Author's Notes: Wow! I checked my email late Friday night and almost fell out of my chair when I saw all the reviews!! Unfortunatly Duo wasn't there to catch me so I decided to stay in it. Thank you, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!! ^_:^ :Sniff: Sniff: You like me you really like me!
I didn't even think 'Honour the Flame' was that good of a chapter. Oh well, don't look a gift horse in the mouth!! Okay I'm done rambling. Oh, wait I would like to do an unauthorized shout out for my buddy DragonTamer: READ HER STORY IT'S REALLY GOOD!! Okay on with the story...
Disclaimer: Don't own SM, GW, or the bit of Outlaw Star.
Immortal Habit VI: Digging Through the Ashes
***2 Days After Mission Get Ashes***
Ami turned the disk over in her hands as she silently wondered what was on it.
"Minda, do you think this could hold something about our lives?" Ami asked the ghost that inhabited the mansion.
"I do not know, princess. Why don't you check it out?" Minda replied.
"I shouldn't. Trista hasn't sent orders on what to do with it," Ami wrestled her emotions.
"Just do it, Ami, we all want to know," said Lita as she and the other girls walked out of the elevator and onto the sixth floor.
Ami sighed and put the disk into the computer and opened the only file on disk. Ami gasped as she read the contents.
"Guys, come read this," Ami said.
Soon all the girls were gathered around the computer reading the document with astonished faces.
"I can't believe it. They're alive, have a daughter and are the controlling powers of the Shepherds," Mina whispered.
"But Zylstra killed Endymion and I killed Zylstra!" cried Serenity in shock.
"Not well enough, Moonface," said Amara.
"My brother is alive! That bastard brought a child into his world of evil! With the help of that wench!" Eve exclaimed but her words went unoticed.
"I was hoping it was just a feeling like his spirit was following me but no, he had to be alive," ranted Serenity.
"Sere, calm down. He's not going to attack," said Hotaru.
"No, he's going to play mind games like before. Pictures of me sleeping, dead roses on my pillow, dead animals nailed to my door with letters written in blood next to them, I barely survived the first time what gives you hope I'll make it again," Serenity grieved as memories of the worst time of her life were relived.
"You being a 1,000 year old assasain may have something to do with it," joked Rei.
"What gives us hope Serena is that amazingly strong soul and mind,"said Michelle.
Serenity looked at all her Senshi's faces and saw blind faith in their eyes. She glanced at the computer a closed the document.
"Let's go get a drink," Serenity commanded and stiffly walked into the elevator with her friends behind her. None of them noticed the shadowed figure looking in the window, on the sixth floor.
***Quatre's Tokyo Mansion***
"It's no use I couldn't hear a thing from the outside," said Duo as he put away the rope he used to stay on the sixth story window without going overboard.
"Never send a woman to do man's job," sighed Wufei.
"It looked like Serenity's got some issues though she started bawling while reading something on the computer," Duo tried to redeem himself with this little bit of info.
"Anyone could have told you that, Duo," Heero said as he typed.
Duo sighed.
"Heero didn't you say something about her being a famous assasian?" asked Quatre.
"Ya. She's called Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt. She takes jobs no one else will and always comes back without a stratch. She is famous among killers but some how no one on the outside knows about her," explained Heero.
"What's so special about a weak onna?" asked Wufei.
"I think we saw part of it the other day when she lost control of that tiger, maybe she has powers that we cannot fathom," suggested Trowa.
"Well all that I know is that she's good. She's been doing this for years and no one has ever learned her true name or apperance," Heero added.
"This is all to confusing for me, I'm gonna go get a drink who's with me?" Duo asked.
'I could use some maybe it'll get my mind off Rei,' Wufei thought.
"I'll come," said Wufei.
"Me too," said Quatre.
Both Trowa and Heero nodded and they all walked out.
***A Club somewhere***
"You know I was thinking a bar not a dance club, right?" said Serenity as she took a swig of her Jack Daniels.
"This was the closest place that sells alchohol so shut up and enjoy," said Hotaru who was drinking a Cola and Bachardi.
