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A/N: The words in italic are the flashbacks.

Take A Chance On Me

Chapter 11

-Duel or Die-

With the wind rustling at her back, Ami pulled up on the motorcycle in front of the little cottage of the outers. From each step she took towards the door, the senshi of ice hands clenched and unclenched with the anticipation for what was to come.

'Our future and happiness depends on this moment,' Ami Mizuno thought with a smile, 'and I hope Setsuna will allow time to take care of itself.' The dark-blue haired, boyishly dressed young woman knocked on the door lightly.

As usual the time senshi opened the door as if expecting the young woman to be there, and stood there for a moment to gaze into the night before speaking.

"Hello Ami, I am surprised to see you here this late," Setsuna stepped aside to let her in, "but I am always glad to have you."

A small blush stole over the features of the senshi of ice, but she quickly recovered and took a seat across from the bookcase near the crackling fireplace. There she noticed the half empty glass next to a bottle filled with a dark substance. It only took a few moments for the ice senshi to access the situation and know something was not right with the time guardian.

Setsuna smiled gently at the grave young woman before taking special care to smooth her dress in the front and slipping into the seat next to Ami.

She hesitated before offering, "Makoto came to visit me earlier while I was chatting with Michiru. I thought it was quite odd that she had chosen such a late time to stop by to talk."

Ami felt a surge of relief at how the only thing that was bothering the time senshi was something that Makoto had said and not because of her presence there.

'Makoto must've came by here before I had gotten a chance to speak to her,' Ami reminded herself. She gave a half nod, "Yes, I'd spoken to Mako just before I came here and I am sure everything is back to being under control."

"Oh?" Setsuna murmured.

"Makoto and I needed to have a talk about where we stood," Ami looked up into a pair of startled garnet orbs, "as friends."

A bit of a blush colored Setsuna's cheeks, "What brought about such a topic?"

"Must you really ask?" The younger woman grabbed the hands of the time senshi and held them firmly.

Shaking her head gently, the time guardian could not help but speak her mind. "It could not have been an easy thing to discuss. I am sure Makoto is crushed and I know how much you care for the senshi of strength." She paused, "Is this really what you want Ami..."

"Setsuna," Ami smiled slightly, "you have been in my dreams before I even knew of your existence in this life. You are my past, present, and future. Makoto understands."

Setsuna sighed softly, feeling Ami's intense gaze on her. "I have waited so long to hear those words from you. I've missed you so."

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Night passed by leaving daylight to peek through the bedroom curtains of the time senshi. Dark hair tinted with green was splayed across a white linen pillowcase as the sound of rhythmic breathing was all that cut through the silence of the morning.

A pinkish colored toe wiggled out from underneath covers then slipped back into the warmth of it. With a loud yawn the senshi of ice rose up from her deep slumber and took a quick look at her surroundings. It was hard to believe that just hours ago she was debating on whether or not Setsuna would still have a life with her.

Ami felt the petite figure in her arms stir and couldn't help the reflex of tightening her arms around the waist of the time senshi. Blue eyes swept over the sleeping form of Setsuna and a smile tugged at the corners of the ice senshi's lips.

Firm breasts, tight abdominal muscles, a silky mane of hair, perfect olive complexion, and full lips were just a few key features that highlighted the guardian of time. Lowering her head slowly, Ami allowed her lips to brush over the sensitive shell of Setsuna's ear.

"Wake up beautiful," Ami murmured. She smiled softly as the time guardian scrunched up her nose, "Are you going to sleep this wonderful morning away?"

It wasn't that the time guardian was deep in sleep, because she had been woke for about an hour now just basking in the warmth of the body next to hers. The events of last night flashed images through her mind and caused a smile to cross her face.

"I am already up," Setsuna said softly, "I was just enjoying you laying beside me."

The ice senshi cocked an eyebrow up and said with an edge, "Oh really?" A devilish smile crossed the face of the boyishly blue haired woman as she inched her fingers to the ticklish spot of Setsuna's side. "So I am guessing you also knew I had been looking at you for quite sometime?"

A smug smile crossed the time senshi's face, "Yes, it had occured to me." Then quickly a slight frown appeared, "I thought it was quite rude for you to be staring at me when I am not aware. Atleast let me be awake for when you choose to admire my natural beauty."

