Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Tides of Fortune and Destiny ❯ Chapter 5 ( Chapter 5 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

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Title: Tides of Fortune and Destiny

By: Siarene

Chapter Four

Disclaimer: These are not my characters by any means. However the baby when she is born will be. I am just barrowing these characters for my story.


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The sounds of medical equipment, humming monitors and a raft of hushed tones moved over the semi-conscious girl, coming from all directions. Tubes and cords attached to her reclined figure, hooked up to these flashing machines and screens around her bed. This young girl, her long brown hair splayed out on her pillow , and under the sheet covering her , one could tell she was a tall and strong young woman, about sixteen to seventeen years of age, her face tense in its restless slumber. Her forehead Creased in an unpleasant frown. Whatever the young girl was dreaming, it was obviously not a very pleasant dream. On the blue sheet draped over her was a cream-colored envelope. Shifting uncomfortably in her sleep, Makoto started to moan. Cold, she thought as she started to become conscious.

Slowly Cracking one eye open to try to get her bearings, Makoto realized she was no longer at the observatory’s cafeteria. Opening her eyes all the way, she tried to sit up. A nurse, on her rounds, just happened to be walking by, noticing Makoto was waking up.

Entering her room, the nurse checked the monitors and started to talk to Makoto. “Are you feeling okay, sweetie?” the nurse asked as she checked Makoto’s chart and looked one last time at the monitors.

“Where am I and what happened?” Makoto was still a little foggy after being asleep.

“You feinted at the observatory and were brought to the hospital. Also, we called one of your friends and she will be here shortly, and somebody left you this.” The nurse pointed to the note Nephrite placed on Makoto’s lap.

“Which friend did you call?” Mako pulled the note out of the envelope wondering who would have left it, or even known she was at the hospital.

“The guy that came in with you said to call a, Chiba Mamoru. So that is who we called. He and his wife will be here soon. I am going to go get the doctor for you.” The nurse bustled out of the room on her errand.

Meanwhile Mako had opened the note and was looking at it. It read:

Makoto, I know you must have many questions now that you have found this note. All I can say is, I am sorry about what happened. I know that is not much as far as any explanation is concerned. If you want answers, go to Setsuna, and I hope, she will answer all of your questions. All I ask of you is not tell anyone you have seen me and that I am alive. It is imperative that this remains secret for now. We still have not figured out how to explain our new lives to our beloved prince. Please go to Setsuna and get your answers. Maybe one day we will meet again. Until that day, I hope all is well with you.

Nephrite

Mako looked at the letter one more time before balling it up. Anger swelled within her as she mentally reviewed the words of the note. How dare he ask anything of me? After all the evil he committed and innocent blood, he spilled all for his lust for power. Why is he still alive? I know he died. I saw his stone, so many questions that need answers. I guess I will have to go see Setsuna and find out why that murdering bastard stands amongst the living. Mako thought as she noticed a doctor coming into her ward.

“Hello, Miss Kino. How are you feeling right now?” The doctor looked at Mako’s chart and hummed to himself.

“Nothing hurts, if that is what you mean. All I remember is seeing something and then everything went black.”

“Yes, that is what I want to know. Now look straight forward and pick a spot on the wall I am going to examine your eyes.” Makoto did as she was asked and looked at an information poster on breast cancer as the doctor ran his bright mini flashlight across her eyes to see f her eyes dilated and if the pupils responded to the light.

“Yes, nothing seems to be damaged. I guess it would be okay to release you since there are no signs of concussion.” The doctor said cheerfully as he took her chart from the nurse and left the room.

Just as he was leaving, Usagi and Mamoru came in. Usagi ran to her friend as Mamoru stood back and looked on. “Oh Mako-chan, what happened…, I thought you were going to use the telescope?” Usagi fired off her questions at her startled friend. Before Makoto opened her mouth to speak, she remembered what Nephrite had asked of her, and decided before she told anyone she would get her answers first.

“I just feinted for some strange reason, Usa-chan. Nothing to worry about, I am going to be fine.” Makoto assured her friend.

“Nobody feints for any reason, Mako-chan, but if you say your fine, I will accept that. When do you get out of here?”

Usagi fidgeted as she waited for her friend to reply. “The doctor who passed you on your way in said I could go right away, so how about that for perfect timing, huh. I am only waiting for my discharge papers. Hey, you looked worried for more reasons than just my well-being and all that. Is something wrong with the baby?” Makoto questioned, noticing the lines in Usagi face.

“Oh no, Mamo-chan just misplaced something at the house. That’s all,” Usagi, laughed off her friend’s questions. There was no way she was going to tell Makoto about the stones.

“Are you sure, Usa-chan?” Makoto watched as her friend shot a quick glance at her husband and back to her friend, nodding. Makoto had to except that for now. Something was going on that was real important. At that moment, the nurse walked in with a bag and papers.

“Miss Kino, here are your clothes and your discharge papers. If you will just sign the top copy you can get dressed and be on your way.” The nurse handed Makoto her clothes and the papers with a pen. Makoto quickly signed the documents and handed them back to the nurse who smiled before leaving the room.

Makoto got out of bed and looked at her friends. “Oh sorry, we’ll be right outside the door, Mako-chan.” Usagi held up her hands as they went outside.

