The Pulse
Part 4
Author: Nyneve
Okay, kinda screwed up my format at the end of the last chapter by forgetting to do the second Kairos/Chronos conversation. BUT I WON'T FORGET THIS TIME! Anyways, I would just like to remind everyone that I have pictures of the couples, and if you would like me to make a picture for you, I certainly will. Just E-mail me or leave a message in the reviews that you want one, and I will get the picture/s out to you as soon as I can. Anyways, I don't own Gundam Wing or Sailor Moon. Read on!
-Nyneve
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"That was close."
"A little too close for comfort."
"Do you think we should help them Chronos?"
"Let's wait a little longer. I'm curious as to the attraction of the shards."
"But that's only a rumor. No one knows for sure if…"
"People with power are attracted to power. Remember that Kairos. We're about to see a very interesting show."
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"Well, Miss Mizuno, you were correct. Miss Meioh's ankle is sprained, but it should be better in a day or two. I'm keeping her here overnight, but she can go home in the morning," the doctor replied.
"Thank you," Amy said, leaving the hospital and going back to the car where Duo was waiting.
"Is she gonna be okay?" he asked as Amy sat down and buckled her seat belt.
"I was right. Only a sprain. She'll be better in the morning. Thank you for driving me to the hospital Duo," she thanked.
"No problem. And you're sure you're okay?" Duo asked.
"I'm fine. Really," Amy reassured. The two rode in silence for a while.
"I hate riding in cars when there's no conversation. It's kinda creepy, you know what I mean?" Duo asked suddenly.
"A little, yes," Amy agreed.
"So, uh, where are you and your friends from?" he asked, trying to make conversation.
"Tokyo," Amy answered quickly.
"How do you like the States?"
"Oh," So we're in America. That will help a bit she thought. "It's lovely. The scenery here is beautiful."
"Yeah, wait until you get into the city of New York and L.A. There it isn't so pretty," he said. "Same goes for a couple of space colonies I've been to."
Space Colonies? Amy wondered. But she didn't have time to ask, because they had just pulled up to the Winner mansion. She gasped.
"Oh, and by the way, Quatre owns a big cooperation and he's a millionaire. I think I forgot to tell you that," Duo said teasingly. He stopped the car, climbed out, and opened the door for Amy.
"And now, madmoiselle, monsieur Q-man awaits," he grinned. Amy giggled and climbed out.
"Thank you for the ride Duo," she said.
"You're welcome. Say, Amy…" he paused, pondering on what he was about to say. "Would you like me to show you around tomorrow? I mean, if you even feel like leaving Quatre's mansion?"
Amy blinked in surprise. Was Duo asking her out? She smiled.
"That would be wonderful Duo. I'll call you tomorrow okay? I have to check on Trista first," she said.
"Okay! Quatre has my number. See you tomorrow Ames!" he said, kissing her hand before getting back in the car and driving away. Amy shook her head, then went inside.
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"You can stay here Miss Hino," Quatre said, opening the door to the room. Raye looked around. There was a bay window overlooking a garden, and a fireplace on the wall.
"Thanks Quatre," she said. "It's too bad we're only staying for one night."
"Well, you-you can stay longer if you want," Quatre offered, blushing slightly. Raye smiled.
"Okay then. I will, at least. I'm not sure about the other girls, but…" she trailed off, staring into Quatre's eyes. Suddenly, she realized he reminded her of Serena. His sincerity, his good heart, and his kindness all reminded her of her best friend.
Meanwhile, Quatre was focusing on Rei. She was outgoing and confident, not shy at all. Somehow he could tell that she wasn't afraid of anything. Not even Night.
"Master Quatre, Miss Mizuno has arrived," a man said from the door. Raye and Quatre immediately stopped staring at each other.
"Oh, well, I'd better find a room for her too," he said. "Good night, Miss Hino."
"Good night. Oh, and Quatre?" Raye said, as he was about to leave. Quatre turned around.
"Yes?"
"Call me Raye, okay? Just Raye," she said.
"All right. Good night Raye," he said, leaving.
In the next room, Mina sighed and put the glass down.
"Hear anything else?" Lita asked.
"Just Raye telling Quatre to call her Raye. I don't think there was any kissing either. I couldn't feel it," she complained. Lita sighed.
"Just our luck. We get stuck with five cute guys, Raye gets stuck with the rich one, and she doesn't kiss him or anything!" she cried.
