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Chapter 4: Control



I made the necessary adjustments to the Gate and stepped in. Disbelief about what I was preparing to do set it. Once I changed the past, I would have to go through this turmoil again if something didn't go right this time. I would have to do what I had to do, and get out without being seen or cause more problems than I originally had or I'd run the risk of permanently damaging the stream. I tried to block out my troubled thoughts and focus on my task. I was going to make Serena eternally happy. I was saving the future King of the Moon Kingdom. Those reasons should justify my playing with time. I knew they didn't but I told myself this, anyway, so I could keep my attention where it needed to be.

When I stepped out of the Gate again I was faced with the battle from days before. I closed my eyes. I knew exactly what was happening without even looking, that's how many times I had watched it. Sailor Jupiter hit, Neptune blocks, Venus's chain, and Mars's fire attack. I knew what was being said, where someone was bleeding, and who was crying. I watched all of it play from my memory, so I didn't have to watch it in reality. Those stupid emotions were threatening to get the best of me once more, but I couldn't let them control me. Not when something so important was on the line.

I stood on the soft grass, eyes closed, with thoughts tumbling around in my mind. A tear squeezed through my shut eyelids and drifted down my cheek. I ignored it, and willed myself not to let another one slip by. When I knew the time was right I took a deep breath. Through my clouded vision, I saw the creature preparing to hit Tuxedo Mask. Then, with all the strength I could muster, I turned towards the masked warrior and shouted: "Tuxedo Mask, look out!"

His head jerked up just in time and he jumped out of harm's way. I tried to steady my breathing but my breaths were coming out like gasps and sobs. I turned back into the Gate, mentally preparing myself for the mess I was going to have to clean up. I'd done what Serena asked me to do, and now I was going to have to face the consequences.

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Okay, don't cry, but there's only one more chapter after this. *ducks as a Sailor Pluto doll comes flying at her head * I'm sorry! I know some of you liked this. Savor what is left, people. Haha! Be back soon with the end. Sayonara!

S.Setsuna

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