Adventure 14: Visit To Crystal Tokyo
Update:
With Pearl defeated we got a break from fighting for a few days. During a battle a few days after that a new enemy appeared named Andrya. She went after my little sister while we were walking home and launched a full out attack. That's when we found out that my sister of all people is actually a sailor scout. Also, we found a kitty named Selene who is actually my guardian cat. I have also had this weird feeling like something big is going to happen.
When I went to advisory on Monday it was announced that the testing would be on Thursday and Friday with five hour attendance. I was really happy because I didn't really have school at the end of the week which meant I could take a break and watch the talk shows I don't normally get to see when I'm in school. The school week went by alright but we had a battle every single day after school. Andrya really had some nerve to have us fight everyday. It was really tiring all of us out because it had been a long time since we fought everyday. Seiya made a joke about it though. He said, "We should just put the battles in our schedules because it's the same time everyday."
We all had a good laugh about that one. On Wednesday I almost didn't go to school because the feeling was making me sick to my stomach but Seiya said that I would be alright and I should go. He always knew what to say to make the situation better. Thursday came and went and nothing happened.
"Luna I know that today is the day something is going to happen. The feeling is 10x stronger than it was a week ago. The wind has an unusual chill to it this morning.", I said standing in front of my window.
"When it happens make sure you contact everyone."
"I will. I'm going to lunch with Jen after school."
So the testing was stupid because it was a practice Prairie State Exam that the state had come up with. Just what this country needs is another standardized test for the kids to take. I was so happy to be out of school when that bell rang. Lucky us had Monday off as well. Jen sat with me on the way home and we walked together. Robert was no help because he kept talking about such dumb things all the time. We headed up stairs and I told him he couldn't come up because we had to talk about "girl things." Besides I didn't want him following us to Frankie's. We went there had some lunch, played a few races, and went home. When we got upstairs Selene greeted us at the door.
"Oh what a cute cat! When did you get her?"
"Actually Seiya and I found her outside and we decided I should keep her."
"She's so cute. Her feet look like she has white socks on."
"That's true."
When Luna heard all of this she decided to come in, too.
"What is this cat's name?"
"Luna. She's actually a friend of mine's cat."
We spent much of the afternoon playing with Selene and Luna. Seiya, Yaten, and Taiki payed a visit as well. When five o' clock approached Jenny said she had to go home.
"Do you need a ride?", I asked.
"No. I'm fine with walking home."
"Would you mind if I come with?"
"No. Then we can talk some more. It was nice meeting all of you."
So we started walking to her house. When we walked passed the power lines I heard Andrya's voice.
"I never thought it would be this easy to defeat the final sailor scout."
I thought about what she had just said and it all made sense Jenny was the final scout. Poor Jenny had to run to keep from getting hit.
"Guys I need help. Jenny's the final scout. I need everyone here fast."
"Alright we'll be there."
"PHEBOS CRYSTAL POWER! Andrya your fight is with me not her."
"What are you talking about? I have strict orders to get rid of her."
"STAR SERIOUS....LASER!"
"Penetrating the darkness at night..."
"The air of freedom breaks through..."
"We are the three sacred shooting stars. Sailor Star Fighter!"
"Sailor Star Maker!"
"Sailor Star Healer!"
"Sailor Starlights...are here!"
"My guardian deity is the planet of silence. The solider of death and rebirth, Sailor Saturn!"
"On behalf of Callisto..."
"On behalf of Deimos.."
"We'll punish you!"
"Jenny transform with this.", Luna said throwing the wand.
"TRITON STAR POWER! Cool."
"What are you going to now?"
"Get rid of you!"
She sent a blast at me but Fighter jumped in front of it.
"Fighter! You're going to pay for this.", I said in tears.
I felt this warm feeling similar to the way the light of the Silver Crystal felt. I concentrated and my crystal was released. My outfit change to eternal and the scouts to super.
"I'm getting rid of you once and for all. PHEBOS PLANET ATTACK!"
