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Chapter 11 – Running in three split ways

Rei shot the fire into the bushes just as a figure jumped out. Ami's water lit out the fire and carried on but was engulfed by Jupiter's lightning. The figure grabbed a heap of dirt and threw it at the lightning.

"I'm obviously smarter than you guys too," said the girl.

"Why you! I..." suddenly Ami's voice trailed off as she saw Heero emerge from the bushes too.

The girl began shining as she transformed into Sailor Aphro. Michiru and Haruka widened their eyes. They had not known who she was until now. It was quite obvious though why the scouts knew before them.

Aphro looked up at Venus. She would not complete the ritual. She would not serve the princess. Not if she had to leave Heero.

"Heero, what are you doing here?" asked Ami quietly, not looking into his eyes.

"I don't know," said Heero emotionlessly. His heart was beating as he stared at Ami. He just didn't know where to turn to. He didn't need to turn to anyone before, but now he felt like he needed a phsychologist as soon as possible. Only problem was, he didn't trust anyone. Oh why did things turn out like this to him all the time?

"Sailor Aphro, take your place and relieve Venus of her pain," said Endymion firmly.

Sailor Aphro fell to her knees in despair. She knew what she was meant to do but she would have to leave Heero and she didn't want to.

"No! I will not take my place. I will not serve you," shrieked Aphro.

"Do you want your own future godess to be hurt like this?" asked Endymion angrily.

"No, but..."

"Then why don't you want to take your place?"

"but..."

"Have you forgotten your duty to protect the princess?"

Suddenly Heero stood up and pulled Aphro up. He now knew exactly what he had to do and it seemed pretty easy, considering he had about 15 wizards surrounding him, ready to kill him if they wanted to.

He mentally slapped himself. This was no time for jokes. He only had two choices. One, pretend to take Aphro hostage or two, chuck a freak at Endymion. He liked both ideas.

"Stop it," said Heero calmly but loudly enough for everyone to hear him. "You are selfish Endymion, if its ok with me calling you that, since everyone else calls you that."

"Don't you think of my position at all? I want to stay with Heero," blurted out Aphro.

Heero gasped and turned his gaze pleadingly to Ami. What was he doing? Couldn't he decide anything. It was like he had a split personality? What was it that he wanted from both girls?

Ami's face paled as she realised that Heero was obviously not interested in her. She stared at his pleading face. He obviously was telling her to let him go. He wanted Aphro and not her. A tear rolled down her cheek and she threw herself on the ground. Rei quickly rushed to calm her.

Venus was raising higher into the air as her shrieks drew louder. Endymion looked at her and glared back at Aphro.

"Well, I was thinking, that maybe..." began Aphro.

"Shutup! I've had enough. Take your place, you disobedient servant. Don't you understand you have a destined prince somewhere out there," asked Endymion.

"I know. But I haven't found him yet and I don't want to. I want to stay with Heero!"

Ami's hands shook as she forced herself to get up. She had to accept that Heero never loved her. He had made a fool of her and she had to take that in. She stormed up to him and slapped him hard on the face. Before she could turn, Aphro's hand struck Ami's cheek. Ami staggered back in disgust.

"Don't slap Heero. As I was saying, before Endymion interrupts me. There is one way to get rid of Venus's pain. If I stay away from her, she won't feel anything. Heero wanted to get anyway. I'll be going wherever he goes so I'll be away from here," said Aphro innocently twisting her fingers in despiration.

What does she mean she'll be wherever he is? thought Ami.

"Heero, you... you," cried Ami.

She turned on her heel and swept away from the crowd. She never wanted to see him again. Everything had started so perfectly for them. Why did it have to change so quickly? But she was blind. She didn't see he just wasn't the right person for her. She didn't see past that hot body of his. She ran as fast as her feet would carry her.

"Now, I shall leave," said Aphro, adding on, "with Heero of course."

"Heero is staying with us," said Endymion suddenly.

Everyone gasped and stared at Endymion. Even Sailor Moon looked a little concerned and held on tighter to Endymion's long arm. Heero staggered back. What had he gotten himself into? He should have never gone back!

"If you are leaving, you'll be going on your own," said Endymion harshly, pointing back at the woods. "But Heero, is staying here."

Aphro grabbed onto Heero's arm but he flinched away, throwing her off him. She had forgotten Heero's rules in desperation. Slowly she lowered her head in apology and waited for Heero's next move.

"I will not stay here," said Heero.

"Very well, then she stays," answered Endymion.

Makoto jumped in fright as she felt a tingle of electricity wash through her. Was her body telling her to interrupt with this horrid conversation. She looked up at Sailor Venus who was gasping for air high in the sky. Her gaze switched to the city behind her. She could still see Ami running down the steep hill.

