I'm sorry I'm so late putting this out there. I'm pretty nervous about this chapter, as it is unbeta'd so spelling and grammar errors may be present.
Once again, all characters are property of Naoko Takeuchi and Toei animation. (I wish they were mine though.)
Well, on with the story
Part 3: A Further delay Part one
The jagged outline of a castle appeared omnipresent amongst the harsh glare of the early morning light as the two men approached it. The shorter of the two, waved his hand in an intricate fashion shooting a blue streak of energy outside the building.
"A small diversion to counteract Kunzite's wards. I was able to mimic his energy signature. This makes it possible for either of us to teleport in or out." Jadeite explained. Nephrite merely glanced at his colleague. " Now as Beryl didn't give any direct orders as to where we needed to be. We'll teleport directly to Kunzite's office, in order to fetch him."
"Exactly, Jadeite," Nephrite replied.
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The youngest of the Shitennou staggered into the bathroom, clutching his injured side.
The nausea was becoming stronger with every step he took. Suddenly, his head started to spin. Zoisite's knees buckled as he emptied his stomach contents into the toilet.
After what seemed like hours, he emerged from the bathroom shivering, tears stinging his eyes. Feeling miserable, he hauled himself to his feet and collapsed in an exhausted heap on the couch.
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Nephrite flicked on the lamps of the office to reveal a head of copper blonde curls, peeking out from the edge of the blankets. Jadeite grinned mischievously and flicked his wrists in a circular motion, leaving Zoisite in a crumpled heap on the floor.
"You're supposed to meet Queen Beryl in 5 minutes and you're still in your pajamas?" The smallest king merely groaned. His headache was absolutely unbearable; he didn't need Nephrite aggravating it.
" She wants your progress on the ginshou search," snapped Jadeite, drumming his fingers on the desk. "Failure to do so will result in insubordination charges."
There was an abrupt silence in the room as a drowned rat appeared in the doorway.
"Enough. If required I will talk to Beryl and request that this particular meeting in question be postponed," stated Kunzite, glaring at Nephrite from across the hall. The subject of his dirty look smirked and teleported out of the room. Jadeite, though, just stood rigid and impassive, staring at a spot on the wall.
"Kunzite," the shorter king stammered.
"Yes…"
" I think you accidentally ended up with my laundry."
End part three (part one)
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