Codename: Kamikaze
Chapter 10
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So, really encouraged by those who still show interest in the story despite the long hiatus. I feel behooved to continue and hopefully it won't suck. Thanks for the support.
Sheets tangled around the tall blonde's body. She didn't move to make an attempt to free her slender form. Haruka heaved a sigh of content as she looked upon the face of her sleeping lover. The wind senshi made a mental note of just how beautiful her pilot was as he slept. A small knock at the door broke her daydreaming. The Japanese woman pulled herself out of bed and dressed swiftly. Haruka took one last look at the sleeping boy and answered the door. "Uranus." "Neptune," she whispered as she was met with a very grown up princess of the deep-sea planet. "You've grown."
Saturn looked into the reflective glass of a nearby window and smiled brightly. Her small six-year-old form had matured into that of a teenager. Thank Kami for the Ginzuishuo. She and the other outer senshi were told by their queen that they would be needed. They weren't exactly sure what that meant, but allowed the queen of Crystal Tokyo to bathe them in the holy gem's glow. In the morning, they had grown.
"Saturn?" The petite girl tuned to the voice. "Quatre. Hey! Good morning!" The blonde blushed as the dark haired girl flung herself around his neck. "Heh! Isn't it great! I'm back to the way I should be! I'm not a little girl anymore." He turned an even deeper shade of red at the comment. "Obviously." Saturn noticed his blush and frowned, "I know what you're thinking, Quatre." "What!?," he gagged, "No, Saturn. It's not like that." He blushed further. "You're thinking that cause I'm older, things will change. That we won't be friends like we were when I was a kid," she scowled. "Oh," he sighed realized, "That's what you meant." "Yeah," she blinked up at him, "What did you think I meant?" "Oh, nothing," he said while slowly backing away form the senshi. "Anyways," she continued, "Things will change." The senshi of rebirth stalked towards the Winner heir. Her lips brushed against his porcelain cheek. "But it might be for the better." With that, She strolled off to find the other senshi. Quatre tenderly touched his own cheek, "It might be."
Pluto sat across from Mercury and Endymion and listened in on the conversation. "So, I've narrowed the location of the transmission of the information we've been receiving to the Sanq Kingdom or somewhere in its outskirts." "You haven't been able to limit it any further?" Endymion inquired. "Afraid not." Before more could be said, Mercury's computer started beeping. "I'm getting a message." "What's it say, Mercury?" The screen flooded with static and then a message box opened.
'START TRANSMISSION…
"We're here, little queen."
…END TRANSMISSION'
"What did they mean by that?" Pluto inquired. "Don't know, but I'm sure we'll fid out."
Haruka and her aqua haired companion sat in the vast garden that occupied the space at the east side of the palace. "So, you love him." "Yes," Haruka responded, trying to ignore the hurt in the other girl's eyes. "And, you've…excuse me for asking, but you've consummated this love?" "Yes," the wind senshi blushed. "Well, all right then," Neptune replied, her natural cheeriness restored in her voice. "You…you don't mind?" "Of coarse it hurts to see you love another, but as long as you are happy, I will live," the princess of Neptune responded as she caressed her former lover's cheek. "Michi."
Before she could continue, a group of senshi and pilots ran past the two. "Hey, what's the hurry?" the senshi of wind threw to the passing figures. "Ruka-chan," Duo huffed as he backtracked to the blonde, "Mercury and them just got a message. Mobil dolls are stationing themselves around the outskirts of Crystal Tokyo. We're going to go see what Serenity wants us to do about it." "Hai!" Neptune and Uranus chimed as they jumped up and joined their comrades on their way to see the queen.
As they ran to the corridor that led to the throne room, all but Haruka passed the perfect soldier. "Heero." "I already know. Let's go, Haruka." he started down the hallway opposite of the throne room. "But, Heero. Serenity…" "I've already talked to her. We have permission to fight." They started down the stairs that would lead them to underneath the palace. "Tell me Haruka, when were you planning on telling me that you contacted Dr. J and had him transport Mobil suits here?" She flashed a toothy grin. 'She looks just like she used to. So ready to say something to annoy me,' the pilot thought while awaiting an answer. "Well, if you insist on fighting, I wanted to make sure you'd be prepared." "Hnn."