"So where's my dear brother?" asked Ami who was downing Momosas (sp?).
"At home working on some gadget that will let him talk to Gene, he's getting worried that either Melfina killed him or he blew up the ship," replied Hotaru.
"I'm going to get another beer," said Mina and she made her way to the bar.
Mina waited for her drink and when she got it she turned and ran into someone.
"Oh Gomen! I didn't mean...Oh hi Duo," said Mina.
"Whats's up, babe?" Duo asked.
"Just here for a drink with the others. What are you doing here?" Mina asked.
"Same, hey, where are you guys sitting?" Duo replied.
"Over in the corner," the blonde answered and walked off.
Duo got his drink and walked off to his table.
"Hey, guys, guess who's here," smirked Duo.
"Who?" asked Quatre.
"The others," Duo replied cryptically.
"Good, lets go sit by them. This should be a learning experience," said Wufei.
The pilots got up and moved to a table near the girls'. Serenity and Eve were quietly talking about something that the boys could barely hear but they all caught a word or two.
"...my brother," whispered Eve.
"...don't care..."
"...a father..."
"...he doesn't deserve..."
"...you will not.."
"....I won't..."
"...no?..."
"I will kill..." Serenity finished the conversation and turned to the pilots.
"So who wants to dance?" she asked mischeviously.
All the men were silent.
"Fine, I'll choose, hmmmm.... who should it be?" wondered Serenity.
Serenity ran her hands over Duo's chest and shook her head. She looked at Quatre but cringed. She totally ignored Wufei and flicked Trowas hair so his bangs were flipped up(AN: evil laugh mwahahahahaha). She then went over to Heero and smirked.
"And goldylocks said, 'This ones just right'," she whispered and dragged Heero onto the dance floor.
"She always gets to play," sighed Mina as she watched Serenity try to get Heero to dance.
"And he is always the one getting all the attention," sighed Duo.
Mina looked at Duo with an amused glint in her eyes.
"So you want to dance?" she asked.
"Of course m' lady," he replied and they also enetered the dance floor.
The remaining women rolled their eyes and started to talk about something that the remaining men couldn't hear.
"So do you think Serena is okay?" asked Ami.
"How okay would you be if this happened?" scowled Hotaru.
"Our real problem is knowing if he is a danger and how to deal with him," explained Amara.
"Of course he's a problem you do not stalk a girl for a year, get killed by her, be reincarnated, and then not have revenge plans especially if he's against us in a war of this size," Lita said.
"But he has a family, what are we doing destroying familes?" asked Eve.
"Eve, he's married to the woman who turned him totally to the dark side and I can't help but feel sorry for the child," argued Ami.
"Ya, she has parents who's only amibition in life is to be killed by the ruler of the universe," Rei agreed.
"I may have to agree with Eve, guys, if Endymion comes a threat and we fight back we're going to be ruining a family," admitted Michelle.
"We'll burn that bridge when we get there okay? Now lets go dance with these poor boys," said Lita and she walked over to the pilots who had been trying to listen to their conversation, grabbed Trowa and lead him to the dance floor.
The other inners followed her lead and took those cute little pilots to the floor.
***Serenity and Heero***
"You do know that your making us look bad?" Serenity said Heero, he just wouldn't dance that perfect soldier in him thought it was totally unnecesary.
"Hn," he replied.
"I'll take that as a no," Serenity sighed and gave up, she began dance around Heero.
'If she gets any closer she'll be giving me a lap dance' thought Heero as he watched Serenity dance.
Suddenly Serenity stopped and looked to the bar. Sitting there was a tall male figure with blue black hair and he was watching her.
"Endymion," she whispered, then like the he had heard her, Enymion got up and walked towards her.
Serenity was glued to her spot as she watched the man that made her life a living hell for a year of her young life and turned her into an cold hearted assaisan.
"Nice to see you again," Endymion said.
"I can't say the same," snapped Serenity.
"You know after all you've done to me I still love you?" he asked.
"All that I put you through? I killed you for the sake of the universe and because you were a danger to all," Serenity replied calmly.
