The Jovian Chronicles: Book One

The Present : Chapter One

Makoto opened her eyes as she floated through the portal, looking at the galaxies pass her by and the cold hair brush against her skin. When she usually teleported, she never was able to feel something like this nor look upon the universe as she traveled through it. Though, she only traveled to the Negaverse and back in order to safe earth in her own dimension. Once again, she blinked to see herself standing in front of two large gates which were the only entrance to the large, beautiful, high-tech building where she presumed she was to be staying at. On the outside of the wall, she saw the name: Balamb Garden in fine, large gold letters that stood out against the beige bricking.

"You're late," said a deep male voice. Her emerald eyes traveled towards the direction of the voice to see a man leaning against the wall right next to the gate. For some reason, she didn't notice him when she was looking at the breath-taking building. His deep green eyes caught her by surprise while he stood in a dark blue uniform with silver design along the shoulders, his shirt untucked, and the first three buttons undone. By the looks of it, he was around 6'2 with broad, strong shoulders, nice defined muscles, a strong jaw, and long dark brown hair to his shoulders.

"How did you know I was coming?" she asked with a slender brown brow quirked. A grin moved over his face, taking away the seriousness and giving him a more pleasing look. He shoved his hands in his pockets while his eyes roamed her body, mostly looking at her long legs that were defined in her short three-layered skirt and tall stature of 5'6". To him, she was an interesting being and he knew that she was going to be a powerful woman.

"Everyone has been expecting you, Headmaster Cid has prepared a room for you to stay in along with assigned me to be your teacher of learning about the gunblade. The name's Tanaka," he said while pulling his left hand out of his pocket and extending it towards her. Makoto shook his large hand that seemed to belittle hers for the first time.

"Makoto Kino," she replied only for him to grin.

"Follow me." She followed him through the gate to see a more breath-taking site. Inside was beautiful green and pink plants around the abundance of beige stone that seemed to be the entire theme. Near the left next to the stairs was a sprouting fountain that made her give a smile as she walked up the stairs and over what seemed to be a metal dock where to either sides of it a salty ocean breeze blew towards them as seagulls cooed their harmonizing calls at each other while flying over the water surrounding both sides. It was strange of how an entire foundation could have so much water while being more inland and away from the actual ocean.

She decided not to think of the thought and instead continue through the security checked doors.Tanaka lead her down a beige tiled floor that had blue designs swirled over it along with orange and yellow around the sides, past other students in the same color uniforms; the girls wearing skirts to their knees. They passed a map in the center and continued up two more sets of stairs towards the elevator that would take them to the third floor where the Headmaster's office was. The elevator was comfortable and decorated in red that contrasted with the light slate blue stone that was inside the building.

"What is a gunblade?" asked Makoto, trying to get away from both of them being a silent. Seemingly, she had slowly began to wonder that herself after the topic had already left the conversation. There he stood, with a smirk on his face and laughing at her silently.

"You really aren't from this world, now are you? A gunblade is more like a large, long bladed sword. It tends to have a bulky blade along with a gun shaped handle. You can pull the trigger while you attack to help you defeat your enemy. But perhaps it may be too powerful for you to handle but if Headmaster Cid said to train you in it then so be it," he answered. Tanaka saw the frown that obviously graced her beautiful face, distorting it and giving it an unknown more beautiful quality. "What is your gear-up for? It obviously looks like it has a reason behind it."

Makoto blew off his comment of her not being able to wield such an object and shrugged it off.

"This is my transformed state. When I'm in the get-up, I can use the powers of electricity to a higher level then when I'm in my normal civilian clothing. Usually, I fight crime and evil in this uniform and punish those harming others," she answered.

"Do you have a 'super hero' name to go along with the uniform." Once again, her face distorted into the frown since she could tell he was making fun of her.

"Jupiter, since that is the planet that I ruled in the past. I am the Princess of it and rule over the powers that were bestowed upon it along with the sole living heir to the throne. Without me, there is no one to carry-on the existing powers and thus my dimension is doomed to destruction," she retorted while crossing her arms over her chest in an irritated manner. Makoto brushed her auburn tendrils over her shoulder from where the high pony-tail had managed its way to sneak toward her face, missing the feeling of being down to surround her soft skin. The elevator doors open where they both exited and walked toward a large door where Tanaka knocked before he entered.

