by Kaekilia LeoLynn
well I'm back. (YAY!) my essay is done and turned in, so I can stop worrying about that. I hate essays... nothing creative about them. Thanks to Lunadoragon and Roohie for wishing me a happy birthday. I loved my bday cake! It was blue and had dragons all over it. and it was BIG! Mwahahahaha! I think I found a new car, too. $500, it's in good shape, low miles, doesn't hog gas, and for once it isn't blue! (all blue vehicles are cursed for me) it's silver and I want to paint it recee's peanutbutter orange. I'm losing my mind! Even my imaginary friends are telling my that I should get help. (how sad is that?)
Anyway, please enjoy the story.
Randomness:
How do you speak brail over the phone?
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Chapter 14
Serena watched the rythmatic rise and fall of Seiya's chest as she slept. It had been over 36 hours since Seiya had fallen into comatose; a statistic that kept Serena in constant worry. Like Mina, Serena had refused to leave her Starlight's side. It felt wierd admitting her love for Seiya, but Dentyne had changed her thinking. He had been right. She should make her own future and not walk the path expected of her. Of course, telling Darien and the others this would prove difficult. She only hoped Seiya would be there with her when she finally revieled her intentions.
Serena's attention was stolen from the Starlight when the door opened. Keeper and Seer entered and nodded to the Moon Princess. Seer strode to Seiya's side and tapped her forehead before injecting something into her arm. Seer removed the needle and stopped Seiya's blood from flowing before walking away. Serena watched the older Starlight go before turning to confront Keeper.
"What did she just do to Seiya?"
"She gave Lady Fighter an antidote to get her out of comatose and pull her out of the darkness." Keeper answered, adjusting Seiya's blankets and checking a few stats. "I'm not sure how long it'll take to kick in, but please keep an eye on Lady Fighter. Let me know if there are any adverse reactions to the antidote."
"I wasn't going to leave her anyway." Serena whispered, watching Seiya's eyes shift in her sleep. A thought suddenly crossed the Moon Princess's mind and she looked up at the other Starlight. "Where was Dentyne taken?"
"Not sure, but where ever he is, I hope that he's being watched like a hawk." Keeper promtly left the room. All was quiet in the room as the Moon Princess watched Yaten and Mina snuggle. Serena looked lovingly down at Seiya when she moaned. The Starlight's navy eyes fluttered open and she winced at the sudden light. Her eyes finally focussed on Serena and she smiled weakly.
"How are you feeling?" Serena asked, stroking Seiya's pale cheek.
"Un... I've felt better." the Starlight mumbled, taking in her surroundings. "Where am I? What happened?"
"You're in the infirmarry. We brought you here after you attacked Healer in the gardens."
"What?" Seiya tried to sit up in bed, but failed. "Why would I attack her? Is she okay?"
"She is now." Serena answered, looking thru the glass at the two lovers beyond. "When you attacked her, she was sent thru the greenhouse and the glass severed her fingers on her right hand."
"Oh, Zahadu-Kitai, forgive me." Seiya sank further into the pillows and held back her tears. "The last thing I remember is Keeper drugging me to sleep after Dentyne..."
"He must have done something to you because Healer and Seer said that they discovered a darkness in you." Serena answered, taking Seiya's hand in her own. "But you're okay now and so is Yaten."
"I'm not entirely okay." Seiya sighed, looking down at her belly. "That bastard took my virginity and got me pregnant. I'm going to kill him the next time I see him..."
"Actually, Seiya, You're probably not going to like this, but Dentyne was drugged with the same stuff and it took over his mind and body. What he did to you... he didn't do it on purpose."
"What?" Seiya finally found the strenght to sit up in bed. She didn't want to hear that the bastard was under mind control when he raped her. "How did he get a dose of the shit?"
"I'm not sure. But I think his father has a main part in this plot. That man is... Terrible."
"How did you meet him?" Seiya asked, her form shimmering. With a flash, she was a he. Seiya stretched and yawned. "Oh I feel so much better."
"You're weird." Serena smiled, kissing his forhead. "I met King Fyr when I went to talk to Kakyoku. He is a sexist pig and a big jerk!."
"You can say that again. So what did you go to Mom for?"
"Kakyoku? Well, I went to her to discuss certain events and she had a marvelous idea. She and I are finalizing a treaty between our systems. She's going to make you, Taiki, Yaten, and Kakyuu ambassadors on our planet."
A smile crept across Seiya's lips. "That means I get to irritate you everyday."
"You don't irritate me." Serena laughed. She hugged her friend and kissed his cheek causing him to raise an eyebrow. "You irritate Amara."
"You're awfully affectionate all of a sudden. Did you miss me or are you just horny?" Seiya watched as the Moon Princess blushed. He chuckled and took her hand in his, kissing it. She smiled at him before leaning in close to his ear.
"You're sexier as a man." she whispered, blowing lightly in his ear. She watched him shiver and laughed. "Actually, I learned something the other night that got me thinking."
"Really? Maybe you should keep learning; It's turning me on." Seiya laughed as she turned bright red and looked apalled. She playfully slapped his arm. "So, what did you learn?"
"Something that'll change the future." Serena answered with a sigh. "All I have to do now is tell Darien and Amara that I'm not going to create the future that they want and expect. That'll be the hardest thing."
"What do you mean?" Seiya asked. He watched as the Moon Princess struggled with what she was about to say. After a few moments of silence, Serena locked eyes with Seiya.