"Not true. You lead me on for four years making me think you really loved me but then you wouldn't give up what I wanted most," Endymion hissed.
"My virginity, my goddess, Darien how stupid are you? I was fifteen when you tried to rape me!"
"Ah my dear Serena, you wanted it I know you did and still do," Endymion chuckled.
Serenity let out a feral grin and rubbed up against Endymion.
"You read me so well" she purred and then kneed him.
Heero who had been watching the exchange winced slightly as he watched he man, Endymion, go down.
"Let's go Heero. I don't think I want to dance anymore," Serenity commanded and walked of making sure to kick Eymion as she did so.
"Who was that?" asked Heero as they sat down at their table.
"My ex he's an ass," said Serenity.
"You said you killed him," Heero pushed.
"Ya and the bastard came back," Serenity muttered as she took a swig of Mina's beer.
Heero decided to leave it at that and noticed that everyone but him, Serenity, Hotaru, and Eve were out on the floor dancing.
"You had a run in with Darien?" Hotaru asked.
"Ya, and here he comes again," Serenity said with a sigh.
Endymion walked up to the table and smirked.
"You guys are still together even after all these years?" he asked.
"Go away, Endy," said Eve sadly.
"And my sister is here too. This could get interesting," Endymion said cooly.
"Go fuck Zylstra and that daughter of yours," sneered Hotaru.
"So you heard about my Shina?" Endymion smirked.
Serenity snorted.
"Shina? Any daughter of yours has no virtue. Leave, Endymion, before I'm forced to remove you," Serenity said.
"But it's so much fun bugging you," Endymion smirked.
"I think they have all told you to leave. Take their advice," warned Heero.
"The little Martian! Wow, isn't this a night of reunions! A word of advice buddy don't sleep with her, Serenity here wants commitment," Endymion said mockingly.
That was the last straw. Hotaru, Eve, and Serenity stood up and advanced towards Endymion.
"Don't mess with us boy. We have more power in our pinkys than you do in your being," laughed Hotaru.
"We are the rulers of the Earth, Moon, and Death. I doubt that your powers will ever equal ours," said Eve.
"The moon? There is no Moon here only Cosmos," whispered Endymion.
Serenity's eyes grew wide, he couldn't know he had been dead before the transformation.
"Zylsie told me," Endymion smirked and walked away.
"I think we should go," said Eve.
"I agree," Hotaru seconded the idea.
Serenity nodded and mentally told the others that it was time to go, then she turned to Heero who was looking at them strangely.
"Do I have something in my teeth?" Serenity asked.
Heero shook his head and left a tip on the table.
When the group gathered they said their goodbyes and went their seperate ways.
***Quatre's Mansion***
Heero mentally sighed and entered his room and flopped down onto the bed. He couldn't stop thinking about what the Endymion guy said. Why was he talking about Cosmos? Did he know about Serenity being a pilot? Why did he also look familiar? Why did he get this feeling of hate when he was near? With those thoughts he slipped off into a fitfull sleep.
***Heero's Dream***
He was in a dream again, for the last couple of years he had dreams of a palace, a princess, and a legend. This dream was no different than the others. He watched as a small boy pulled a girls hair and she kicking him in the shin. And a ball where he danced with a girl that looked like the younger one. Multiple scenes flashed before his eyes some were clearer than others but the last one stood out the most. It was something he had never seen in his dream before, it was palace torn apart with dead bodies scattered around it. Two bodies stood out the most his and the girl with strange blonde hair. And for some reason he cried in his dream and he cried in his world, he cried for all the battles fought and all the lives lost for this one moment in time that would be forgotten when he awoke.
***End Dream***
Heero sat up in bed breathing heavily, he could not remeber what he dreamnt but he knew it was terrible and he knew it had something to with Serenity and Endymion.
***Tenshi & Senshi Mansion***
When Serenity finally got back to the mansion she went straight to her room. All she wanted to do was sleep, after getting drunk and seeing your ex in one night was not good for the mind. She flipped on the light and stopped, something was wrong here but the wrongness felt familiar. Her gaze was drawn to her bed. Then she saw it and let out a cry. There on her pillow was a black rose and a note. Serenity walked slowly towards her bed, picked up the note and read. On the paper were only four words:
Let the games begin.