She was seriously hurt and bleeding but I didn't care, "I'll be back for you Phebos."
I looked at the trees and there was the figure.
"Who's that?", Selene asked chasing after him.
"Are you alright?"
"Yeah thanks to that crystal. I've had it with that guy showing up. Healer, Maker help me catch him."
"Fighter wait up. My scout uniform is different and so are all of yours."
"Yeah they changed when your crystal was released. You should all have your memories back now that the crystal was released.", Luna said.
"Phebos we caught him!", I heard Healer yell out.
We all ran over by him. He was struggling to get away but Maker and Fighter had a tight grip.
"So you're the one who's been watching us since Deimos was awakened. Let's see who you really are.", I said pulling the mask away from his mouth.
"Maria stop that!"
"Oh my gosh! Robert!? Robert is the mysterious knight?"
"Who are you supposed to be all dressed up like this?", Hotaru asked.
"If these two would let me go I'll explain."
"Fighter, Maker let him go. Now explain.", I said.
"When Darien came and visited a few months ago I regained my memories of being a knight."
"What knight are you?", Susie asked.
"Titania."
"The moon of Uranus?", Jen asked.
"Yes."
"Well do you know who everyone is, Robert?", I asked.
"No."
"This is Fighter, Healer, and Maker. You know Luna and this cat is Selene my guardian cat."
"Huh?"
"I'm a second moon princess.", I said holding my head.
"What's wrong?", Fighter asked.
"I just feel dizzy for some reason."
"Let's get her home.", Luna suggested.
"Luna let's go to Crystal Tokyo tomorrow."
"Why?"
"I need to keep my promise."
"Alright but you need to rest until then."
"I will. Promise me you'll contact everyone and have them meet here tomorrow so we can go."
I knew I wouldn't get much sleep since I was so excited about going back to Tokyo even though it would look different. I looked over at the clock and it was one in the morning. Since I couldn't fall asleep I walked over to my window and opened it.
"Maria what are you still doing up?", Luna asked.
"I can't get any sleep. I've thought about how Tokyo will be way different than from the way we left it."
"You'll find out later on today now get back in bed and go to sleep."
"Alright."
My mom had to work on Saturday and she would be home later on in the afternoon. I knew I should leave a note telling where we would be even though it'd be a lie.
"Dear Mom,
Susie, Hotaru, and I are all sleeping over at Ginger's tonight. We have keys and will be home sometime after church tomorrow afternoon but I'm not sure.
See you tomorrow (^_-),
Maria."
At ten everyone started arriving. Everyone was excited about going but we were still missing one person, Robert.
"Maria where is he? You said we would be gone at eleven.", Yaten said.
"We'll leave in five minutes and if he's not here we'll leave without him.", I answered.
Then the doorbell rang.
"Robert what took you so long? We almost left without you."
"I forgot."
"Does he have to be on the team?", Susie asked.
"Should we transform before we go?", Taiki asked.
"Why?"
"Just in case our enemy follows us there."
"Good point. PHEBOS ETERNAL POWER!"
"DEIMOS CRYSTAL POWER!"
"SATURN CRYSTAL POWER!"
"CALLISTO CRYSTAL POWER!"
"TRITON CRYSTAL POWER!"
"FIGHTER STAR POWER! MAKE UP!"
"HEALER STAR POWER! MAKE UP!"
"MAKER STAR POWER! MAKE UP!"
"Everyone ready?"
"Yes.", they replied.
"Guardian of Time and Space! Help guide us through the long passage of space! Take us to Tokyo!"
I opened my eyes and looked around. As I looked to my right I saw the Crystal Palace. Tokyo sure did look different from when I last saw it.
"Phebos where do we go?", Triton asked.
"To the Crystal Palace."
"Wait. What do we do if there are guards?", Callisto asked.
"I fought along side all of them."
"That doesn't matter."
"What do you mean Deimos?"
"Since we're now in the 30th century the guards might not know you fought along the scouts."
"Why are you all so negative? We'll be fine. Now let's go."
