"Apocalypse Battles: Legend of the Crystal Warriors"
'Stage I: Blind King'
Written by: Chief Aki
E-mail: chiefaki@hotmail.com; yumi0@yahoo.com
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Kindness in words creates confidence
Kindness in thinking creates profoundness
Kindness in giving creates love
-Lao-tzu
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Episode IX: Illusion of Peace
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Star lets out a huff as she drums her fingers on the console. She can't believe all the stunts that her mother pulled behind her back. But, what ticks her off most of all, is that her mother did it to HER Space Knights. Star feels a bit betrayed, Terra could have at least told her. She angrily looks down at her console, remembering their last conversation.
"How could you lie to me about not knowing where my Space Knights are!" Star yelled.
"Star, you're getting in an uproar about nothing," Terra told her calmly.
"Nothing!" Star screamed so bad, that it made Ness flinch, "Those are my Space Knights, but most importantly they're people! Not just some toys you can take and play with as you please!"
Sara and Edgar stood there and winced. They were not even about to get involved and lose their heads.
"I know they're not toys," Terra said quietly, the anger showing through the weight of her voice, "But if you had known sooner, you would have interrupted it."
"Interrupted what?" Star asks sarcastically, "Interrupted you holding people against their will?"
"It was their destiny to become what they have become, just as it is our destiny to be Crystal Warriors," Terra replied sternly, "Unless, you want to go up against the Crystals themselves.
"What?" Star asked, a bit startled, "What do you mean "go against the Crystals"?"
"It was the Crystals' decision to change them into tekkamen," Terra stated in a calm tone again, "Father didn't like it at first either, but tekkamen are now one of the only ways to combat the Radam nowadays, so he accepted it. We didn't tell you because we knew you wouldn't react well to it, just as you aren't now."
"Of course not!" Star argued, "Do you know how traumatizing that is for someone when the tekka process is forced upon them!"
Star angrily sighs, shaking her head and tries to forget the argument. Then, she senses a figure hovering over her, and doesn't even have to turn around to see who it is. She felt his presence since he's entered the room, but she turns around anyway, looking up into Ness' green eyes.
"Oh, it's you," Star says softly, trying to make sound like she was surprise, before turning back to her console.
"Hey, how long are you going to stay mad?" Ness asks her.
Star just looks at some readings and doesn't speak a word. He should know better than to ask her that question. She glances around the control room, noticing it is pretty much empty. He gently places his hands on her shoulders, and tries to get her to relax.
"Well?" Ness asks softly.
"Well, what?" Star asks back, irritated, but starting to give in under Ness' perservance.
Star's eyes widen as he leans over and kisses her softly. She pulls away, a bit startled, and he tries not to laugh. He knows it gets her every time. She shakes her head, letting out a slight smile.
"I hate it when you do that," Star says, no anger left to fight him with.
"It worked, didn't it?" Ness questions, with a sparkle in his emerald eyes.
Star slightly chuckles, and turns off her console. Silence enters the room again for the passing moment, before her eyes move up to look at him.
"What happens now?" Star asks gently.
"Who knows," Ness answers in a calm tone, "Take it one day at a time, I guess."
"I'm just so angry, that she did that," Star admits," Maybe, because I know you didn't want anyone to go through what you did by being forced to become a Tekkaman. And being the person watching you go through it all, I didn't want it to happen anybody else every again either."
"I know, it's all right," he softly soothes, "How about we see what's going on about the celebration? The Space Knights that are on duty will be able things for a night."
"Oh, you mean the Festival of Sirena?" she questions in a quiet tone, "I'm sure the Amazons are having a blast."
"Well, of course, this event is important to them," Ness smiles as he speaks, "This is the week their nation was born. It's important to them as it would to any other nation celebrating it's birth."
"Let's go, I really want to talk to Tina anyway," Star says and stands up.
"Well, then, shall we go?" he says in a egostatistical voice with a smile, trying the best to lighten her spirits, as the light reflects in his green eyes.
Star looks at him and giggles as she wraps her arms around his, "Ness, you're just funny sometimes."
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"Where is that woman?" Sara asks with her hands on her hips.
She glances through the crowds, not finding who she is looking for. David just laughs at her as she turns to face him, her arms now crossed.
"What's so funny?" Sara demands.
"You just look so determined, it's cute," David smiles, his blond hair playing in the nightly breeze.
"I'll show you cute," Sara teases with a smile, as she holds up a clenched fist.
