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WindRider-Damia

Chapter 13

Author:  Fate's Child (Terra Brooks)

Date: August 4, 2002

E-mail:  Prncss_Earth@hotmail.com

"You're not my grandfather, then?"  She was appalled to find tears in her eyes as she found the man she thought was family in the great fire room.  "You lied to me.  You told me you'd always be there for me.  That you'd never betray me like he did.  You lied, you're just like him." 

"Rei, I wouldn't have lied to you if I had a choice.  But at first you were too young, your grief too fresh from your mother's death.  And then… part of me hoped that I'd never have to go back.  That I'd never have to subject you to the trials I know you'll have to endure."  When Rei moved to leave the room his voice turned desperate.  "And I didn't want to lose you.  I love you, girl!"  Rei stopped moving.  "I started to love you along the way.  Somewhere you ceased being a mission, a means for future peace."  He dropped his head.  "And I feared the day when I'd have to tell you the truth because I'd lose you.  I'd stop being your family and I would have to hurt you."  Rei didn't turn around, but her voice was slow as she spoke. 

"My father is my blood.  But you... you have become my family."  This time she turned and there was tears in her eyes.  "I love you grandpa."  She ran into his arms.  "I love you."  She gave a weak smile.  "Nothing you know about the trials of the future or anything else could make me forget that."  As she continued to hug him, Master O tried to fight down a feeling of amusement.  'I have a feeling, my girl, that you will forget all too soon'.  He thought to what Mistress Pluto had in store for his granddaughter.  There was a young pilot back home who would create brand new feelings and frustrations. 

At the door, Makoto gave a small smile.  She had come back to ask Master O something when she heard the rest of their talk.  She started as Pluto's words floated through her head.  'You remember the story of Inuyasha?  Only this time…'  She gave a feral smile and wondered what was in store of the rest of her friends. 

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"We'll find a way to bring them back, Serenity,"  Heero's voice was soft.  "I promise that."

"They're dead," her voice was flat.  "And I killed one of them with the crystal so there's no bringing him back with it even if it were possible."  Heero resisted the urge to roll his eyes.

"My goddess, have you no faith.  Do you remember the one rule about our soul mates?"  When the confused look passed through her eyes, he sighed again.  "Do you remember ANYTHING?"

"I remember A LOT, Mr. hotshot.  Just not this." 

"It was Minako's favorite thing to say before someone found their soul mate."  Serenity narrowed her eyes. 

"She said that although you may not be with them eternally in one life, you will be given a chance every time around.  I always thought it was stupid of her to say that in such a hopeful voice cause what if you met them when they were dying or something."

"But she also told us that for you senshi, the leaders of the planets, you would always find love and be given the opportunity to grasp it with both hands… twice.  Because your lives and powers thrive off of love and justice, without your own love possessed to it's fullest your power would diminish greatly."

"So there's still a chance."

"Always."  Serenity smiled.

"How are we going to wake Duo's memories without raising suspicion," she asked effectively changing the subject.  Heero just raised an eyebrow. "He'll be out for a day, or more, knowing him."  She looked thoughtful.  "I don't suppose you could fabricate a mission for him?"

"I could," Heero spoke slowly.  "But why wasn't I out for a day?"

"Because it was my mother who called you to her plane of existence.  Had it been in this plane while you were still conscience, like what we're going to do to my love, you'd have been out like a light." 

"I remember.  So when will we do this?  The sooner the better, I think."  When Serenity just looked at him, he sighed.  "What do you think he'll try to do to me when he finds out that Lita is missing and I was the last person to see her?"  Her mouth formed an 'o'.

"We can call him here, if you don't mind, under the pretence of giving him a mission. 

"Okay.  I'll go do that while you…"

"I'm going to call Michiru and Haruka so that I can give them their memories too.  While I can't give myself memories from the Silver Millennium, I can give them theirs.  And while I don't particularly want to, if we have to deal with the three lights, Haruka'll be a lot more tolerant if she remembers I'm involved with someone she likes and respects."

"Of course she could just use it as a handy plan to sic Duo on Seiya," Heero pointed out with a small smirk.  Serenity schowled. 

"She will not, I'll make it an order if I must.  And, Mr. Perfect Soldier, you will not give him a hard time either.  If I read him correctly, I was a very handy distraction from his Princess… who's the one he really loves."  Heero looked surprised. 

"Oh.  But what about what your mother said about getting him and Relena…"  Serenity shrugged.

"Who knows what mother has in store.  It could have to do with the fact that he was obsessed with me for a while and Relena's obsessed with you or something… I really don't know."  A.N.  Not only does Serenity not know… this author still doesn't know why she typed that. ^_^()  "Anyway, go make your phone call."

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Everything had gone according to their plan and Heero and Serenity were currently waiting for Duo, Haruka and Michiru to wake up.  It was the night of the second day and everyone had bought the story that duo was on a mission while Haruka and Michiru were out getting some things from their old residence.  Surprisingly, Duo was the first to stir. 

"Ouch.  Did anyone get the number of that Leo?"  He slowly opened his eyes a blinked up at Serenity's looming face.  "My god, Ren, it's good to see you.  I mean really see you."  He gave a weak smile.  "My muscles are so sore I can barely sit up.  Wanna come down here have give me a kiss?"   With a smile she did, pulling him into a sitting position when she was done. 

"Missed you," She whispered against his hair. 

"Missed you too."  He looked up at Heero.  "I guess this means you already remember?"

"Yup."  Heero rocked back on his heals before smiling.  "It's been hell keeping up the perfect soldier routine 24/7."

"What do you think the guys'll do when I act really serious?"

"Don't know," Heero grinned.  "What do you think they'll do when they find out you're related to the Goddess of Death?"  Haruka's voice broke into their conversation. 

"More importantly, D-boy, we're not giving Quatre back his memories yet so your question should be: what do you think Quat will do when he finds out you're dating his younger sister?"  Heero and Duo just stared at each other before paling. 

"He'll go Zero on me, won't he?"  Duo asked.  Everyone just nodded.

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Finished: August 15, 2002

I already have the next part of this chapter done, I split it into two parts.  Here's the deal: No reviews, no chapter.  There was only seven reviews for the last one and I know more people are reading it.  If not enough people review then I'll just send the rest of the story to those who do review and stop posting, so please add your e-mail to your review or do a signed one.