It was a bit of a walk but it didn't matter. When we arrived at the door of the palace we stood in awe at the beauty of the palace.
"Should we knock?", Callisto asked.
"No. I'm going in.", and I pushed the door open.
Once we were inside it was really quiet. Everyone was following me so if we got in trouble I would be blamed. The palace had marble floors, glass walls but we couldn't look through the walls like it was a window, and a ceiling that had to be at least 15 feet tall. As we walked around we were all very quiet. The only sound that could be heard was our boots on the floor as we walked. I kept looking around to see if I could find one of the scouts. We walked around for sometime before seeing someone walking around besides us. I saw someone off in the distance and I knew right away who it was.
"Darien!", I called out.
He looked over and a smile came over his face, "Maria?"
"Yes. Oh how I've missed you, Darien. I should say Endymion right?"
"Yeah. You're outfit is different."
"The seal on the crystal was broken. I thought since my team is complete I should come back and keep my promise. I'm sorry guys. Most of you haven't met him. Everyone this is King Endymion ruler of Crystal Tokyo. Endymion this is Callisto, Deimos, Triton, and Titania. Do you know the Starlights?"
"No."
"This is Fighter, Maker, and Healer."
"I remember you Fighter. I wanted to thank you for taking care of Serena when I was gone."
"No problem."
"Come you guys can meet the others."
It felt great to talk to him again. I already knew who my scouts were related to but they didn't. We walked into the throne room. Rini was playing with a doll when she saw the door was open she looked at all of us and came running towards me, "Maria!"
"I'm glad to see you, too Rini. I missed you when you went back home."
"I did too. Who are the other sailor scouts with you?"
"Wait until the others get here then you'll find out."
"It's great to see you, sis."
"Same here Serenity. It's been a long time since we've seen each other."
"Maria!", someone said hugging me tight.
"Lita. Everyone."
"You should have said you were coming we would have thrown you a party."
"Starlights, how come you're here?", Raye asked.
"We've helping out in Maria's world.", Maker answered.
"Well, I think you should introduce everyone to us.", Amy said.
"Okay. Everyone this is Deimos, Callisto, Triton, and Titania. Guys this is Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Rini, and Neo-Queen Serenity."
"Pleased to meet all of you.", everyone replied.
"You all must be tired from your trip. We have plenty of room for all of you stay here in the palace so feel free to go settle in a room.", Serena said.
While everyone went off I stayed behind.
"Why is your outfit different?", Lita asked.
"When the seal on the crystal was broken my outfit changed as well as the others. You know some of you have a younger sister or in case of Uranus a brother."
"I don't care that I have a brother. What's his actual name?"
"Robert. You guys look just a little bit older from when I left."
"Maria will you go outside with me and play?", Rini asked.
"Rini she has to be tired maybe tomorrow."
"That's alright Serena. I'll go outside with her. Where to Rini?"
I knew Serena didn't like the fact that I gave into Rini but she hadn't seen me in a long time. We went outside to a courtyard that had a small park.
"Want to go on the swings?"
"Sure."
I just sat on the swing but Rini was swinging really high. After an hour or so Seiya came out.
"Dinner is just about ready. Why are you still transformed?"
"Never got around to un doing it."
"Who's this?", Rini asked.
"This is Seiya he's Sailor Star Fighter. I've also been going out with him."
"Oh. Nice to meet you. Where do you come from? I know you're not from this solar system."
"I come from another solar system in a different part of the galaxy."
"Rini you and I should go get ready for dinner so I'll see you then."
"Okay. Bye."
"She's still full of all that energy. I don't know how Serena puts up with her."
"So she's Serena's daughter. You can tell they exactly alike."
"Yeah but don't tell them that. I have to go find a room see ya at dinner."
While I was trying to find a room I saw Lita.
"Lita do you know where there is a free room?"
"Just down this way. It happens to be by my room I have here. Well here it is.", she said opening the door. The room had a lot of plants in it.
"You still like plants?"