Ami's face quickly took on a look of dismay that was covered immediately. She exclaimed quite loudly, "That's it!" Her fingers found the ticklish flesh of Setsuna's side and would not let up despite the pleading laughter of her victim.

Loud footsteps were approaching closer to the door but it was overshadowed by the noise happening inside the room. "Sets, we have to talk about what I saw last night," the wind senshi said firmly.

The bedroom door opened quickly before the two senshi could react and there stood a shocked Haruka in the doorway.

"Wow, this is really awkward..." Haruka Tenoh looked surprised.

Setsuna ducked under the covers while Ami pulled on her T-shirt that was on the floor. "Sorry for that," Ami looked up apologetically.

Raking her hand through sandy blonde hair, Haruka smiled, "Well now that I know you will be here I will try my best to knock before I enter."

Both senshi started to laugh as they saw a red faced Setsuna peek from under the covers. She looked at the wind senshi questioningly, "Haruka do you mind?!"

"Oh sorry! You two get back to whatever it is that you guys were doing." She wiggled her eyebrows suggestedly then quickly closed the door before the pillow that the time senshi threw connected with her head.

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Further away from planet Earth a ship hovered in space as a snake readying itself for a strike. It held generals and foot soldiers that readied themselves in anticipation for the war that was destined to come.

Alone sat a figured covered in the finest silk and rare metals bearing a look of frustration. She had flowing reddish orange hair that was covered by a crown heavy from gold and precious jewels.

At the sound of approaching footsteps she rose from her throne gracefully to show off a perfect physique. The golden mid-drift chest armour contrasted well against her tanned skin that took on a bronze shade. Her roman leather styled skirt did not cover her long legs that were heavily outlined by taut muscles.

A clear voice spoke at the approaching figure, "Have you any news from Earth?"

The figure was a young man with silver hair flowing down his back, who quickly bowed at the presence of the regal woman. "Yes, Queen Natalia I have news," he answered.

"Then speak my servent. But weigh your words carefully, for if I do not like what I have heard you shall answer to the tip of my sword." Queen Natalia looked down at the messenger menancingly.

"Everything is in place. And it is only by your orders that we shall continue with phase two." He looked up at the Queen with confidence burning in his eyes.

Her cape flowed swirled around as she turned her back and took a seat onto her throne again. "This is the news I have been waiting for centuries to hear," she admitted with a maddeningly expression on her face.

"Yes, go forth and send out the first set of troops." She raised her hand and dismissed the servant then continue to stare back into space with a smug look.

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Communicators went off and the senshi were told by their future Queen that an important meeting must be held. No one knew the topic of discussion but everyone was curious for this was only the second time Usagi took the initiative to call a meeting without Luna's advice. Everyone gathered at shrine and waited in silence while Rei and Usagi discussed something in the other room.

"I don't know Rei, you think we should tell them your vision without having any facts to go with it?" The blonde-haired princess looked at the raven-haired girl innocently.

"Yes I am sure," Rei admitted firmly.

They both walked out into the crowded room to face grim expressions from the others. Minako was the first to break the silence.

"Usagi you are not failing a class again are you?" Minako pulled on the hair of the princess as she asked her question with intensity.

"No Mina!!" The watery blue eyes of Usagi looked up at the senshi of love with hurt. "And I am shocked that you would think of such a thing," she said tearfully.

"Enough already," Luna shouted before jumping onto the table. "What have you brought us here for today Usagi-chan?"

"Well..." Usagi looked at Rei for support.

Rei saw the helpless expression etched on Usagi's face and decided to pitch in, "I had a vision, or should I say I had felt a very evil force last night."

While the discussion was happening, Haruka's glances flickered back and forward in the direction of Makoto and Rei.

"I saw a dark shadow cross my mirror earlier as well," the soft voice of Michiru echoed through the room.

Ami not being able to understand the spiritual realm and its signs finally asked, "So what does all of this mean?"

It was not the soft voice of Michiru or the hard edge of Rei's voice that answered the ice senshi. The husky voice of the sandy blonde haired senshi responded, "I'll tell you what it means," she looked in the direction of Makoto and said, "or should you?"

To Be Continued...

A/N: Oh yes!!! I finally updated this story and it has been a long time coming. Thank you to everyone who waited on this updated. Your patience with me has been duly noted.

What do you guys think will happen next? Will the war begin and will the sailor fight erupt?

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