David laughs again, happiness showing through his sapphire eyes. Sara's white hair wisps around her as she giggles. He glances around at the decorations dotting the streets.
"Everything is awesome," David compliments, "You guys did pretty well."
"I know, aren't the decorations beautiful?" Sara asks with a smile.
"Yes, but not as beautiful as you are, Sara." David says warmly.
Sara blinks at him for a moment with her blue eyes, before turning away, blushing a deep red. Their moment is cut short, when Aeris' figure appear on the high rise of a building. The crowds turn to look at their Amazon Queen.
"I bless all those Amazons that are here with us, to celebrate the day when Siren and the five great priestesses created our nation," Aeris says calmly as a mic transfers her message to an entire city, "I thank the Amazons that have come and gone before us, for without them we would not exist today. Let's us celebrate in their memory and celebrate for the future generations that yet to come. We must remember the past, but live in the present and fight and plan for the future. Bless the Guardian Mother who has let us band together for a common goal, a common dream that connect us all. My fellow sisters, be strong and celebrate the birth and memories of our great nation, and fulfill its dreams."
Screams, hollers and whistles roll through the crowd, as Aeris finishes her speech. Colored lights shoot through the sky and explodes into streams of light. Sound of amazement and awe are heard, as fireworks light up the starry sky.
"Oh, David!" Sara exclaims, grabbing his hand, "Isn't it pretty?"
"Yeah," David whispers with a nod.
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"Your Highness?" a young woman with long red hair asks as she kneels.
"Go, both of you," Terra says, stepping from the shadows, gazing from the kneeling woman to the tall man standing beside her.
"Are you sure? I mean no one..." the woman starts in, but Terra holds up her hand, cutting her off.
"For right now, there is peace, enjoy it while you can, after all isn't this the greatest celebration for your people?" Terra asks softly, closing her green eyes.
"Thank you, Princess," the woman says, raising her head, gazing at Terra with her blue eyes.
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Lights burst on, shining upon the newly built stage as music begins to play. The lights move around rapidly, keeping the two figure concealed from the crowd.
"I don't believe it," Sara says in amazement, "She's actually going to do it. I never thought Shara would actually go through with it."
"Talked her into it, didn't you?" David chuckles, tickling her," But, then again, you can get anyone to do anything."
Sara squirms and laughs, "Don't you know it."
"You Amazons never cease to amaze me," David yells against the blaring of the music, which has gotten noticeably louder. "You all know how to party."
Sara nods with a wink, then her blue eyes widen "Wow, she's gorgeous."
"Huh?" David utters, confused and looks up at the stage.
A single light slides up the center of the stage, revealing two people standing back to back. Shara stands to the right, her silver hair pulled up in a blue bow as the rest of it flows in the wind. Her very daringly short, shimmery, silver halter-top mini dress that sparkles in the light of the moon. She opens her blue eyes, smiling. Sara quickly gazes about the crowd.
"Oh, where's Cid, where's Cid?" Sara says, trying to pick him out among everyone, "That man has got to be jealous that Ben is up there with her on stage. I have to get a look at this."
David laughs, shaking his head, "You're just loving this, aren't you?"
Sara turns him and gives him another wink, "Of course."
On stage, Shara glances over at Ben. Ben catches her look and nods, and she replies with one of her own. Both of them take a deep breath as the music winds into a steady rhythm.
"What's up, as we exchange glances," Shara and Ben's voices ring out, "Why not entrust ourselves to this mysterious wind. Get up, as we look into the future. We have to make our selfish love and wishes come true."
Shara gazes over at Ben, before closing her eyes. Her body moves in time with the music as she transported to whole new place and a new level. She opens her eyes again, quickly glancing at her partner on stage.
"You probably won't know," Ben sings as he playfully flirts with his companion, "All this scouting I'm doing is an act. So, please don't shed any more tears. That's the energy most dear to me."
Shara closes her blue eyes for a moment, before flashing them back open, and glances back at him. She smiles, playing her role in this act.
"You make me wonder all the time," Shara pouts out from her soul, "My dreams are about to spill over. All fired-up, I go rushing out. Because I know that you will be with me, always."
She recloses her eyes as the music reaches an ecstatic beat and the crows is roaring with energy, giving all their energy away into the night. One thing that Amazons love more than training and battle, and peace and fun as well, is music and dance. Their life can't be fulfilled without it, since obviously their Guardian Mother, Siren, was noted for her beautiful song. Shara dances across the stage as the music whisps through her very soul, filling her with such power and hope, that there will be a better tomorrow. All the words take on a whole new meaning to her.
