Hello Minna, Here is Chapter 1 of Makenai. I do hope you enjoy it. Please R & R and let me know what you think?
Authors Notes : 'Denotes People's Thoughs' I'd like to take a moment to Thank the few reviewers I have had.
NightSkyLight – Thanks. CardCaptorEternity – It means Don't Give Up! Nanami Sakura – I'm glad you like it! Lady Scorpio – Thank you! Preistess Taisho – Thank you.
Sadly I still do not own any rights to this show or any of these characters I am just borrowing them for my own amusement. I know hurry up on with the show...
Makenai
Chapter 1 – Close Encounters Of The Bizarre Kind
Seiya flopped down on the couch. Yaten had called their agent as soon as they had arrived. He was more than willing to give them their apartment and luxuries again in exchange for a renunion tour. Yaten stood glancing around. The place still looked the same as when they had been there six months before. Taiki sat relaxing back on his favorite bar stool.
"So...who should we talk to first?" Seiya asked the question they had all been pondering. Glancing up at Yaten and Taiki he knew he wouldn't like the answer.
"I think...even though we didn't get along too well it should be Neptune and Uranus. That way we can find out what happened before we just pop up." Yaten stood aloof waiting for the storm his words would bring. Taiki immediately nodded in agreement.
Seiya thought for a moment. "Okay...you win. Neptune and Uranus it is." He dropped his head into his hands thinking of how those two would react to the Three Lights being back.
Taiki and Yaten both turned sharply at Seiya's words. Yaten was amazed when Seiya didn't argue at all.
"What no arguing about it?" Yaten watched as Seiya shook his head. Taking note of Seiya's behavior he knew instantly something was very wrong if Seiya wasn't arguing with them.
"Well let's get this over with. I'd like to know what is going on." Seiya stood slowly stretching the kinks out of his muscles. Walking over to the phone he grabbed the phone book. Looking up Tenou Haruka he found their address. "Ah here it is. You guys coming or what?" He held his breath not realizing how much it meant for him to have Taiki and Yaten with him.
When the other two nodded he sighed in relief. Striding towards the door he pulled his cell out and called for the limo. Glancing back at Taiki and Yaten he smiled. "Should we call first?" When he winked the other two smiled seeing the Seiya that would take on anything.
Walking down to the limo they were all thinking of the meeting to come. Giving the driver the address they climbed in and tapped the glass. Sitting in the limo Seiya had to run his hands down his slacks to dry his palms. 'Why am I so nervous? Should I not even be here? How could I not come?' These thoughts circled in his brain until he was ready to yell. Taking a deep breath he let it out slowly trying to stay calm. Taiki and Yaten sat across from him quietly discussing the new tour. As the limo pulled up to the building he swallowed nervously.
Yaten reached over opened the door and slid out. Taiki was right behind him and they both turned around looking expectantly at Seiya.
He gathered his courage and forced his body to move. 'I have to do this. It's for Odango!' Climbing out he smiled weakly at Taiki and Yaten.
"Here goes nothing." He led the other two striding into the building. They walked into the elevator and pushed the button. As the elevator lifted them above Tokyo they all prayed. When the doors whooshed open Seiya led the other two towards Haruka and Michiru's door. He took a deep breath and knocked. Seconds later the door was opened only to be slammed shut again.
Michiru heard the knock and then the door sharply slammed. Walking into the living room she took one look at Haruka's face and knew something was wrong.
"Koibito who was at the door?" She glanced at Haruka curiously. Watching the look on her lover's face she saw the anger.
"Uhhh...'Think fast what do I say?'... "It was a salesperson." Haruka prayed she could fool Michiru just this once.
Michiru knew something was up and walked over to the door. Opening it she laughed to see The Three Lights standing with their mouths gaping open.
"Seiya, Taiki, and Yaten. What a surprise. Come on in. I'd apologize for Haruka-chan but then she'd be mad at me so I'll leave that for her to do." Clearing her throat she threw Haruka a commanding look.
"Hey...Sorry." Haruka mumbled before continuing. "I thought you were salespeople." They all stood with an uncomfortable silence filling the air until Seiya finally found his voice.
"We are here for more than just a social visit. I felt something four days ago. Is Odango in danger? What has happened?" He watched Michiru and Haruka for a reaction. Seeing the tragic look pass over Michiru's face he knew something serious had happened. "Well...?"
Haruka looked at Michiru and shook her head in an angry manner . Michiru glanced at Haruka defiantly and nodded before speaking. "You should come in the kitchen and I'll make tea."
Seiya glanced at Haruka to gauge her reaction. She was watching Michiru with an almost pained look. Taiki and Yaten followed as Michiru led everyone in to the kitchen. Haruka glared at Seiya before following the two. Seiya wandered behind everyone puzzling over the strange atmosphere.
Walking into the kitchen the group made themselves comfortable around the table. Michiru busied herself making the tea. 'Do I tell them? They went through hell to help Usagi. I am sorry Koibito they deserve to know.' She turned smiling, "How would you like your tea?"
"Plain please." Yaten smiled gratefully.
