Minako's eyes narrowed ever so slightly as she watched her friends. To put it lightly, they had been acting odd. Usagi especially. She kept muttering nonsense about destiny, love and stuff like that.
"Minako!" Usagi said in a singsong voice as she dashed past her, "Would you like me to make you something for breakfast?"
Minako held her hands up almost defensively, "No, no I'm fine."
Usagi simply smiled, "Lets go for a walk then. You know, do something fun," she said cheerfully.
"If you want…" Minako said suspiciously.
"I know the perfect place!" she giggled as she pulled Minako out the door and down the hallway. Outside was cloudy, and one could almost feel the sense that it was going to rain. Minako regretted not bringing her umbrella. Usagi didn't even seem to notice.
Minako struggled to get her gloves on; happy that at least she had thought enough to bring those. Her gloves were leather, and the drewy weather was making them somewhat difficult to put on. Suddenly, a large gust of wind picked up and knocked her glove to the ground.
Minako clicked in tongue in annoyance and leaned down to pick it back up.
PwwwwtA sudden rush of air passed inches from Minako's head. Her eyes went wide as she let out a small scream of surprise. Instinctively she looked up to make sure Usagi was okay. What she saw made her freeze.
Usagi was staring in the direction the knife had been thrown. Her eyes were scrunched in look of utmost rage. Her small body seemed to quiver with fury.
"U-Usagi?" Minako stammered, a bit afraid of the sudden transformation in Usagi's behavior.
"Minako?"
"Yes?" She answered hesitantly.
"Keep walking. I'll catch up,"
Minako blinked in surprise, she was about to protest, but to her utter surprise, Usagi wasn't there anymore.
~*~
Makoto's eyes narrowed as she walked slowly down the street. Her target turned off the street and into a small park. An annoyed look crossed her face. The man was fool. He was walking down the streets when he knew perfectly well that anyone from Heaven or Hell could see his black wings.
Makoto's own wings were pure white. Usagi and the rest (who had their own wings), with the exception of Minako could see them, but normal mortals couldn't.
His black wings were almost like a beacon to her. They easily stood out.
Makoto moved easily throughout the trees, alert, as she realized she no longer had her target in view. A cold wave of dread washed over her, as she instinctively looked up.
That was about the only thing that saved her.
As she looked up, a huge black figure leapt from one of the tree's, a dagger in his hand. At the last second, Makoto turned and lunged out of the way.
The figure touched ground lightly, spreading his black wings to cushion his fall. No expression whatsoever touched his features as he stared at her.
Makoto felt her blood rising with anger, "Devil scum," she spat.
He said nothing. His eyes made her feel as though she was standing naked in front of him. She body betrayed her by shuttering slightly at his insistent gaze.
"Stay out of my way," he told her in an emotionless voice.
"I think not," Makoto, sneered, "I'd give my wings to see your kind swept off the side of this earth,"
"Do you think your threats mean anything to me?"
"Hardly," she said dryly, "I don't expect much from someone like you,"
The man stayed silent. Makoto stared back into his green eyes levelly. There was no way he was going to see any weakness from her.
Suddenly he crossed the space between them. It almost seemed as though he hadn't moved at all. Makoto gasped lightly, surprised by his actions and he reached up and cupped her face in his hands. He voice didn't shake in the slightest.
"Do not interfere," he whispered as his lips brushed lightly against hers. A smoldering sensation coursed through her body as their lips touched, and for one moment, Makoto forgot all prejudices she had. Then he stepped away and disappeared.
A faint blush crept into her cheeks as she realized what had just happened. Makoto huffed rather loudly as she drew herself up,
"Men!"
~*~
Heero growled in frustration as Aphrodite stood up, not hurt in the slightest and walked away. The dagger had been perfect. There had been no way the damn thing could have missed!
"I told you, I should have thrown the dagger," Wufei sneered as he leaned against the brick wall, "I can't believe you missed."
Heero shot him a look that silenced him.
"What happened to the angel Aphrodite was with?" Heero murmured as he stared at the ground.
"Probably fluttered away she was so scared," Wufei chuckled, "Angels are cowards and wimps,"
"I dare you to say that again,"
Wufei opened his mouth to repeat what he had just said, when I occurred to him it hadn't of been Heero who had replied. Wufei whirled around to see none other than the Queen of the heavens herself.
"Usagi," Heero said, with oddly respectful tone. Wufei could have smacked him at that moment. The fool might as well have brought out a pink tea set and giggled like a little girl with Usagi.
"What do you want Angel?" Wufei growled as glared at her," I'm not in the mood for your hysterical whining,"
"Don't make this come to dismemberment," Usagi threatened.
Wufei opened his mouth to reply, but quickly shut it when he saw the look on Heero's face.
"What is it that you want?" Heero asked idly. From Wufei's view, it almost looked as though Heero was relaxed, but he knew full well how alert he was.
"I want to know why you're trying to kill Aphrodite," Usagi frowned.
"I don't believe we're obligated to tell you," Heero retorted.
"Oh, but I do," She said.
"Back off Angel," Wufei spat, making the word angel sound like a curse.
"Next time this happens," Usagi said coolly, ignoring Wufei, "Watch out, because I won't be quiet so forgiving,"
Usagi left the threat hanging as she turned and walked out of the alley.
