENCE!?!? HOW COULD IT HAVE BROUGHT HER BACK TO LIFE!?!?!


"With the help of Queen Jupiter no doubt."


"I want you to this time bring the girl to me! Understand? Oh yes. I want you to bring her lover boy too. I want to see her die with sorrow while she sees me kill him!" The man laughed evilly as the two shadows bowed.


"Yes master."


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"She's alive," whispered Haruka with a smile. He looked toward the heavens.


"Thank-you Queen Jupiter. Thank-you."


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She opened her eyes and felt the rocking of the ship. She tried to ignore it while she sat up on a bed. It was a nice room and she looked to see two Gunblades on a chair. She looked to see a shadow outside while the curtains swayed in the breeze. She got to her feet and looked out through the curtains to see Seifer standing there. The sunlight on his face made him look cute. She frowned when she looked at what was held in his grasp. Whiskey. Her eyes traveled down to see an empty bottle lay on the ground.


"Can you see me now Makoto? I asked you for a sign and all I get is silence. Doesn't that show how much you're watching over me? Can you even hear me?" He held the glass in his hands. Letting the ember colour swish around while he spoke. She left him and sat down in a chair.


"Why'd you leave me Makoto? After all we've been together? After all the pain I caused you? It's your turn for revenge, huh?" She covered her ears, not wanting to hear anymore of his words. She heard silence.


"Silence is all you greet me with now. I can still imagine your laughter. I hear it when I close my eyes. I see your beautiful face. Your eyes that always seemed to smile at me until today. I knew something was wrong. Your eyes were filled with pain and sadness.....I reach out to you but, I can't touch you. You're too far away."


I caused this insanity, haven't I? This dreadful insanity that he's talking about. They'll put him in the mental hospital for sure. I know it. It would have been my fault if he was there now. I would have killed myself if it had happened.


The tears built up in her eyes until they started to fall. Gently, it moved down her cheek. She covered her ears once more.


"You've banished me Makoto! You left me in this horrible world. It's not---"


"Stop it Seifer stop it! You're hurting me with those cruel words." He turned at her voice to see her standing there in the door way.


"Makoto?"


"Yes. It's me Seifer." The glass fell out of his hand as it shattered on the ground. He walked toward her and stopped.


"I made you cry, didn't I?" he asked.


"Just hold me Seifer. All I want is you." He took two large steps and then picked her up into his arms, holding onto her tightly. She held onto him tightly, never wanting to let go again.


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He was still awake, running his fingers through her hair gently while he watched her sleep. She looked so beautiful. Like an angel. Peaceful.


Don't worry Makoto. I'm going to get those bastards that tried to kill you. They'll be sorry that they messed with you and me.


He looked at her stir for a moment. She emerald eyes opened for a minute but closed as she hugged closer to him, taking in his warmth. She pulled the blankets up and over her shoulders.


"Why are you still up?" she asked gently.


"Just thinking." She pulled herself and blankets up to his shoulders where she rested her head.


"You need to rest. It's going to be a long day." He smiled as he held her close.


"Alright."


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Raven quickly ran inside.


"A ship's approaching!" Everyone quickly ran onto the deck and smiled.


"Makoto's coming!" It soon got closer until it stopped right beside them. They saw Makoto leaning over the rail and then quickly run off the dock once it was connect to their ship. She smiled and hugged everyone tightly. Seifer just walked casually off.


"You guys, we have to find those bastards. I want to kill the evil and get it all over with."


"You won't find evil. Evil finds you," said Michiru.






An: Sorry it took so long. I've been busy. Well, I have another Seifer/Makoto out. It's called: The Jovian Chronicles: The Past [Book1] hope you guys read it!