Taiki nodded in agreement. "Same for me."
"I'd like milk and sugar please." Seiya glanced at everyone waiting somewhat impatiently for answers. 'Is she postponing on purpose?' Watching Michiru calmly fix their tea he noted the sadness around her. Glancing at Haruka he could sense it buried under her aggression.
Making two trips Michiru set all the cups on the table and passed them to their owners. Glancing at the three males sitting at the table she thought about how best to break the news.
"Look this is not easy for me. Four days ago there was an earthquake here in Tokyo. It registered at 6.3. In the process some kids were trapped in the elementary school. Chiba-san ran into save them and brought three out safe. When he went back for the fourth child an aftershock struck." Pausing to sip her tea Michiru took a moment to gather her thoughts and sip at the hot brew.
"The building couldn't handle anymore stress and collapsed. Onlookers began digging and found the child and Chiba-san but I am afraid Chiba-san didn't survive."
Three heads shot up at once. "KAMI!" The shocked looks on their faces spoke volumes. Seiya found his voice at once.
"How is Odango? Is she...is she holding up?" Seiya watched Michiru and Haruka closely. Seeing the look in their eyes he knew it wasn't going to be good.
Haruka just glared at him but Michiru spoke. "She is surviving." Leaving it at that she left the rest for Seiya to figure out on his own.
"Where is she?" He asked bluntly wanting to see her as soon as possible. Michiru felt the storm that was Haruka coming rapidly. Looking at Taiki and Yaten she smiled. "Why don't you two come with me. I have a new violin to show you."
Neither Taiki or Yaten wanted to witness Haruka's anger so they quickly nodded and stood following Michiru out of the room. Haruka sat glaring daggers in Seiya's general direction.
"Why are you here?" Haruka bit the words out to keep from physically attacking Seiya. She did not like Seiya who she considered an interloper. Never one to back down from a challenge Seiya glared right back.
"What's it to you?" He smiled sarcastically and waited for the next step in this bizarre confrontation.
"She's my Princess. You here equals trouble. That's what it is to me. So again I ask why are you here?" He chose to ponder his answer to that question pushing Haruka's anger to new levels.
'How do I answer that? To be truthful or to not be truthful? That is the question.' He smiled thinking of his own joke. "I am here because I care about Princess as much as you if not more. That is why. Deal with it."
Haruka clenched already tightened hands. Sucking her breath in she took a moment to breath trying in vain to control her temper. "Baka! You cannot come here and toy with Kitten! Besides you will never be a king." Her snide comment found it's mark. She watched the smirk drop right off his face.
"Wait a minute here. You really think I want to be king?" The idea was so outrageous he found himself laughing out loud. After taking a moment to calm down he looked at Haruka. Seiya found himself idignant that Haruka would even suggest such a thing. "That has never been my intention so you can just back off. Look I don't care about becoming royalty! Enough said!" He roughly pushed back his chair and stood. He would only allow so much cross examing and she had just gone over the line.
Not one to be outdone Haruka felt the need for a final warning. "You hurt her in any way and I will personally kill you." She sat and let the words sink into his brain. He glanced back at her the frustration from this confrontation peaking.
"I'd like to see you try!" It wasn't a question but an offer. He glared at her waiting wanting the chance to knock the smirk off of her face.
"You just remember my warning." She wasn't about to start anything here in her own home.'Michiru would kill me for sure.'
"Koishii I think our visitors..." This came out sounding quite sarcastic. "Are ready to go. You can come out now."
Michiru strolled out of the hallway followed by Taiki and Yaten. Trying to pretend they were actually not listening outside the door they pretended to be consumed by the new violin.
"Beautiful just beautiful." Taiki tried to sound enthralled. Yaten nodded quickly trying to add to the little deception.
Michiru had the grace to blush. "Thanks guys I thought you might enjoy that." Seiya glanced at Michiru.
"You never did answer my question. Where is she?" He looked expectantly at Michiru waiting for ananswer.
"She is at her house." Michiru wondered if she had done the right thing but seeing as how Haruka hadn't killed him it seemed fair. Taiki Yaten and Seiya walked to the door. Taiki politely thanked Michiru for the tea.
Seiya couldn't resist a parting shot. Glancing back at Haruka he saluted. "Until we meet again." Throwing her a wink he strolled out the door casually. Taiki and Yaten smirked before waving to Michiru and following their cocky friend.
Usagi walked up to the door of the cafe. Setsuna had agreed to meet her here. Grabbing the door she thought through what she was about to ask. 'She has to say yes! She just has to agree. Don't worry Mamo-chan I'll fix this.' Pulling the door open she walked into the cafe. Setsuna sat over by the window sipping a latte. Usagi approached slowly not wanting to disturb the calm atmosphere.
"Setsuna-chan Thanks for meeting with me." Usagi pulled out a chair and slowly sank into it. Setsuna took one look at the young girl and knew this would not be easy. She flipped her green hair gently over her shoulder.
"Princess, How are you holding up?" Setsuna spoke softly. She could see for herself the dark circles under Usagi's eyes and the red puffy skin from hours of crying.
