Chapter Fourteen: Why is this happening?
Early in the morning, the raven-haired young woman, formally known as the princess of Mars, slowly sat up from her capacious, dark violet bed. Her red nightgown followed her movement stylishly as she stood up from the large item while her small, ruby-red, mouth unconsciously opened as a yawn slipped from her lips. Taking her first step towards the door she briefly closed her eyes at the same time as she sighed calmly as if getting her body to relax for the new day.
As she brushing her hair with her fingers, she sauntered down the hall of the Winner mansion. Her destination was her friend's room. She needed to ask her an important question and she wouldn't take no for an answer. She just hoped everyone would not interrupt them until she was satisfied with her answer. Yawning once more, she blinked a handful of time before stopping in front of the door that would lead to her friend. She suddenly felt butterflies flying inside her, making her feel nervous. Cursing silently, she did her best to calm her self down before knocking.
Frowning, she stared at the door when her friend didn't answer back. She knew that the brunette would be a wake by now, so why wasn't she answering the door? Looking at the doorknob, she lifted her hand circled her fingers around it. Twisting it, she pushed the oak door open wide enough for her body to go through without squeezing. Her eyes roamed around and noticed the green haired boy laying on his bed with his covers half on the ground and half covering his body, while the baby girl was sleeping soundlessly in her crib. 'Where is Mako?' her mind asked quietly as she walked in and covered Toru's body fully.
She smiled slightly as she stared down at him. Since he's been here, she could never figure him out. Every time she would think she had it, she lost it. But she knew that one day she will find out every secret he hid so well. He was her little mystery man. Moving to the crib she smiled down at the almost two-year-old girl. She was so innocent, yet she acted as if she knew everyone in the house and every time she would see Usagi or the outers or even Mamoru her eyes would lit up as if she had known them from before. Glancing back at the boy for a moment, she returned her gaze to the girl. Something wasn't right. She could feel it. She *knew* something wasn't right when it came to the both of them. Sighing, the princess turned to leave, knowing she wouldn't find Mako in here.
Pausing at the door, she turned to stare back towards the two children that some how her friend was taken care of. She smiled softly before closing the door. She will find out their secrets. It was only a matter of time. As she continued to walk down the hall she heard giggling from one of the room. Curiosity took a hold of her as she turned her attention towards the direction it was coming from. Slowly, she walked towards it, carefully listening for the exact location. She was startled when she heard a short yet loud squeak followed by a deep rich laughter. Now fully trapped in what was happening behind the door she was standing in front of, she quietly opened it and peeked through the opening. Her eyes grew wide at what she saw. Sharply and abruptly, she straightened herself. Blushing slightly, she smirked before pivoting around continuing her search for her friend.
'Looks like the model found her prince after all.' She thought as she thought of her blonde friend. Her smile slowly vanished as she thought of the person in the room with her. She didn't trust him, like all the other males in this house. She didn't know why her friends would put themselves through this when they knew it wouldn't last. Men in general were not to be trusted. She had learned from her father and her ex-love. They had both crushed her. It wouldn't happen again. She had promised herself that long ago and she will maintain it.
The young woman froze in place as she saw the same man that she talked to in the garden come out of his room. Sighing, she prepared herself for one of his remarks about weak women. To her surprise, he had only said good morning to her before breaking his gaze and walking away. She stood there for a long time, staring at where he would have stood before he left. Why…was he nice? Her mind asked as she blinked. Usually, the first thing he would say to her was 'weak onna' but now…now was just a 'good morning.' She was snapped out of her thoughts when she felt someone standing next to her.
Blinking she turned her face to her left shoulder and looked up into crystal blue eyes of the owner of the mansion. She noted he was looking at her a bit worried and amused. Blushing she turned to look away. "Good morning, Rei-san. I hope to see you in breakfast."
Rei sighed as she watched him go. Suddenly she remembered something. "Quatre-san!" She called to him taking a step forward.
The blond man turned to face her with a puzzled look while he smiled. "Yes, Rei-san?"
"Do you know where Mako-chan is? I need to converse with her." She spoke.
The blond gave her an apologetic look before he answered her question verbally. "She is usually with the kids early this morning Rei-san. If she is not, I wouldn't know."
Rei forced a smile. "Thank you anyway."
The man nodded before leaving her alone in the empty hallway.