"Yeah. Well I'll leave you alone for you to get ready."
I changed out of my clothes I had worn and put on some nice clothes. After dinner my team were allowed to explore but I needed to talk to the inner scouts as well as the king and queen.
"I need some advice on how to get rid of Jedite. His minions are steadily getting stronger as well as the monsters too. I don't even know how his eternal sleep was disturbed that would at least help us a little."
"There are some things you didn't find out about him."
"Like what?"
"It's not that we didn't want to tell you it's that...", Lita started.
"He's actually was the Dark Kingdom's strongest warrior."
"Luna you knew and didn't tell me. What else don't I know that you kept from me?"
"Your crystal is very powerful.", Serena answered.
"How so?"
"Your crystal has a part of both the Silver and Golden crystal inside of it. Since you were supposed to be a sailor scout you were given great power second only to Saturn.", Darien answered.
"Jedite will be after you from this time on. If he has your crystal he has an advantage over both Endymion and I. It would take all the combined power of the scouts to seal him away again. Even then its not a guarantee that he will stay sealed either. You can't let that crystal fall into his hands otherwise he will have at his mercy."
"But that won't happen! If he tries to come after it here you have our word that we'll protect you."
"Thanks Lita. Thanks all of you. I needed this boost. I'm going to go outside."
After I left the room I still heard the conversation.
"She's worried about this battle. She's never had this much pressure on her before.", Lita said.
"Also she's never been in this type of situation.", Mina added.
They were right I was really worried about what would happen during the final battle. I went to a park in the middle of Tokyo to think. I sat down on a park bench and pulled out my broach. How could something this small cause so much trouble?, I thought to myself. I opened the locket up and stroked the crystal once and closed it again. I watched the sunset from the park. A person walked by me and stood in front of me while I had the locket open.
"What are you looking at?", I asked not making eye contact.
"Hand over that crystal, princess."
"Jadeite! I will never allow you to have this. This is the only thing I have of my true mother's."
"I don't care. If have that then I'll rule this world and yours. Hand it over and you won't get hurt."
"No. PHEBOS ETERNAL POWER!"
"So you transformed big deal. It'll just take me longer to get rid of you.", he said sending a rapid fire attack at me.
I jumped up into a tree so he couldn't see me.
"Hide all you want princess. You can run all you want but you can't hide from me."
I whispered into my communicator, "Scouts are needed pronto at the park. Jedite is after the crystal and I can't do anything."
"Did I hear something?", he asked sending a blast into the tree.
My arm was hit but I knew if I used an attack he could dodge it and there was no point of wasting energy like that. He kept firing at me but I kept dodging and hiding. By now my glove was red from the blood I had lost.
"My guardian deity is a planet up in the sky. The solider of the sky, Sailor Uranus!"
"My guardian deity is a planet with a sea of sand. The solider of embrace, Sailor Neptune!"
"My guardian deity is a planet floating in time and space. The solider of revolution, Sailor Pluto!"
"We three soldiers of the outer solar system are being led by a new crisis and.........Here we are!"
"My guardian deity is the planet of silence. The solider of death and rebirth, Sailor Saturn!"
"Penetrating the darkness at night..."
"The air of freedom breaks through..."
"We are the three sacred shooting stars. Sailor Star Fighter!"
"Sailor Star Maker!"
"Sailor Star Healer!"
"Sailor Starlights...are here!"
"On behalf of Callisto..."
"Triton..."
"and Deimos."
"We'll punish you."
"In the name of Mercury,"
"Mars,"
"Venus,"
"And Jupiter."
"We'll punish you."
"How nice of you join us Raye, Amy, Mina, and Lita."
"How do you know our names?"
"I've known them ever since Beryl put me in that chamber and I came here once before to see if the most powerful crystal was here but it wasn't. Alex get out here and take care of the inner and outer scouts and maybe I'll forgive your mistakes."
"Yes, sir. Yomas take care of those seven scout now and the rest take care of Phebos' team as well."
