Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ The Power Of Fire ❯ Chapter 16

Isaiah looked down at Omani-Kaye, his eyes angry. "She's different to us," stated Isaiah to Samson and Furo-Ien, "She has right to protect her Soldier. We must not let her escape; ever. Otherwise our plans will be destroyed. Everything we are working towards will be destroyed. We still have three more of us to find and then we can capture the Soldiers. We will protect this world, but we will protect it our way. We will re-create the human race; deem who is worthy and who is not. We will-"

"Ami-Chan…" the whisper from Omani-Kaye's lips stopped Isaiah in his movements across the room, "Please, Ami-Chan… Forgive me…"

"She's dreaming," stated Inamu, her head quirking to the side, a small smirk resting on her lips.

"She's dreaming about her Soldier," hissed Isaiah as he stalked over to Omani-Kaye's body, giving her a hard slap over the face, Omani-Kaye's body was thrown into the concrete wall and instantly a return attack hit Isaiah.

"She can counter-attack even when she unconscious. That's amazing," said Samson in appreciation.

"But also very destructive," said Inamu.

"Maybe you should give it a try Inamu," said Samson, a glint in his angry eyes as Inamu restlessly played with her simulation of the universe which she had created.

"It would take too much of my energy, she would feel it," replied Inamu, her lips puckering in agitation as again the simulation displayed the huge solar flare that had engulfed the whole of the solar system for barely a second.

"Is that what happened?" asked Isaiah, coming to stand behind Inamu, resting a hand on her shoulder.

"Yes, that is what the Soldiers described to us. It was what changed their world," replied Inamu

"And what led them to create us," finished Isaiah, smirking as he sat down beside Inamu on the huge abundance of cushioning.

"So what do we do now?" asked Samson, leaning against the wall, his eyes lazily roaming over the familiar surroundings, "I mean we can't feel the others yet so what are we meant to do?"

Isaiah smiled, "We wreak as much havoc as possible," he said, running his hand though Inamu's hair.

"But you can't fight anymore, she felt you; she called to you," said Furo-Ien as he lounged back, his eyes straying over the crumpled form of Omani-Kaye.

"I know, but you all can and I'm sure once we talk to Omani-Kaye she will help us as well," stated Isaiah, Inamu's body melting into his.

"Wait, did you feel that?" asked Furo-Ien suddenly standing up.

"Feel what Furo?" asked Samson, making his way over to his lover.

"I swear I felt…" trailed Furo-Ien, his brow furrowing in irritation as he again strived to regain the connection he had felt.

"It doesn't matter what you felt. I want this world in ruins," said Isaiah angrily, standing up as well, his eyes glinting maliciously, "SO DO IT!"

 

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"You know what's going on Ami," whispered Minako when they were finally alone.

"What do you mean Mina-Chan?" asked Ami, caught off guard by Minako's accusatory words.

"I saw it, when we were talking. Makoto was telling you something," stated Minako, her voice coming out harsher than she intended.

"It was personal," stated Ami, not put-out by Minako's anger.

"Does it have anything to do with what's happening though?" asked Minako, her teeth clenching together as Makoto writhed on the floor again.

"It's personal," replied Ami, obviously not willing to give anything away.

"That's apparently one of the problems then," hissed Minako, her rage getting the better of her. All she wanted was for all her friends to go back to normal, for it to be a regular summer. Minako wanted her life back.

"What do you mean, one of the problems then?" questioned Ami, her gaze flickering to Rei who sat at the table with Usagi, trying to comfort her.

"One of the problems why we don't talk anymore, or why we won't talk anymore," said Minako, suddenly sure of herself.

"You mean…" started Ami, trying to grasp the concept of the conversation.

"In the future," stated Minako, her eyes carefully watching each of Makoto's tortured movements.

"We don't know what happens to make that future, you can't make assumptions Mina-Chan," replied Ami calmly.

"But you have some idea, don't you Ami-Chan?" queried Minako, already knowing the answer before Ami spoke it.

