Things'll beginning to come to an end now. Only a few chapters are left. Like two including the epilogue.
Thanks to Soleil-Lune, X00001, Ruka K, Ten'ousai, petiyaka, aquaxeyes for reviewing! And Soleil-Lune was first to review! No more competition. We're very close to the end.
I don't own anything recognizable in this fic...and Rittou belongs to Ten'ousai.
Rated M for adult themes, violence, and language.
"You…this…it's not possible!" Kyra shouted.
Uranus smiled. "Yes it is if I'm standing right here." Kyra shrieked in rage and shot her arm out. Uranus swung her sword and knocked the energy blast away. "Give up Kyra. You won't win."
Kyra summoned a sword and rushed in. Uranus easily deflected the wild attacks from the evil queen. She knocked the sword away and pressed the Space Sword against the evil woman's throat. "Uranus…" Moon began.
"I know," the white haired Senshi said. She frowned and looked over her shoulder at Moon. Her eyes widened and she rushed towards the Moon Princess. Uranus tackled Moon to the ground, twisting around. The Wind Senshi cried out in pain as an attack slammed into her shoulder. They hit the ground hard and the two servants of Chaos fled. "You…all right?"
"I'm fine," Moon said.
"Good…" Uranus winced.
"Uranus!" Neptune cried, kneeling down next to the young Senshi. "Mou…why do you always have to play the hero?"
Mercury looked and the bloodied and burned wound. "This doesn't look too bad demo it needs to be taken care of now."
"Go for it," Uranus returned, pushing herself up.
"I don't have any painkillers or anything though," Mercury replied.
"Pain's nothing compared to nearly being forced to take everything you care about," the Sky Senshi returned. She undid the transformation and the others stared in shock at the bloodied tattered clothing Alex was wearing.
"What happened?" Moon asked.
"Kyra didn't take it too well when she found out I was…um…"
"When she was visiting me in the hospital," Neptune supplied as Mercury began to work on the mangled shoulder.
"Why were you visiting her?" Fighter asked.
"Something didn't make sense about why Kyra was so obsessed with killing Neptune," Alex winced.
"And the effects of the spell Uranus was under were beginning to fade thanks to the Silver Crystal," a new voice said. They looked up and watched as Hikari walked over to them. Pluto bowed.
"What do you mean? Evil Uranus destroyed it," Venus said.
"The Silver Crystal did shatter, however, the pieces were absorbed by Dark Uranus. The remained within her and started to heal her, countering the spell," Hikari explained. "When she freed me, I drew out the Silver Crystal and healed her before going to the hospital and helping your two friends."
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Alex stared up at the sky through the window, a dull pain thudding in her left shoulder from the wound. Her left arm was also in a sling. She smiled faintly when a soothing presence entered the room. She remained silent for several minutes, the person who had entered not saying a word.
"So are you just going to stand there?" Alex asked, turning around to Michiru.
The Sea Senshi smiled. "Are you doing all right?"
"Yeah. Still a bit sore but it should heal fine." She noticed the look in Michiru's eyes. "But that's not why you're here…is it?"
"I…I need…to tell…" Michiru fell silent, tears blurring her vision. She looked down and wiped her eyes. A comforting hand rested on her shoulder and she lifted her gaze to Alex's warm teal eyes.
"If this is about the whole Seiya thing, I know."
"You do?" Shame spread over Michiru's face. She stared anywhere but in Alex's eyes.
"Yeah. Kyra showed me." Alex watched as the older woman's face reddened in shame. The younger Senshi gently grabbed Michiru's left arm and held it up, the faint red line marring the soft skin. "Why did you do this?" she asked softly, rubbing the ridge of the stitches lightly with her thumb.
"I thought I had lost everything…with…with what I…did with Seiya…" Michiru whispered softly.
Alex let the arm fall and gently caressed Michiru's face. "Didn't I tell you I'll always be by your side?" she asked.
Michiru looked up into the teal eyes. "Where did you hear…?"
"When Hikari healed me the memories of my past lives started returning," Alex replied with a small smile. Now Alex looked down, her hand falling away from Michiru's face. "I'm sorry for everything I've done to you and the others."