I was starting to feel lightheaded from the blood lost but I knew I had to stay awake.
"Jadeite I'm over here. Don't hurt the scouts if all you want is me. I'll gladly fight you."
"Phebos are you sure you're up to fighting in your condition?", Jupiter asked.
"Come on Jedite. Give me all you've got."
"Alright. Negative energy blast!"
"Staff I need your power come forth!"
"Don't you dare use the planet attack!"
"I'll be alright Jupiter. PHEBOS PLANET ATTACK!"
"Shield. This is your highest form and you call that a powerful attack."
"I call upon both the power of the silver and golden crystal. Give me the power that I need to get rid of him. PHEBOS CRYSTAL ATTACK!"
"Alex let's go. I'll get my revenge on you yet Phebos. I swear that."
I fell to my knees and I was bleeding but I didn't care.
"Phebos are you alright?"
"I'm alright Fighter. Ouch!", I said as Amy inspected the wound, "Amy don't touch it."
"Let's go back to the palace and let me clean this wound."
When we got back I de transformed and Amy set up a tray.
"Let me have a look. It looks bad but I have to clean it. Everyone could you leave."
"What are you going to use?"
"Just some alcohol wipes."
"No way Amy. You put that on the wound and I'll jump to the ceiling."
"I'll stay with you."
"Seiya."
"You can hold my hand threw the whole thing and I don't care how hard."
"Alright."
"You two have a close bond don't you? You seem like boyfriend girlfriend."
"Because we are Amy."
"I didn't know Maria. I'm going to start alright?"
"Yeah."
The alcohol hurt really bad but Seiya just stroked my hand to let me know he was still there.
"The wound is a bit deep."
"Do I need stitches?"
"I don't you do. I'll bandage this up and let me see it in the morning."
"Alright."
"There you go I'm done. I would go take a nap to help you get your strength back."
"I will."
I got up and started walking to my room with Seiya right next to me.
"I'd like to say thank you. For staying with me during that."
"No problem. I have to go and catch up with Taiki and Yaten so I'll see you tomorrow at breakfast."
"Alright."
When I got to my room I went straight to bed. I wanted to get back at Jedite for cutting my arm open and keep firing on me even though I was injured. I woke up in the middle of the night for some reason and I couldn't go back to sleep. So I decided to take a walk around a bit. When I came to the end of the hall there was a balcony so I went and stood out on the balcony. There was a nice cool breeze and my hair just flowed in the wind.
"Like it up here?"
"Darien. Yeah I do like it. Especially with the breeze."
"You look like you've grown up a bit."
"I haven't. I think it's because the seal has been broken so I remember everything about the past."
"How's your arm?"
"It hurts a little but I'm okay."
"Are you and Seiya going out? What's wrong?"
"Just a little surprised that you asked me that. We are. Since we started fighting back home we developed this bond. I'm really worried about Jedite. He tried to kill me today and what happens when I have to face him in the final battle?"
"Don't worry about it."
"Darien....do you think I have what it takes to be a scout?"
"Why do you keep asking me that same question? I know you do. This battle just caught you off guard. I know you can beat him when the time comes. Besides, I know Seiya will not let anything happen to you as long as he's around."
"Is there anyway I can talk to Queen Serenity?"
"Your mom?"
"Yes."
"Yeah but you have to be in your princess form to enter the room. Why?"
"I need to ask her some things."
"Alright."
"Power of my crystal transform me into my princess form."
"Let's go."
The room was in the top floor of the palace. He opened the door and when I looked inside it looked like the prayer room in the palace during the old Silver Millennium.
"Queen Serenity can you please grant me your audience?"
"Asuka. What do you need?"
"Do you know where Jedite is drawing his power from? Is there a way for me to cut that supply?"
"What has come over you?"
"Jadeite almost got a hold of my crystal today."
"The seal has been broken?"
"Yes. That was a major blow to my confidence."