I didn't even think 'Honour the Flame' was that good of a chapter. Oh well, don't look a gift horse in the mouth!! Okay I'm done rambling. Oh, wait I would like to do an unauthorized shout out for my buddy DragonTamer: READ HER STORY IT'S REALLY GOOD!! Okay on with the story...
Disclaimer: Don't own SM, GW, or the bit of Outlaw Star.
Immortal Habit VI: Digging Through the Ashes
***2 Days After Mission Get Ashes***
Ami turned the disk over in her hands as she silently wondered what was on it.
"Minda, do you think this could hold something about our lives?" Ami asked the ghost that inhabited the mansion.
"I do not know, princess. Why don't you check it out?" Minda replied.
"I shouldn't. Trista hasn't sent orders on what to do with it," Ami wrestled her emotions.
"Just do it, Ami, we all want to know," said Lita as she and the other girls walked out of the elevator and onto the sixth floor.
Ami sighed and put the disk into the computer and opened the only file on disk. Ami gasped as she read the contents.
"Guys, come read this," Ami said.
Soon all the girls were gathered around the computer reading the document with astonished faces.
"I can't believe it. They're alive, have a daughter and are the controlling powers of the Shepherds," Mina whispered.
"But Zylstra killed Endymion and I killed Zylstra!" cried Serenity in shock.
"Not well enough, Moonface," said Amara.
"My brother is alive! That bastard brought a child into his world of evil! With the help of that wench!" Eve exclaimed but her words went unoticed.
"I was hoping it was just a feeling like his spirit was following me but no, he had to be alive," ranted Serenity.
"Sere, calm down. He's not going to attack," said Hotaru.
"No, he's going to play mind games like before. Pictures of me sleeping, dead roses on my pillow, dead animals nailed to my door with letters written in blood next to them, I barely survived the first time what gives you hope I'll make it again," Serenity grieved as memories of the worst time of her life were relived.
"You being a 1,000 year old assasain may have something to do with it," joked Rei.
"What gives us hope Serena is that amazingly strong soul and mind,"said Michelle.
Serenity looked at all her Senshi's faces and saw blind faith in their eyes. She glanced at the computer a closed the document.
"Let's go get a drink," Serenity commanded and stiffly walked into the elevator with her friends behind her. None of them noticed the shadowed figure looking in the window, on the sixth floor.
***Quatre's Tokyo Mansion***
"It's no use I couldn't hear a thing from the outside," said Duo as he put away the rope he used to stay on the sixth story window without going overboard.
"Never send a woman to do man's job," sighed Wufei.
"It looked like Serenity's got some issues though she started bawling while reading something on the computer," Duo tried to redeem himself with this little bit of info.
"Anyone could have told you that, Duo," Heero said as he typed.
Duo sighed.
"Heero didn't you say something about her being a famous assasian?" asked Quatre.
"Ya. She's called Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt. She takes jobs no one else will and always comes back without a stratch. She is famous among killers but some how no one on the outside knows about her," explained Heero.
"What's so special about a weak onna?" asked Wufei.
"I think we saw part of it the other day when she lost control of that tiger, maybe she has powers that we cannot fathom," suggested Trowa.
"Well all that I know is that she's good. She's been doing this for years and no one has ever learned her true name or apperance," Heero added.
"This is all to confusing for me, I'm gonna go get a drink who's with me?" Duo asked.
'I could use some maybe it'll get my mind off Rei,' Wufei thought.
"I'll come," said Wufei.
"Me too," said Quatre.
Both Trowa and Heero nodded and they all walked out.
***A Club somewhere***
"You know I was thinking a bar not a dance club, right?" said Serenity as she took a swig of her Jack Daniels.
"This was the closest place that sells alchohol so shut up and enjoy," said Hotaru who was drinking a Cola and Bachardi.
"So where's my dear brother?" asked Ami who was downing Momosas (sp?).
"At home working on some gadget that will let him talk to Gene, he's getting worried that either Melfina killed him or he blew up the ship," replied Hotaru.
