The Song
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"So...explain to us why we're coming with?"
Joey looked over at Brian who was carrying a large trunk on his back as they walked along the dockside of Domino Pier. "Well...," he started, scrunching his face up in thought, "Serenity wants you guys to be there for support...and in case anything happens over there...you and the others will be there to either help me kick some ass, or you're gonna hold me back," he explained slowly.
"Then how come we're lugging all the heavy stuff?" Duke whined as he and Tristan carried a large box. "Yeah...can't you just get Pegasus' people to do all this?" Tristan added. Joey glared at the two of them, "I could, but I won't because I know for a fact that the second I leave you two alone, both of you are gonna start hittin' on my sista, so I'm gonna wear you out so that if the time does come, you two are too tired to even take one foot towards her!".
Brian lifted a leg, because his hands were full, "Um...I'd like to help with that. Since I don't hit on Serenity, can I just give them my load?" he asked hopefully. Joey looked at him, then at his other two friends, then back at Brian, "Sure go ahead,". "WOOHOO!" Brian whooped as he placed his load ontop of Tristan's and Duke's.
The two loverboys shouted at the sudden addition of weight and glared at him, "You're dead...you're soooo dead, Brian," Duke swore before looking at Tristan quickly, "if he wants us to help him in a possible scenario...I hope he knows that if we're too tired to move, we're useless?"
A few yards away, Tea, Yugi, Ryou, and Serenity were watching the scene ahead of them. "Looks like Joey's putting them through the paces...," Yugi observed. Tea sighed and shook her head, "Those guys are completely thick," she muttered. Ryou chuckled and turned to Serenity, "I still can't believe you won free entry, Serenity...you nervous about it?" he asked her.
The red-haired girl nodded and smiled slightly, "Oh yes. I've always wanted to be in a pageant, but I've also been really nervous about going onto a stage in front of lots of people...one time when we were younger, me and Joey had parts in a school play and when it was my turn, I just...froze up on stage,"
Tea patted her shoulder gently, "Don't worry about that, Serenity. I used to get stage fright alot when I dance, but I got over it. I'll help you with it," she offered. "Really? Thanks, Tea!" Serenity hugged her friend in gratitude.
"Hey, guys! There's the boat!"
They all looked ahead to see a large cruise ship docked a couple hundred feet away. It was white, and was lavishly decorated with balloons and a large banner that said Welcome Contestants!. As the gang walked closer to it, a man with long silver hair, wearing a red suit came walking down the gangplank.
"Yugi-boy! Good to see you!" he said loudly, with a large smile on his face. Joey, Tristan and Tea groaned in unison. "Why is Pegasus here...I thought he was gonna greet us when we got to the island," Ryou wondered aloud. Brian leaned over to Tea, "Does this mean we gotta suffer a boat trip with a fruity guy that's gonna be going 'Yugi-boy' the entire time?" he asked. She slowly nodded, "Afraid so...," she told him.
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Every contestant filed on board and soon the ship was off. Yugi and his friends weren't the only ones on board. Serena, Amy, Raye and three others were aboard the craft. Serena and Raye were fighting as usual while Amy was talking to the others. One of them was a tall, young man with short black hair. The second one a tall girl with long brown hair, and the final one was a girl with long blonde hair.
"...and then these two new Knights appeared and destroyed Gamov!" Amy told them, finishing her tale. The man rested his chin on his hand, looking thoughtful while the two girls looked at her blankly. "So...hold on, Amy. Lemme get this straight...there are this group of people called Knights and they've helped you, and Serena before?" the brown haired girl asked slowly.
Amy nodded, "That's right, Lita. It's quite surprising really. We just moved to Domino, looking for the power that the Dark Kingdom is looking for, and instead, we've another group of Warriors like us!" she exclaimed before looking at the dark haired man, "Darien, do you know anything on this subject?".
He shook his head, "Nothing that comes to mind, Amy...but since you brought it up, have you found anything on that power?" he asked back. The blue haired Senshi shook her head, "I'm afraid I haven't come up with anything either. I've tried putting data into my computer, but all I get are mixed signals and bleeps," she explained sadly.