"Headmaster Cid, Makoto Kino has arrived," said Tanaka. Makoto watched as an elderly man with just starting to grey stood from his seat, plump, in nice tan slacks and a red vest over his white shirt. He smiled warmly at the woman while giving a professional stance.

"You were sent here for a reason that is unknown to us but is somehow known to you. We are to try you in the garden and teach you how to become a SeeD. But, before we get down to the train would like you to go on. One of our SeeD members refuses to come back even though he is under contract. Both of your jobs are to go bring him back to the garden to stand trail for misconduct along with trying to break a contract. The last area he was seem at was in the city of Deling there you must search and find him," said Headmaster Cid only for Makoto to raise a brow.

"This SeeD, we are to capture him with any means?" she asked. Headmaster Cid nodded only for her to give a sly grin. "Mission Accepted."

Tanaka grinned at the girl, knowing that she was formulating a plan already. It seemed that he had learned that she was good and making plans quickly, following them through, and then picking up the pieces quickly if something to failed to make it look like everything was running smoothly. Tanaka motioned for her to follow, which she did but kept in silence as they rode down the elevator, and continue walking back the way she had came only for a car to be waiting for them out front. There, they jumped into it where she sat across from him, her back slouched against the seat, one leg propped on the seat across while the other was lazily on the ground.

He couldn't help but let his eyes travel up her smooth, long legs what showed her white panties underneath that skirt of hers. To get away from the thoughts running through his head, he quickly snapped his head up to look at her face, which was turned towards the window, and start a conversation about the mission.

"What ideas have you came up with so far?" he asked. Her eyes lazily looked over to him.

"Depending on his location, then my idea will come into play. Since I am a new face to the crowd, I could be able to bring him to an area where he can be obtained by yourself or by other guards that will bring him back to the garden. Enlighten me about this man. What are his mannerisms and how does he usually do?" she asked.

Tanaka smiled at her intelligence. Seifer Almasy, a man that would be summed up in less than a thousand words, hell, even less than thirty. He wasn't easy to figure out who he exactly was but his likes and dislikes were simple enough. He loved to drink and be around women that drenched themselves in perfume; of course, having a little fun after wards in a hotel room just upstairs. Since they were going to Deling, Tanaka knew the exact place Seifer would be. Galbadian Hotel. It had a nice shelter, played music, served alcohol, and women from all around the world would go there. Some to get some action, others to find a rich man, and then lastly the ones that wanted to give a soldier a good time.

"Seifer Almasy is the type of man that loves to drink and, how should I say this---"

"Get laid?" she asked with a raised brow once more. Tanaka nodded as she smiled and pulled her leg down, crossing it over the other while his eyes followed her other leg closing the gap between her legs. Then, he head her giggle, a sweet giggle that brought his attention back up ever so quickly. "If I am allowed to say so, I believe I am an attractive woman with many possibilities of luring Almasy back to my hotel room for the evening for a few drinks more until he's drunk enough. With the right gear, of course, I can tell you when to come over since you will have a key as well."

Makoto pulled out two ear pieces that looked like the color of skin from an invisible pocket.

"These ear communicators will allow us to hear only each other speak and they will not be noticeable since once you place them in your ear, they become invisible. When we come to the neck city, to which I can see we are approaching, I will buy an outfit from a shop that will make me irresistible to even myself."

Tanaka smirked.

"What makes you so confidant?" he asked only for her smirk and uncross her legs, letting him see the opening once more. He let out an 'oh' sound as she crossed them once more and cleared his throat before continuing. "I like your plan and at the next city, before boarding the train, your outfit will be bought."

Makoto nodded and smiled at herself. For some reason, the beginning of her trip was very enjoyable; especially since she knew that Tanaka was going to be great to tease. Of course, she considered herself a teasing type of girl but now she was able to put it into play without anymore words spoken of it by her friends. This 'test mission', she so she liked to call it, seemed to be rather fun on her part. She was able to make herself attractive once again instead of always dressing very modestly and always being busy without flirting here or there. But, Crystal Tokyo was set-up for peace and everyone was happy but her. Now, it was her time to shine.

AN: Thanks for the review, made me give a great smile : )

Athena Kyle: Thanks for the review and I'm going to try and get it updated as quickly as I can work. Colleges are trying to attack me in my senior year ;P You should play the game as well, I just bought it the other day and that's how I can get my details. Without it, I would be guessing and making so many mistakes.

Cris: Thanks for the review as well! Really, I do.