"I'm going to get another beer," said Mina and she made her way to the bar.
Mina waited for her drink and when she got it she turned and ran into someone.
"Oh Gomen! I didn't mean...Oh hi Duo," said Mina.
"Whats's up, babe?" Duo asked.
"Just here for a drink with the others. What are you doing here?" Mina asked.
"Same, hey, where are you guys sitting?" Duo replied.
"Over in the corner," the blonde answered and walked off.
Duo got his drink and walked off to his table.
"Hey, guys, guess who's here," smirked Duo.
"Who?" asked Quatre.
"The others," Duo replied cryptically.
"Good, lets go sit by them. This should be a learning experience," said Wufei.
The pilots got up and moved to a table near the girls'. Serenity and Eve were quietly talking about something that the boys could barely hear but they all caught a word or two.
"...my brother," whispered Eve.
"...don't care..."
"...a father..."
"...he doesn't deserve..."
"...you will not.."
"....I won't..."
"...no?..."
"I will kill..." Serenity finished the conversation and turned to the pilots.
"So who wants to dance?" she asked mischeviously.
All the men were silent.
"Fine, I'll choose, hmmmm.... who should it be?" wondered Serenity.
Serenity ran her hands over Duo's chest and shook her head. She looked at Quatre but cringed. She totally ignored Wufei and flicked Trowas hair so his bangs were flipped up(AN: evil laugh mwahahahahaha). She then went over to Heero and smirked.
"And goldylocks said, 'This ones just right'," she whispered and dragged Heero onto the dance floor.
"She always gets to play," sighed Mina as she watched Serenity try to get Heero to dance.
"And he is always the one getting all the attention," sighed Duo.
Mina looked at Duo with an amused glint in her eyes.
"So you want to dance?" she asked.
"Of course m' lady," he replied and they also enetered the dance floor.
The remaining women rolled their eyes and started to talk about something that the remaining men couldn't hear.
"So do you think Serena is okay?" asked Ami.
"How okay would you be if this happened?" scowled Hotaru.
"Our real problem is knowing if he is a danger and how to deal with him," explained Amara.
"Of course he's a problem you do not stalk a girl for a year, get killed by her, be reincarnated, and then not have revenge plans especially if he's against us in a war of this size," Lita said.
"But he has a family, what are we doing destroying familes?" asked Eve.
"Eve, he's married to the woman who turned him totally to the dark side and I can't help but feel sorry for the child," argued Ami.
"Ya, she has parents who's only amibition in life is to be killed by the ruler of the universe," Rei agreed.
"I may have to agree with Eve, guys, if Endymion comes a threat and we fight back we're going to be ruining a family," admitted Michelle.
"We'll burn that bridge when we get there okay? Now lets go dance with these poor boys," said Lita and she walked over to the pilots who had been trying to listen to their conversation, grabbed Trowa and lead him to the dance floor.
The other inners followed her lead and took those cute little pilots to the floor.
***Serenity and Heero***
"You do know that your making us look bad?" Serenity said Heero, he just wouldn't dance that perfect soldier in him thought it was totally unnecesary.
"Hn," he replied.
"I'll take that as a no," Serenity sighed and gave up, she began dance around Heero.
'If she gets any closer she'll be giving me a lap dance' thought Heero as he watched Serenity dance.
Suddenly Serenity stopped and looked to the bar. Sitting there was a tall male figure with blue black hair and he was watching her.
"Endymion," she whispered, then like the he had heard her, Enymion got up and walked towards her.
Serenity was glued to her spot as she watched the man that made her life a living hell for a year of her young life and turned her into an cold hearted assaisan.
"Nice to see you again," Endymion said.
"I can't say the same," snapped Serenity.
"You know after all you've done to me I still love you?" he asked.
"All that I put you through? I killed you for the sake of the universe and because you were a danger to all," Serenity replied calmly.
"Not true. You lead me on for four years making me think you really loved me but then you wouldn't give up what I wanted most," Endymion hissed.
"My virginity, my goddess, Darien how stupid are you? I was fifteen when you tried to rape me!"
