Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ A Shock in Time ❯ An Unwelcomed Guest ( Chapter 1 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
How can I ever explain our love? Where do I begin but to start at the end. Before there was the notion of life it was time set into place. A time that span throughout eons and a love that threaten it's existence.

...Present...

Makoto POV

As I stare at the ceiling I cannot help but to feel the warmth that radiates from you as your head rests upon my chest. I move not a muscle for I am too afraid to disturb the heaven you built in slumber. And there I shut my eyes tightly to replay the actions we started earlier in the day. The tense movements your body made as I brought you closer to the pinnacle of paradise that you set me upon everytime I look into your eyes. As sweat glistens your olive complextion I stare at the beauty beneath me as I set upon my task to bring you to pleasure's doors. Your violet eyes beckons me to increase my tempo yet I hold on to all the patience I could muster from my being to remain slow. I wish you understood that with you losing control underneath me it allows me to gain back the sanity I lose through every battle we faced as scouts. And at the moment I felt your jaw clench and body go slack as I fulfilled the task of loving you with every part of me.

Setsuna POV

It's amazing how you've reach into my soul with no touch just through eye contact. How is it possible that I lost all sense of time as you helped me to reach my peak. It felt as if time had stopped or was it my breathing that got caught inside of my chest as I felt your love pour into my soul. Your hands spoke volumes upon my flesh as green eyes held me captive to the love I established inside of you. As I rest my head onto your chest all I can hear is my labored breathing with your strong heartbeat against my ear. There in your arms I am allowed to forget about the burden of the time gate and rest my mind on a happier topic... us. Your mind is racing I can sense it and yet I do nothing but close my eyes tighter in hope that you'd find solace with me in your arms. You're so strong and yet in moments like this I wonder if others know how comforting and loving you can be as well.

Together

There in our peaceful reverie a loud noise from the communicators interrupted the moment to alert us of a youma attack in the park.

The Senshi of Strength snuggled into the Time Senshi just a little longer before rising out of bed with a loud groan, "It seems as if the youma has a vendetta against me." she joked. Setsuna giggled.

"Mako, I doubt the youma have sensors to alert it when we are having a moment." she said.

After the gentle ribbing back and forward the pair rushed to join the other scouts in the fierce battle happening at the park. There they saw with surprise the scouts moving in slow motion towards the youma to attack it. Although it did not look like an ordinary youma because it beared a certain resemblance to Setsuna.

Call it clue number one or a danger signal going off but Makoto turned away from the youma to face Setsuna, "Do you have any idea who or what that thing is over there?"

A look of pure dread rushed to the Time Senshi face, "It can't be."

...Flashback of the Silver Millenium...

The ballroom lights are dimly lit as couples embrace each other on the dance floor for a slow waltz. I allowed myself a chance to enjoy the scenary for a moment or two before I have to return to the gates. I stare from one face to the next just soaking up the love that emits itself effortlessly for their significant other. Closing my eyes tightly, I curse the gods for keeping me away from my one true love.

"Pluto your duty is to protect the gates of time and not to wander off to meet your lover whenever you see fit", said the ever so powerful Chronos.

I clenched my hands around my time staff while trying to hold the restless tears that are desperate to break free down the sides of my face.

He continued, "What happens when you see something you do not like that's going to happened to your lover? What happens when you have to stand aside in order to protect the gates instead of fighting by your fellow senshi's side? You are too stubborn and loyal to just simply watch as someone you love die slowly."

And at that moment I could not take anymore, I could not let him continue to brow beat me as if I had no clue to the thin line I was already treading. How can he ask me the same questions I ask myself in the mirror everyday? I know what he wants me to say and what he expects me to do if ever I was put in a situation that resulted in me having to leave her side.

With a raise of my chin I countered, "I am more than capable to remain the heartless time keeper and protector that you wish of me. If at this moment you asked me to cut off my right hand I would without a question for I am more than adequate with my left. I would put my heart on a platter for you to read its content to your heart's content. But I cannot rip my soul from the body to appease your temper. That action is stronger than even mine or your power."

As I spoke I watched your reaction or lack there of one and I when I was finished I awaited your words.

With a heaviness in his voice he said, "Then I must command you to stay at the time gate and for you to only leave when it is imperative. Granted I allow you 10 to 15 minutes of a break to gain your composure back and then you must return to the gates."

I was treated as a simple servant by the Time God, and like such I was dismissed without a chance to plead my case any longer. I will play my role as the passive servant and so I bowed ever so gracefully, turned to leave, and was just about to place my hand firmly on the door handle.

