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The Gods Affair - Chapter 9
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"Minako!" Usagi groaned stubbornly, "This is ridiculous! We don't want to intrude on your date!"
Minako simply flipped over a page in the news paper and sipped at her coffee, ignoring Usagi's protests all together.
"Minako! Are you listening to me?"
"Not really."
"Your so insufferable!"
Minako chuckled to herself, as Usagi rattled off about anything that came to mind. She wasn't blind, Minako knew Usagi didn't get along with Duo's friends, which was kind of odd, since Usagi got along with everyone…
"Are you listening to me?"
Minako stood, cleared up her papers and smiled at Usagi, "No, not really." Without another word, Minako walked out the door.
As she walked down the road though, her mind seemed to wander. Ever since she had met Duo, everything had become so different. Usagi and the rest acted so differently, though it wasn't just them. It seemed like every moment Minako was away from Duo, she felt… lonely.
Which was just stupid, since she had just met him. Duo was just another guy; he was no different from any other guy she had met… well, except for the escaped convict. Other than that, he was no different. So why was she spending all her free time think about him?
"Minako?" Came a soft voice from behind her.
Minako turned to face a small girl with shoulder length black hair. She was a sickly pale colour, but looked none the worse, "Hello Hotaru."
"Are you going somewhere?" She asked.
"Not anywhere in particular, just walking." Minako responded.
"Could I join you?"
Minako smiled, glad to be given a reason to stop thinking about Duo and nodded. Hotaru fell into line with her, and for a few moments, they walked together in silence, until finally Minako couldn't take it,
"So how is everything?"
"Very good. And you? Usagi told me you met someone."
Minako smiled and ruffled Hotaru's hair playfully, "And what do you know about that missy?"
Hotaru smiled and ducked under her hand, "I'm not so young that I don't know about dating… among other things."
"Other things?" Minako asked, concealing her smile, "And what do you mean by that?"
"Well…" Hotaru shuffled awkwardly, "You know…"
"I'm afraid I don't."
"Sex!" Hotaru huffed; annoyed she had to say it.
Minako gasped loudly, as though surprised before smiling and wrapping her arm around Hotaru's shoulders, "And what does that have to do with this guy I met?"
"Well… have you?"
Minako couldn't resist, "Oh yes, we just finished in fact…" She stopped at the disgusted look on Hotaru's face, "I'm just kidding."
Hotaru pulled a face, shuddering slightly, "That's just wrong."
Minako grinned, "You won't say that when it's your turn."
"Minako!"
"So, have you met someone yet?" Minako curiously.
"No! Well… sort of… I like this one guy…"
"The story of my life." Minako laughed playfully. Suddenly her eyes rested on someone, "Duo!" She yelled to catch his attention.
Duo turned around, as did his lady friend who was walking with him. He smiled and waved, waiting for them to catch up.
"Hey." He greeted when they caught up.
"Hello to you too." Minako smiled. As her eye met his though, she felt as though she might drown in them. In return, he didn't seem to be making any attempts to break eye contact.
"Ahem." Duo's friends cough tactfully.
Duo reluctantly tore his eyes away from Minako's, "Sorry, Minako, this is my friend, Hilde. Hilde, meet Minako."
Hilde stuck her hand out, and Minako took it. As she did though, a horrible shock vibrated through her body.
"Minako, I've heard so much about you." She smiled, though to Minako it was an evil smile.
"Only good things I hope," Minako replied pulling her hand away. Her body had suddenly become cold. Very cold. The way Hilde was looking at her wasn't helping at all.
"Of course." Hilde responded, "who's your friend?"
"Oh, sorry. This is Hotaru…" Minako paused as her eyes swept over Hotaru. Hotaru was staring at Hilde with a look of anger and determination on her face. It was quite unnerving, "Hotaru, this is Duo and well, you've already been introduced to Hilde." Minako finished lamely.
"Duo…" Hotaru said, "It's nice to met you. Minako has been telling me many things about you. Is it true you two have… slept together?"
