Hello hello! Well it has been a full month to the day since I posted the last chapter. If youy guys don't remember what happened you can always hit the previous chapter button and refresh your memories or look below where I will give a snippet of what happened. Now here's some more good news! I FINSIHED MY SHOW AND IT WENT GREAT! I couldn't be more happy to be finished with all that and thrice as excited to be starting a new show here in town. But I promise I will keep the chapters coming. The wait won't be as long this time though. Now that we're getting to the knitty gritty of the ten I want to keep you guys amped ya know? So enough small talk, on with the show!
Last time on FB2R:
Serena, Jason, Nate and Zach rehashed what happened with their dreams and what they needed to do from here. A little fight ensued between Serena/Jason don't you just love brother and sister love? They can to the decision that the others had to realize the truth before porr choices were made. Mina met with Matt in the park demanding answers. She noticed that he wore a bracelet embedde dwith her powers that caused a surge in hers. She ended up passing out in his arms and he took her back to the house with him. Raye being stubborn as ever forced herself to look into the fires to find out what happened back then. She discovered some truths and other half truths which led her to coming face to face with her father Ares. They argued and she left only she find more information from the fires and passed out in exhaustion. Amy freaked when she froze the upstairs pipes and ran out of the hospital intent on seeing Greg. He managed to talk some sense into her irrational-ness and calm her down. He also pointed her in the right direction of whoColdstone was. Darien went to work at the hospital and had an argument with Molly over Lily Palweski. Yall rememeber her? Girl who lost her parents in the accident. He visited her in her room and recieved flashes from Silver Millennium involving her. Lita went for her run around town, ended up at Serena's house. She deliberated with herslf for much of the time before wandering around the house and finally coming face to face with Nathan.
AND NOW ON WITH THE SHOW!
FROM BETRAYAL TO REDEMPTION CH. 18
"This is not how I planned for this to go," Serena said when she came downstairs.
"And you think that we did?" Jason asked a she leaned against the banister. "You should know better than most that life never goes as we plan."
"Why thank you Plato. Any other philosophical anecdotes you'd like to share with your followers?"
"Serenity, please remain calm. Right now is not the time for irrational-ness," Luna stated.
"Where the hell have you been this entire time? Playing in kitty litter?"
"Working, thank you. Did you really think I would leave this situation in the hands of you six? I may have raised you but I did not acquire any of your traits."
"What is that supposed to mean?" Jason asked.
Ignoring him she said, "I've spoken with Zachary and it appears that things have progressed faster than anticipated."
"Meaning?" Serena asked when she sat down.
"It was thought that the demands made against the inners were put on hold due to their betrayal. It is still so, however past events changed said events and has caused what is happening now."
"Luna, what is with the creepy pod people talk?" Jason asked.
"Amy's powers are returning at an extremely high rate. Why is that if the betrayal was against her alliance? Deep down her reasoning for the betrayal was on a different note than the others. She is quite an inquisitive woman and doesn't rest easily if something is left unsolved. Her family history shows that and is calling out to her. That's why she having these power surges at random moments."
"So what happened with Zach-"
"Has everything to do with it. That is why I sent him after her. Amelia and Zoicite had a unique connection, as did all of you with your respective partners. However with those two it was enhanced through science and logic."
"I remember that. They created that serum together didn't they?" Jason questioned.
"Yes they did."
"Wait, are you telling me that-" Serena started.
"Yes."
"And that's why-"
"Yes."
"This day is just getting better and better," Serena said and moved off the sofa. "What about the other three?"
"Raye is in a slumber at the moment," Jason replied.
"A slumber? A hypnotic one or…"
"I'm not sure. She put up some type of wall. Involuntarily, I think."
"She must be exhausted from her efforts," Luna said. "What's Mina saying?"
"Incoherent statements mostly. I think that she just had a vision of when he left for Earth before I came down. Matt's trying to stay calm but he's not taking this so well. He doesn't like how she's remembering things."
"Did he expect this to be easy? She isn't only recalling her memories with him but her past life all together. Whether she realizes it when she awakens is another matter but if she does then we'll have another situation at hand."
"What situation?" Jason asked.
"Amina had a very strong sense of duty. Even if her present self has made mistakes her past self won't allow that to stop her from fulfilling her destiny. Her sense of obligation and the fact that Serena and her share a family bond is a force to be reckoned with."