"It's personal," repeated Ami again.

"You're not going to tell even Rei are you? Yet I'm sure that Makoto has some idea. I even bet that Haruka and Michiru have an extremely good idea," said Minako trying to keep her voice even so as not to invite the attention of the others.

"You'll all know soon enough, just give it some time," replied Ami obstinately, obviously giving her last word on the subject.

 

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Hotaru walked down the deserted building, the cold bouncing off every concrete wall as she watched the world through the eyes of Izanami. What are you planning to do to our world Izanami? What is your's and Izanagi's plan? Questioned Hotaru, but again getting no answer. She knew that Izanami could hear her but it seemed she was deciding just to ignore the thoughts.

Humming tunelessly Hotaru took a corner, her hand held tight around her crystal as she followed the gentle, thrumming beat of Izanami's energy.

STAY AWAY FROM ME! Screamed Izanami in Hotaru's head, a short growl following the words.

I just want to help you Izanami. I understand you. Hotaru's thoughts were short and Izanami's energy faltered slightly before going out, completely shutting Hotaru out of her mind.

That won't work, I already know where you are, thought Hotaru. "Saturn Crystal Power, Make Up!" whispered Hotaru, continuing to walk as her civilian clothes slowly disappeared, her Senshi form appearing.

I SAID STAY AWAY FROM ME! Screamed Izanami again, terror in her voice as Saturn stopped to face a door, beyond which the five beings were, Izanami was one of them.

Don't worry, I don't want you Izanami. I'm only here for Omoikane, told Saturn to Izanami, carefully providing Izanami a picture of the girl she wanted.

You can't have Omani-Kaye! Saturn's eyebrows perked at the name.

So you're using different civilian names now, interesting. Saturn's thoughts angered Izanami as the door to the concrete room flew open, instantly revealing the four quarrelling gods, and their one captive.

"I'm here for Omoikane, or the one you call Omani-Kaye," said Saturn calmly, swinging her glaive down in front of her body as the three males in the room glared at her.

"You can't defeat us, not on your own Saturn," stated Isaiah.

Saturn's eyebrows quirked, instantly recognising the energy of Jupiter, "So you're Izanagi, I guess you also use a different name in this time," said Saturn, smirking at the shorter being.

"Isaiah," replied Isaiah angrily at being so easily recognised.

"You know you shouldn't abuse what was given to you freely," said Saturn, taking a step forward into the room, the three males instantly taking a step back.

"Now, like I said before, I'm here for Omoikane," said Saturn, twisting her glaive around in her hands.

"You can't have her. She's one of us," replied Samson angrily, stepping up to Saturn.

"Silence Glaive Surprise," whispered Saturn. The attack sent Samson hurtling back into the concrete wall, huge cracks emanating from where he had hit.

"Don't temper her," said Inamu, glaring up at Saturn, "Let her take Omani-Kaye, she will never be of any use to us. She is too attached to her Soldier."

Isaiah, Samson and Furo-Ien looked at Inamu in disbelief. "You're not serious Inamu," said Furo-Ien, his fists tightening as he stared incredulously at the girl.

"We're both serious," said Saturn, swinging her glaive again.

"She will attack you if you put up resistance, and you'll be lucky if she goes easy on you like she did Samson," stated Inamu, standing up and letting her simulation disappear.

"Good choice Izanami," stated Saturn as she dropped her arm down slightly, making her way over to the bent form of Omoikane.

 

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Michiru rested against the door, listening to the conversations of her friends warily. I hope Haruka's alright, thought Michiru, more out of habit than out of actual want.

She's fine, replied the voice inside her head, its own agitation delving into Michiru's body.

"What do you think could have possibly come over them?" said Usagi, her voice clear even though Michiru was listening through the door.

"No idea, but it seemed as though they were possessed. I mean, Michiru attacked Haruka for absolutely no reason, Haruka was already out cold. It just seemed so… evil. Like Michiru wanted to kill Haruka," replied Minako, Michiru could hear the worry in her voice and a little piece of guilt drifted into her stomach.

