by Kaekilia LeoLynn
I am actually rewriting chapter 6 because I wanted to put a little more Seiya/Dentyne interaction in the story before he... um... yeah. I also wanted a little more Yaten/Mina and Ami/Taiki fluff. This Chapter has totally changed so be warned!
PS. I made it ALOT longer... as you can tell.
Randomness:
Peanutbutter and jelly frogs in a savory basil sauce with a side of rabbid squirrel nuts!
Chapter 6 : Revised
Ami was so lost. She had been trying to find the Royal Library for what seemed like ages. Everytime she passed a palace servant and asked for directions, she was sent in another dirrection. Now, she feared she was so deep in the labrynth-like palace that no one could find her. She leaned against a wall and slowly sank to the floor. She sighed in frustration.
"Why are you sitting outside my offie, Miss Mercury?" Ami's head snapped up at the friendly voice. Taiki stood there smiling. She reached a hand out to Ami, who took it and was helped to her feet.
"I'm lost." Ami admitted, blushing. Taiki chuckled.
"Happens to everyone. Where were you headed?"
"The library."
Taiki nodded. "You and me both. Come with me. I'll take you."
"Thank you, Taiki." Ami blushed again and followed the Starlight to her destination.
"Okay, so far we have: 300 each white kamedan and blue sindai, a dozen Midnight Nautali for Seiya's bouquet; her favorite, 800 blue and white jetep and 1200 dansu on order. That's a lot of flowers." Yaten sighed. Mina had to agree. She didn't expect a wedding to have so many flowers... especially Seiya's. But then again, she was royalty. "What else do we have on order?"
"Let's see..." a young girl with long, dark burgandy hair tied back in several braids flipped a page in her notes. Mina had come to know her as Zoey, Sailor Star Hexer. She watched as Zoey's white eyes scanned the page. "There's 500 bottles of Ridge Wine, 150 bottles of Klah, we've got the 2000 servings of wyvern in storage, Lady Fighter's dress has arrived, we still need to figure out center pieces for the tables, Andromeda Charge has agreed to be the band, and Lord Dentyne's father, King Fyr, demands Thesu Nectar for the ceremony."
"Seiya's not going to like that. It's not her religion." Yaten sighed again, shaking her head.
"King Fyr doesn't care! To him, Lady Fighter is nothing but another lowly woman that he'll force to do as he wishes."
"As much as I agree with you, Zoey, you cannot speak like that." Yaten reprimanded her young apprentice.
"What is Seiya's religion, anyway?" Mina asked, looking at yet annother list of things to do.
"Seiya worships the Four Souls. I don't know much about it, but I do know it centers around the four gods of nature and life. Seiya would be able to explain it better than I can." Yaten explained, looking at the door as it opened. Raye and Lita entered the ballroom accompanied by an older woman who had short blue-grey hair and cyan eyes.
"Sorry we're late!" Raye exclaimed. "We couldn't find the ballroom."
"Yeah, but thankfully, Star Seer lead us here." Lita explained, motioning towards the older woman. (AN: How many Starlights am I up to?)
"You may call me Lady Zahana." Seer said, taking a seat next to Yaten. "So, how far are we?"
"We just got the decorations in; they're in those boxes there. But everything on this list needs to be done or ordered."
"Thesu Nectar? Fighter isn't going to take to that." Zahana sighed.
"Master, what is Thesu Nectar?" Zoey asked of Yaten.
"It's used in Dekon-Daju wedding ceremonies. The couple to be married exchange vows and drink the nectar from a gold goblet. It's supposed to work as an instant aphrodesiac, so the couple immedeately consumates the marriage." Yaten explained. She recieved some strange looks from the Earth Soldiers.
"People don't actually watch them as they constipate the marriage, do they?" Mina asked, looking discussted. Yaten and Zoey burst into laughter leaving Mina confused.
"It's 'consumate' not constipate, Mina." Lita tried not to laugh as she corrected her friend.
"Thank you for clearing that up." Zahana cleared her throat, quieting Yaten and Zoey. She went on to explain, "Sometimes, yes, the guests watch as the couple consumate and even join in the consumation, turning it into an orgy. I only hope King Fyr has sense enough to realize that Fighter will take no part in it."
"The sexist pig doesn't care what Seiya or Moms think or say. He'll force it, or he'll get the council too, just like that that stupid law!"
"That's enough, Yaten." A gentle voice reprimanded. Everyone's attention was drawn to the door. Kakyoku stood there with a few palace servants and another two Starlights. Kakyoku strode further into the room. "I do not agree with anything the Council has forced on us either. But I am doing my best to fight them. I just wish we had more than five days to do it in."
"I hope you didn't come here just to lecture me, Moms." Yaten smiled at the Queen.
"Actually, Archer and Drifter here brought to my attention that Princess Venus has been asking arround for help with the wedding planning. So I took the rest of the day off to come and help... And I brought reinforcements." Kakyoku smiled.