"He draws his power from Beryl's orb. You would have to go into the new Dark Kingdom and destroy it and that is way too dangerous. You have to have faith in your team as well as the other sailor scouts. They will give you strength. You must never loose faith in their ability to help you. They will always be by your side no matter what happens."
"Thanks mom."
"You're welcome, Asuka. I must go now."
"Alright."
I walked out of the room and Darien was waiting for me.
"So did she answer your questions?"
"She did. She's right I need to have more faith in my team and we can accomplish anything. What's it like ruling an entire planet?"
"It can be hard but everyone on this planet understands what happened in the past. Why do you always look so sad lately?"
"With all those memories of the past and the encounter with Jedite I haven't been in the best mood. There are so few happy memories to think about. Luckily with the team now there will be more happy memories. It's also been a long time since we've been able to talk alone like this."
"Yeah. Try going back to sleep now. I'll see you in the morning."
"Night."
I turned the light on in my room so I could see. I was ready to turn the light off when there was a knock on the door.
"Coming. Seiya what are you doing here so late?"
"Just checking on you."
"I don't think we have gotten a chance just to talk alone have we?"
"No. Not recently."
"My mom told me to invite you to dinner sometime so she can get to know you. When we get back do you want to come over for dinner?"
"Sure."
"Seiya have you truly ever loved someone and they loved you back?"
"No one except for you. I know nothing about your past and I want to know since you seem to be so hurt by it."
"There's nothing you can do about it now. My past just has a lot of painful memories that I regained when the crystal was released."
He put his arms around me and told me, "It's alright. There will be lots of happy memories when we're together. I have to go before Taiki comes looking for me."
"Alright."
"Good night."
"Night."
After breakfast the next morning everyone got to spend time with their sister (or brother ^_-). Lita got to spend the day with Susie, Meghan with Raye, Jenny with Michelle, and Robert with Amara. I told Serena that I wanted to spend the day with Seiya and she didn't mind. Both of us knew how each other felt even though it was hard to express in words. We did some window shopping, went to lunch, and then hung around the park.
"Seiya this day has been great. Thank you."
"We should do more things like this."
We heard some screaming coming from the other side of the park.
"Let's go. PHEBOS ETERNAL POWER!"
"FIGHTER STAR POWER! MAKE UP!"
We ran as fast as we could to get to the victim before the monster had a chance. When we reached the spot where the screaming was coming from it was Rini who was screaming.
"Hey slime bag! How dare you try to hurt my little niece. You're going to pay for that."
"Phebos you came."
"Yeah. Fighter take Rini and get her out of here. I'll take care of this thing."
"Alright."
"Be careful Phebos."
"Great you're alone.", I heard her whisper.
"Get out of here Alex before the scouts show up if you know what's good for you.", I said calling out to her from her hiding spot.
"You'll be easy to get rid of because you have a weakness now. Right there."
"Ouch! How dare you reopen that cut. It had just started healing."
"Oh well. Poor sailor brat."
"PHEBOS FIRE STORM!"
"Nice try but you missed."
"PHEBOS PLANET ATTACK! Now get out of here like I told you to earlier and don't come back."
"Are you okay Maria?"
"I'm fine Rini."
"She reopened the cut didn't she?"
"Yeah but I'm alright. Rini are you okay? Alex didn't do anything to you did she?"
"Uh-uh. Before she could do anything I started screaming."
"What are you doing this far away from the palace anyway? You would have been fine if you stayed in the palace."
"I went looking for you. Everyone else was busy and I wanted to find you."
"Alright. Let's take you back to the palace."
As we headed back to the palace my arm was bleeding bad. I was glad I hurt Alex since she did this to me. When we got back Amy greeted us at the door.
"You found Rini. Rini everyone has been looking for you."
"I'm sorry Amy. It was just that everyone was busy and no one wanted to play with me."
"Maria what happened to your arm?"
"Small battle in the park and Alex reopened it."
"I think it needs stitches this time. Come on let me close it up."
Amy told me lay down with my arm to the side so it would be easier to stitch the wound.