"What's up, we have to start from zero," Shara sings, hearing Ben's voice joining hers, "Put these brilliant days behind us, and turn them into faint memories. Make up, reality is all too convincing. A reflection of a city that knows no sleep appears in the mirror!"
Shara twirls around, as the music explodes into a violent ending, and holds up her arms in the air. She lets the wind breeze through her silver hair. The crowds are cheering and laughing as the party continues below, now raised to a completely different level, as the song lightens their spirits.
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Meanwhile, Star and Ness enter a bar, where peals of laughter sound above all the crowds, Tina's laughter. They glance at the woman, who's slightly younger than them, chugging away at her drink, as her arms is slung over Barret's shoulder. Then, Tina glances over, seeing them.
"Hey, over here you two!" Tina laughs, waving her arm wildly.
Star tries to contain her giggles, seeing her friend quite intoxicated. They both take their seats and sit down next to Tina, who's trying not to giggle.
"I'm sure EVERYONE knows who these two are," Tina says loudly, ending it with a giggle, "They're are my two bestest friends. We've been through a whole bunch of shit together."
Ness looks down at the drink held in her hand, "What's that?"
"It's called a Fireball, an Amazon drink," Tina giggles, "Want some?"
She holds it up to Star's nose, letting her take a whiff. Star quickly pushes the drink away, waving her hand in front of her nose, and coughs.
"Damn, that stuff's strong," Star comments, trying not to choke from the smell.
"I'll take one," Ness says with a smile.
"Ness?" Star asks astonished.
"Hey, I'm always out for trying new things," he tells her with a wink, causing her to shake her head with a playful smile.
"Where is that lady?" Tina says slowly, gazing about, "Linna!"
Linna walks over, shaking her head, "Tina! You're not even finished with that one!"
"I don't want a drink, silly," Tina says, trying not to laugh. "Get my good old friend, Ness, a Fireball."
"A Fireball?" Linna asks and looks at him. "You're a brave one. Amazon drinks are strong especially if you're one who doesn't drink too often."
"What about you, Star?" Ness asks, looking at her, "You brave enough to try it?"
"Is that a challenge, Ness Carter?" Star smiles with an eyebrow raised.
"You bet," he replies smugly.
"All right, you're on," Star says, "I'll---"
"No, wait," Tina interrupts, "Star you got up the challenge a bit. Linna, get Star a...a...oh...damn, I forgot."
Everyone else at the table laughs, and Barret shakes her head.
"Barret, what's that one drink? The one that I was thinking about trying?" Tina asks slowly.
"Oh, she means a Sheer Heart Attack," Barret says, and looks at Linna.
"Whoa," Linna says amazed and glances at Star, "You're in for it. I can barely handle those, and I'm here at the bar all the time."
Ness and Star gaze at each other, wondering what they have gotten themselves into. Tina raises her mug, and chugs it down, giggling constantly.
"What exactly is a Sheer Heart Attack?" Ness asks.
"I'm not sure what exactly is made of, but a bit stronger than a Fireball. Definitely more alcohol content. It's quite potent, some people can handle them. Tina can only manage a Fireball for now."
"Hey, c'mon," Tina interrupts the two guys, "Star deserves it, going through what she has, she deserves to get sloshed like me!"
Star laughs, shaking her head, "It's a sad but true fact!"
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Yumi stands amidst the crowds, watching everyone enjoy themselves. She stares up at the moon and sighs. She can't understand it all, she should be happy, everyone seems to be at peace for the time being but her heart is full of sorrow. Why? Why does she feel this way? Yumi's thoughts wander among the possibilities. Could it be the fact the sister is now monster, that she's under the control of Radam. The fact that her sister wants to kill as does her children, and Yumi has no choice but to kill her sister and the rest of her family. No, that wasn't it. It didn't't feel that way for she accepted that sad fact. Her blue-green eyes widen in realization after a moment. Is it loneliness? Can she be lonely and longing for someone to be by her side? Suddenly, she snaps back to reality, as a very drunk Amazon, who is dancing on a table, falls. Yumi jumps back as the woman falls, and nearly knocks over someone behind her, but the person is strong enough to catch her in his/her arms.
"I'm sorry," Yumi says, trying to gain her composure and glances up into a man's face with familiar green eyes, "Hayato!"