"What are we waiting for, then? Let's get decorating!" Mina cheered. She went to one of the many large boxes in the room and began to open it. Yaten was soon at her side. Raye and Lita joined in after a moment. And the Queen, servants, and other Starlights followed.
Serena watched from afar as Fighter ordered servants and other Starlights arround. They were setting up several large tents and even a stage for the upcoming Independance Festival in a grassy field outside the city. Serena was helping Star Ranger and Star Sniper set up a food stand. Not too far away, another tent was propped up for use as an infirmary. Serena noticed Dentyne working side by side with Star Keeper, whom Fighter had introduced her to earlier. Dentyne kept looking over his shoulder at Fighter, almost in longing. This made Serena nervous. She knew his presence had made Fighter uneasy and she didn't want to see a confrontation between the two.
"Hey, Ranger, what do you think of Dentyne?" Serena asked as she cleaned off a table. Ranger snorted and tucked her ebony bangs behind her ears.
"I don't really know him, but his father, King Fyr, is a sexist pig. And he's a Dakun-Daju to boot."
"What's that?"
Ranger paused what she was doing and looked Serena in the eye. "You really are from a back-water planet!"
"Ranger! That's not nice to say." Sniper scolded as she unpacked a box of food. "I appologize for my partner's rudeness, Tsukino-hime."
"Don't worry about it. I know my system is isolated." Serena shrugged and moved to another table.
"To answer your question, Dakun-Daju are... well you can best describe them as sex addicts. You see, it's thier religion that makes them believe that women are only good for childbirth and housework. Marriages are based on sex and reproduction... which is annother reason why Lady Fighter doesn't want to marry Dentyne. She's still a virgin." Sniper explained, throwing the empty box away.
"Are there any other reasons why she doens't like him? He really seems to like her, or at least he's trying to get her attention."
"Let's just say that, since Lady Fighter was forced into the marriage and the ceremony is going to be according to Dakun-Daju standards, she's got more than enough reasons to fight him." Ranger said and yawned. Serena nodded and looked back at Fighter. She noticed Dentyne was walking up behind her and kept an eye on the confrontation. This wasn't going to be good...
"Good day, Princess." Dentyne said as he came up behind Fighter. She turned around and glared at him.
"And just what do you want?"
"Well, you've been out here under the suns for so long, I thought you might like a drink. So, I brought you some water." Dentyne smiled his best smile and handed Fighter a cup. She begrudgingly took it and downed the drink before tossing the empty cup at him.
"Now go away. I'm buisy." Fighter stormed away to give out more orders. Dentyne smirked and returned to the infirmary tent. Everything was going to go smoothly now. He noticed a strange-looking blonde watching him from the next tent. He had seen her hanging around Fighter several times and wondered who she was. As he approached her, she snapped back to work and pretended nothing happened.
"You're Princess Fighter's friend, are you not?"
Serena looked into his crimson eyes. Something wasn't right there, but she couldn't place it. "Yes, Seiya and I are friends. Why do you ask?"
"Well, I just noticed you were with her a lot and I wanted to know your name."
"So, you're not coming to me to ask for advise on how to win her over?" Serena heard a few snickers from Ranger and Sniper. Dentyne smiled warmly; his eyes remaining cold and emotionless.
"I could, but I doubt you'd tell me."
"Here's one: Leave her alone." Serena said firmly, going back to work. Dentyne cleared his throat before walking away. Serena watched him go, thankful that he hadn't upset Seiya too much.
"Way to tell him off!" Ranger cheered, giving Serena a high five.
"You have more balls than I do!" Sniper laughed. Serena's jaw dropped and she soon joined them in the Starlights in their laughter.
"What's so funny?" Fighter asked, walking into the tent. Serena turned arround and hugged her.
"I just told your fiance' off."
"You did, huh? What did you say?" Fighter asked, dropping out of her transformation. Serena smiled at her.
"I told him to leave you alone."
Seiya raised an eyebrow. "And what did he say in return?"
"Nothing. He cleared his throat and walked off."
"Typical." Seiya sighed and sat down at one of the tables and hung her head. Serena sat beside her, worried.
"Something wrong?"
"I'm suddenly not feeling well." Seiya admitted, looking up at Ranger. "Don't suppose you have any ice?"
"We sure do. Give me just a moment and I'll get a cloth full for you, Lady Fighter." Ranger answered, ducking behind a counter. She returned in time to see Seiya throw up.
"Oh, my God! Seiya, are you okay?" Serena asked, rubbing the Starlight's back. Seiya shook her head.
"Keeper, come here!" Sniper shouted. The blonde Starlight from the infirmarry tent rushed over. "Lady Fighter is sick."
"Let me see." Keeper felt Seiya's forehead. "You're burning up! How did you get a fever?" Keeper also took her pulse. "You're heart's beating too fast. Let's get you inside to rest in the hospital wing. Serena, help me move her."