"What do you mean by "stuck with"?" Mina asked curiously.
"Well, you can tell that Quatre totally likes Raye, just like you can tell that Duo has it bad for Amy," Lita began.
"WHA? DUO HAS A CRUSH ON AMY?!?!?!" Mina cried. Lita rolled her eyes.
"You're supposed to be the Goddess of Love?" she said cynically.
"So? Well anyways, who else is coupled?" Mina urged on.
"I can kinda tell that Trowa likes Trista, or anyways, he at least admires her. That leaves Heero and Wufei," she finished.
"I get Heero!" Mina cried loudly. Lita rolled her eyes.
"You're an idiot, you know that? You don't pick who you get coupled with, it just happens. Apparently, you've got a thing for Heero, but I don't think he likes you back. Actually, I doubt he likes anyone," Lita remarked. Mina stuck out her tongue.
"You're just jealous because you got stuck with the woman-hating guy who happens to be extremely cute as well," she remarked. Lita threw a pillow at her friend.
"You are absolutely positively hopeless. I'm going to bed. Good night," she said, leaving the room.
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"Those annoying brats! We should kill them now!"
"Idiot! If we kill them we can't get the shards, can we?"
"Who cares about the stupid shards? The balance is getting thrown off on it's own."
"I care about the 'stupid shards', Megaera. Who ever assembles the two crystals has complete control over the pulse of the universe. I want that power. And you are going to help me."
"But we tried to fight them and we couldn't."
"That was because they were united. What we are going to do is attack them individually. They won't stand a chance."
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(Crystal Tokyo)
"God dammit, where the H*** is Trista?" Amara yelled. She, Michelle, and Hotaru were outside.
"For that matter, where are the Inner Scouts? I haven't seen them in days," Michelle added. Hotaru hung back, trying not to make eye contact with the others.
"Wait up Hotaru!" Rini yelled, dashing after the Sailors. They turned around.
"What is it Rini?" Amara asked, a tone of impatience in her voice.
"Mama wants to speak with you. She said it's about the disappearence of the other Scouts," Rini announced. Hotaru gulped nervously. Michelle stared at her.
"What's wrong Hotaru? You've been acting so strange lately," she replied.
"Um, I-I'm just re-really nerv-v-vous about the-the-the Scouts," Hotaru lied.
"Don't worry Hotaru!" Rini said brightly. "They can take care of themselves."
"Still, we'd better see the Queen," Amara said.
Inside of the throne room, Neo-Queen Serenity paced nervously. King Endymion calmly grabbed her by the shoulders and held her still.
"Serenity, relax. They're all right, I know it. The Outer Senshi are working hard to find them," he said, trying to reassure her.
"Still, they've been gone for a couple of days! Where could they be?" Serenity cried.
"You wanted to see us, Your Majesty?" asked Amara, entering the room. Serenity turned around.
"Yes Uranus. I needed to see the three of you," she said.
Hotaru bit her lower lip.
"Did any of the Inner Scouts or Pluto speak to you before their disappearence?" she asked.
"Yes, but they didn't mention anything about going anywhere to me," Michelle answered.
"Me neither," Amara added.
Hotaru remained silent.
"What about you Hotaru? Did they tell you anything?" Serenity asked. Still, Hotaru said nothing. Serenity knelt down before her. "Please Hotaru. If they told you anything, you have to tell me. I'm worried about them. Tell me Hotaru!"
Hotaru took a deep breath.
"Pluto took the Inner Senshi to try and restore the balance of the pulse," she said.
"The what?" asked Serenity.
"The pulse of the universe. It's getting thrown off balance. Pluto said that it was up to them to find the bearer of the Thanatos crystal and to restore the balance. They went to a different time zone but I don't know where and I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner," Hotaru said, breaking into tears. Amara put her arms around the girl.
"It's okay Firefly. It's not your fault. In fact, it sounds just like Pluto to keep this a secret," she remarked.
"Well, we have to find them!" Serenity cried. Endymion put a hand on her shoulder.
"No, Serenity. This is something we should stay out of. We know that they're safe, that's the important part. We can't interfere. When everything is over, they'll come back. I promise," he said.
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"Doesn't this seem wrong to you?"
"What do you mean?"
"They were happy. Both the Thanatos bearers and the Bios bearers. Is it right that we force them to do this?"
"We are not forcing anything. They chose this path, unconsciously. All we can do now is watch and wait until it is time for us to play our part."
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That's it for now! R+R!