"Either way it doesn't matter Luna. She is no longer apart of my guard."
"Can you truly turn her away when she vows again to pledge her allegiance and life to yours?"
"Without a second thought."
"Can you deny Amina?"
Serena looked at Luna pensively and turned away. She knew that when it came to her cousin Amina there wasn't much that they could deny each other. Hell no one could deny them anything if they put their minds to it. She missed that dearly but at what price would it come to have it returned?
"I know that you already feel that bond Serenity. As much as you want to turn away from it, your ancestry and hers won't allow it. You pull to one another, as each family apart of a guard should until marriage."
"What do want me to do Luna? Trade in Matt for Mina?"
"I would never suggest that but you cannot- no you will not be able to fight this Serena. Why do you think you and Amina were raised within the same walls from birth? Yes she is a ruler to her own planet but you were the future to our alliance. Being your cousin it was best she became head general since she would know you better than any other. You built a connection to each other that no amount of matter could deflect. You can't run from this just as Jason cannot ignore his pull to Earth."
"Hey I know my place and it's with Serena," Jason said in defense.
"Forever? Standing as her guard as she rules on the Moon? Can you truly be apart from your home for so long?"
"I can visit you know!"
"Not as a member of the Royal Guard. She is your first responsibility. This is your home Jason-your heart. You even made it so that once you and Raye made it official, you would share a palace not only on her planet but in the region you controlled on Earth."
"Then I relinquish her of her duties," Serena interjected.
"I'd love to see you try," Mina's voice said.
"Did you hear that?" Serena asked as she whirled around to face them.
"Hear what?" Jason asked.
"Mina just…I could have sworn…maybe, I'm just imagining."
"It wasn't your imagination Serena. If you heard Mina's voice than what I said is coming to pass. Now where's Lita?"
"Becoming familiar with that river De Nile," Jason said.
"How is that being accomplished?"
"Well Nate walked in on her in his room, she yelled and screamed, transformed into Sailor Jupiter and used his room as conductor for an electrical storm. Almost electrocuted him then went hand-to-hand when she de-transformed, and finally screamed in frustration after he kissed her senseless and bolted out of the house. Literally."
"Bolted?"
"With a roll of thunder too for effect," Serena said with a sarcasm and yet worriment.
Sensing her charges distress she said, "You have to remain in control Serenity. You didn't spend six years becoming the woman before me to revert back to old ways."
"Plus we're all here for you so I mean what bad thing could happen?" Jason asked with a smirk.
"Maybe the monster attacking Juuban Park?" Nate asked.
"WHAT?"
"Is Dr Anderson available?" Zach asked when he entered the hospital.
"No she had to leave because of a family emergency, but Dr Shields and Dr Harris are if you'd like to speak with them."
"No I need to see Anderson, if you…"
"What do you want Amy for?" Darien asked when he came to stand next to Zach. He heard him asking for her when he came down to the nurses station and pick up a file.
"I don't think that concerns you."'
"Oh sir this is Dr Shields. He's one of the renow..."
"Thanks doll, but I don't need an fan-based description."
"Why don't you come to my office so we can talk?" he said and signaled to the nurse to give them some privacy.
"I don't believe that my princess would approve."
"You do everything your princess tells you?"
"I'm not one to betray those who I care for."
"Zachary, look please. I only want to talk. Maybe I can even help you find Amy."
Eyeing him up and down and weighing the odds he relented and followed him down the hallway and into his office. The room illuminated with the essence of Darien and his trials of life. He even kept a picture of Serena on his desk but it was one more recent than when she had left.
Catching Zach starring at the photo he said, "I managed to get it from her brother before he left for college this past year."
"Where is she?"
"You get right to the point don't you?" Darien asked as he sat behind the desk.
"Why waste time? Where is she?"
"She left to visit a friend."
"What happened?"
"She froze the upstairs pipes."
"Please tell me you're joking."
"I wish. The hospital was buzzing with the gossip for hours. Frozen solid from inside out."
"This is all my fault," he said and sunk into the chair.
"It was bound to happen sooner or later Zach. You just caused a faster outcome which if you think about it is not that bad. She'll come back once she's calmed down."
"Where did you say she went again?"
