The Chibi Chibi Affair

Author: Nikki Kou

Chapter 8

AN: My next installment of TCCA is here. I was browsing ff.net yesterday and

noticed that one of my favorite fics 'The Differences of History' by Mikami had

been updated. After reading the chapter and looking at the reviews I got for my

last few chapters of TCCA I got the inspiration I needed to write this:

"I don't think that's the question which needs to be answered right now. I think

the question which needs to be answered here is what the hell is going on?!"

asked Yaten looking at the two cherry-faced persons standing there looking

anywhere but at him and Taiki.

"It was nothing.just a kiss between friends; you two are reading more into this

than there is," said Serenity who was still red faced but finally meeting

Yaten's eyes unflinchingly.

"Really do your senshi know of these 'kisses between friends'? Somehow I just

don't see Uranus accepting this and I haven't the slightest reason why. Would

you two care to enlighten me?" asked Yaten with the most betraying look of

innocence although his voice betrayed that he wasn't as calm as his look seemed

to proclaim.

"Look Yaten...it's kinda complicated, truthfully, we don't even know what's

going on. We've had feelings for each other from the time we first met back in

the 21 century but since we met up again our feelings...they keep getting the

better of us," explained Seiya as best he could, face still red.

"Seiya, what if you're caught? When you're accused of treason against the King,

what will you say? Your feelings got the better of you? I don't think that

excuse is going to cut it," said Yaten scathingly.

"Yaten do you really think I'm that stupid?" said Seiya trying to contain his

anger.

"Yes" interrupted Yaten in the same tone as before.

"Yaten..." said Taiki warningly, he stood by quietly to let Yaten scold Seiya

but he wouldn't let this conversation, if it could still be called that,

deteriorate into an argument.

"I've only been out in public in another form. That's who everyone knows me

as...Serius Kamatori, a delegate from a galaxy wishing to forge an alliance with

Crystal Tokyo. I only detransform to this form when Odango and I are alone,"

gritted Seiya through his teeth, his eyes glinting with controlled anger at

Yaten.

"That makes it better? You are little more than cuckolding the King! You feel

proud of that!?" berated Yaten. "How would you like to know that a woman...your

wife is virtually screwing another man behind your back!?" Yaten continued

mercilessly.

'I don't enjoy doing this to Seiya but if this will keep him alive longer...He's

like family to Taiki and me and he needs to realize that what he's doing is

likely to blow up in his face. Since I'm the eldest it's my responsibility to

make him see the error of what he's doing,' thought Yaten regretting deeply the

scathing words he had to use. 'Seiya is to stubborn for flowery talk to

penetrate that thick scull of his...that's why Taiki's let me continue,' Yaten

thought looking directly into Seiya's eyes hoping that these hurtful words had

the decided effect.

Yaten's words had the desired effect on Seiya and Serenity. Both reeled back as

if slapped across the face. Then both paled before Serenity spoke quietly, "The

King and I are separated..."

"What!?" came the voices of all three men.

"That's why he went on that trip. We decided to separate because he finally

realized that I wasn't the same. When he returns depending on how we

feel...we'll decide when the time comes," spoke up Serenity her eyes glittering

with tears.

Seiya, Yaten and Taiki stood speechless their faces mirroring looks of shock.

"Why didn't you tell me?" asked Seiya as the shock began to recede.

"Endymion and I agreed not to tell anyone. You'll remember how the senshi

especially the Outers virtually forced my hand in the 21 century. We didn't want

that to happen especially since more than a thousand years of our lives was

lost because of their interference," replied Serenity calmly. "I was forced to

break my promise to Endymion because I can't stand to see you guys pressuring

Seiya in such a way. It's not right and it's not fair," she continued quietly

looking away.

"Alright...in that case you to have *careful* fun, exercise caution at all

costs and I hope you both find what you're looking for in the months you have

left before Endymion returns and Seiya comes back to Kinmoku," sighed Taiki

before Yaten could interject anything else.

"Thank you. You don't know how much this means to me...to us" said Serenity

smiling and causing the water in her eyes to spill down her cheeks in happiness.

Moving forward she embraced Taiki briefly and leaned up to whisper in his ear.

She did the same to a hesitant Yaten and whispered something into his ear also.

Both men smiled at her before turning to Seiya.

"I think we'll be sticking around for a while Seiya. Where are you staying?

We'll see if we can get rooms there too," spoke up Taiki smiling from what

Serenity had revealed to him.

