Codename: Kamikaze
Chapter 9
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All right, so I had yesterday off of work and decided to go through my closet and get rid of anything that didn't interest me. This story is one thing I found. So, in a fit of anger at my self for not writing like I usually do and a bit of occupational loathing for not having time to write, I started chapter 9! It might suck seeing how I hadn't even picked up the story in over four months, but I can live with that. Thanks to all who have followed the story thus far and thanks for the ideas. On to the story…
…Four Gundam pilots and three planetary princesses waited outside large, mahogany doors with an air of uneasiness around them. They could hear the muffled and murmured conversation through the doors coming from the next room. "It's not fair," Saturn pouted as she shuffled her feet, "We always get left out cause we're little." Quatra smiled at her antics, "Don't worry Saturn. As soon as Heero and Haruka get here, we'll go in. We're just waiting for them." "There's no need to wait on our account." The soldiers turned to see the couple approach. "Explain," Haruka said bluntly. "The king, queen and senshi are in there talking," Pluto offered up. "Uranus," a soft voice cooed as a tiny hand wrapped around the blonde's own. Aqua eyes blinked up at her. "What's going on?" Neptune whispered. Heero couldn't help but feel jealous towards the small girl as Haruka sent her a soft gaze and a sweet smile. " I don't know, but damned if I won't find out." Haruka started towards the doors. Upon reaching them, the heavenly warrior turned towards her smaller companions. "Pluto, take Neptune and Saturn and go play." "But, Uranus!" "No buts, now go," the wind senshi said sternly. The girls made faces at their comrade as they stalked off. "It's probably best to keep them naïve to what we are facing," Haruka whispered to no one in particular as the three bounced away.
Serenity brushed her bands from her face with frustration and irritation. She huffed in annoyance as the conversation around her continued. Her king and senshi were concerned for her safety. Serenity's only concern was that of the world. Their conversation was cut short as the large wooden doors that permitted entrance to the room opened and revealed five Gundam pilots and the distant sky king. "Koneko, what's going on?"
The queen gave a sad smile, "It's really nothing to be so worried about, Ruka-chan. Endymion and the senshi are blowing things out of proportion." "Is that so?" Haruka arched an eyebrow and crossed her arms in front of her. "Tsk! I hardly think assassination threats and terrorist actions are noting to be worried about!" Mars scuffed as she glared at her queen. "Mars is right, Serenity. We have to act before they do," Jupiter agreed. "Wait a sec. Who are we talking about?" Venus sighed as she started the explanation. "Today, Mercury was sent several messages on her data computer. At first they were just random threats against Earth and the colonies. Then they got more personal." Haruka's eyes narrowed at this. Apparently, if some one was stupid enough to threaten her Koneko, they deserved whatever the senshi had planned for them. "But it didn't end there," Mercury continued, "Approximately two hours ago we started getting small bits of information on our enemy. They call themselves Neo OZ." "Former radicals left over from the war," Heero offered. "Exactly." Venus stated. "So, how much damage have they caused?" Haruka asked as she went to the window. "Well, none," King Endymion answered as he examined the clearly restless warrior, "It's all be speculation so far." "Well then, why should we worry?"
The senshi looked at their comrade with the same question on each of their faces. "Haruka, are you all right?" the queen asked concerned. "Hmm. Oh, I'm fine," she said looking away from the window. Serenity didn't believe her, but let the topic be. "We shouldn't jump to conclusions just yet," the queen began, "Endymion, you and Mercury try and gather all the information you can on this Neo OZ. Mars, Venus, and Jupiter, since you are so concerned for my safety, I want you to increase the security as much as you see fit." "Hai," they agreed, happy the queen was willing to give into their concern. As they filed out of the room, the little bunny's eyes rested on the pilots and her sky king. "Uranus…" "Serenity…" The queen turned to the pilots, "Perhaps you should leave, look after the children, ne?" Duo and Quatra perked up at the suggestion while Trowa just left the room without a word and Wufei murmured about babysitting weak princesses. Heero remained.
"Explain yourself, Ruka-chan," Serenity said trying to mask true concern with annoyance at Haruka's actions. Before answering, Haruka shifted her gaze. 'Heero.' "Maybe we should talk in private," the queen answered when she realized the docile pilot was still in the room. "There is nothing we should hide from each other," Heero breathed so softly that Haruka wondered if it was him or her conscience. "No, Koneko. It's fine." "All right then, if you are comfortable with me asking in front of Heero. Please tell me, why are you acting so differently? Usually, you'd be as ready to battle as the others. Why not now?" "Koneko, we have fought countless enemies and won. Why should we worry about this?" "Ruka-chan, though we have won so many battles, they were all different then the one we face now," the queen sighed, "We've been against youma and demons and all sorts of evil, but this…this is gorilla war fair. These are humans we will have to kill." Tears formed in her sapphire eyes. "So many more will die if we do nothing," the moon bunny sobbed.