"To visit with a friend."
"She must have a colossal amount of trust for this person considering the situation."
"They've been through a lot together to have earned that type of trust. You used to have that type of trust in me."
Raising his eyes to Darien's he said, "That was then. Times change people Darien."
"Have we really changed that much? If Serena had not found you first-"
"Serena did not find us Shields. Our powers led us to her when we trying to find you."
"A six year detour? When do you plan on getting back on track?"
Remaining calm he leaned back in the chair and stated, "It wasn't a detour Shields. Yes we meant to find you because you are our Prince and this is our home. We heard its call before we even knew what IT was. However, you did not need us back then and Serena did. Queen Serenity decided that we would be Serena's new guards and pledged to be so."
"Even though knowing that you had already pledged yourself to me?"
"Our prince was dead and had been reincarnated elsewhere as had we. As new beings of sorts we would have had to re-pledge ourselves to you anyhow. Instead we made an oath on behalf of the Earth guarding the Moon. It was the least we could do."
"Meaning?"
"Exactly what I said your Highness."
"Because of your previous betrayal? I still can't seem to understand what happened to you four."
Taking in a deep breath he leaned back into the chair, crossed his leg over his knee and asked, "What do you already know?"
"I know that those men who called themselves my guard were not so. Even if you guys had been brainwashed I would have still sensed you. Those men were empty and hollow."
"That's makes sense since they weren't us."
"Clones?"
"Created and filled with dark energy. To make matters even worse when that witch created my clone, she did something and turned it female."
"Well that explains things. Beryl always did think you were a pretty boy. Too feminine looking for her she said."
"I see that you're remembering more."
"It comes and goes. I didn't think I would be so happy about this."
"They're your memories Darien. It's natural to feel that way."
"No, I meant about sitting here with you. I didn't realize how much I missed it until now. I didn't even know you four existed and yet I've had this void in my life where I now know is where you guys should be."
"We felt it too-in the beginning. It'll pass in time."
"So you plan to stand by your oath to Serena? Even though you're here in Tokyo with your Prince?"
"I have a Princess now who I vowed to protect."
"And said princess has her own guardians."
"Yes, the Earth Generals. Whether you like it or not Darien this is now our destiny. If I were you I'd get with the program and start training the scouts as your new guardians."
"I can't do that Zoicite. I don't care what had happened in the past because I know in my heart that you are not meant to guard Serena-at least not until she is married to me and becomes Queen. You and the others are meant to stand by my side as rulers over your separate regions," he said and stood to look out the window. "I have to set this right. Randolph, Liliana and mother would want me to," he whispered.
Even though it was at a whisper Zach still heard what he said and took a minute to process it. 'He remembers them too? What did he see in his dreams last night? Serena never mentioned seeing them or sensing that he did. More work to welcome aboard. Joyous.'
"Zach?" Darien asked and leaned closer to the window. "You still have your powers from the Millennium right?"
"And a few others bestowed upon me by the Moon. Why?"
"Cause it looks like you're going to be using those today. There's a monster across the range in the park."
"Lita, you do realize that damaging those pots and our stove isn't going to help you with your problem, don't you?" Ken asked.
"If it makes me feel better why the hell do you care?" she snapped back and slammed another pot on the stove. "Where the hell are the broilers?!"
"Okay, before you end up hurting yourself," he said and pulled her out of the kitchen. "What is going on with you today? You rushed out of the café yesterday and I didn't even get a phone call from you asking whom I interviewed. Now you blow in here like the wind and start destroying your own property. What happened to you yesterday?"
"If I wanted to talk to you about it then I would. So since I don't BUTT OUT!" she said as she snatched her hand back and went into her office.
"Slow your roll Kino! I love you like a sister you know that but I'll still drop kick your ass in this place if I have to."
Laughing at him she said, "You do realize how corny that sounded don't you?"
"It helped you to release some of that frustration so it can be as corny as it needs to be. Now tell me what's going on?"
Sitting on the desk in her office she said, "It's Serena."
"Didn't you say she was living her life out in America? What does she have to do with anything?"
"She was in America until yesterday."
"Well that's great Lita! I know you've been a pretty down since she left so now you two can-"
"No we can't. She doesn't want to have anything to do with us. She hates us, Ken."