"I'm staying at 'The Vaquerano' (AN: Karla that's for you =) great architecture

and style with an air of privacy," said Seiya with a smile. He had an idea of

what Odango had told his 'brothers' to have them switch so quickly to more

agreeable moods.

"Alright then. We'll leave you two to your own devices. There's someon...some

people I want to see." said Yaten a slight smile on his lips.

"Just one more thing before you guys go, are you guys going to be disguised

also? If you go walking around in your normal appearances, especially in the

Palace, the Outers will become suspicious as to my whereabouts," said Seiya

looking anxiously at them.

"Actually I think we'll both also assume alternate appearances...it might be

fun," said Taiki with a smile.

"We're off now. We'll contact you through telekinesis (AN: yes they can in this

fic, I mean multiply their power levels by over 1000 years of training and fine

tuning of their skills and I think we'd have beings fit to be called Gods

because their abilities have evolved) later," said Yaten before he and Taiki

disappeared leaving blue and green stars in their wake.

"Now can we leave for that weekend of rest and relaxation? I think I need it now

more than ever after that interrogation," sighed Serenity turning into Seiya's

embrace as he wrapped his arms around her waist.

"Yeah and when we get there someone has some explaining to do," replied Seiya

pecking Serenity on the lips.

"Hmm," she agreed as she tried to deepen the kiss. "I'll tell you all that I

know and what you wish to know if I know the answers," she said as she pulled

away.

After Seiya assumed his alternate persona they left the Palace separately. With

plans to meet up at another location, this time with Serenity in disguise. From

there the two would head to their mountain retreat to start their extended

weekend.

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Uranus caught sight of long raven colored hair with purple highlights float

around the door of the transportation room.

'Mars? What could she be doing here? It could be coincidence but I don't think

so' she thought as she hurried her steps to catch up to Mars before she left for

where ever she was headed to.

"...to the Time Gates. It's urgent," came Mars' hurried voice as Uranus entered

the room.

'So it's not a coincidence, she's probably off to see Pluto concerning the

changes we are sensing,' thought Uranus.

"Mars. Where are you off to in such a hurry?" asked Uranus pretending she hadn't

heard Mars' request of the technicians.

"I'm off to see Pluto concerning some visions I've been having, try to determine

if they mean anything serious of if it's nothing," answered Mars with no

hesitation.

"I've been feeling changes in the wind recently. At first I thought nothing of

it especially since Neptune said her mirror showed no new evils, she said

everything is as it should be now but I have this nagging feeling...I don't know,

I can't explain it. I myself was on my way here to go see Pluto to affirm that

everything is okay. Now that I've met you here I have reason to suspect that my

worries were not unfounded," explained Uranus a frown marring her features.

"How strange, maybe something is wrong with the King but if there was something

wrong with him we'd know. The Palace would have been contacted at the slightest

sign of ill health or anything else. Serenity has been fine, in fact for some

reason unknown she's seemed happier now than she has been in a very long

time," replied Mars a frown also marring her features.

"That is true. Now that you mention it, Serenity's been extremely happy ever

since that delegate came along with his request to forge a treaty between

Crystal Tokyo and his galaxy. I wonder what's so different about this galaxy

that's got her so happy...that is if it's even the galaxy and not the delegate,"

said Uranus her voice getting low towards the end of what she said, her eyes

narrowing thoughtfully.

"Uranus, no disrespect but that's stupid Serenity is married to Endymion and

would never even think of doing such a thing. Her love may not be as strong as

it once was but she wouldn't do that to him," said Mars her voice not sounding

convincing to her own ears.

Uranus seemed to think about this for a few minutes before coming to a decision.

"You're right besides the two haven't met anywhere outside her offices and he

only comes in about two or three times a week I think," she said sounding more

convincing than Mars had.

"Mars, Uranus the beams are ready to transport you both to your desired

destinations," said one of the technicians coming up to them.

"Well I guess we'll find out now won't we," said Mars leading the way into the

chamber.

'Hopefully Pluto will be able to help us...' thought Uranus following her.

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Okay I know some of you will probably want to skin me alive but like I said I

have important exams that may determine the rest of my life so I can't

concentrate much on writing. Instead of studying for a French exam (which I'll

probably fail anyway) tomorrow I chose instead to type up a new chapter. I hope

you guys enjoyed it and review. If you leave your email addresses or if you

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the various updates and answer any questions you have. Ja ne!!

~nikki kou~