Sorry for the wait guys! Arg… my comp crashed so I have to get it fixed now: S that means I don't have a comp, plus of course, school. So you can understand my delay right? I hope so… hehe

Okay, no more delays, here's chapter five!

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Minako drummed her fingers against the windowsill. The dream she had had last night still was fresh in her mind. Why was something as insignificant as a simple dream, plague her like this?

She felt very strongly about the dream as well. A part of her longed to know Shinigami's explanation and another wept for the proud goddess. Oddly enough, she felt, as though she could relate to the goddesses' situation, which was ridiculous, since she had never been betrayed like that.

"Minako?" Usagi called her quietly as she sat down next to her, "Is something bugging you? You've been kind of secluded,"

Minako turned to look Usagi in the eyes. Usagi always had those kind of eyes that made you want to pour your heart out too. She was easily Minako's most trusted friend. Oddly enough, her eyes reminded Minako of…. What was a good word to describe it, perhaps, intense love? Not in a way a woman loves a man, but in a sisterly kind of love.

So if Usagi reminded her of a sister, why could she not bring herself to telling her about the dream? Maybe because she didn't want to worry Usagi.

Minako smiled slowly to her friend, "Not at all, I was just wondering why we were inside on such a beautiful day," she responded.

Usagi looked thoughtful for a moment, "That's the reason you're upset? Well that's easily remedied. Let's go to the beach! It'll be great, we'll go guy hunting…"

"Non brown hair guy hunting," Minako cut in.

Usagi smiled innocently, "But of course. I'll go round up the others, and we'll be out of here before you know it!" she said eagerly as she dashed off to go find the others. Minako shook her head smiling. Usagi was a good person, if not a little over enthusiastic at times. But then, maybe that was part of her charm.

"Miiiiinako!" Usagi yelled from the hallway.

Minako took one last look out the window before turning and walking towards Usagi, "Coming!"

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It was indeed a good day to go to the beach. After stepping outside of their air-conditioned apartment, it suddenly became apparent to them just how hot it really was. To put it lightly, you could cook an egg in this kind of heat.

Without delay they made their way to the beach, where they were forced to run across the scorching sand and into the water.

Minako threw herself forcefully into the cool water. It felt as though a wave of happiness and comfort had been washed over her. With a satisfied sigh she began slowly making her way deeper out into the water.

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Heero's emotionless eyes watched as blond figure swam further out to sea. That must have been the one Duo had met. She fit his description down to the red bow. She also fit the description of Aphrodite to a nutshell. Beautiful in a heavenly way, with the air of a woman who was used to being obeyed.

It suddenly occurred to him, just how easy it might be to fall in love with such a woman. He had met her briefly, a long time ago in the heavens, right before the war. She had always been kind to him. She had even given him an encouraging smile, when everyone else, being angels, had sneered at him.

Lost to thought, he didn't notice Trowa, Quatre and Wufei walk up to him. For a long time they simple stared at her.

"We should get this over with," Trowa told them quietly, ignoring the laughter around them.

In silent agreement, they slipped silently into the water.

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Minako tred water happily, as she soaked in the warm sun, and cool water. A sense of peace came over her, forcing everything else from her mind.

Finally, she opened her eyes, glancing towards shore. All the little people looked like ants to her now. She groaned, it was obvious she had swam to far out. With a sense of regret, she started back in.

As she swam though, a sense of panic overcame her body. Something told her swim faster. She needed to get to shore immediately. Her pace increased as she swam faster.

Then it happened. The thing that she had been in such a hurry to get away from.

Though her arms touched the water, her body went no were. The water seemed to begin gathering around her, almost in a whirlpool. The speed of the swirling water rapidly increased, as it began sucking Minako down.

Minako grabbed vainly out for something to grab. She opened her mouth to scream, but water filled her mouth. Her arms and legs flayed to no avail. She was going to die.

Minako's chest and throat began to throb for air painfully. White spots clouded her vision as a sort of exhaustion overcame her.

Someone help me….

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Duo watched as his friends wandered into the water. It almost odd, how they walked into the water.

Duo shook his head and yawned. At least this was somewhat relaxing, he told himself. A change from the usual wars and fighting.

"Duo? Let's go for a swim," Hilde suggested as she tugged at his arms.

Duo felt a sort of depression come over him suddenly as his attentions turned to Hilde. He doubted she would ever know how much she had meant to him…

Without a word, he stepped up and walked into the crystal water, immediately feeling the freshness. With a content sigh he dunked his head under the water.

As he did though, something erupted in his mind. A sense of insane fury. Anger he had never felt before. It ripped at his entire being, trying to force him forward. There was something out there he needed to get too. No… protect.

Without knowing why, he began swimming forward. Further out from the beach. Slowly, something began forming in front of him.