"Okay." Serena draped one of Seiya's arms over her shoulders and helped her to her feet. Seiya moaned at being moved and dry heaved. "Hang on, Seiya."
"Oh! My Love, what happened?" Dentyne rushed to Seiya's side. She glared at him before dry heaving again.
"We need to get her to the hospital wing." Answered Star Keeper. Dentyne nodded and lifted Seiya off her feet. She growled at him as he carried her towards the palace. Serena and Keeper followed.
Seiya came to after a few hours. She felt drained, but no longer ill. As she took in her surroundings, she noticed that Kakyoku, Dentyne and Serena were at her side, smiling in relief. She tried to sit up, but felt too weak. She groaned in frustration.
"Take it easy, my little star. You need to rest to regain your strength." Kakyoku whispered, kissing Seiya's forehead.
"How long have I been out?" Seiya asked, relaxing a bit after the kiss.
"A few hours." Dentyne answered. "You had us pretty worried."
Seiya scowled at him. "Why do you care?" Dentyne looked hurt by the words.
"I'm trying to be a good husband for you and you keep fighting me. I don't want this wedding to happen either but you and I are bound by that stupid law. Please, just give me a chance." Seiya looked away from his pleading crimson eyes. He put a hand over hers and squeezed it gently. She finally looked at him. "Please?"
Seiya sighed and looked away again. "Damn you. Fine, you have a chance. One. But don't try any of that Dakun-Daju shit on me."
"My father is Dakun-Daju, but I'm not. I don't like their way of thinking, so you don't have to worry about it." Dentyne smiled, releasing Seiya's hand. She flashed him a quick smile before looking at her mother.
"Are you feeling better, little star?"
"I'm a little weak, but I don't feel like throwing up anymore."
"Good." Yaten said as she walked into the room followed by Mina and Star Keeper. Yaten handed Seiya a glass of thick green liquid. "Drink it. It'll help you get your strength back."
Seiya smelled it and winced. "What died in it?"
"It's tribkon root; used as a natural energy source." Yaten answered, rolling her eyes. She watched as Seiya plugged her nose and downed the drink. She smiled evily and said, "It'll give you the shits."
Seiya threw a pillow at her. "Cunt."
"Wench." Yaten retorted throwing the pillow back.
"The language!" Kakyoku exclaimed, tossing the pillow back at Yaten.
"Please don't throw pillows in here." Keeper almost begged. Yaten stuck her tounge out at the older Starlight and tossed the pillow back on the bed. "Kids."
"Oh, I feel so much better." Seiya said, sitting up in bed. Yaten smiled at her as if to say 'I told you so'. "Can I get out of here?"
"I don't see a problem with it." Keeper said with a smile. "Do you, Healer?"
"Only one." Healer smiled evilly. "If she leaves, she'll have to try on her wedding dress to get it fitted before the wedding."
"Oh hell no!" Seiya shouted. She burried herself under the covers. "I'm sick again."
"Come now, Love. It has to be done." Dentyne gently pulled the covers off of Seiya, revieling a pouting face. Dentyne chuckled.
"I'll only wear it if I can wear pants underneath." Seiya said, crossing her arms. Serena laughed.
"It'll make it look funny if you wear pants underneath. You should wear shorts instead."
"I've seen your dress, Seiya. It's beautiful." Mina said with a wink. Seiya cocked an eyebrow at her.
"She's been helping me set up all your wedding stuff." Yaten explained.
"Oi! I thought you were here to prevent my wedding, not decorate for it. Traitor."
"She's helping me because the Council dumped everything on me and I'm swamped with things to do. And I really don't feel like being bitched at by all those old farts because I didn't get everything that they wanted done."
"I was only picking on her. I didn't mean to get you upset, though it's nice to know you're defending her." Seiya smiled smugly. Yaten blinked in suprise.
"Shut-up." Yaten walked out of the room. Mina sighed, frowned at Seiya, and followed Yaten.
"Well, that was odd." Dentyne said, breaking the silence.
"She'll be okay." Kakyoku whispered. "She's under a lot of stress and it's her way of dealing with it. It's nice to see she's actually taken to someone."
"You think Yaten's under stress? What does that make me?" Seiya asked, getting out of bed.
"Chopped liver." Serena offered, smiling. The room burst into laughter.
"We'd better get you to your dress fitting, Love" Dentyne sighed. Seiya growled causing him to raise his hands in defence. "The sooner you suffer thru the fitting, the sooner you can go do the stuff you really want."
"Point." Seiya muttered. "And please stop calling me that. My name is Seiya, not 'Love'."
"Sorry, Seiya." Dentyne smiled sweetly. Seiya clicked her tounge before turning away from him and leaving the room. He and Serena soon followed.
AN: So... this chapter has totally changed.Where the hell did all of it come from? I dont know.Look for the original chapter 6 scene in the next chapter. Hehehehe. I'm evil. I have plans that will be revieled soon.
Thanks for the reviews (and flames).