"It's amazing how often you manage to get hurt. I'll give you a shot so you won't feel anything but you can have him stay if you want."
"I do. How long do the stitches have to be in?"
"When you head home I'll take them out. I heard from Darien that you met with Queen Serenity last night."
"I did. I needed to ask her some things. When I asked her what is Jedite's power source she said that it is a part of Beryl's orb and that we would have to go into the Dark kingdom and destroy it there."
"That's risky."
"I know it is. Ouch! I felt that."
"Sorry. Did Alex reopen the it while you were protecting Rini?"
"I started out that way but when we got there I told Fighter to take her away and I stayed and fought Alex. I think I seriously injured her. I used the planet attack on her, but in my mind she asked for it."
"Amy will she be alright?", Seiya asked.
"In time. The stitches will leave a scar. Maria make sure you keep the stitches clean alright?"
"Yeah. Thanks, Amy. Seiya come with me back to the room."
"Okay."
"Seiya do you like fighting?"
"No but it is my duty as a sailor scout."
"I don't really like it either but I've been fighting since my past life. What was your planet like? Before Galaxia I mean."
"It was very beautiful and peaceful. The planet had more cities than yours though. When Galaxia came she destroyed all life on our planet except for us."
"That's sad. Did you have any parents or brothers and sisters?"
"From the time I was young I was to protect Kakyuu along with Healer and Maker. I had a mom but I don't remember a dad being around."
"Was she pretty?"
"Yeah. She was such a nice caring and loving person but she's gone."
"I'm sorry that I brought it up."
"Its okay. It was nice to think about her again. Do you like it better back home or here?"
"I like Tokyo better. It feels more like home here. Seiya I want an honest answer from you on this question."
"Alright."
"Do you want to have a serious relationship with me?"
He thought about it for a few minutes and answered, "Yes."
"honto?"
"Hmm. You're a nice person to be around and I care for you a lot."
After he answered I had to give him a huge hug. I looked at his face and he was smiling. That's when I realized why we fought and got along so well. I guess with fighting Galaxia we never had a chance to develop a solid friendship except in battle. When we got to my room I knew I couldn't let him in because certain things would lead to another. In my heart I felt like we both knew how we felt about each other but never said it.
"I'll see you later."
"Maybe we should have more days out like today. I would be glad to cover to have dinner at your house and meet your mom."
"Alright. I'll tell her when we get back."
He took my left hand, tilted my head up, and gave me a kiss. I was surprised but I still liked it (^_^). After he left I opened the door to my room and closed it once I got in. I was so happy on the inside and I felt so relaxed. I opened the window in my room to let the cool breeze blow in. I don't know how long I sat there but I heard the door open and I turned around to see who it was.
"Did I scare you?", Lita asked.
"No. Did you have fun with my little sis?"
"Yeah even though she's actually my little sis. You can tell your sisters just by the way you talk. You look unusually happy why?"
"Seiya and I spent the day together. We had a small encounter with Alex and she reopened the cut on my arm. When we got back to the palace Amy had to stitch the wound up."
"Did it hurt?"
"A little. Anyway, I had Seiya come back with me to just outside the door and he gave me a kiss."
"It was the first time you two kissed wasn't it?"
"Yeah."
"So then that must mean you two are serious about your relationship. I wish I had a boyfriend now. I haven't had one since right before I graduated high school."
"You had a boyfriend in high school?"
"I keep forgetting that you weren't here. He was a really nice guy but his family had to move and we never kept in contact."
"Did he ever find out that you were a sailor scout?"
"No. I would love to see him again but I know it wouldn't work out. We're two completely different people. I'm going to wait for the right guy to come along then we'll see."
"Is everyone else back?"
"They should be. Dinner's in 5 let's head down there."
As we walked to the dining hall Amara and Robert walked in. I knew he had to have had a rough day.
"Hey Robert have fun?", I asked.
"No."
"Amara what did you two do today?"
"Some combat training since he stinks at fighting right now. Then we went with Jen and Michelle to do some shopping. He had to carry the bags all over. He kept him away from Michelle today."