They came upon a large steel door. Haruka typed in an access code and slide a small, plastic card in the slot provided. As the door opened, she continued, "The Mobil suits are for myself and the other senshi to use. I thought you boys would like something a bit more stylish." The doors fully opened to realize the pilots' precious Gundams. The Japanese man hid his smirk. "You don't cut corners, do you Haruka?" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right." She smiled a sinister grin, but it turned melancholy. "Hey do you mind promising me something before we take off?" "Yes, I do," he said as he headed towards his Gundam. "And why's that?" she said annoyed as she stalked after him. "Because nothing is guaranteed in war." he turned to face her when she did not respond. "You suck," Haruka stated flatly and walked away from the pilot. He huffed at her outburst. "Love you too, Ruka-chan." "Hnn," she shot back in defiance.
Each climbed into their respective machine. Before they could take off, Heero's voice filled the cockpit of Haruka's Mobil suit.
"Haruka…there is only one thing I can honestly promise you." "And what is that?" she asked, trying to mask her curiosity with annoyance. "All I can promise is that no matter what happens, I love you." Haruka cursed at herself. This boy was able to brake through her icy, though exterior and absolutely turn her to putty. "Honto, Heero." she cooed despite herself. "Hai."
Pluto couldn't help but think how old the nineteen-year-old year looked as she sat on her throne. "The anxiety isn't good for her," she murmured. "Yes, but she won't admit it," was her response. The guardian of time looked to her side. The banged pilot of Heavyarms held his emotionless mask as he turned from the girl and back to the conversation taking place. "Well, if you have Ruka-chan and the perfect solider handling theses guys, there shouldn't be a problem," the braided pilot chimed in. "No, they are good, but before Haruka left, I could tell she was worried. Haruka never worries," the aqua haired princess of Neptune corrected him. "we shouldn't be here talking while our comrades are in battle," Wufei scuffed, "We should fight." mercury frowned, "We shouldn't rush into this without a plan. Not even Heero and Haruka should have left without one." "well, we shouldn't be arguing about it. Let's come to a rational decision," Quatre stated.
The arguing continued around the moon bunny. She stood and walked out of the room and down the hallway. The inhabitants of the room followed. The queen of Crystal Tokyo led them to a large metal door. "On the other side of this door are both the Gundams and a few Mobil suits. You do not have to fight; I will not force you. But I am going and I will win." The door began to open as a hand rested on the Bunny's shoulder. "No you won't," Saturn began, "Haruka wouldn't let her 'Koneko' fight in this war, and since she is not here to reinforce it, we will. We are your senshi, Usagi, we will fight for you."
"Well, isn't this a lovely little welcoming party," Haruka scuffed as the enemy came into view. "What's the plan," Heero asked the blonde. "Who said anything about a plan, my dear perfect soldier? There's no time for tact." "I suppose it's for the best," Heero sighed as the dolls they encounter began their attack. The two skilled pilots dodged the attacks and supplied plenty of their own. "Haruka," Heero said between heavy breathing, "What's your location?" "I'm trying to get to the source. I'll take care of as many as I can. You can handle the leftovers, ne?" she answered while taking out three Mobil suits with their own gunfire. "Damn it, Haruka. Don't go so far from me," the cobalt eyed boy growled. "I can handle myself." Heero cursed underneath his breath. "I'll be fine, Yuy. Take care of yourself while I'm gone," Haruka stated as she strayed further, taking out even more dolls. "I hate when you make me worry," Heero murmured as he took on the dolls that were able to escape Haruka's wrath.
Haruka wouldn't admit it, but her fatigue was catching up with her. But the line of Mobil dolls was thinning out. "Heero, their numbers are getting stronger. Lets finish this and get back to the palace." "Over, Haruka." The blonde prepared to continue her battle, but before she began, the dolls she faced exploded in a fiery glow of scrap metal and flames. 'I hadn't even attacked yet.' When the smoke cleared, a large robotic machine stood before her. Clearly not a Mobil suit or doll; almost like a Gundam. "Oh, sorry to end your fun, but those mindless dolls aren't much of a challenge for someone of your skill," a smoky voice filled the cock-pit. "Who are you," Haruka growled as she prepared to attack if there was need. "You must be tired, my dear. Now, this might hurt, but I promise that it is just the sedative you need." The metallic monster before her started to form what appeared to be pure electricity between its metal hands. The last conscious thought that Haruka had was of the fact that lightning had struck.
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