The priestess sighed as she turned to her right to stare down the hall she had previously walked through. 'Mako.' She whispered silently.
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Green eyes blinked as a hand came up to cover the open mouth that let out a yawn. "So tired." The young boy whispered as he sat up from bed. Running his hands through his mossy green hair, his slightly narrowed shaped eyes glanced over at his sister finding her sleeping in her bed. Sighing, he stood up and quietly walked out of the room promising to be back soon.
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"It's been two quiet since the last fight." Trowa spoke calmly as he glanced at the younger man standing by the sink. As he turned to face the taller man, his hand moved to brush back his hair from his eyes. Nodding, he took a sip from his coffee.
"It has." He whispered. "Last time Hee…Heiji refused to let Mako leave, not that I blame him but what about next time?"
Trowa shrugged his shoulders. "Who knows?"
The Chinese man snorted in half disgust and half amusement. "The Perfect Soldier can no longer be called that because of a woman." He laughed. "A shame if you ask me."
Quatre shook his head as he looked at him. "Well, I'm happy for him." He spoke clearly. "Heiji had been taken away from his life here Wufei. I'm happy everything is coming back to him. I just hope nothing ruins it."
"You would think that if he is so happy he would tell Kino of what he had become over the years, yet he chooses to hide that from her." His black eyes turned to Quatre before he moved to Trowa's. "He had become a coward in only weeks!"
"If being a cowards mean to hold on to something you care about then I guess that is what he is. But you shouldn't be talking Wufei." Trowa paused as he looked at the China man. "I see the looks you give the Miko. You have interest in her. You too will become a coward."
Wufei only snorted as he glared at the brunet.
Rei removed herself from the door and stood by a wall. Her eyes narrowed in curiosity as she thought of the words Wufei had spoken a few moments ago. 'What did he mean when he said 'he would tell Kino of what he had become'?' Rei looked back at the door with confusion and worry. "Is Mako in danger?" She whispered.
By the stairs, Toru stood by the rail as he looked through it. He nodded slowly as he recognizes this part of history. His mother had told him countless times what happens before everyone had gotten together and married. That means that his mother would experience great pain soon. Sighing, he lowered his head allowing his forehead to touch the rail. 'Mamma is strong. She'll make it through I know she will. Then she'll have me.' A smile crept on his face as he thought of the last part. "Yes." He whispered. "Mother is strong."
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A yawn escaped rosy-tainted lips as green-emerald eyes flicker open. A small smile graced her face as she cuddle deeper into the arms of her lover. Sighing, she closed her eyes once more but before sleep could fully capture her, she felt a whisper in her ear, 'koi.'
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Miya sighed as she sat next to her mother on a bed.
Rei looked down at her with a gentle smile as she marveled at the thought of her daughter's crush. "What's wrong honey?" She asked while taking the small girl into her arms.
Miya buried her face in her mother's left shoulder. "I don't feel well." Her voice was muffled by her mother's shirt.
"You're father told me something interesting today." She grinned as she ran her hand through her daughter's black hair. "You want to hear it?"
Miya nodded.
Rei giggled but continued. "He told me that Toru called today." She paused as she felt her daughter freeze. "He said that he looked at you 'funny' if you know what I mean. He also told me a cute little girl blushed and hid behind daddy's legs."
"Mom!" Miya exclaimed as she whined. Pushing away from her mother gently she pouted while a red tint spread through her cheek and ears. "That's not funny!" She spoke as she saw the look of her mother's face.
"Of course not honey." She spoke while trying to keep a straight face. "I think it's cute that my daughter likes the prince of Jupiter. Don't you?"
Forgetting herself, Miya nodded agreeing with her. "He is so cute mother, but I have the feeling that he only likes me because I like him."
The queen of Mars smiled as she rested her chin on her daughter's shoulder. "Mi, honey, let me tell you something about guys." She started. "They often don't know what they want until they are in they're late or early twenties. Some of them know what they want in there teens but only few. If Toru knows what he wants and if it's you, he will come back for you. You just have to be patient that's all."
Miya frowned a little confused before she nodded slowly. "Yes mother."
"I know you don't understand, but you will soon." Her mother whispered to her with a gentle smile. "You will."
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King Jupiter entered his room and was greeted with the site of his wife wearing her nightgown while her hair was in a towel, indicating she had just taken her shower. Sighing, he closed the door behind him before taking off his cap. "I hate wearing this thing." He spoke as he dropped it on a chair.
