Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon, etc, etc, etc.
AN: Next week practices start for the cotillion of my best friend's debut. So I wanted to get this chapter in before it started. Do you people have any an idea on which person is Abigail yet? Oh and the languages I will be using in here are English (Canada), Japanese (Japan), Tagalog (Philippines), and maybe some of another one.
B-chanz
hikarisailorcat: Yes, yes. To start out kind of lame was to see if I could get readers attentions then begin to add more interesting parts to see if they'd notice. So far, you're doing a pretty good job at keeping up. Maybe I'll see you through till the end of my story.
Legend:
'Thoughts'
"Normal speaking"
-Dream Sequences/Flashbacks-
Chapter 4 to Dreams and Wishes
She sighed and fell back into her bed, energy drained. "That took a lot out of me; I should never try that again." She closed her eyes and shook her head. She knew she had to use it again and again, no matter how many times she told herself she shouldn't. It was the only way she knew how to help quickly. The teenager slowly sat up and made sure her door was locked and that no one was within earshot. "You may appear now, Pluto."
Silence filled the room as she stood by her door. A gentle breeze soon conjured up in her room and then silence once again. "I have news, Princess." The Scout and Guardian of time was kneeling on one knee, staff in left hand while the other placed over her heart, head bowed.
The girl shook her head at the Scout. "Pluto, must you always appear bowing to me?" She walked over to the older woman and pulled her up. "I told you many times not to do that." She plastered on a frown.
Both of them were the same height. Pluto only smiled at the teenager and proceeded to tell her of the news she brought. "Your future self has sent me here to tell you of some things." She paused and sat on the chair that was provided for her.
"Has the future been sent off course a bit more than it was again?" The teen sat down on her bed once again. The future has been shifting off course for awhile and she had been trying to get it back onto its path. She sighed and looked Pluto square in the eyes. "Don't leave me hanging, Pluto, answer me."
Pluto smiled. "It has not been steered off course, Princess, but has been slightly steered back on course." This caused the other girl to be silent. "Something in your time has caused the future to return to normal, even if it was just a little bit."
The teenager began pacing around the room, wondering what could have caused this slight change. "Nothing big has happened, other than all the Scouts finally arriving here in this city." She stopped and looked up at the ceiling in thought. "You don't think they're starting to get their lost memories back, right?"
"It is a possibility." The Scout stood up, her staff still in hand.
"Isn't it still a bit too early for them to remember? I mean, it could cause some disturbances in this time." Pluto shook her head while knowing full well what was to happen.
"If they are remembering, only bits and pieces of it will be revealed to them." The teenager turned her head to the side in question. "They will not be able to see the face of which they seek." The girl heaved a sigh of relief. "One last thing before I head back to my post."
"Yes, Pluto?" She had sat down in the chair that Pluto once occupied and gave her full attention.
"Has your friend revealed to you her revelation, yet?" The Scout stood by the bedroom window, but still out of sight from any bystanders. It was pitch black outside as it was night. Those who had jobs were still awake, the ones that did not, partied at night.
She shook her head. "She is loyal, as I told you she would be." She leaned over and picked up her transforming wand off the dresser. She twirled it in her hand, much like one would with a baton. "She keeps secrets to herself and doesn't go off gossiping it to someone else." Her wand was pale yellow and had a symbol of a musical note placed on the top.
"We now have to keep a close eye on her. Orb may have their target on her to use her as bait to get to you." Pluto explained, rubbing her tired eyes. (AN: I know, I know. What kind of name is Orb for the bad guys?) "I must leave now; do you have any messages you wish for me to pass on?"
The girl shook her head after thinking about it. "Just the usual, Pluto." The usual meant to inform her of any news of the future's course.
Pluto nodded and closed her eyes. "There will be a few visitors from the future." Before the girl could question her, the Scout was gone in a gust of wind.
'Why does she never explain what she tells me?' She sighed. "I wonder who will be coming this time." She placed the wand into her dresser and unlocked her door before dropping into the confinements of her bed and lulling into a deep slumber.
The Doctor shook his head and left the Nurse to handle the papers for discharge. "You will be able to leave tonight, Mr. Watner, as there are no signs of any injuries whatsoever." He received a nod from Jason and left the room, as there were more patients to look at.
This wasn't the only case that had been miracle lifesavers over the past few months. Most of the children that had come in with serious injuries or sicknesses recovered the next day. The adults have had similar cases, but it seems that they would not speak about it. All the staff members believe it's the medicine and operations they do on the children and adults. The Doctor knew better. Sure it would help progress in their recovery, but who or what could possibly be doing all of this?
Jason smiled as Mina blew her nose into a tissue. "Mina, baby, I'm okay." She looked up and hugged him. He had been scared that he was going to die after the battle, but some mysterious woman had helped him recover.
Darien looked out the ICU door and made sure no one was within earshot. Then turned his attention to the Mercurian girl. "Amy?" He moved away from the door, seeing as the coast was clear, and stood beside Serena. "Have you finished analyzing?"
