Hey guys!! Thanks so much for the reviews!! As promised, here's chapter five (see it didn't take that long ^-^)
~*~
Minako's world was black. Her body was numb. She felt…. at peace. Maybe this was death. Suddenly, cold hard reality flooded back into her body like a thousand knives. Minako's eyes shot open. She tried to scream out in pain, but her voice wasn't cooperating with her.
Her body felt like one big mass of pain. She couldn't move anything at all. Maybe death would have been a sweet escape from this pain. Minako's breath increased as she began panting laboriously trying to keep herself from feeling the pain.
A door opening and closing cause her to suddenly be on the alert. Not that she could have done anything as it was. It suddenly occurred to her she was strapped down to something reminded her of a bed. Maybe it was, it was hard to tell in Minako's current state.
"Hello miss, how are you feeling today?" came a soft-spoken voice to Minako's right.
How was she supposed to answer that? Especially since she couldn't even opened her mouth. Footsteps were heard as Minako suddenly found herself facing the barrel of a gun. Greeeeeat, Minako thought, just kill me and get it over with.
"Tell us about the leaders of the planets," Came a hard monotone voice. I wouldn't even if I could dumb ass, Minako thought bitterly. What was with these people? Couldn't they tell she couldn't even talk!
"Leave her alone Heero, she's in pain," came another voice. This one was a bit more loud and outspoken than the rest.
He's right, Minako thought, just leave me here to die… hey this is a comfy bed….
"Here,"
Suddenly Minako felt something being pressed to her lips. Water. The cool liquid slid down her throat, Minako doubted she had ever appreciated water as much as she did then.
Minako let out a loud cough that shook her body painfully. Then she realised she could speak… she didn't whether it was because of the water, or the Venus blood that ran though her.
"Were am I?" Minako asked hesitantly.
"Your at the Winner estate Miss," Came the soft-spoken voice again.
"The Winner estate?" Minako repeated. She had heard of the Winner's. A bunch of rich colonist's.
"That's correct, my name is Quatre Winner. These are my friends, Duo Maxwell, Heero Yuy, Trowa Barton, and Wufei Chang. We rescued you from the explosion." He explained.
The explosion… that's right… suddenly Minako gasped, "The little girl, is she all right?" she asked hurriedly.
Quatre exchanged looks with his friends before nodding with a slow smile on his face, "She's fine, just a little shocked. I must thank you for rescuing my daughters life,"
"Your…. Daughter?" Minako repeated.
"That's right," Quatre, replied, "I can't thank you enough for saving her. I want you to know your welcome here for as long as you like,"
Minako tried to sit up, but the restraints stopped her. Immediately Quatre looked apologetic, "I am sorry, but those were for your safety as well as ours,"
"Right," Minako said quickly, "That proposal sounded nice and everything, but I really must be returning…"
Minako immediately sensed something was wrong by the look that was passed around by the five men, "I can't leave can I?"
"We believe it would be best if you stayed here for a while…" the one called Trowa explained.
"You mean I'm a prisoner?" Minako almost squeaked. This was not good. Usagi would be left all alone. What if she surrendered! What if something happened to her because she wasn't there. So many what if's!
"Not a prisoner," Quatre said quickly, "More like a guest. I'm sure Itasha would be happy to know your staying…"
Minako sent Quatre a suspicious. Damn that man was crafty…using Itasha against her. She was going to have to watch him closely. That was just sneaky…
"Fine, can I at least get these restraints off? There kind of cutting into my skin….please?" Minako pleaded giving one of her best puppy dog faces.
Quatre leaned over and gently undid the ropes. Minako was surprised how gentle the man could be.
"What are you doing?" Wufei hissed, "She's the enemy!"
"Ya because you know, I can kill all five you men without any weapon," Minako said sarcastically as she rubbed her wrists. Wufei glared at her before muttering something about injustice.
Minako sighed and turned around, placing her back to the pilots. Quatre immediately took the hint and began herding everyone out of the room.
"Quatre?" Minako muttered weakly.
"Yes?" Quatre asked, standing in the doorway.