"Serena couldn't hate anyone. She doesn't have a mean bone in her body."
" The old Serena didn't. You know that we hurt her in the worst way possible."
"That doesn't mean that you're past forgiveness Lita. Have you spoken with her yet?"
"No."
"So how can you say that she won't forgive you?"
"Just a feeling."
"I always knew that you five had a stronger connection than you and I did. Not stronger…different. I respected that because I saw how much light it brought back into your life. When Serena left a part of that light left with her. You gotta take this chance Leets. You can't let her go on thinking that you meant what you said."
"She doesn't care Ken!"
"Then make her care! She was your first real girl friend. Even with all that bullshit you carried around with you from other schools she still wanted to be your friend. Are you really going to be a punk and give that up? Because the girl I know-my best friend since second grade- wouldn't let that happen. She'd fight for what she wanted. She'd go over to Serena's house and make her listen to what she had to say. Unfortunately best friend isn't here anymore. I don't know who this woman I'm looking at is, but if you run across Lita Kino let me know," he said and walked out of her office.
Soon after he had started replacing the pots in the kitchen and giving orders to the cook before going to open doors he saw Lita walk in with her jacket and keys in hand.
"I'll be back soon. Can you hold down the fort?"
"If I need more help I'll call Michel. Welcome back."
"Piece of cake."
"Piece a pie," he said and smiled as he watched her leave. "Alright people nothing to gawk at here! Let's getting that fire roaring, that water running, and those aprons on with pad in hand! We have restaurant to run people."
Deciding to walk over to the house instead of driving Lita had some time to think on what she would say. 'Obviously I can't just say I'm sorry forgive me, so what do I say? Be honest and speak from the heart. Has she even missed us like we missed her? Maybe she won't even accept my apology. No, I have to stay positive and believe that-'
"AAAHHHH!"
"What the hell-" she started until she was knocked down by a woman coming from behind her. "Hey! Watch where you're going."
Dusting herself off she heard more screams coming from behind her and looked to see people running towards her. Dodging in an alleyway she heard one man scream, "They're attacking! Run for it Jimmy. Don't look back."
"This is so not what I need today!" Lita yelled before taking out her pen.
"Troxa, take the west. Ludlow, the east. I want to make sure they hit center when they get here," Garnet said.
"With pleasure my lord," Troxa smirked and vanished from sight. Troxa almost looked human if it weren't for the fact that half of his face was orange with blue markings and the dark moon symbol upon his face.
"Remember, what the prince said," he told Ludlow. "Try not to do too much damage, huh?"
Without a word said he leaped to the trees and headed to the far east of the park but was stopped by a red rose.
"Who dares!" Ludlow seethed.
"I do," Tuxedo Mask said leaning against a tree beside Zachary who had taken the form of General Zoicite. His armor was much like it was back in the Silver Millennium but instead of the Earth symbol upon his sword blade it was the a crescent Moon. His hair had also grown back to its original length and was tied back in a ponytail.
"Wanna make something of it?" Zoicite asked the, well the only word for it would be abomination. The thing had more hair on his body than a salon collected in a year. The hair was different shades of yellow and green and it had claws with red tips.
'Draw them to the center, Ludlow. NOW!' Garnet's voice rang in his ears.
Obeying his master Ludlow rushed towards the two men in attack. While fighting them he realized that one of them had disappeared. With the yellow pieces of his fur glowing, a pair of eyes appeared behind his head and shocked Tuxedo Mask long enough for Ludlow to send him into a tree.
"Tuxedo-" he began but stopped when he was flung against the opposite tree.
"Well I hoping for more than just two, but you'll do for now," Garnet said as he hovered in midair.
"Garnet," Zoicite whispered when he went to help Tuxedo Mask up.
"Glad to see you remember my-"
"Moon Tiara Magic!"
Deflecting the tiara back in the direction it came he let out a laugh and said, "Did you really think that would distract me? Or better yet hurt me?"
"No, but this might," Zoicite said as Jadeite came up behind Garnet and said, "SPIRITS RUTURE!"
Withering in agony, Garnet fell to the ground. "TROXA ATTACK!"
Appearing in front of them Troxa held his hands out and disc orbs formed above them. One by them they were launched at each of the warriors.
Separating from each other around the park, they fought off what was launched at them.