"I never told you this, but... you never were in a one-sided love. I did... Do love you. When you were on Earth, I pretended that I felt nothing for you because I knew that if I had chosen you over Darien... the future I knew would be destroyed. I was blinded by that future and scared to lose it... and my daughter. Dentyne changed my way of thinking and explained that the future that I was working so hard to achieve was only one of possible millions. I know now, that you are part of my new future...And I want to be with you." Seiya was quiet for a while after Serena finished her explanation. She watched as he contemplated all that she had said and finally smiled.
"I never did stop loving you." Seiya whispered. He leaned forward and kissed Serena's cheek. Serena smiled and hugged Seiya tightly.
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On the other side of the glass, Dentyne watched; heartbroken. The woman he loved was now a man who loved another woman. That love was returned in full leaving him torn. Dentyne sighed and turned away. The two Starlight guards regarded him uncertanly before following him out of the infirmary.
Maybe his father was right. Women were good for nothing except childbirth and breaking your heart. If only he had listened sooner. He paused by the stairs, a question burning in his mind. Could he win Seiya back? He quickly dismissed the idea. She wouldn't want him... not after he raped her. He sighed again and stepped down.
Should he return to his father's side and help him with his plans for taking over Kinmoku? His father would probably kill him. What of Celest? She would deffinately kill him. What could he do? Outwit his father and try to take over Kinmoku on his own? Nah. His father would challenge and destroy him.
"Damn." He muttered under his breath. One Starlight cleared her throat. Dentyne ignored her and continued on his way. Where he was going, he didn't know. He just let his feet carry him away.
What was he going to do?
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Yaten woke up warm and comfortable, though her hand was a little stiff. She yawned and stretched, causing several joints to crack and realign. Mina groaned beside her making Yaten smile. The Starlight rolled over and took Mina in her arms, holding her close. Yaten's form shifted and she was now a he. Mina snuggled closer to Yaten's warmth and Yaten kissed her neck. Mina giggled and rolled over to face her lover.
"That tickles." Mina whispered, claiming Yaten's lips with her own.
"Want to get something to eat?" As if on queue, Mina's stomache growled. Yaten chuckled. "I'll take that as a yes."
"You know me so well." Mina giggled and scrambled out of bed. Yaten cocked an eyebrow at her antics. He winced when she took his hand in an attempt to get him out of bed. "Sorry! I thought it was better."
"It's okay. Just stiff." Yaten answered, flexing his hand to try to loosen the muscles. "Come on, let's get some breakfast."
As he rolled out from under the covers, Yaten's electric green eyes focussed on a door. More specifically, the forms beyond the door. Serena and Seiya were in each other's arms almost afraid to let go in case the other would disappear. Yaten focussed all of his sences in their dirrection. He smirked. They loved each other. This would prove interesting. Yaten turned his attention back to Mina.
"I think you should get dressed first." Mina smiled. Yaten suddenly remembered that he was in nothing but a white robe. He blushed causing Mina to laugh. She took his good hand and lead him towards the exit. "Let's get you into some clothes before you publicly humiliate yourself."
"Very funny." Yaten muttered, gladly following Mina out the door.
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"Learn anything interesting today, Ami?" Taiki asked, as she walked up behind Ami. As usual, she had found a comfortable spot in the library. The Earth Soldier jumped in her seat, startled by the tall brunette. Taiki chuckled and took a seat next to her, taking a note of what she was reading. "Didn't mean to startle you."
"It's okay." Ami replied, marking her page and closing the book. "I learned a lot today. I didn't know you had to swear an oath to become a Starlight."
"Yeah, I always thought that was a stupid idea." Taiki sighed. After a moment of silence, she picked up Ami's book and smiled. "Enjoying my writing?"
Ami blushed. "I'm sorry. I saw it and couldn't resist. It is very good though."
"You don't have to apollogise for reading it. I'm glad you're actually getting the chance to." Taiki replied, setting the book back down. "You know, Seiya has a published trillogy in here somewhere. It's a very good read if you don't mind scifi-fantasy."
"Seiya writes?"
"Oh yeah. After we left your planet, Seiya dove into writing almost constantly. It got kind of annoying really, but the books turned out very well written."
"Maybe I'll look into them then. What did Seiya title this trillogy of hers?"
Taiki smirked. "The Dragons' Gate."
"Sounds ominous and spooky. What is it about?"
"An alien princess has to travel through-out her world reviving these dragon gaurdians to take on her arch enemy and save the planet. She meets some really interesting characters along the way, too."
"Dragons?" Ami raised an eyebrow.
"Dragons." Taiki smiled. "Seiya's addicted to dragons."
"Wow." Ami laughed. Taiki watched her as she laughed, totally enthralled. Ami noticed this and met Taiki's violet eyes. Taiki blushed and looked away. "Why are you so bashful all of a sudden?"
"You have a pretty laugh." Taiki mumbled, too afraid to look at Ami. The Earth Soldier smiled and pecked Taiki on the cheek before getting to her feet. Taiki watched as she walked further into the library.
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Author's notes: I'm hungry. I need birthday cake! Time to go home. Oooo! It's raining! I want to go outside!
I told you I have issues. Maybe I should stop talking to myself... Nah!
I shouldn't drink lemonade. It gives me pee-initis.
anyway please review! I like hearing your opinions.
PS. In case anyone was wondering... I am currently working on writing said trillogy above. I'm almost done with the first book and I've got the storyline for the second.