So I'll write and see if I can remember what I was going to say. '
Disclaimer: I know you know I don't own Sailor Moon, just the Sailor Stars, so I'm not going to repeat myself. (Just realized she just said that) Crap!
Chapter 84: Glimmer of Hope
The soft patter of four soft paws thumped through the long hallway. Raising on his hind legs, the small black and white cat pushed the partly closed doorway open. He took one look at the bed and sighed internally. 'Its noon already and Rose is still in bed.' Shaking his head in astonishment as he jumped onto the comforter.
"Rose." David called as he approached her head. "Time to wake up. Come on, now rise and shine. I have some great news!"
A slight groan came from underneath the covers and a red-eyed girl peered out at the cat. "Uh...what time is it?" She asked as she held her head.
"Its already afternoon. Are you feeling okay?" The black and white cat asked as he observed the slower than normal groggy movements the girl was making. He held a paw to her forehead.
"I don't feel good." Came the reply. "I think I'm just getting a cold, though. Nothing to worry about."
"Are you sure, you seem to be feeling a bit warmer than normal."
The teenager smiled. "You worry about me too much. Its just a little bug, I'll bet I'll feel better in a while. So, what was it you were going to tell me?"
The morning's events were recalled in the cat guardian's mind as he grinned. "Well, Bulma and some of the others think they have figured out a way for us to return to our diminsion! Hurry up and come downstairs!"
The girl nodded. "Okay, go on down and I'll be right behind you as soon as I get some clothes on."
As she watched David nodd and leave, but not before glancing at her once more in a concerned manner, she slowly planted her feet on the floor and stretched. She didn't know what was wrong, she just felt tired. More so than the night before. 'Maybe I'm getting the flu. That's just great. What am I supposed to do? I'm sorry Bob, I can't defeat you today, I have the flu. Please come back tomorrow?' She rolled her eyes and put on some black flare pants with a form fitting violet shirt and went downstairs.
As she landed on the last stair, she noticed Marron and the one that was called Yugi playing some type of cards on the table, with a handful of people watching. Most of them had perplexed looks on thier faces. Out of curiousness, she looked over Yugi's shoulder.
"I summon Dark Magician Girl in attack mode!" He stated as he sat a card down on the table. "It attacks your life points directly and you take 2,000 points of damage!"
"Oh no that takes my life points down to zero!" The blonde said, pouting. "I thought I had you there too."
Rose blinked in confusion. This was way different from Go Fish. Smiling slightly to Marron, she left the living room and proceeded to Bulma's lab. Opening the door softly as not to distrub them if they were in a meeting, she eased into the room. Trunks looked up from where he stood near the back and approached her.
"Its about time, sleepyhead. Thought you were going to sleep the day away did you?" He teased.
Rose crossed her arms and closed her eyes. "Well, nah. I like to sleep okay?" She said teasingly. "Its not like I sleep with my mouth wide open in a pool of my own drool." Opening her eyes and looking slyly at Trunks. "That's your department, remember?"
The lavender-haired boy chuckled. "Oh yeah, I forgot."
Looking over the many heads towards the middle of the room, Rose noticed a huge blackboard sitting upright with calculations and sketches on its surface. Bulma stood in front of it talking to Amanda and Professor Xavier. David jumped on her shoulder and whispered in her ear. "They've been designing and planning all night. Their therory is that if they hit the Earth's atmosphere in a certain angle and speed, they could break the dimenstional barrier."
"It seems a little far-fetched to me though." Rose muttered as she unclasped her pendant from her shirt. 'If the dragon balls didn't work, then how could mere technology do this?' With said eyes she clicked it open and gazed at the star crystal's glowing hue. She snapped it shut suddenly as her vision became blurry.
"What's wrong?" Trunks asked as the girl grabbed her head.
"N-nothing. Just tired." She lied. It was nothing after all, no need to worry anyone. "Does anyone know when this ship will be finished?"
David shook his head. "It all depends on the time spent on it, plus there has to be test runs and the such. It could take anywhere between 1 month to 10 years."
The black-haired girl sighed. "Well, I guess nothing was ever acheived without trying. So it couldn't hurt to try."