"Stop it!" screamed Makoto. Trowa slowly arrived at her side, putting his hand on her shoulder.

"There is no point in stopping this. They will suffer their own concequences," whispered Trowa in Makoto's ear.

Makoto glared at him and turned back to the crowd. Her face was flaring with fury. Her head throbbed from the pressure on her temples.

"Will you have at least enough common sense to go argue somewhere further away from Venus. Do you even care that she is high about the ground and in pain this very minute? Will you just bloody choose what you are going to do. Quite frankly, I don't care what you do as long as you stop hurting people physically and mentally," snapped Makoto.

The scouts looked at Makoto in fright. She had never gotten this angry since Endymion was under a spell turning him evil and she had fought him bare handed, losing at the end.

"Then choose. You two cannot be together," boomed Endymion.

"Why? Why don't you want us to be together," asked Aphro quietly.

"Becau... you just can't. Aphro you will stay here and perform the ritual and become the protector!"

"Never. I will fight first!"

"And that can be arranged."

Aphro nodded. Jupiter stood forward and looked at Endymion eagerly. He nodded in approval and she bowed to Aphro. Aphro bent into a bow. A smirk plastered across her face and her sky blue eyes looked wickedly at Jupiter.

"That is, if you catch me first," she said slyly.

Her jump was huge and fast. It looked like a golden beam had flown across the sky.

I'll give them what they want, but I will come back for Heero thought Aphro as she flashed across the setting horizon.

Venus slowly lowered to the ground falling across the grass in relief and exhaustion. Aphro was far away for now but one look on Endymion's face showed it wasn't what he wanted. His eyes flashed fire as he walked towards Heero, who stood his ground.

Heero's fists flew up. He had never backed out of anything and he wasn't about to start now. He felt sweat pouring down his hot cheeks and his hands shook as Endymion drew closer. With a clinging noise Endymion had drawn his sword and was slowly edging closer to Heero, his sword pointing to his heart.

"You boy, you must not go near the sailor scouts and Sailor Aphro. The other boys are acceptable but you are a serious problem. You know too much and have gotten too involved. But, I will not let you head in Aphro's direction. I do not know her human form and do not wish you to find her in that form. Go back to the city and don't go near any of us. You have messed things up too much," exclaimed Endymion.

Heero stood straight. He had never obeyed anyone he didn't trust and this man was no exception. He would not go back to that horrid city. He turned his back and began walking towards the forest. Suddenly he felt as if a spear had run right through his leg. His head jerked back as he flew in the air landing hard on his back. He gasped in pain and tried to get up but Endymion was too fast, rising his sword. A strong beam flew out his sword aiming for Heero's head. Heero swerved around it and raced towards Endymion, his fist clenched tight. He froze in shock as his neck met the edge of a sharp scythe. He glared down at the owner to reveil Sailor Saturn.

"I'm the protector of Endymion, the prince too and you shall not harm him," said Saturn.

"Heero, it's best you go to the city. After all, we are going to be there and we can keep going with the band," encouraged Quatre.

"That's right! And you can keep going with your modelling. I'm sure Nicky has found a great place for you to model," said Duo winking.

Heero froze paralyzed. His cheeks and forehead burned up and he felt like he was going to collapse and lose consciesness. No body even knew that Sailor Aphro was Nicky. Was he even going to try and explain something like that to them. No, that was another reason he could not go back to the city. The boys would force him to find her and keep modelling. No, he couldn't go back!

Why am I so confused? Am I not the perfect soldier with no flaws. I've always gotten out of trouble, but now I'm not only surrounded being blocked by walls no matter where I go. Since when did I become poetric? I am the perfect soldier the... Heero's mind raced, stopping at the last sentence.

His eyes cornered to the left and he glared at Endymion in loathing and hate. He stood up firm again, carefully pushing away the scythe which was almost touching his skin.

"Very... well... I will do as you say," Heero said gravely through gritted teeth. He turned slowly and faced the blinding lights of the city and steadily began to make his way down the hill.

"Stop," screamed Endymion. "That's the way Ami went. You go that way," said Endymion pointing to a different direction of town Heero had never been to before.

Heero nodded angrily and turned towards the other part of the city. He couldn't believe he was agreeing to everything Endymion said, but he was sure his plan would work.

"Heero, you can always come and stay at my mansion. We'll see you around! Nothing has changed so don't worry," called Quatre kindly.

Nothing has changed. That's right! Whatever yout think! thought Heero.

He would not stay in this damned city for long. Endymion was right. He had gotten too involved and now something had to be done before it was too late.