His voice cut through the tension filled void, "And Pluto I say this command to you once and I only hope that you do not take this lightly. There were time guardians before you and plenty more will come after you if you do not heed my directions. Time stops for no man or woman. Or God."

Out the corner of my eye I see a flash of light and as I turn my head slowly in the direction of it I catch a faint glimpse of someone that beared my resemblance. I shake my head firmly and look back but there is no one there anymore. And so with that gone I take my leave from him.

A heavy sigh escapes my lips as I recounted this morning events while I open my eyes to continue to stare at the dancing carefree couples.

A light tapping on my shoulder alerts me that I am no longer alone and as I turn around to face the intruder of my thoughts a slow smile creeps to my face. I noticed with a sad smile the person I love with every fibre of my being smiling back in front of me.

"I noticed a particular good looking woman was standing by herself while enjoying the happiness of the dancing couples. So then two questions came to mind... The first was what can I do to share this peaceful moment with you...? ", she paused and then smiled.

At first I was staring at your lips lost in the magic it was creating against your teeth. Then I remembered it was words that were coming through the passionate tool you've tortured me with through our restless nights of love making.

In that moment my mind clicked as I noticed the slight pause in the speech and your warm smile aimed at me. I blushed lightly and said, "And what of the second question?"

She continued as if nothing happened, "The second question was may I offer you a dance, so that maybe we can be just another couple on the floor enjoying the music and the warmth between our bodies."

On that note, Jupiter gently took hold of my hand and led me to the dance floor pulling me into a strong but comforting embrace. I rest my head upon her shoulder as I catch a glance at Uranus and Neptune dancing together. As my thoughts turn back to events that happened earlier in the day I close my eyes to banish the unhappiness that would've shattered this moment.

Before you took me into your arms I was lost and now enveloped in your warmth I am at home again. I know this moment will not last long but in my heart I will replay this moment for all eternity. I stretched out my conciousness as I let the music seep into my very soul.

I'm staring out into the night,
Trying to hide the pain.
I'm going to the place where love And feeling good don't ever cost a thing.
And the pain you feel's a different kind of pain.

I'm going home,
Back to the place where I belong,
And where your love has always been enough for me.
I'm not running from.
No, I think you got me all wrong.
I don't regret this life I chose for me.
But these places and these faces are getting old So I'm going home.
Well I'm going home.

At the moment in the song where it mentions home, I feel you stir a bit to place a kiss upon my temple and then hold me tighter. Tears spring to my eyes for the second time again today as I begin to feel utterly helpless to the situation that was forming.

The miles are getting longer, it seems,
The closer I get to you.
I've not always been the best man or friend for you.
But your love, remains true.
And I don't know why.
You always seem to give me another try.

So I'm going home,
Back to the place where I belong, And where your love has always been enough for me.
I'm not running from.
No, I think you got me all wrong.
I don't regret this life I chose for me.
But these places and these faces are getting old.

I make a desperate wish to any God that would listen at the moment to help me save this relationship. I cannot bear to lose the only bright spot of my day because of a duty that was thrusted upon me. I am warrior who was taught to fight until my last breath has gone. And yet faced with this moment of being in your arms and the thought of losing you make my resolve crumble.

Be careful what you wish for,
'Cause you just might get it all.
You just might get it all,
And then some you don't want.
Be careful what you wish for,
'Cause you just might get it all.
You just might get it all, yeah.

Oh, well I'm going home,
Back to the place where I belong,
And where your love has always been enough for me.
I'm not running from.
No, I think you got me all wrong.
I don't regret this life I chose for me.
But these places and these faces are getting old.
I said these places and these faces are getting old.
So I'm going home.
I'm going home.

As the last notes of the song died away, I knew it was time for me to return to the gates. I drew you into the shadows of the garden to continue our conversation a little longer.

"I need to go back to the gates now, but we must talk afterwards", I said with the last little strength I had stored away.

You looked at me with silently pleading eyes, "I know you must leave, but I wish you could stay a little longer but I know that is not possible. You have a duty just as I have one to protect the queen and princess. I would never ask you to forget your duty because I know you would never forget about us. I trust in our love. I look forward to anything you must say to me later."

And with that you place a chaste kiss upon my brow and walked away to mingle back into the crowd.

With a flash of light I was back at the gates of time to protect it from any intruder. I allowed my mind to go back to just before I was going to leave Chronos' domain and remembered that flash of light. I thought I was seeing things but if so why do I remember that panic feeling in my chest.