Amy stopped typing and looked up at her future King. "All I can say is that whoever was in here used mother earth's energy." She shook her head in confusion. "What I can't figure out is how someone else can use it." As far as everyone knew, Darien was the only one that possessed that kind of power.
Raye narrowed her eyes. Something was definitely up. "Perhaps this person was also a part of our past?" All eyes were on the priestess. "Think about it. The royal family on Earth was able to use this kind of power." She began pacing around the room. "Maybe Darien had another relation in his family that he has not yet remembered?"
It was a possible solution, but who could it be? "From her voice, this person is a girl." Jason gave in his two cents of what he knew about the person. Mina had finally calmed down and it gave Jason a chance to speak.
"That helps narrow down the population..." Amy began typing in her mini-computer again. "...by half." She shook her head in dismay. "Darien, do you recall any relatives from the past? I mean any that you may have thought to be related to you?"
'Relatives...' He placed a hand on his chin and thought about it. "Maybe. Give me a few moments to think about it." His eyes held a daydreaming look as something slowly came to mind...
A young Prince Darien was sneaking out of his room to look at the full Moon outside in the garden. The sight of the night sun intrigued him. He was almost clear of the guards, just one more step and..."Ah!" Someone had tapped him on the shoulder, causing him to jump in surprise.
"What are you doing?" Oh. It was just his cousin. She was barely four years old while he was eight. He placed a finger on his lips that signaled her to be quiet. Then motioned for her to follow.
"We're going outside." He looked left, then right, and finally behind them. "We're going to my little garden."
"Ohhhh." She whispered in awe. At times like these, she loved going to his garden. It always showed a lot of life. "Don't you think we'll get into big trouble? Mommy and Daddy told me not to go outside without guards." They were now in the small garden the Prince took care of.
Darien laughed. "Don't worry, cousin. I'm here to protect you." He did a pose. His right foot on a boulder whiles both his hands on his waist. He tried to look as heroic as possible, even if he was wearing pajamas. "As future King, I will banish those who wish to harm those I care about." She giggled at his declaration.
"You better live up to that, King Darien." She curtsied in her nightgown, adding sarcasm on his future name. "You just swore to the Goddess Selene, so you have to keep your word!" She pointed up to the full Moon and he tilted his head up to look at it.
He bowed under the Moon's light. "I shall keep my word." As soon as he said that, his body met the ground. "Oomph!"
A series of laughter erupted from the both of them. "Race you back inside!" And she was gone before he could even see which way she went.
Sighing, he looked up at the Moon and nodded. "I will live up to my duties." He picked up a blood red rose from his garden and began heading back.
He blinked a few times. Where had that come from? "Darien?" Serena was looking up at him with a concerned look. It was obvious she had been watching him. He gave her a weak smile to reassure her everything was fine. She only nodded with a small smile, which satisfied him.
"Amy, I think I may have had a cousin." The computer whiz once again stopped typing. "I do not know her name as of yet. I just had a strange flashback just now." Darien shrugged his shoulders while Serena looked at the ground.
She was deciding on whether or not to tell them of the memory she had earlier. Serena looked up from the tiled floors and decided against it. Maybe some other time.
Mina suddenly yawned. "Can we discuss this tomorrow? I'm starting to get sleepy." She leaned into her boyfriend's chest as he wrapped his arms around her. That one yawn caused everyone else to yawn, similar to how dominoes start and end.
Malachite looked at his watch and sighed. He took a hold of his wife's hand and headed for the door. "Yes, we should discuss this tomorrow." Zoisite agreed with him as they headed out of the room. The two of them married a year after they were revived and were back on the good side.
Jadeite nudged Jason in the ribs. "Yeah, man, we know you want to try out some things tonight!" He winked causing every girl in the room to blush. Raye, however, was immune to this and whacked him on the head.
"Jed!" She screamed in his ear, eye twitching irritably. She stopped screaming in his ear as soon as she felt she did enough damage to them. Jadeite cringed and rubbed both his head and ear.
After all the papers of discharge were signed, everyone went their separate ways. But Jason pulled Jadeite back from the rest. "Dude. You're way too whipped with Raye. No wonder you've never...you know."
Jadeite blinked in confusion. "What is THAT supposed to mean?"
"JED! YOU GET OVER HERE NOW!" Raye screamed from the corner of the street. It was nearing 10 pm and everyone was tired. Her patience had been cut in half and was eager to get back.
He cringed. "Coming!" Then turned to Jason. "See ya tomorrow, Jason." And he ran to the where his girlfriend was. Jason shook his head and laughed.
"Whipped cream." He laughed once more and watched the four figures disappeared into the night.
"Jason! Hurry up! We don't have all night!" Mina exclaimed while walking with Serena and the others. He blinked and began jogging up to them. "That's my boy." She kissed him on the cheek and linked her arm with his. Serena and the others inwardly laughed.
All of them thinking, 'Whipped.' as they walked back to the Apartment Complex.