Trunks put his arm around her shoulders. "You have to keep the faith. I know you'll get back home soon," he hugged her a little tighter. 'even though it'll break my heart to see you leave.'
Just then a knock came from behind them and Goten came in. "There you two are, a bunch of us were bored so we're all going to the backyard to spar. Maybe we'll get a tournament going, you guys wanna join?"
The lavender-haired boy looked at the girl with interest. "Sure." She said smiling. "It'll give us a chance to see what the new-comers can do."
The long braid of Laura bounced behind her as she ran to the back of the huge complex that she and her freinds found themselves staying in. 'Finally! Something to do! A little fighting match will get my blood going!' When she reached the door, she pushed it open and squinted her eyes to the sudden sunshine.
Gathered around a clearing, she noted that most of the other groups were there, each member looking ready to pit themselves against the others in a (harmless for most) battle. Marron noticed the brown-haired girl enter and motioned her over.
Rachel and Rose looked up as Laura headed over. Amanda was not around, and Laura spoke of her absence.
"She is busy with Bulma and Professor Xavier." Trunks answered as he moved to stand beside Rose.
"Working on what?"
"They're working on a way for us to get back to our own diminsion." Rachel answered.
Laura noted the solemn look on the princess' face at this statement. 'Looks like she is fighting her own battle, not just the one with us and Bob.' Changing the subject, she looked around at the others gathered. Most of the group that apeared with Marron stood a little off to the side; content to watch.
Just then Goku piped up. "Okay everyone. We have room made for one-on-one fights over here." He pointed to a clearing that was lined with a wooden fence. A single tree stood near the border on the inside side. "The rules are simple: the first one to land outside the ring loses. Death is NOT allowed, we're not here to hurt each other, just to improve our skills. The first match will be voted upon, then the rest will be randomly picked from a hat. Now, everyone will write ONE name of someone you want to see fight: then another name of who you want them to face. Slips of paper will be passed out and the first match will start shortly there after."
Eight figures quickly slipped through the strands of time. Back to thier own time, they said not a word, not knowing what awaited them. The two in the lead gripped each other's hand tightly, thier love and faith in the other stronger than ever.
They prepared themselves for the next test of thier love: one that threatened to destory thier world and leave it in ashes.
About half an hour passed after the paper votes were collected. Idle chit chat spread though the small crowd: who would be fighting first, who would win, who was this 'Bob' person, and how could mustard come out of a container that said it wouldn't drip, but still drip?
They looked up as Goku cleared his throat again. "Okay, everyone. We have our first fight." He started to unfolded the paper that was handed him.
Rose smiled as she held Trunks' hand tighter. "Who did you vote for? I said your father and Goku."
The boy smirked. "Its a secret ballot, remember?"
"Since when?"
"Five seconds ago when I said it."
"Oh, come on, please tell me."
He let out a small chuckle. "You." He glanced at the girl beside him. "And that guy." He pointed to a black-haired man who's name he couldn't remember. He held a golden staff beside him and wore long purple robes that reached the ground.
"Why him?"
"I heard he is a flirt that has asked almost every girl here to bear his child...right before he gropes them." He chuckled at Rose's suprised look. "I just want him to learn a little more respect."
"But Rachel said..."
"Let's talk about this later. Okay?"
Goku read the results slightly to himself before cracking a smile. "Well what do you know? First fight is going to be Rose!"
"Oh great..." Rose muttered as everyone turned to look at her. A small blush rose in her cheeks. "Why me?"
"Rose vs...Trunks!"
Now, the princess' cheeks were a full-blown red. 'WHY?'
"There is no getting out of this one, is there?" Trunks muttered.
"Nope. This is all your fault you know..."
"Why is it my fault?" Trunks asked, playing along with the teasing voice of the girl holding his hand.
"I don't know yet. But I will have an explanation after kick your tail."
"Really? We'll just see about that."
Ends Chapter 84
A/N I wonder if anyone is still reading this? shrugs Probably not. But if you are, please please please review!
I already feel bad about practically forgetting about this story. :sigh: Sorry everyone. Please forgive me. See you at the next chapter, hopefully! Next up!
Saturn VS Trunks! Battle Of Love!
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