"It has been a nightmare that is why I am here Setsuna." Usagi took a deep breath to steady her nerves as well as to gather her thoughts. "As Pluto you guard the gates of time. So I am here as your Princess requesting that you send me back in time."
"Oh Usagi-chan" When Setsuna realized what Usagi intended it nearly broke her heart to have to explain. She reached out and grabbed Usagi's hand. "Princess I have to explain something to you that isn't easy." She paused a moment gathering her thoughts. "I know what you want to do and I wish I could help but I cannot. Look Usagi-chan for whatever reason Mamo-chan was destined to die. Fate does not make mistakes. Ever! If you went back to save him he would have gone another way. When it is your time to die there is no avoiding it."
"But...but what of Crystal Tokyo and destiny and Chibi-usa?" Usagi's hand was trembling and Setsuna could see the effort Usagi put forth to hold back the tears.
"Destiny is not set in stone Usagi-chan. Things change from moment to moment. There are myriad possibilities in every minute. In fact Princess things have already started changing. Not that I can tell you but it's up to you now." Setsuna sipped her latte and happened to glance out the window. What she saw had her smiling. 'Just what the doctor ordered I would think.' She jumped up. "Excuse me Usagi-chan I find business calls. I'll check up on you soon all right?" Usagi nodded and Setsuna hurried for the door.
Usagi sat thinking about Setsuna's words. When a single tear leaked beyond her control she knew it was time to leave.
Seiya left Taiki and Yaten at their apartment before heading out to think. He was walking along lost in thought when his attention was brought back by a tap on his shoulder.
"Yes I'd love to sign an auto..." Looking up he stopped in his tracks. Coloring in embarrassment he recognized the green haired lady standing before him. "Pluto right?" She nodded and smiled gently. "So you are back. I take it the other two came with you?"
He nodded and stood eyeing her. She did not seem displeased to see him. "You are not mad that I am here?" He seemed genuinely surprised.
"Why would I be? Ohhh you met with Haruka and Michiru. You have heard the news I presume?" As he glanced at her she knew he had been told. "Look I am going to be blunt. Despite what Haruka says you may be the only person that can save the Princess. You see she has already approached me about going back in time to alter the events leading to Chiba-san's death. I had to explain to her that it was impossible.
Setsuna paused a moment choosing her words carefully before continuing. "It went okay but I am afraid it may lead Usagi to do something stupid in her grief. You need to find her as soon as possible."
With that said she winked. "You never know what destiny has planned. Don't take everything Haruka says as the ultimate truth." With a wave and a smile she was gone blending into the crowd.
Seiya wondered what that last bit was all about. 'What was she talking about?' Realization dawned and his eyes widened. 'How did she know about Haruka's taunt? It's too eerie how she knows everything.' Refocusing on the matter at hand he hurried in the direction of Usagi's house.
When Seiya left Taiki and Yaten they found themselves bored. "He's heading for trouble." Yaten sat on the couch pondering their meeting with Neptune and Uranus. Taiki glanced at him knowing he was referring to Seiya.
"Yeah he probably is because love usually leads to trouble. I wouldn't mind though I think a little love might be a good thing. Hey in fact, toss me the phone book." Yaten's head rose sharply.
"What are you thinking?" He picked up the phone book and held it out for Taiki.
"I'm thinking about finding me some of what Seiya has. Besides that there are four girls that need to know we are back.." As he reached out to grab the phone book Yaten pulled back at the last second.
"You must be joking right? Tell me your not going to call those crazy people." Yaten shuddered at his own words. He remembered all too well how one blonde headed woman had driven him crazy. 'If I am honest though I liked the attention but I can't admit that. Hmm how do I get him to call and still pretend to be outraged?' Holding the phone book above his head he teased Taiki with it.
"If you want it you're going to have to get through me to get it." He threw Taiki a challenging glance. "Come on little boy some girls are waiting by the phone." His smirk finally pushed Taiki over the edge. With a loud yell he tackled Yaten nearly overturning the couch. They struggled for a few minutes and then Yaten hid his grin as he let Taiki grab the phone book.
"I got it! I got it!" Taiki strutted around the room. "Now little boy I am going to call those girls and you will join me in meeting them."
Yaten hid his smile. "I don't have to like it and you had better keep that crazy blonde away from me." He grumbled so well that Taiki threw him an odd glance.
"Yaten Kou are you batting for the other side?" He wanted to see Yaten's reaction to his question.
"Huh? What are you asking exactly?" Yaten looked puzzled. "I don't even play baseball." That made Taiki laugh.
"No I mean are you, you know, not interested in girls, you know batting for the men?" Yaten's look was priceless. His eyes had bugged out and his mouth hung open. With a yell of his own he jumped over the couch and tackled Taiki dropping him to the floor. Taiki tried to get out of Yaten's grasp by shoving him off. When he finally managed to get loose he jumped up.
"Enough already! I am calling the girls now. Deal with it."...
Here is an end to Chapter 1. I hope you have enjoyed it. Please R & R and let me know what you think?