"Mrrmm..." She stretched and yawned. The smell of food was waking her up. Serena looked to her left to find it empty. Darien had already woken up. "It's only 6 am?" She groaned into her pillow and proceeded to lull back into sleep. Why did he have to torture her like this? She never heard the bedroom door open and close as a silent figure made their way to her. A sudden aroma filled her nostrils, pulling her away from her precious sleeping time.
"Wake up, Sere." Darien had brought the food into the bedroom and set it on a TV tray. When he saw no movement from her small body, he resorted to his last tactic. "You leave me no choice but to..." Serena began to panic, but didn't move a muscle. What could he be planning? She let out a snore, which Darien dubbed fake, causing his grin to grow.
Then she felt a slight poking in her ribs. She twitched, muffling her small giggles into the pillow as best she could.
No! I...must...resist!
Serena began to giggle hysterically as Darien tickled her more. "Daaaaaarien!" She whined in between laughs. He smiled down at her and stopped his tickle attack.
"Good morning, my Princess." He ducked and the pillow that was aimed for his head proceeded to hit the door. "My, my, you sure do have a temper today, huh?"
Serena crossed her arms and pouted. "Cheater." It wasn't fair that he knew all her weak spots and she didn't know any of his. "Bacon and eggs! Yum!" She gawked at her plate of food before inhaling it into her body. The little argument they had completely forgotten. Darien chuckled. Some things will never change.
Together they ate their breakfast while they watched TV in their room. Serena stole a glance at him from the corner of her eye. He was shirtless and wearing sweats. Other times she would be telling God how lucky she was to have him, but today was different. Putting down her glass of orange juice, she decided to ask him now. "Darien..." He turned his head towards her and cast a questioning gaze. As he tilted his head, his raven locks fell over his eyes.
She shook her head. "What's troubling you, Meatball head?" He shifted his resting position and sat up.
"Nothing. Forget it." She picked up her last piece of bacon and began chewing on it, her attention on the TV.
Darien immediately took a hold of her hand and kissed the palm of it. "If it's because you think I'm keeping something from you, don't let it get to you." He closed his eyes and hugged her. "It's nothing that would ruin what we have now. Trust me."
He's getting good at reading my thoughts.
Serena hugged him back and inhaled his scent. A mixture of roses and cinnamon. She loved that smell. "I trust you..." They would've stayed like that for awhile longer if it wasn't for their doorbell ringing a few times. They released each other and looked at the clock.
"Who would be here at 6:37 in the morning?" He stood up after pulling on a shirt, much to Serena's dismay, and opened their bedroom door to open their front door.
"I can give you one guess, Darien. " Serena picked up the empty plates and headed for their small kitchen. Mina seemed like the person to appear at odd hours of the day. So she figured it could just be the blonde. She heard him open the door and some murmuring came after. "Am I right?"
She never heard the soft padding of feet enter the kitchen area. "Right about what, Meatball head?" Serena stopped drying her hands and turned around slowly.
Who she saw was a slight surprise to her. "Rini?" The thirteen-year-old girl nodded and proceeded to give her Future Mother a hug. Serena hugged back after shaking out of her stupor. She had not seen the girl for almost two years, why come back now?
Rini, sensing Serena's slight confusion, decided to clear that up. "There has been a time shift in the future." Both girls headed for the living room where Darien was already occupying a chair.
"Explain this time shift, Rini." He leaned forward, hoping to get a better grip on the situation by doing so. Every time his daughter came to their time, something was always bound to be wrong. He was, after all, their little messenger, as he would like to call her from time to time.
Rini nodded and continued her explanation. "Something in your time has caused ours to shift and change into something else."
Serena groaned. Why was it always in their time that something always had to mess up the future? "Go on."
The teenager drew in a breath. "It's about Aunty Abigail." Both Darien and Serena just stared at her.
What does this mean?
Was what was going through the couple's minds.
"...Luna!" She spotted the black cat enter the room through the window.
"Rini? What brings you here this time?" Luna jumped into the girl's lap and looked up at the slightly grown up girl. They filled her in on what little they knew, the cat shaking her head in the end. "This was bound to happen."
Darien clasped his hands together and placed it under his chin. "This has to do with our search, doesn't it?" Luna nodded. "But now we also have the problem of finding my cousin." Serena sighed; will their problems ever be over?
"Cousin? What cousin?" Rini stared at her Future Father in confusion. Since when did he have a cousin? She couldn't recall anyone that was related to him other than her Aunt in the future.
"You mean you don't know? Is she not there in the future also?" Darien stared back at Rini with the same look, only to receive a shake of her head. "How is it possible to have a cousin that does not exist in the future, but did in the past?"
Serena had had enough and stood up to finish washing the dishes. "I don't know, Darien, I don't know."
AN: Sorry if it's shorter than the previous chapter, but I wanted to get this one done and over with. I'm going to try something new in the next chapter. So...stay tuned?
B-chanz