Haruka knew how her queen felt about meaningless death. It's the entire reason she ascended to the throne so far ahead of schedule. To end the destruction. Sailor Moon knew that the emergence of Crystal Tokyo would bring an end to the war. Unfortunately, the peace would not last long. Usagi had given up her chance for normalcy for a long shot at harmony. "It's not fair," Haruka answered.
"And that's why we must take action if this becomes serious." "And that's why you need us pilots," Heero answered. "Hai," the queen replied. "Why!?" They both turned to see the frowning face of the wind senshi. "Why what?" "Why would you involve them, more innocents? The pilots aren't tied to this like we are. There are different circumstances around us fighting and them fighting." "Haruka…" "We do not need them dieing for us," the sky king said, ignoring the stare she was getting from Heero.
Her queen sighed, "There's something else I should tell you, Ruka." "Hai. What is it, Koneko?" the blonde asked, expecting the worst. "Before you came in, Endymion, the senshi, and I were talking. We'd have a much better chance in this struggle if our group was whole." Haruka bit her lip to keep from screaming at her queen. "No," she began once she took control of herself, "They shouldn't have to fight again. They died fighting. Their new life should be free of that." "The Ginzuishuo could restore them to their true age. Haruka, we need the outer scouts," the bunny pleaded with her heavenly soldier.
The silence in the room was enough to smother its inhabitants. "Koneko, I will do whatever it takes to help you. I care for you. I support you. It's my duty. But, I can not let the other people I care about be hurt, so I hope our decision is right." She turned to leave when the sweet voice of her kitten spoke again, "Ru." She turned to the woman she'd spend every lifetime protecting. "Yes, Koneko?" "Thank you."
Haruka sat on the edge of her bed ignoring everything in the room but the wall in front of her. The door cracked open and cobalt eyes peered in. He was ignored as well. The perfect soldier walked toward his senshi. She had been crying. 'Who knew this cool and collected soldier could be so emotional,' he thought to him self as he knelled in front of her and took both hands in his own. He brought the soft appendages to his lips. Haruka responded. "Heero…" "Ruka-chan…" He teased, a small smile playing on his features. A pillow was smacked across that smirk of his. A mock scowl was plastered on her face. "Don't call me that, Yuy." He was amused by the surname.
"Why'd you come here?" Her voice was softer then he had ever heard it. Not one to waste words or time with tact, he was blunt with his response. "Why do you want us to leave, Haruka?" The blonde blushed at the question. " I…I don't want you to leave, Heero. Why would I? I lov-…" Haruka snapped her mouth shut. Her hands flew from Heero's and covered her mouth. Something flickered in the Japanese man's eyes. "What's that now?" he breathed. "You don't understand, Heero…If-If you die, you die. If I die, I'll be reborn. And I can't live with out you. I-I love you. That's why I can't let you fight. I can't let you die. I am bound o destiny. I will be repaid my sacrifice by being given chance after chance, life after life. You are not so lucky. I will one day lose you, I don't want it to happen before it has to." She let out a long sigh. Haruka hoped her soldier would understand after the explanation, but there was a blank expression one his face.
Heero took her hands once again. "You said you loved me." She flushed a becoming shade of pink. "Yes, because I… do." "Well," he began, "So do I, I love you too. And I don't care what the cost of this battle is, I will still fight with you." "But, Heero…" "No, Haruka. Stop living for the future," he whispered, his lips lingering on hers. He stole a kiss. Then another one. And another. "See," he said between kisses, "Live for this right here." The Japanese girl leaned back and her soldier followed, pulling himself on to the bed. "Live for what we have," Heero breathed as he gained access to the blonde's long neck. "Heero," she purred as she pulled him on top of her. The soldier gazed into his love's lust filled eyes and traced a path on her lips with his index finger. "Be here now," he breathed against her mouth. "Hai," was all Haruka could say as she lived for what she had with her Heero.
Okay, that's taken care of. Let me know what you think by either writing a review or emailing me at samthegreat@hotmail.com. Thanks and I'll try to have some more posted soon! Adios.