Hayato smiles at her, "You all right?"
Yumi nods, as he releases her from his grasp, "Yes, thank you."
She stares at Hayato, as he stares back at her, neither saying a word. She notices how much he has changed. Hayato is much taller than he was before, and his body is more muscular, obviously due to the physical changes made from becoming Matariel. His voice has lost most of that boyish tone and his eyes always resemble one being deep in thought. But, besides the physical changes, he has changed emotionally as well. He is no longer the rash little boy he used to be, he has become quite the man. If David was still a player, Hayato could have now given him a run for his money. Yumi thinks her heart will stop any minute, due to the fact, it is beating a mile a minute; the butterflies flutter in her stomach, and she can't move an inch, for a moment, she even forgets how to speak.
"Is something wrong?" Hayato asks as his brown hair plays in the light breeze.
Yumi shakes her head, "N...n...no, nothing's wrong. Just thinking how good it is to see you again."
"It's good to see you too, Yumi," Hayato softly tells her.
They once again look at each other in silence. Hayato isn't the only one who has changed, he notices Yumi has as well. She is maturer than she used to be, and she's more beautiful than the last time he had seen her, everything about her seems different. He can see sadness in her blue-green eyes. Why is she is so sad? He suddenly feels like wrapping her in his arms, and holding her until all the sadness fades away. Even though both of them have changed a great deal, one thing still remains for him, his love and devotion for her, his urge to protect her from all harm. Hayato now realizes he has the power to do that, and secretly vows that he will never let anything happen to Yumi.
Yumi watches him, wondering what he's thinking. She steps closer to him, trying to gaze deep into his green eyes. His eyes look so happy yet worried, and a bit of determination shows through them. She catches him smile, and suddenly, catching her by surprise, he places his hands on her hips, pulling her closer. Yumi blushes a deep red, her heart beating even faster than before.
"Yumi...I...." Hayato whispers softly, that if she wasn't that close to him, she wouldn't of heard it.
Yumi draws in a breath as their faces are a mere inches apart from each other. Hayato stares directly into her blue-green eyes as he breathes more slowly. Time seems to stop for the both of the,.
"Oh my darling, I love you, and the kid who stands tonight."
Yumi's eyes widen, as she snaps back into reality. She whirls around, staring at the stage as the music explodes into a fast tempo.
"What's wrongs, Yumi?" Hayato asks, wondering if he just did something wrong.
"Mystery, the platinum radiance of the Moon, reveals the evil spirits."
"Those words," Yumi tells him softly.
"The faint smile on her lips, glisten brilliantly."
She softly grabs her pendant and looks down at it, "I remember, Mom used to sing those words to me as a child, but of course in a much slower tune."
"Keep your eyes on me. Don't let your eyes off me."
"Oh," Hayato acknowledges in a whisper.
Yumi shakes her head and smiles, turning back to look at him. Hayato gazes at her questioningly and she giggles.
"Your stares will release me, of the seal that binds me."
"What am I thinking? The past is in the past," Yumi says with a smile, "Let's go have some fun.
"Shy Venus, surrender to your heart. I'm a cornered beast."
She grabs his hand and pulls him into the crowd, both laughing. Yumi's spirits seem to have risen in that short amount of time, and she definitely knows why.
"Until the day I pass away, trapped within the labyrinth of love!"
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"Sara, wait up!" David says, running down the street.
Sara gracefully twirls around effortlessly as she runs and giggles. Her white hair flies up in the breeze.
"You gotta catch me first!" Sara yells to him, and takes off running.
Sara quickly runs around the corner, as David gives chase, right on her tail. When David turns the corner, he hears Sara briefly scream and sees her falling to the ground.
"Sara!? Are you all right!?" David calls out as he rushes to her side.
"Yeah," Sara nods, "I accidentally ran into somebody."
"It's my fault, I didn't see you..." the muscular tall guy apologizes, turning around, "David?"
David glances up, recognizing the voice, "Goliate?"
Goliate looks at David, then to Sara, "Got a new trophy, huh?"
"How dare you!" David yells getting upset, "Sara is not a trophy!"
Sara just looks at the two men nervously, "Now, now you two, there's no reason to get upset now."
"What's going on over here?" a woman's voice asks, and all of them turn in its direction.
"Lady Natasha!" Sara cries out, and goes over, hugging her.
"Hey, Sara," Natasha smiles.
"You two know each other?" David and Goliate ask at the same time.
