Burning Rapture.
Chapter 2 - Imprisoned.
In the previous chapter:
"Makoto?" the man interrupted. The bright red light hid his face, but eventually Makoto was able to make out his features.
"Nephrite?" she almost whispered.
"Long time no see" he smiled, as she run over to hug him.
Makoto remembered the last time she saw his face, the last time she hugged him, the last time they were together. The excitement inside her, erased all the pain in her legs, after being chased and made her forget what just happened. She run towards him and couldn't wait to be close to him once again. He was her best friend.
But suddenly, Nephrite caught her arm and twisted it, making her fall to the ground with a thud.
She screamed out in pain and failed to understand the reason behind his actions.
"Nephrite…it's me, Mako-"
"Dismissed." his cold voice ordered and the two men, who stood in front of him, confused at what just happened, saluted their general and fled the scene as fast as their legs could carry them.
Realising that he was still clenching Makoto's hand, Nephrite used it to throw her to the ground. Her whole body was aching, but not with pain or anger, but with disappointment.
"Don't you…" Makoto's voice was as weak as her body "Don't you remember me?"
"You'll be staying with me, until we figure out what to do with you." He said coldly, completely ignoring her question.
"What happened to you Nephrite?" the anger in her voice begun to rise, as she found the strength to lift herself up "You were my best friend!" she shouted, ignoring the fact that she didn't even have enough energy to stand, let alone scream.
"You mean nothing to me!" he growled, slapping her across the face, which made her lose consciousness and she fell to the ground. While she lay there in a coma-state, her mind travelled, thinking of all sorts of things that happened to her over the past 8 years - becoming Sailor Jupiter, battling demons, saying 'goodbye' to her best friend, who didn't seem to care for her existence.
Slowly, Makoto's eyes begun to open.
"Where am I?" she looked around, to find herself lying on a tiny bed in a tiny, dark room. Nephrite was standing by the window, watching the raindrops hit the grey window, which seemed to be the only source of light.
Realising that his guest was awake, Nephrite turned around to face her, moving closer and closer, until his ankles were staring her in the face. Makoto lay helplessly on the bed, looking up at what her brain called 'the enemy,' but her heart called 'a friend.'
Nephrite kneeled down and his dark eyes met hers. Slowly and almost unexpectedly, his hard moved forward and stroked her thigh, causing her to back away. The fear in her eyes made Nephrite smirk.
"If you think I want you in that way, you are by far mistaken." he turned around and went to sit on the chair, beside the old fireplace, which looked like it hadn't bit used for centuries.
"Than what do you want from me?" Makoto questioned angrily.
"I watched you." he begun, not looking at her "I watched the way you move, the way you fight, the way you desire to survive. You could be useful to us."
"To whom?" she asked, trying to get some attention "Where am I?"
"You, my dear old friend, are in 'Hell'" Makoto's eyes widened and her jaw dropped open.
"'Hell?'" she repeated, hinting at the need of more information.
"The headquarters of illegal activities throughout the world. We monitor the events, which prepare us for the 'great end' - the war between angels and demons. We are an army, gathering weapons to destroy the sinners, like ourselves."
"You want to destroy people who sinned? But that's everyone!"
Nephrite smirked "Exactly right, princess. Everyone."
"And you just expect me to fight alongside an army, who desire to destroy the things I love, the people I care for? I will not be a part of it, I'd rather die!" she stated, finding the strength inside her once again.
"No one can leave 'Hell', so you have no choice." Nephrite got up and begun to walk towards the door.
"You're wrong." Makoto stated, her comment made him stop for a moment "There is always a choice." she stared blankly at the door, as he walked out, locking the it behind him.
Ok, so this chapter was a little bit shorter than the previous one, but I just had to end it there. The next chapter's on it's way, but I need some inspiration! Please review and tell me what you think. Ideas and suggestions are always welcome!
Have a nice day!