"Stay with Sailor Moon!" Nephrite called out.
"How am I supposed to get to her from here?" Jadeite asked. "I'm sort of trying to keep my head attached."
Using his sword to block the attacking orbs coming at him, Nephrite managed to get caught between four coming in all directions. Before he had time to react he heard, "JUPITER THUNDER CRASH!" and watched as all four were fried.
Turning around he saw Sailor Jupiter coming towards him. "You ok?"
Nodding his head and told her thank you.
"Where are the-MOVE!" she shouted and pushed him out of the way of Ludlow leaping towards them.
"Ooooh different ones," Ludlow snickered. "Wanna play with me?"
Further outside of the center Sailor Moon was leaping from tree to tree trying to confuse these orbs that seemed to have a mind of their own. Coming up with an idea she back flipped from one tree to the other A.N. think of Wolverine in X3 when going to find Jean. However it didn't work too well for her because the orb intercepted her in mid flip and knocked her back down to the ground. Expecting to hit solid earth she was shock to feel a pair of arms around her. She looked over and saw Darien's midnight blue eyes behind his mask.
"You ok?"
"You can put me down now."
"Right," he said and placed her on the ground. "DUCK!" he shouted and pushed her flat down on the ground as another orb whizzed past them.
"Come on out and play!" laughed Troxa. "Or maybe I'll just send Ludlow in there for you."
"MERCURY BUBBLES BLAST!"
"Sorry I'm late, I caught the update on the radio. What are we up against?" Mercury asked when she came through the fog.
"I was hoping you could tell us that," Tuxedo Mask replied.
Bringing up her visor she said, "I got four figures on the far west, another moving towards us from the east, two up north, one coming from the south and…Sailor Moon beside you?"
"Hello Mercury. Two on the far west and one up north are my generals. Three others are those attacking us."
"So who are the other two?" Tuxedo Mask asked.
"Jupiter and Mars," Mercury replied.
"Nephrite where the hell did you go?" Jadeite asked when he ran into a something soft but hard.
"Damn Mercury and her fog!" he heard a familiar voice say.
"Mars?'
Standing up she saw the one man who she had been dying and yet fearing to see at the same time. "You…"
Before she could finish her sentence, Jadeite grabbed her and kissed her with all the frustration he had pent up. Forgetting herself Mars moaned into the embrace until she remembered who and what this man was-what he did. Still kissing him she opened up her eyes and thought, 'I call upon the power of Mars.'
Pulling away from him she caressed his cheek in a lovingly manner and said, "FIREBALLS CHARGE!" while placing a scroll upon his forehead.
Watching as he fell to the ground she smirked and said, "Payback's a bitch isn't it?" before heading towards her fellow friends.
"Sailor Moon can you get the generals back to this side?" Mercury asked while still scanning the park.
Closing her eyes Moon said, "Nephrite, Jadeite, Zoicite." One by one they appeared in front of her looking pissed off and confused. Jadeite was coughing and trying to catch his breath from Mars' attach on him. Nephrite was holding Jupiter's hand since he felt Sailor Moon pulling him back to her.
"If we each target the monsters four on four then we can distract them long enough for Sailor Moon to dust them."
"So you just use our princess for her powers now?" Jadeite asked when he assessed the situation.
"Where do you get off attacking her anyway?" Mars asked when she showed up. "What right do you have judging her?"
"That's not what I meant," Mercury balked. "It's only that-"
"Where the hell do you get off attacking me!" Jadeite interrupted.
Not wanting to lose focus, Mercury said, "The fog is fading. Get ready!"
"Jupiter Thunder Dragon-"
"Mars Firebird-"
"Stars-"
"Mercury Ice Bubbles-"
"Spirits-"
"Moon Tiara-"
"Crystals-"
Tuxedo Mask focused his energy into one of his roses and prepared to attack.
"There you are! Ready to play with me?" Ludlow asked.
"There's more too. And they're here together," Troxa said.
"Stop chit chatting and kill them!" Garnet shouted.
Using that as their signal, each warrior finished their statements and Tuxedo Mask threw his rose.
"Now Sailor Moon!" Zoicite called.
"Moon Scepter Elimination!"
When the dust and light cleared Garnet stood before them. "You'll regret the day you crossed me Serenity. The Black Moon will reign as it was meant too," he said and vanished in a puff of smoke.