"Of course, we do," Natasha and Sara answer, "We're Amazons, aren't we?"
Both women laugh while David and Goliate just look at each other.
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"I can't believe you did that, Tina!" Star cries out loudly.
Tina laughs, "Believe it, sister."
They both let out a giddy laugh. Then, Ness slams down his empty mug on the table.
"If I was there, I would've have shown who's boss and laid down the law." Ness says with a loud voice, "You know Tina, Jamieson would have killed you, but since he's gone, it's up to me. I would have taken out my tekka crystal and...."
"Uh huh, suurrrreeeee...." Star and Tina say at the same time, slurring their words a bit, then they giggle.
"Are you making fun of me?" Ness asks, quite drunk, "The great awe-inspiring legendary Tekkaman Blade?"
He leans back in his chair, rocking it on its hind legs, but loses his balance and falls backwards. The rest of the table erupts in fits of laughter.
"Beautiful, just beautiful," Star cries out as Tina laughs hysterically.
"I give it a ten point five!" Barret laughs with a thumbs up.
"Damn it," Ness says, getting up, "That wasn't cool."
"Oh man, I wish I had a camera!" Leona giggles, and takes a drink of her beer, "I can imagine the caption now! The legendary Tekkaman Blade has fallen!"
Ness slightly grumbles, then looks down at his empty mug, "Man, I'm out of alcohol!"
"Ness! That's like your fifth one!" Star hiccups, noticing his pouting.
"These Fireballs aren't doing me any good! I need something stronger!" Ness states slowly, "I know, Linna!"
Linna stares at Ness for a moment from behind the bar, trying not to laugh. She shakes her head, and walks over.
"Now, what do you want darlings?" Linna asks sweetly.
"I'll take another Fireball!" Tina slurs a bit, trying not to giggle.
Ness glances from Linna to Star, then back again. "I'll try a Sheer Heart Attack."
Linna lets out a laugh," The man got some balls."
"Of course, I do," Ness replies, quite drunk, "Right, Star?"
Star looks away, shaking her head, "Please, leave me out of this."
"Whhhyyyy, Star?" Tina giggles teasingly, "You should know most of all."
"Oh brother," Barret comments, "I'm not hearing this."
Leona laughs, almost choking on her drink. Star just looks up at Linna, trying to avoid Tina's looks.
"Another Sheer for you?" Linna asks her.
Star shakes her head, sticking her tongue out at her fiancé and says, "No, I'll take an Atom Heart Mother!"
Anna, who also happens to be sitting with them, nearly chokes and sprays her beet all over Leona, "What!? Damn, you're going to paying for it in the morning, girl."
Leona tries to wipe of the mixture of beer and spit, "That was just gross."
Anna then notices what she did, "Oops, my bad."
Barret just laughs, as Tina shakes her head.
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"I can't believe we've almost reached Saturn, Andromeda," Ariadne says quietly.
"I know, Hera has been doing well with your forces as well as Cain's," Andromeda softly comments to her, "Speaking of which, where is your husband?"
"I believe he went to see Father," Ariadne answers in a calm tone, observing the beautiful rings the surround the planet of death and rebirth.
"Ah...I can't believe four months have already passed," Andromeda smiles, gazing at Ariadne's stomach.
"Huh? Oh, yeah, it's just now is really hitting me, you know?" Ariadne says softly, staring at her belly with her dark eyes. "You can't even tell yet, except Cain noticed this morning when I could hardly put on my clothes.. He won't be able to really tell for probably another month."
Both women stand there in silence, staring out into the dark depths of space. The door suddenly opens, causing both of them to turn towards it. Cain, sullenly, steps in, and Ariadne almost says something, but stares in silence as she realizes that General Pablochiva is following her husband.
"Well, hello there, dear Lady Ariadne," Pablochiva greets her as Ariadne tries not to cringe, "I congratulate you on your news."
"Thank you, General Pablochiva," Ariadne acknowledges very stiffly and coldly.
"Now, now, child, there's no reason to be that way with me," Pablochiva tells her, which almost makes her growl.
"Pablochiva," Cain sternly interrupts, "So, Genesis Angel has been doing as she has been told?"
"Of course, some of her offspring chosen for the transformation has shown up courtesy of military escort , while she keeps the rebels at bay. It won't be long before we crush the resistance," Pablochiva says to Cain, staring straight into his green eyes.
"That's very good. I'm very sure that Master Golbez is very pleased to hear that," Andromeda praises, trying to keep everyone calm.