"Ah my dear Serena, you wanted it I know you did and still do," Endymion chuckled.
Serenity let out a feral grin and rubbed up against Endymion.
"You read me so well" she purred and then kneed him.
Heero who had been watching the exchange winced slightly as he watched he man, Endymion, go down.
"Let's go Heero. I don't think I want to dance anymore," Serenity commanded and walked of making sure to kick Eymion as she did so.
"Who was that?" asked Heero as they sat down at their table.
"My ex he's an ass," said Serenity.
"You said you killed him," Heero pushed.
"Ya and the bastard came back," Serenity muttered as she took a swig of Mina's beer.
Heero decided to leave it at that and noticed that everyone but him, Serenity, Hotaru, and Eve were out on the floor dancing.
"You had a run in with Darien?" Hotaru asked.
"Ya, and here he comes again," Serenity said with a sigh.
Endymion walked up to the table and smirked.
"You guys are still together even after all these years?" he asked.
"Go away, Endy," said Eve sadly.
"And my sister is here too. This could get interesting," Endymion said cooly.
"Go fuck Zylstra and that daughter of yours," sneered Hotaru.
"So you heard about my Shina?" Endymion smirked.
Serenity snorted.
"Shina? Any daughter of yours has no virtue. Leave, Endymion, before I'm forced to remove you," Serenity said.
"But it's so much fun bugging you," Endymion smirked.
"I think they have all told you to leave. Take their advice," warned Heero.
"The little Martian! Wow, isn't this a night of reunions! A word of advice buddy don't sleep with her, Serenity here wants commitment," Endymion said mockingly.
That was the last straw. Hotaru, Eve, and Serenity stood up and advanced towards Endymion.
"Don't mess with us boy. We have more power in our pinkys than you do in your being," laughed Hotaru.
"We are the rulers of the Earth, Moon, and Death. I doubt that your powers will ever equal ours," said Eve.
"The moon? There is no Moon here only Cosmos," whispered Endymion.
Serenity's eyes grew wide, he couldn't know he had been dead before the transformation.
"Zylsie told me," Endymion smirked and walked away.
"I think we should go," said Eve.
"I agree," Hotaru seconded the idea.
Serenity nodded and mentally told the others that it was time to go, then she turned to Heero who was looking at them strangely.
"Do I have something in my teeth?" Serenity asked.
Heero shook his head and left a tip on the table.
When the group gathered they said their goodbyes and went their seperate ways.
***Quatre's Mansion***
Heero mentally sighed and entered his room and flopped down onto the bed. He couldn't stop thinking about what the Endymion guy said. Why was he talking about Cosmos? Did he know about Serenity being a pilot? Why did he also look familiar? Why did he get this feeling of hate when he was near? With those thoughts he slipped off into a fitfull sleep.
***Heero's Dream***
He was in a dream again, for the last couple of years he had dreams of a palace, a princess, and a legend. This dream was no different than the others. He watched as a small boy pulled a girls hair and she kicking him in the shin. And a ball where he danced with a girl that looked like the younger one. Multiple scenes flashed before his eyes some were clearer than others but the last one stood out the most. It was something he had never seen in his dream before, it was palace torn apart with dead bodies scattered around it. Two bodies stood out the most his and the girl with strange blonde hair. And for some reason he cried in his dream and he cried in his world, he cried for all the battles fought and all the lives lost for this one moment in time that would be forgotten when he awoke.
***End Dream***
Heero sat up in bed breathing heavily, he could not remeber what he dreamnt but he knew it was terrible and he knew it had something to with Serenity and Endymion.
***Tenshi & Senshi Mansion***
When Serenity finally got back to the mansion she went straight to her room. All she wanted to do was sleep, after getting drunk and seeing your ex in one night was not good for the mind. She flipped on the light and stopped, something was wrong here but the wrongness felt familiar. Her gaze was drawn to her bed. Then she saw it and let out a cry. There on her pillow was a black rose and a note. Serenity walked slowly towards her bed, picked up the note and read. On the paper were only four words:
Let the games begin.