"You can stay…"
Quatre looked at her in surprise but quickly hide it as he took a seat in the chair next to her bed. His eyes traveled over her. She was amazing. If he hadn't of seen the Queen of Venus already, he would have sworn she was her.
Her long golden hair, which was drenched in blood when they had found her, was now shinning like a goddesses. Her body still held scares all over, but for some reason, they didn't mare her beauty in the slightest.
"Minako, I was hoping I could ask you some questions, but if you wish to get some sleep.."
"No no it's fine. Go ahead, but I won't answer any questions that will endanger my planet or our plans." Minako said stubbornly.
"Right, that's fine. First off, I'm sure you know already that the explosion by rights should have killed you. Yet it's only two days after and you're just fine, can you tell me the reason for this?"
Minako stopped and genuinely thought for a second, "I suppose that would be because of my heritage. All the people Venus have the ability of fast recovery."
"Amazing," Quatre muttered, still staring at the woman in front of him. This was the first time he had ever met someone from the planet of Venus. He had heard rumours that everyone on Venus was beautiful and if she was any example…
"Right, it's my turn to ask a question," Minako told her with a grin on her face, "What do you see in Relena?"
Quatre almost did a double take, "What do you mean?"
Minako scrunched up her nose and looked at him, "She's making a huge mistake you know. But then… I don't believe it's all her."
Quatre eyed her curiously, "Go on,"
"Well you see, I'm sure you know that earth belongs to Neo-Queen serenity. When Relena was raised to queen, at first she wasn't too happy. But she saw how much the people of earth looked up to Relena and how well Relena ruled, so she left earth to Relena. As time wore on though… Relena slowly began to change. Her out look on war became more aggressive and her care for the people of the earth became inhuman. I believe someone else is behind Relena's character change,"
Quatre nodded slowly, "That's an interesting theory."
Minako shrugged earnestly, "I suppose, though that doesn't change the fact that she's corrupted. Though you never answered my question, why do you follow her?"
Quatre sighed, "There was a time when Relena's beliefs were very similar to mine. I followed her because she was our hope for peace. I can't say I believe you entirely. Relena has always been a peaceful person and I doubt she would wage war upon the planets without being forced into it,"
Minako frowned openly at the man. Was he seriously this mislead? "I explained it to you already. She wants power. How better to do that than to become queen of the planets as well as earth. I can't believe you can't see how power hungry she is. She's going to kill you all just to gain more power,"
Quatre shook his head, "Relena wouldn't do that. I think it's best if we stopped this conversation before we both say something we're going to regret,"
"I agree, where's Itasha?" Minako asked calmly.
Quatre smiled, obviously liking the new topic, "She's sleeping at the moment. I'd be more than happy to show her to your room once she wakes up though,"
Minako suddenly swung her legs around the side of the bed and stood up. Quatre forgot how to breath as he took in her long shapely legs, her curvy body and twinkling eyes. The nightgown she had been given was pure white and went only to mid thigh giving Quatre a great view of her legs.
Quatre felt the heat rising to his cheeks as he turned his back to her.
Minako saw this and smiled, so this crafty man was shy was he? Something she could use to her advantage later, "Quatre, is there anything for me to wear here?"
"Er… I believe there's some clothes in the dresser," Quatre fumbled.
Minako dug through the dresser until she found a pair of shorts and a tank top. Good enough Minako thought as she pulled them out.
"I'll wait for you outside the door. When your ready we'll head down to dinner," Quatre said quickly as he walked out the door.
Minako waited until she head the door shut before walking in front of a large mirror. Her clothes dropped to the ground in a heap as she stared at her body. Small pink scares seemed endless, but luckily those seemed to be the only markings. Minako reached up and touched her forehead. Obviously no one had seen the Venus marking on her forehead light up when the ship exploded…
Suddenly Minako stopped. Those people who were with her. What had happened to them? Minako quickly changed into her clothes and walked out the door. Quatre, true to his word stood leaning against the wall.
"Ready?" he asked politely. Minako nodded. She would present the question once they got down to the dinning room.
~*~
^-^ well there you go.
Next chapter…
Minako asks her question, Itasha sees Minako and some more stuff ^-^