"It wasn't your fault Alex. I don't blame you at all." Michiru lifted the woman's head. "Okay?"
Alex nodded. "So…can we have a fresh start?"
Michiru smiled. "Hai." She leaned up and kissed the Sky Senshi, pulling away just as Alex started to kiss back.
"That's a bit unfair," Alex muttered with a pout.
"Honto?"
"And I don't speak Japanese all that well."
Michiru giggled, wrapping her arms around the tall Senshi. "Then how about some lessons?"
Alex arched a brow at the playful grin on Michiru's face. "I get the feeling these won't be Japanese lessons…" She kissed the top of Michiru's nose and grinned. "But I'm game," she whispered. She frowned slightly at the Sea Senshi's hesitant look. "What's wrong?"
"It's just…I…I still see you as Haruka…or at least a part…I'm sorry..." She turned and began to walk away.
Alex tossed the sling aside and grabbed Michiru before she could open the door. She spun the aqua haired Senshi around and kissed her passionately. Several moments later they broke apart, gasping slightly for air. Alex ran her hands through the smaller woman's wavy hair. "A part of me is Haruka Michiru. I can't deny that. But…I'm okay with it now." She grinned suddenly. "Especially if some of these memories are true…"
Michiru's face flushed. "I think you're too young for those memories."
Alex bent down slightly and kissed Michiru's neck, sending shivers through the smaller woman. "I don't think so," Alex whispered, her warm breath tickling Michiru's ear. The Wind Senshi began pulling Michiru towards the bed. Michiru stopped her and they kissed again, their clothes falling away.
Michiru looked at the white bandage on Alex's shoulder. "Are you sure you're up for this?" she asked, nodding towards the bandage.
"As long as your gentle." Alex winked.
Michiru arched a brow. "Are you saying that I get to have my way with you?"
"I am. You did say you were going to give me some lessons." Michiru grinned seductively and gently pushed Alex down on the bed. The young Senshi reclined on the bed and watched Michiru through half lidded eyes, smiling at the aqua haired woman's gentle caresses. A smile formed on Alex's face as her eyes closed all the way. Thank you gods…for letting me find my soulmate…
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Minako stared out of the window, nervously chewing on her nails. She knew that something big was coming and she was scared. She had put on a brave face for her friends, but she couldn't deny it when she was alone. She sighed. Will we survive this time? Minako wondered again for the hundredth time. A warm hand rested on her shoulder and she turned. "Kunzite…"
"You seem worried," he said softly. She started to shake her head in denial. "I can see it Minako. You may be able to hide it from your friends, but you can't hide it from me." He brushed some of her long blonde hair out of her face.
"It's just…something big has to be coming. I…I'm just…" she fell silent, her head bowed as tears flowed from her blue eyes. Kunzite gently pulled her close and she cried into his chest. After several minutes she looked up at him, tears still shimmering in her eyes. "I'm just afraid that…we won't…"
He silenced her with a kiss. "You've been in worse situations Mina-chan," he whispered. "Have faith in yourself and in your friends." She nodded, clinging onto his jacket. He smiled. "You should rest," he suggested. She nodded again and allowed him to guide her over to the bed. She scooted up to the pillow and smiled as he pulled a blanket up over her. He turned to leave when a tug backwards made him stop and look down. He frowned.
"Don't go," Minako whispered. "Onegai."
He nodded and pulled off his cape and jacket. A black short sleeve shirt showed off his well-muscled chest. He made to sit in the chair when Minako reached out and pulled him towards the bed. She scooted over and he climbed onto the bed. Minako immediately cuddled close to him, resting her head on his chest. Kunzite smiled and pulled the blanket up over the both of them. He draped one arm over Minako and she closed her eyes, falling asleep. Kunzite smiled, unable to deny the love he felt for the leader of the three Inner Senshi. He kissed the top of her head and closed his eyes, joining Minako in a peaceful slumber.
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Alex softly stroked Michiru's hair as the aqua haired Senshi slept. A smile was on the white haired Senshi's face. Michiru stirred and looked up at Alex. "Is it morning?" she asked sleepily.
"Technically yes, but it's still pretty dark outside," Alex replied. Michiru cuddled closer to Alex. "So…you…you really waited twenty years?"