"Well now wasn't that lovely? I wonder if he wants to make you his princess too?" Jadeite joked with a smirk.
"That's not funny in the least Jade," Nephrite commented.
"Come on Neph. You know that with us guarding Serena nothing bad will ever happen to her. She's the safest with us than she has ever been."
"Is that some kind of wise crack at us?" Jupiter questioned.
"If you take it as such."
"First of all-"
"This is not the time or place," Mercury said. "I think we need to adjourn to a more private place and discuss-"
"We're not going anywhere with them," Mars said.
"I didn't know that the Martian warrior spoke for the entire team," Zoicite replied.
"When it concerns my friends, damn right I do. None of us are going anywhere with you. Sailor Moon's coming back with us: where she belongs."
"Oh I am? I could have sworn I was the moon princess here Mars, not you. You are no longer apart of my guard for you have no barring on anything I chose to do. Keep that in mind when you decide to open your mouth."
"Have any of you seen Venus?" Jupiter asked. "She's not somewhere hurt is she Merc?"
"No, she's not," Mars replied. Glaring into Jadeite's eyes she said, "They have her."
"What? How do you know that?"
"I have an inside connection," she said and blinked her eyes twice. "What- What did you do?" she screamed at Jadeite when she felt herself being cut off.
"He did nothing, I did. If you do not wish to share your thoughts with him that is fine by me, but I will not have you using your Martian magic to delve into his unknowingly," Sailor Moon said. Turning to Mercury and Jupiter she said, "Yes my cousin is with us for the moment. If she wishes to return to you when she awakes then she may do so. However, if she does not then you will respect her wishes and BACK OFF. This is no longer your fight Scouts. Leave it to those who can handle it," she said and turned to her generals.
"Where they hell do you get off talking to me-"
"Simple. Because she can for it is in her right as future ruler to this galaxy. Suck it up and deal it Mars," Nephrite said stepping in between her and Moon.
"Can we please be rational about this? We're standing out in the open here arguing like commoners! Can we not move this to somewhere else?" Tuxedo Mask said.
"You're not welcome anywhere we reside," Jadeite said. "You're not one of us anymore so go back where you came from."
"Jadeite, wait," Zoicite said. "Perhaps he should come with us."
Looking at him as if was crazy but not wanting to voice his concerns he asked silently, 'Are you crazy? He betrayed Serena and you want him back at the house? Wasn't yesterday enough?'
'He needs to be there. His memories are coming back and he's going to start asking questions.'
'I don't give a damn if he saw the queen again, he's not coming.'
'You sure about that?'
'Hell yes! He's not coming with us.'
'I do believe he means about the queen statement,' Nephrite interjected. 'I sense that he is becoming more of the Endymion we use to know. Don't you?'
'He knows of Liliana,' Zoicite said.
'Dammit. Fine, but I'm keeping an eye on him,' Jadeite finished.
"Are they speaking with each other telepathically?" Mars asked.
"That is none of your concern. I suggest you take yourself home. You're no longer needed here," Sailor Moon said.
"We can continue this at our usual meeting place," Mars said ignoring Moon. "There are things we need to discuss."
Turning and walking off, Jupiter followed but didn't feel Mercury's presence behind her. Looking back she saw her standing in the same place. "Merc what are you doing? Mars just called a meeting."
"So did Moon, I believe," Mercury said.
"Mercury…we have to stick together on this."
"No, I have to stand beside my princess."
"I agree with that completely but-"
"No buts Jupiter. Go after Mars and make sure she's okay if that's what you wish. We'll meet up later."
Looking at her friend she felt torn. She knew that she needed to speak with Serena and make amends, but she needed to be there for Raye. She wouldn't have acted that way if didn't feel something WAS wrong here. Nodding her head she whispered, "Don't trust them," and ran after her fellow Scout.
Turning around to face her princess and new guard she said, "Do you suppose it would be feasible if I accompany you back to your domain?"
"You couldn't simply ask if you could come home with us, huh?" Zoicite said.
"Zachary?"
" Hang on tight. We'll be there in a flash," he said and disappeared leaving a bed of pink petals behind.
"Show off," Jadeite said. "Come on, I'll race you there," he said to Serena who only giggled and gave a head start.