Makoto giggled as she turned to him as she unwrapped her hair, allowing the wet brown strands to fall to her hips gracefully. "Then don't wear it. Trowa doesn't."
"I know." He sighed as he fell backwards on his bed.
"Tired?" Makoto asked with a slight grin as she sat on the bed.
He chuckled. "Why do you say?"
"Oh, just a hunch." She giggled.
"That meeting with the king was tiring. The councils would find everything to complain about, I'm telling you."
"Oh, I know. Why do you think us girls don't attend those meetings?"
Heiji raised an eyebrow before laughing. "Clever, very clever. No wonder you guys asked us to switch meetings."
"Of course," She grinned. "After all girls are smarter than guys. Its been proven in so many ways." She giggled.
"Whatever you say Mako, whatever you say." Heiji spoke as he rolled his eyes. Sitting up he removed the top of his royal outfit capturing the attention of his wife. Slowly he stood up and stretched while hiding a smirk, he knew his wife was watching him. "I'll be right back, Mako." He told her as he disappeared into a room.
The queen released her breath that she had been holding subconsciously. Her breathing was a little fast than normal. Scowling, she thought. 'Oh come on Mako! Its not like you've never seen him shirtless. Geez!'
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Makoto grunted as she sat up on a bed she had just woken from holding the sheet to her chest she rested her head on the headboard of the bed while closing her eyes. As she heard a door open, her eyelids exposed her green orbs. A small blush appeared on her face as she looked at Heiji coming out of the bathroom wrapped in a towel. Looking away from him she cleared her throat.
Heiji hadn't noticed Makoto had woken up until she had cleared her throat. A smile was brought to his face as he saw her shy away from him. He sauntered towards her and sat on the side of the bed close to her. Taking her hand that held the ring he had given her the other night he kissed it gently, bring shivers down her spine. He looked at the ring on her finger and couldn't help notice how wonderful it looked on it. Now he could say she was his. She was to be his wife soon and he will make her very happy.
"Heiji." Mako whispered as she looked at him while keeping the cloth over her chest.
The brunet looked up and smiled a sincere smile at her for the first time in a long time. "Hai?"
"What are we doing?" She asked looking confused. "I mean this is…" Makoto sighed as she covered her eyes with her hand.
Heiji frowned. "You don't wan this?"
"No!" She quickly exclaimed. "No, it's not that Heiji. I want this. I want to be your wife but we just made l…love last night without protection. This is crazy!"
"Mako…" he was interrupted by a knock on the door. Sighing in frustration, he turned to the door and firmly spoke out loud. "Don't come in."
"Heiji, its me Quatre." A quiet voice spoke through the door. "Its almost ten. Is something wrong?"
"Nothing is wrong." He answered calmly.
"Alright then. Is Mako with you? If she is tell her that Toru and Matsu is asking for her."
The Asian man turn to look at Mako while she moved to get her clothes. He watched as she ran to the bathroom and closed the door behind her. Something was wrong he knew it but what was it?
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Minako and Rei looked up when they saw Makoto coming in the kitchen. Mina was eating cereal while Rei was drinking coffee. The raven had given up looking for the brunette knowing that she wouldn't find her unless she wanted to be found. Smiling a short smile she returned her attention on her coffee. She would ask her later.
"Where have you been?" Minako asked as she looked at the brunette slyly. "Its eleven in the morning. You're usually up around six."
"I over slept." The brunette mumbled while she moved to the sink. "I was busy with Matsu and Toru in the last hour."
"What about the other four?" Minako asked curious.
Mako was thankful her back was turned as she blushed. "I was talking with Heiji."
Rei looked at her with a raised eyebrow. "With."
"Why are you too so nosy? Its none of your business."
"Ha! She's being hostile! You know something happened now!"
Before anyone could put their input a communicator beeped. Rei took hers out and flipped it on. Immediately she saw the face of Mercury. "Hurry down at Juuban High! There's an attack."
"On our way!" Mina spoke as she pushed back her chair while standing.
"Right!"
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Author's note:…hello…::grins:: Sorry I left it there! ::Screams as she ducks out of the way of a flying tomato and book:: I'll update soon…hopefully! ::Runs for her life while screaming don't hurt me I had nothing else to write::
P.S. Love Hurts will soon be updated. Half way done with the first chapter!