"I'd wait an eternity just to spend a moment with my soulmate," the Senshi of the Sea replied.
"What did I ever do to deserve a person like you?" Alex asked.
"You're just lucky."
Alex kissed the top of Michiru's head. "Lucky huh?" she asked, her right hand slipping under the sheets.
Michiru squealed as the younger woman began tickling her. "Alexandra!" she cried through fits of giggles.
The Senshi of the Skies trapped Michiru's arms and kissed her. Her teal eyes stared lovingly into sea blue. "I like the sound of my full name on your lips."
Michiru smiled. "So do I."
Alex released Michiru's hands and laid on her right side. Her left hand gently trailed up and down the plain of the violinist's abdomen. Michiru sighed in happiness, her eyes closed. "I love you Michiru."
Michiru turned her head and looked at Alex. "Ashiteru yo Alexandra." Longing filled her sea blue eyes and the Wind Senshi smiled. She captured Michiru's mouth with her own as her hands sent shivers down Michiru's spine.
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Michiru walked out of the bathroom and stopped. She stifled her laughter when she saw Alex curled tightly up in a ball under the covers as sunlight streamed in through the window. Michiru walked over and gently shook her young lover. "Time to get up." She heard Alex mutter something but the younger woman didn't move. Michiru shook her head. She is Haruka reincarnated… The Sea Senshi gripped the covers and quickly yanked them off. Alex whimpered at the loss of the warmth and curled up even tighter, pulling a pillow over her face. "Mou…Alex…"
"Too early…" the muffled voice returned.
"It's near ten in the morning!"
"Early…"
Deciding that more drastic measures had to be taken, Michiru retreated to the bathroom, a grin on her face. She returned several moments later, her hands behind her back. "Alexandra, you need to get up." The younger Senshi shook her head under the pillow. "I warned you." Michiru pulled her hands out and heaved the bucket of ice water onto the white haired Senshi. Alex yelped in surprise and leapt out of the bed. She rose to her feet, dripping wet.
"The…that…wa…was cold…" she grumbled as her teeth chattered together.
"Then come get warmed up." Alex perked up and followed Michiru into the bathroom, a smile on her face.
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Hikari looked up as the Senshi came in. She smiled at how close Alex and Michiru seemed. The avatar of Order could sense that their two souls were now balanced. Her silver gaze shifted to Minako and Kunzite. Their souls are becoming balanced as well…this is good…
"You sent for us Hikari-sama?" Setsuna asked.
Hikari nodded gravely. "Due to the actions of Dark Uranus, the balance between Order and Chaos has dramatically shifted. The avatar of Chaos has grown too powerful and must be stopped."
"You mean killed?" Usagi asked. "We can't do that…we have to try and…"
"I am sorry Moon Princess, but he cannot be saved. He is the epitome of Chaos…just like I am the epitome of Order."
"So…we have to kill him then," Makoto figured.
"Yes," Hikari said.
"Hikari-sama…won't that mean…" Setsuna began.
"Yes." She looked the Time Senshi in the eye. "Balance must be maintained. In order to restore balance, Kaosu must be killed." She let out a slow breath. "There is no other way my friend."
"What are you two talking about?" Hotaru demanded.
"I'll take care of," Alex said. She turned and headed for the door.
"This job is too big for you to handle alone."
Alex stopped and turned. "It's my fault this has happened. That means it's my duty to fix it." She walked out of the room.
"We have to go after her," Usagi said. The others nodded.
"Be careful. Kaosu will be many times stronger than Galaxia when she was under the influence of Chaos." The Senshi nodded and ran after their friend.
Kunzite looked at Hikari. "You will die too, when Kaosu is killed, won't you?"
"Balance must be maintained. If not, the universe will fall apart."
"I noticed Michiru-san's hands…you healed them…didn't you?"
Hikari smiled. "I did. Her music gives hope to so many." She reached out and caressed his face. "Just as you and Venus have done in the past, present, and future." He frowned and opened his mouth to ask something but she shook her head. "Go. They will need your help as well." He bowed to her and left the room.
The final battles will begin soon! Until then, be nice and review! Please!