Makoto took off her gown and put on her green tank top and blue jeans. With that task finished, she put her boots on. Gathering the bag and her copy of the papers, she walked out of the room into the ER’s labyrinth of corridors. She saw her friends waiting for her a short distance away.

“Hey Mamoru, could you give me a ride to Setsuna’s. There is something I need to ask her.” Makoto looked at her friend’s husband for some kind of confirmation while Usagi asked why. “There is something I need to talk to her about. You know, past stuff.” Makoto hoped Usagi bought it.

“Sure, Makoto, then after that why don’t I take you back to the Observatory to get your truck.” Makoto nodded and they chatted companionably as they stepped through the ER’s automatic doors. They headed for Mamoru’s red sports car. There was a back seat, but not much of one.

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“You look like hell, man. What happen to you? You were supposed to be home a couple of hours ago.” Zoicite said to Nephrite as he walked in the door. Dinner was cooking coming form the kitchen and Nephrite couldn’t help but inhale the smell of good food, a pleasant experience after the day he’d had.

“Makoto knows about me. She saw me at work and feinted. I think she got some of her memories back, because she called me a murdering bastard before she passed out. In addition, the look in her eyes radiated pure hatred. The only way she would give me that look and say what she said was because her memories were restored, or part thereof.” Nephrite explained to his shocked friend.

“Well, Setsuna said things were going to change soon, but didn’t think it would be so quickly, I guess soon is now.” Nephrite looked puzzled. “I went to see her. I am tired of hiding out. I want to go up to Ami and see her, not just from afar. But Setsuna said we had to wait a little longer.”

“It looks like we won’t have to wait, I left a note with Makoto to go see Setsuna about what she saw today, whether she has done this or not, I cannot say.” Nephrite stated as he looked toward the kitchen and wondered what was cooking for supper that smelt so good.

“Beef stir-fry is what is for dinner, along with some broccoli, cauliflower, and sweet peas. I think there are even some rolls for supper. Kunzite has been cooking since he got home, which means he had a bad day at work.” Zoisite filled in the blanks for Nephrite.

“With his old man as a father, I would have a permanent bad day at work every time I went in.” Neph joked, trying to lighten his inner turmoil.

“So, back to the girls; do you think we are going to be safe?”

“We shall see soon enough. I have a feeling we might have to fight for our lives, because the Sailor Senshi might come out of retirement.” Kunzite put in from the doorway to the kitchen.

“Someone get Jadeite, because supper is ready.” Kunzite strode across the kitchen to finish getting the table ready.

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Knocking on the door, Makoto waited patiently. The door opened a few seconds later to reveal Setsuna’s smiling face. “I was wondering when you would show up, Mako-chan. Come in…, I feel you are busting with questions.”

Setsuna opened the door wider, allowing the younger girl to enter her apartment. Guiding Makoto to the table, her eyes were met by the sight of a tea post and cups set for what seemed a planned occasion, and the two women sat down.

“Makoto, Both Kunzite and Zoisite have been to see me today. Would you like some tea?” Setsuna picked up the pot, filled her cup, and waited for Makoto’s response. Seeing her nod, Setsuna filled her cup, too. “Since you are not yet drinking age, I thought tea would be more appropriate, Makoto. So, go ahead and ask your questions.” Setsuna waited while the young girl gathered herself.

“How can they be alive…, and why are they here in Tokyo, and why hadn’t we been informed they were back and living comfortable normal lives? Why have you not filled us in on our past as opposed to letting us discover it on our own. I for one did not want my first memory of my past to be Nephrite betraying us all and slaughtering me in cold blood after we’d been lovers.” Makoto blurted out so fast Setsuna had to suppress a laugh.

“First off, slow down and breathe deep breaths. I don’t wish to have you passing out again.” Setsuna could see Makoto’s puzzled expression, but continued on, “Guardian of time, remember, I know everything that goes on, young Jupiter. First off, they are alive because their prince wishes it so. Mamoru has had the stones for a couple of years now. From those stones, the sprites of the Shitennou could be summoned to talk to their prince and his wish they return. Therefore, he could have their companionship back. So one night I took the stones to the Time Gate. There, Neo Queen Serenity and King Endymion met me. From there, the Queen used the Ginzuishou to bring the spirits of the stones to life. Then I worked my magic and gave the Shitennou new lives. Just like Chibi-Usa had for Usagi’s family. I gave them families who believed they had been there all along, living and working in Tokyo.” Makoto started to open her mouth, but a stern glare from Setsuna made her keep her silence. “They are living comfortable lives, yes. But, they are in conflict. Unlike you girls, they have their memories. So, they know what they did in the past and here in the present before they were killed and turned into stones. They are struggling with their memories each and every day. As to why I did not tell you all. Well, you have to find out on your own. Memories and feelings cannot be rushed. If I told you where they were, more than likely you would transform and kill them, which I could not allow. They are here to seek redemption. Is that a sufficient enough answer for you, Makoto?”

“I guess it is going to have to be. What about the others, they have got to know.”

“Simple, you cannot tell them. They must find out on their own. You cannot disrupt the cosmic balance.” Setsuna said as sternly as possible.

Makoto considered this carefully, finished her tea. Standing up, she nodded to Setsuna and saw herself out. She still had to collect her truck.