"You're mean Amara."
"Aw be quiet little bro."
"Enough of that. Let's eat."
Dinner was made by Raye, Sus, and Lita so it had to be good. After dinner I went outside to watch the sunset.
"You're out here again I see."
"So how was your day Darien?"
"Pretty good. I was glad to hear from Amy that you found Rini at the park. She is such a handful you know. How's your arm doing? Could I take a look?"
"Sure. It hurts a little but that's because I got the stitched only an hour or so ago."
"Alex reopened it and made the cut deeper didn't she?"
"Yeah. I don't think she has too many chances left. She's failed quite a bit before we got here."
"Who did you spend the day with?"
"Seiya."
"I can tell by your face that you two just got serious right? That seems like such a long time ago when Serena and I started dating."
I heard some screaming coming from the beach.
"Darien tell the scouts to meet me there at the beach. It has to be Alex at it again."
"Alright."
I started running as fast as I could to get there before Alex could drain the energy. I stood behind a tree and she was after a lady.
"PHEBOS ETERNAL POWER! Alex I thought I told you to stay away from people."
"Go away Phebos I don't need to deal with you. This might be my last chance to impress Jedite."
"Get out or you'll get hurt again. I would recommend that you leave fast unless you want to deal with my team."
"I've had it with you. You messed up all my plans and now Jedite wants to punish me for those mistakes. I have feelings too you know."
"Alex, please understand where I'm coming from then. I have a sworn duty to protect my planet and now this city. To me your some person who disturbs the peace."
"Your arm is it hurt badly?", she asked seeing the bandage on my arm.
"I'll be alright. You can do so much better than just work under Jedite. You can change your ways and live a normal life, if you give a chance to become your friend."
"Alright."
"I knew you couldn't do the job Alex. You're a traitor siding with a sailor scout. It's time to get rid of you."
"Leave her alone!"
"Get out of my way.", he commanded blasting me.
I hit the ground hard. I went to check on the person Alex had been after.
"Are you alright?", I asked.
"I'm alright."
"Ayeka?", I asked surprised.
"How did you know my name?", she asked rather confused.
"It's me Maria."
"You're a sailor scout? So the person I saw on that field trip all those years ago it was you?"
"Yeah, but I was told never to tell you."
"How come you still look like you did back then?"
"I'm from a different world. Time moves slower there. Go before you get seriously hurt."
"But what if I never see you again?"
"Come to the palace tomorrow and we'll talk now go."
"Alex I've had it with you all you've done is fail."
"Jadeite you leave her alone or else?"
"Or else what?"
"You'll find out how powerful I am."
"Don't get involved in this Phebos you don't know how powerful he is. Jedite if I have to go done I'm going to go down fighting."
"Suit yourself."
"Alex don't."
Their battle started but I was not allowed to interfere I knew Alex would not come out of this battle alive and if she did it would a miracle. About ten minutes later the scouts showed up and all we could do was look on. Alex was right we didn't know just how powerful he was. As we all stood there we felt helpless. She was badly wounded but she still kept on fighting. She collapsed a few minutes later and wasn't moving.
"You got what you deserved. Scouts let this be a warning to you.", Jedite said disappearing.
I ran over to Alex to check on her.
"Alex come on talk to me."
"I think it's too late to help me."
"No. Guys help me take her to Amy."
We assisted her to the hospital where Amy had told me she works during the day. When we walked into the hospital I looked around real quick to see if Amy was here. I didn't see her but another doctor saw us and asked if we needed help.
"Yes. It's Alex."
"How was she injured like this?", the doctor asked.
I hesitated in answering when Amy showed up.
"I'll take it from here. Is this Alex?", she asked.
"Yeah. Both her and Jedite got into a fight."
"I have to ask you to stand outside while we work."
We all were then escorted to the waiting room. I don't know how long we waited but Amy came out with a very sad look on her face. We all knew what had happened.
To be continued in 15......