"Follow me Prince," Nephrite said and leaped to the highest building near.
When they returned to the house de-transformed everyone noticed Matt sitting downstairs on the couch.
Serena being in front asked, "What happened?
"Yo, where's Mina?" Jason asked.
"There's a seal. She expelled me from the room," Matt replied.
"What?"
"What happened Matthew?" Serena asked.
"She awoke and asked me if the memories were true. I said yes and she threw me out of the room with her powers. She's back in a catatonic state but her powers are growing. She used them to create a seal around the room."
"A seal?"
"A barrier, a force field, barricade, a wall, a hurdle! The point is that I can't get to her!"
"Hey buddy calm down. If she's in a catatonic state she's fine. She's not dead or going to harm herself," Nathan said.
"But I will! I'll be damned if that little spoiled Venusian princess throws a temper tantrum in my house when I can't even do so!" Serena shouted and started climbing the stairs.
"Serenity wait!" Luna called. "There is more pressing matters to handle. Amina can wait."
"Raye what is the matter with you? You can't just drag me all the way back-"
"I didn't drag you Lita! You came on your own which I wish Amy had done," Raye said when she entered her room at the temple.
"Why? She's with Serena. We can trust her."
"Maybe."
"Maybe? Are we back on this? You still think that she's unworthy to be-"
"No! I know that she is. I was wrong for even questioning her six years ago and I regret that mistake now more than ever. But…she's different Lita. THEY can't be trusted."
"You mean her guardians?"
"We are her guardians. So bequeathed to us by Queen Serenity and even with a broken oath, I have not relinquished my pledge. Have you?"
"Okay fine. The Earth Generals I presume is whom you speak of? And why exactly? They were meant to fight-"
"Against us."
"No, with us. I saw that in my dream. We fought together Raye. They were brainwashed in the end."
"No, they weren't. They were full of evil to the core. They weren't turned evil Lita. They always were evil."
"I don't believe that. That's not possible. I saw them-"
"As did I! I'm not lying to you Lita. The fire showed me everything. They killed us. Murdered our people and our families! My future was destroyed because I made the mistake and slept with the enemy."
"Brainwashed Raye. Brainwashed," Lita persuaded as she walked over to her.
"I'll show you!" Raye declared and closed the distance between them by grasping Lita's hand. At the first touch of flesh Lita gasped for air as she saw flashes within her mind's eye.
She watched as they left to go back to Earth with promises of forever and eternity. How Beryl and Metallia attacked the Moon and the night turning into terror. Fear rushed through her heart when she got a replay of her own nightmare. But this time she saw all four of them facing off against their loves. Tears cascaded down her cheeks as Mina/Matt killed each other, as Nathan killed her, as Amy managed to hide herself long enough to weaken the female Zoicite and kill her, and as Raye managed to use her psychic abilities to kill Jason, but the effort cost her her own life. When she came out of it she fell down on the floor sobbing and trying to breath.
"Lita…I…didn't know. Oh Lita I wasn't expecting that to happen. I didn't know my powers had expanded that much."
"It's ok…no it's not okay. They killed us. I felt what you said. I thought that he was only brainwashed, but I could feel what you said about their core. It was full of evil and devoid of emotion. They didn't even care. It was like we meant nothing to them. Everything we shared…"
"It was a ploy. Plan and simple."
"So what do we do now?"
"We have to get Amy and Mina out of there, but not before talking to them. There has to be some reason why Serena is working with them. She's not brainwashed I know that for sure, but maybe they have something against her."
"Raye, they aren't evil anymore. I know that."
"Whatever the hell they are, they're getting away from our princess. If Darien wants to take them back then fine, but we are the Moon Princess' guardians."
"We can't just barge in there and kidnap them."
"No, but we can barge in there and demand answers. We deserve that much from each of them after what they did to us."
"Well then let's go," Lita said.
Okay people that's it! Wondering what will happen once Lita and Raye get to the house? What more pressing matters do they have to attend to according to Luna? What will happen when Mina finally awakes again? Will Jason end up killing Darien or vice versa? How will Amy react to being back in close proximity to Zach? Will Serena and Darien reconcile? WHO KNOWS! Hope you enjoyed the chapter and as always I wait for your reviews! or not lol
Bless it be!
Selene Grace