"Oh, he is most definitely pleased," General Pablochiva answers smugly.
Cain throws a cautious glance at his wife, seeing that she is getting closer to the edge. He knows how much she despises the United Earth Military General.
"Well, anyway, we're not here for idle chat," Cain states authoritatively, "The main purpose of this meeting is to discuss the invasion plans of Jupiter and the inner Sol System."
"Right," Andromeda agrees, "Let's get to the point."
The lights in the room darken as a giant hologram of Jupiter and its orbiting satellite system appear.
"As you know," Cain begins to brief, "Jupiter is the outer most stronghold of the people of Earth. Luckily, to our advantage, they can no longer see with their satellites destroyed and they can communicate no warning. We bide our time hiding within Jupiter's satellite system, capturing each one and going back into hiding. Half of our forces will gather at Adrastea's trailing point. Then, we'll attack from all sides and quickly destroy the base, and prepare for the next phase of the plan."
Suddenly, the planet of Jupiter disappears, replaced by the image of Mercury. Cain continues with the briefing as if he doesn't notice it at all.
"Pablochiva, half of your forces will join with half of the Radam fleet and backtrack, going around the inner Sol system to the reach the other side, staying away from all planets but Mercury herself. You will come behind the planet and make it clean and quick. But avoid the three remaining planets. If they become alert as you are making your rounds, they will quickly build up what defenses they have and put up quite a fight. I want to save as many lives as we can right now. We'll need everyone we can get begin the invasion of Tellus, which you know as Earth."
"Right, but why do you call Earth, Tellus?" Pablochiva asks.
"Tellus is the original name for Earth," Calm answers calmly, his green eyes revealing how much control he is exerting on himself, "And that's what it will be called for now on."
"I see," Pablochiva acknowledges.
"Well, is that all?" Cain asks, looking about the room.
Everyone nods, no further questions needing to be answered. The young man's green eyes gaze about the room.
"Pablochiva, you will be departing for Mercury at once, for I will lead the attack on Jupiter. The expect time for attack with be exactly 500 hours Tellus time about a month from now. Call in once you've reached your position. That is all, dismissed."
The lights return to the original luminance as Pablochiva and his subordinates begin to walk out of the room. He stops, letting his inferiors leave before him, and glances back at Ariadne, then to Cain's stern gaze. He lets out a sly smile, with an evil glint in his eye.
"I congratulate you most of all, Cain Carter," Pablochiva says with a smuggish proud smile, "You taught her where a woman's rightful place should be."
The old man lets out a haughty laugh before stepping out, leaving behind two enraged women. Andromeda growls as Ariadne screams in anger.
"I hate him....I really hate that man! I wish I could just put the universe out of its misery by killing that stupid bastard! He really pisses me off!" Ariadne yells, letting out steam.
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"Star! Where are you going?" Ness Carter asks in a drunken stupor.
"I....I...I'm going this way!" Star giggles among the crowded streets. "The palace is over here."
"Star...uh...I believe...it is...over here," Ness awkwardly points in the other direction.
Star looks up and blurryily sees the palace, "Ohhh...me....very....very...baaaaddddd..."
They both end up laughing, as they awkwardly lean on each other. They hear Tina's shouts as they make their way to the palace.
"All right, Star!" Tina yells at the top of her lungs, standing on top of a table outside of the bar, "You go girl!"
They stumble through the streets, laughing and giggling at each other as they slowly turn up the path to the doors of the palace itself.
"That was one hell of a party!" Star giggles insanely.
"Uh huh," Ness answers slowly, as they make their way down the corridors.
They eventually make their way in front of the door to Star's royal chamber, nearly crashing into each other. They both laugh, and quickly looking around to see if anyone is around. Ness looks down at her as she gazes up into his emerald eyes. As soon as she catches his look, she erupts into a fit of giggles.
"Star Summers," Ness chides playfully, "You know that you're just so sexy when you giggle.
"Oh, really?" Star plays with him,
"You know it," Ness teases back as he presses the open button for the door.
She laughs giddily as he corrals her in.
"I hoped you locked the door," Star tells him
"Who knows, who cares," he comments back.
She wraps her arms around his neck as he nibbles on her, causing to squeam from the tickling sensation she got. Ness chuckles as his eyes playfully gleam at her, and both of them land, with a big plop, on the bed.
"Oh Ness," Star laughs.
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Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle
-Plato
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