Haruka… Called Michiru in her mind as she felt some bindings slowly return, the need to be near her lover reappearing suddenly.

Forget about her, she's weak, said the voice but Michiru fought against it, internally locking onto the connection she had always felt with Haruka.

And you're just as weak as her, continued the voice obviously disgruntled by Michiru's inability to let Haruka go.

I'm not weak, replied Michiru pressing herself further against the door for support as she felt some of her energy drain.

"It feels like everybody's going insane," said Minako, Michiru hearing the evident sounds of Minako resting her head on the dining table.

"It'll be alright Mina-Chan. They'll wake up and everything will be alright," comforted Usagi, patting Minako on the shoulder, trying to get her friend to cheer up a bit.

 

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Haruka twitched on the lounge, her body felt all bent out of shape, a rapid pounding emanating from her spine that felt slightly disjointed from her body.

You're back, whispered an unknown voice in Haruka's head, startling the blonde slightly.

WHO'RE YOU? Screamed Haruka internally, her body seeming unable to move properly besides the odd twitch.

I'm you, Uranus. Replied the voice matter-of-factly as Haruka's face turned into a grimace.

You're not me, stated Haruka as she tried to feel out Michiru, like she had always been able to do.

Stop that! It's foolish. You aren't connected to her anymore. Let her go. The voice's anger astounded Haruka, knocking her breathless, thrusting her off the lounge in one swift movement.

"Haruka!" It was Usagi's voice that cried out but it sounded so distant to Haruka as her back arched painfully, a small groan escaping her lips as a spasm rocked through her.

"We're running out of places to put them," stated Rei, coming over to help Usagi lift Haruka back onto the lounge.

"I'm more worried that they're dropping like flies. Anyone of us could be next," said Setsuna, taking a bite out of the sandwiches Mamoru had made.

"So what are we meant to do with them then? I think Haruka needs some serious help but…" Usagi's words trailed off as she looked down at the now still blonde.

"I know, we don't know what's going on and it might be dangerous," responded Setsuna, her eyes narrowing, "Michiru's awake now as well."

Michiru… Michiru… The name sent spirals of pain throughout Haruka's body, her memory instantly recalling the feeling of Michiru's knee in her stomach and how much power had been behind it.

Haruka felt the ties reclasp and the waves of Michiru's familiar energy responded to her, but with those waves came a sense of foreboding.

What's wrong Michiru? What's wrong? The question was strong in Haruka's mind but it was soon whisked away by the other voice.

I told you to let her go! The voice screamed at Haruka but her body showed no reaction to the voice as she pushed against it, relishing in the warm feeling that came with Michiru's energy.

 

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Makoto's dreams were violent…

"Jupiter, you can't fight them alone, let us help you!" The voice sounded like Rei's but it was different, older somehow.

Makoto tried to explain that she couldn't let them help her. How would her friends understand that she was all alone?

"You can't help me Mars. Protect Mercury and Venus, I'll be back soon I just have to find the others." The words came from Makoto's mouth but it wasn't her voice that spoke them. As Makoto looked down she saw her Senshi form.

"Jupiter! Don't…" Venus struggled to move in the super-radiation, but it stuck her in its wrap with no way to move.

"I'll be back, I promise. I won't live without you," replied Jupiter before taking off, she could already feel the heat from the flare that was slowly but surely approaching their arc.

"JUPITER!"

The word screeched in Makoto's ears and thrust her upwards into reality, her head instantly finding purchase into another.

"Ow! Mako-Chan!" exclaimed Minako, then realising that Makoto's body had stopped convulsing.

"Mina… Mina-Chan," rasped out Makoto, but her vision was filled with the image of the Venus she remembered and though she was similar to Minako there was something too different there to comprehend.

"I'm so glad you're alright Makoto," cried Minako, pulling Makoto in close, the tears slowly developing from the crease in Minako's eyes.

"Me too…" whispered Makoto back…

Me three, came the voice from inside Makoto's head.