It was almost like the sea was gathering in this one area. From inside the area though, Duo saw a bright light. The anger inside him rose with such intentness, Duo suddenly realized, there was nothing he could do to stop himself. As he neared the area, he began to realize there was someone stuck in the water.

Panic and worry came over him.

Duo dove under the water as he attempted to reach the person. The water struck him at him harshly, trying to force him away from the figure.

Duo doubted he would ever really know what happened next, or be able to explain it, but at that moment, something surrounded him. A feeling of immense power overwhelmed him. He grasped the power with his being, and threw it with everything he had, at the water.

Something screamed in agony as it touched the offending water. Slowly the current slowed, until it barely touched him.

Duo grabbed the person carefully and pulled towards the surface. He broke surface gasping, realizing just how long he had been under. The person beside him began coughing and sputtering weakly, trying to drain the water from his throat.

Duo suddenly realized the small person in his arms, was a woman. He glanced at her worriedly, grateful she was still alive. Suddenly it occurred to him his body was at peace. The anger, worry and frustration was gone.

It had been like someone else had taken over. Someone who cared very much for the person Duo held now.

Slowly, Duo began back to shore.

It took him a long time before he finally got back to shore. He carried the still figure onto the sand, before slowly lowering her to the ground. Someone screamed behind him.

Suddenly two girls were by the blond girl's side.

"Minako! Oh Minako are you okay?" a blonde girl with pigtails cried.

"She'll be fine," Duo said awkwardly.

The two girls turned to him, as if seeing him for the first time. The blond one gasped, but just as quickly she recovered.

"You saved her?" She asked.

"I suppose you could say that. Wait, you said her name was Minako? That's why she looked so familiar," Duo decided. This was the girl he had met in the alleyway.

The blond girl leaned forward, "My names Usagi. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"Duo Maxwell,"

"Duo…" Usagi said thoughtfully.

"Have we met before?"

A slow smile came over Usagi's face, "Oh yes, but you wouldn't remember."

Duo shrugged, "Well, I have to go. It was nice meeting you. I hope your friend feels better," With that he left.

Usagi watched him for a second before turning to Rei, "Follow him," she whispered, "Don't let him out of your sight,"

Rei nodded and left.

Usagi leaned down and gently touched her friends face. It was only a matter of time before her real mission was complete.

She smiled inwardly.

You can only fight it for so long Aphrodite.

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Hey guys!

Okay here's some answers to your reviews….

Vega03 – Thanks for the review!!

Crystalgem2003 – Yes! A long review!! Hehe I feel lived -_^ okay! Let's see, Aphrodite and Shinigami ARE gods/goddesses. I couldn't exactly say 'Oh god,' because Shinigami knows there's more than one god, so in a way you could say he was kind of talking to all his comrades? Confusing? ^-^;;; sorry! I always seem to complicate things more than they need to be. HEERO-ISH!! Hehe we could make that a new word! Lol, whenever someone's being all cold and silent we can say, "Stop being so Heero-ish" lmao XD ahh I have such a simple sense of humor. I'm glad you liked the flash back. I was planning on putting a bunch of flash back parts in there, like how they first met and everything. Suggestions are always appreciated!! Thanks for the (long) review!!

Shadow Fox2 – sorry this took so long! Thanks for the review!

SilverCaladan – Thanks for the review!

Firey Of Jupiter - No problem, sorry it took so long! I'm such a simple minded person I forget things easily ^-^; I'm not sure what kind of Angel Makoto is. Actually I never really stopped to think about it. Any suggestions? Anyways, I was planning to put some romance for the other characters in later. Maybe I'll do something with Trowa and Makoto next chapter… hmm… Thanks for the review!!

Transcendent – They were pretty mean in the last chapter, but as I recall, they were talking to Hilde when they were mean right? They were mad because Duo is their friend and Hilde cheated on him, and so on and so forth. As the chapters go on though, they'll lighten up. ^-^ thanks for the review!!

AznxAngel – Sorry this took so long!! Blame school! I mean honestly, don't they realize I have chapters to write? Geez, it should be illegal…. Lol -_^ Thanks for the review!

Tenshi-Hotaru – thanks for the review. Geez, it's been like months since I've last typed, I keep making mistakes :S oh well! Lol anyways, Hotaru's going to be making a scene soon enough. Gah..so many stories so little time…. Lol I know what you mean. I love it when ppl notice my reviews and say something on their stories. -_^ hehe

Yup… that's everyone who reviewed to chapter 4! Grr I had something to say but now I forgot… hmm… oh ya!!

Its kind of more a request.

I've just finished reading David Eddings story about garion and all them. Have you guys read them before? If you have I have a huuuge request to make!

I'm looking for someone who HAS or WILL write a story involving Queen Porenn and Silk! I loved their relationship and have been searching for a story that involves them.

I'd REALLY appreciate it someone answered this!!!

Thanks so much!!

Till next time!

~Ceso