Wufei went for one of his hidden knives, but Heero stayed his hand, "Let her go," He said monotone.
"She could screw everything up for us!" Wufei snapped angrily as he yanked his arm out of Heero's grip, "We have a mission to do Heero. Don't get cold feet on me now, because there's no backing down now,"
"Do you know what would happen if we suddenly struck down the ruler of the heavens?" Heero asked casually, his voice dangerously low.
Wufei frowned for a second, before sighing in defeat. Heero was right.
Without another glance Wufei turned and walked the opposite way as Usagi had.
~*~
Minako frowned as she glanced at her watch. Were had Usagi gone to? Probably saw a never video game or something. Minako tapped her foot impatiently as she waited.
"Minako right?"
Minako looked up quickly at the sound of a deep voice saying her name. She smiled slightly, "That's right. And your Duo, my Hero. You left before I could say thank you,"
Duo chuckled lightly as stuck his hands in the pockets of his black pants. Minako had to admit, black and red looked really good on him.
He was wearing a red turtleneck, with a stylish black leather jacket.
"I figured I had saved enough people for the day. You know how it is," He joked.
Minako was about to respond, but at that moment, a splash of water landed on her cheek. She blinked in surprise and looked up. The clouds were gray. It was going to rain.
Suddenly something grabbed her hand. Minako looked down at Duo's hand questioningly. His own bare hand wrapped protectively around her small gloved one.
"Follow me," was all he said before taking off down the street. Minako realized quickly that she really had no choice.
The place he had in mind was a small gazebo in the middle of a beautiful flowery park. Before they reached the park, Duo stopped and began shedding his jacket.
"Here," he said handing it too her. Minako was surprised but took it anyways, "What about you?"
He flashed her a mischievous smile, "I'll be fine. You're the one who might catch a cold."
Minako flushed, but put the jacket on. It was still warm, and smelt like him. For some reason, Minako found this very intoxicating.
Duo took her hand again and pulled her into the park. They ran until they found the white gazebo.
Minako wrung her hair out, without too much success. It was still very much damp.
Shuddering, she pulled the jacket closer.
Duo on the other hand, was very warm and it had nothing to do with the weather. He turned his back to her, to keep from staring at her. It was obvious that she was very beautiful, but he had been around beautiful woman before. But he had never felt so… Alive? Or perhaps protective of them. When he was with her though, he felt like he had to protect her from even very feeble and small things.
He sighed and turned around. An annoyed feeling entered him. She was leaning against the rail of the gazebo, shuddering with cold, looking wet and vulnerable. What annoyed him though, was the fact that he had a strange urge to wrap his arms around her… and destroy things.
Usagi yawned lightly as she watched the couple from a behind a bush. Everything was going according to plan. Now if only they didn't have to use rain next time to bring them together. Usagi didn't like getting this wet.
"Good job on the rain Makoto," Usagi smiled as she touched her friends arm. Makoto jumped slightly, obviously lost in her own thoughts. Little did Usagi know, they were about someone she had met.
"Oh, it was nothing. I just hope those annoying people from hell don't show up, no doubt they would find some reason to ruin this.
"Then we'll be on the look out," Ami told her as she scanned the air to show her point.
"Exactly. We'll show them what it means to mess with us. We're not a bunch of children, like they seem to think." Rei grinned.
Makoto chuckled, "I almost wish they would show up now,"
~*~
To be continued…
Next chapter will start exactly were this one ended okay??
Review responses.
Tenshi Hotaru – That was quick 0.0;; lol. After I updated I realized I didn't fill out the review responses!! Lol, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think you spelled that right…er…lol, who knows. I'm a horrible speller. I plan to continue the dream a little later so ppl can find out what happened! Thanks for the review!
Vega03 – That would just be selfish if only Minako found love lol. I'm sure I'll give them some glory… -_^ Thanks for the review!
AznxAngel – Oh good. I was hoping someone would burn it -_^ damn thing seems indestructible. Lol I know what you mean about Duo having the power! Thanks for the review!!
Annayla – I really don't like it when ppl portray Minako as a harsh clutz. I mean, she's not that bad. She just isn't a good nurse ^-^ lol. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Minako's retreat is going to be updated soon. As for Letting go of the past, well, I really should start working on that again, shouldn't I? -_^ I'm just lazy. Thanks for the review!!
Firey Of Jupiter – wow, I just found out a little while ago (while reading a mythology book) That Jupiter is Zeus in roman or something like that. I was blown away! If only I found that out before. I could have given her Usagi's part. I could mention that she's a goddess. What the goddess of weather? Or something like that. It might make sense with what she did in this chapter… hmm. Thanks for the review!!
Transcendent – I'm thinking of making Heero fall for Minako, maybe him and Shinigami have a huge fight about it or something, then become friends again when he decides to back off. Hmm, do you know, I just thought of that just now when I was reading your review. You're an inspiration! Lol I'll stop playing with your head now. Thanks for the review!!
Midnight of Shadows – I'm glad you liked it and that you gave it a chance!! Thank you so much for the review!!
Shadow Fox – I'm glad you liked it, Thanks for the review!