"OH MY GOD I DON'T BELIEVE IT!"
Everyone snapped their heads in Serena's direction to see her hunched over something. "Did you find something, Serena?" Amy asked anxiously. Serena slowly looked over her shoulder, a look for happiness and disbelief on her face. She held up a box of cartridges, "I just found a whole box of video games...including every single game of the Sailor V series...," she whispered. They all sweatdropped and threw pillows at her.
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Dreaming again. It was different this time. He walked through the halls of the palace, nodding to everyone who called out his name. He walked and walked and walked until passing through a door that had a series of symbols in the center. As soon as he entered, he saw two people wrestling each other on the ground. One of them was a woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes, and the other was a man with long black hair and steel gray eyes.
He sighed and leaned against the doorway, "Aphrodite...Zeus...what in the name of Earth are you doing?" he asked tiredly. The man kicked away the woman and flipped over onto his feet, "She started it, Jounouchi!".
Aphrodite glared at him, "I did not, Jounouchi!" she said defensively. The Knight of the Moon slapped himself in the face and muttered under his breath. He lifted his head and looked at the two of them, "Act your ages...,".
The two other Knights glared at him, "We're not much younger than you, Jounouchi!" they cried in unison. He grabbed them by their hair and banged their heads together.
"OW!"
"HEY!"
"What was that for, Jounouchi?"
"That was for being childish. You two are supposed to be Knights of Venus and Jupiter, and you can't even solve simple quarrels!" he snapped.
"Well...," Aphrodite timidly pushed her fingers together, "We're barely adults...we can mess around, occasionally,".
Again, Jounouchi sighed and shook his head, "No wonder her Highness put you in my charge. Have either of you seen Aries?".
The two other Knights shook their heads and he cursed under his breath, "Dammit...he's probably out swinging that damn sword of his again...,"
It went dark, and Joey opened his eyes.
Where am I? he thought to himself as he looked around. Snoring could be heard, and he remembered. He was in the suite he was sharing with Duke, Tristan, Ryou, and Brian.
I need some air...
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Serena stood out on the front deck, looking out at the sea as every other passenger slept. She yawned and lowered her head against the railing, "So...sleepy...," she mumbled.
A few moments later, she could hear footfalls behind her. She turned around to see the same boy from the pool walking around the deck. Looks like I'm not the only who can't sleep... she observed, turning back to the watery view.
Gomen ne sunao ja nakute (1)
yume no naka nara ieru
Shikou kairo wa short sunzen
ima sugu aitai yo
Nakitakunaru you na moonlight
denwa mo dekinai midnight
Datte junjou dou shiyo
heart wa mangekyou
This song. Serena had heard many times before...but where was it coming from? She looked around to see no one else there. "Maybe...it can't be...," she whispered before slinking off around the boat. She followed the singing voice and soon found the source. The boy from the pool, Joey Wheeler...was standing in the middle of the of the deck, singing the song softly, but clearly.
Tsuki no hikari ni michibikare
Nando mo meguriau
Seiza no matataki kozoe
uranau koi no yukue
Onaji kuni ni urameta
no miracle romance
Shinjite iru no miracle romance...
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Joey finished the song and put his hands in his pockets. "This song is...important...but why? And how the hell do I know the entire thing?" he asked himself as he gazed up at the moon. It somehow seemed peaceful to him. Probably because of what he did in a life long since spent. All those years ago...the peaceful reign of the Kingdom...and the terrible fall and the invasion of the Negaverse. Now, history was repeating itself, it seemed.
"Gah...I can't do this right now...I gotta get some sleep so I can help 'Ren," he said as he stifled a yawn. He looked at the moon for a few moments longer, than quietly retreated back to his cabin. As he walked, he walked past a hidden Serena, whose eyes were wide as saucers.
"I don't believe it...,".
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Kilnorc: hope that's good! sorry for the wait, been pretty busy! ja ne!
(1) original theme to Sailor Moon, japanese style! hope this is ok... -dives under rock-