Minako's eyes widened, and her face became a very unhealthy shade of red. It would have been a blessing if the ground had opened up and swallowed her whole.
Duo seemed to find it amusing because he replied, "Oh ya, Minako's great in bed, and she has a great…." Luckily he stopped there.
Hotaru shot a look at Minako, smiling ever so slightly.
Minako could feel the glare Hilde was shooting at her. It felt like someone was trying to stab her in the back. Minako turned to face Hilde, but Hilde's face didn't falter. She glared with the utmost hatred at Minako.
It was only after Duo turned his head, that Hilde's face changed to a pleasant smile.
"Duo, shouldn't we be going?" Hilde asked politely. For a moment, Duo's face darkened, then it was gone,
"Sure. Minako it was nice seeing you again, Hotaru, it was great meeting you."
Minako and Hotaru said there good-byes and watched the couple leave.
"Hotaru…" Minako scowled, "That woman… did you feel it too?"
"Yes, there's something about her that's very dark. Are you alright?" Hotaru asked worriedly.
"I'm fine, lets head back though, I'm feeling a bit…. odd."
Hotaru stared at her oddly for a moment before nodding and beginning to walk back. As they walked back though, Minako's body slowly seemed to degrade. Her breathing became more laboured and sweat formed on her body. It seemed like forever until the finally reached the apartment.
"Minako," Hotaru said gently, "You wait here, I'll get someone to help." Before Minako could protest, Hotaru was gone.
Minako leaned her tired body against the wall, trying to force herself to keep her eyes opened. It felt like all her muscles were slowly giving out… Everything had become blurry.
Blackness took her, as her body slumped forward in a still heap.
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Hotaru hurried up the stairs, dodging people as she ran. Her face was dark with anger. Hilde. She remembered Hilde. The question was, why was she here? And why was she trying to kill Minako?
Hilde had always been power hungry back in hell, and there was little doubt that she had changed since then. The way she had looked at Minako though… What did she have against Min…
Then it clicked. Hilde wanted Duo. And the only thing standing in her way was Minako.
"Usagi! Usagi!" Hotaru screamed as she pounded ferociously against the door.
The door opened swiftly, and Usagi stood there, with the rest of her friends around her, "Hotaru, what's wrong?"
"It's Minako!"
Usagi's face broke into worry, "Is she okay?"
"No! We have to hurry! She's been poisoned!"
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Hey guys ^-^ Sorry for the wait!
Review Responses:
Princess Insanity – Yay, I'm inspiration -_^ you should tell me the name of your story so I can read it. Thanks for the compliment! And thanks for reviewing!
AznxAngel – lol, I'll talk to Heero and see what I can do. Should I take his gun away first? Or do you think it might add to the effect? ^-^ Thanks for the review, it's great to hear from you again
Shi no Tenshi/Megami – I think I got that right. I'm glad you finally decided to read it, and that you liked it! Thanks for the review!
me_jessi_t - Duo as the leader of hell could be kind of scary -_^ Thanks for the review!
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SVZ – Lol, I think I'm going to hand in an essay done in pink ink to a few of the older teachers in my school, see if I can give them a heart attack or something XD I'd love it if you can out with some Minako/Duo stories! I think I might have a heart attack if you did so! I never really thought of flames as boasting my review count, but now that you mention it, it's so true! I might just mention that to my flamer just to piss her off XD So how was POTC? Orli kicked ass, but I have to admit, Johnny Depp stole the show! Thanks for the review!
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Tenshi-Hotaru – Usagi and the rest know she's from hell… but they accept her? Lol, I'm not sure, she's just … there. And look, I even gave her a big part in this chapter! Maybe in the next one I'll let her kick some Hilde ass -_^ thanks for the review!
Vega03 – I was thinking about it, actually, but I'm not sure what I'm going to do. I'm pretty sure I'll add romance; It just might take a little while though, thanks for the review!