Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Uncontrolled ❯ Chapter 16 ( Chapter 16 )

Chapter 16

 

 

Serena could hear them talking in low mummers in the next room. They were probably talking about her and what a failure as a leader she was. She should have known! Her past self said that they would be taken and they couldn't do anything about it. If the scouts ever found out that she withheld that information from them, she would be demoted or something! She cursed herself and gently, pulled the blankets off. The cold room hit her fevered body and she winced. She slid her legs off the soft mattress, letting her warm toes touch the smooth cold surface of the floor.

 

 

“This is all my fault.” She whispered and stood up on shaky feet, walking slowly to the dresser in the far corner of the room and pulling out some warm clothes. She had only been out of bed for not even two minutes, and already she was freezing. Her teeth chattered as she pulled on some cold socks. Her head swam, but she gritted back the wave of dizziness and managed to pull open the window. She made her way down the sidewalk, into a little cavern she scouted a while ago. It was a quite a hike to get there though and in her weakened state, almost impossible. But something told her to go there.

 

 

“Serena. What are you doing?” Serena turned to the soft voice. She was tall and beautiful. Of course she knew who she was. In the dreams she had when she was unconscious, she was there. Having her here made the worry and guilt lift a little, but even Sailor Pluto couldn't make her feel better.

 

 

“I need to find her. It's my fault she's gone.” New tears mounted. “If only I told the scouts, then maybe she would still be here.”

 

 

Sailor Pluto put a hand on her shoulder. “Even if you had, she still would have been taken from you. It was all foreordained before you were even reborn.” She told her. Serena sighed and looked back at the direction of the house. The scouts must be in a frenzy searching for her which even made her feel worse. Her face heated up with frustration. For some reason, she couldn't do anything right!

 

 

“But she called me here.” Serena murmured, looking at the pond of water, strangely illuminated by the moon. The water looked like a pool of molten silver.

 

 

“Call the scouts to you.” Sailor Pluto instructed. Serena frowned.

 

 

“We don't have telepathy anymore.” She told her. Sailor Pluto stood still, ignoring her statement. Not sure what to do, she hesitantly called to them.

 

 

Guys? Can you hear me? She was met with silence, and was about to give a troubled sight when Raye's sharp reply hit her.

 

 

Where the hell are you? You had us scouring the whole house and beach. Darien stuck me with Jadeite! Do you know how annoying that was after all we learned tonight?

 

 

Serena are you okay? You had a fever when you left. Ami's reply came right after coupled with Mina and Lita.

 

 

Serena, you should have told us when you left.

 

 

You're alright though?

 

 

A smile came to her and she shot them an image of where she was. Sailor Pluto nodded at her and they waited in silence.

 

 

XOXOXO

 

 

“Over here.” Ami told the group. They made their way through some narrow passages, and over smooth rock, splashing in the small puddles of water.

 

 

“Where are we going?” Kunzite asked and he grabbed for Mina after she tripped over a small rock. She gave him a grateful smile and caught up with the others.

 

 

“This way.” Raye answered him moodily, trying to put herself between Lita and Darien because Jadeite was being a little too touchy. She still needed some space from him. The heavy weight that had been trampling her down was lifting gradually and Jadeite knew that. He knew everything about her she thought grumpily and folded her arms in a pout before she knew what she was doing.

 

 

“My spitfire Princess.” He said after catching up with her and giving her neck a small squeeze. Raye shuddered and tried to move away from him, but his hand tightened and pressed a sensitive nerve, sending a shock of pleasure through out her whole body. “As soon as this is settled with Serenity, we have much catching up to do.” He purred at her and squeezed again.

 

 

Damn you Serena. She whispered furiously through telepathy.

 

 

Come off it Raye. You know you like it. Lita shot back at her. Lita was mere inches away from her, if she…

 

 

Don't even think about it. Mina warned from behind her.

 

 

“Everyone's against me today.” Raye muttered under her breath.

 

 

“Did you say something Darling?” Jadeite asked with a mirthful glint in his blue eyes. Raye scowled even more and kept her mouth shut.

 

 

Ami looked up from her computer screen at where they were and she halted.

 

 

“What?” Zoicite asked her, looking at the screen. Ami bit her lip and looked around once more, then looked at the screen. There were two entries, and they looked identically alike.

 

 

“Serena!” Lita called out and they waited, listening for her reply beyond the crashing waves and chirping bugs.

 

 

Over here. She called out to them, but it was Darien who heard it. The sound of her voice let him relax a little, knowing that she was alright. He gently pushed his way to the front and listened once more. When she finally called for a second time, he shot out in that direction and had the others stumbling after him. The cavern was small, but wide enough to house them all. Serena was sitting on a rock, letting her toes dog into the white sand.

 

 

“Oh god Serena.” He said meaningfully and went to her. He embraced her small body and gently hugged her in reassurance. Her head fell against his cheek and he pulled back quickly. “You're burning up!” He exclaimed and touched her flushed face.

 

 

“I'm sorry.” She whispered sleepily. Her eyes were dully with weariness. He could feel how weak she was as he held her to him.

 

 

“Why are you here?” Lita asked her gently, softly brushing Serena's hair out of her face.

 

 

“She calls me here.” Serena said and with all her strength, she lifted her head and looked beyond Darien's shoulder to the pool of water that was glittering even more so. It turned sliver, then blue, green, orange and finally red.

 

 

“That's freaky.” Mina said, but her eyes were transfixed on the changing colors. Her grip of Kunzite's arm slackened and she took a step to the pond. Serena had fell back asleep, and as Darien began to call out to Mina to ask what was wrong, Nephrite spoke.

 

 

“Look at the girls.” He said in a concerned voice. Like Mina, the others were looking at the changing waters, and their eyes had glossed over, like they were hypnotized or something.

 

 

“Don't touch them.” A sharp voice told them sternly. Sailor Pluto emerged from the shadows, with her rod poised at Jadeite. He dropped his hand from Raye and took a step away from her.

 

 

“What is going on?” Kunzite demanded.

 

 

“Move away from them.” She told them in a dead, soft voice. They all exchanged looks with one another, but did as she said. They trusted her enough not to ask questions.

 

 

One by one, in single file, as soon as the water turned blue, Ami stepped into the water and likewise with the others as the colors changed. The pool was deeper than it looked and when the girls had the water to their waists, the water bubbled like a Jacuzzi.

 

 

“Your turn, Queen Serenity.” Pluto said and brought the butt of her rod down with a loud bang. The ground began to gently tremble, and Pluto moved away from the place she struck the ground. A sliver circle formed, and soon, they could see a crown of sliver, white hair emerge, then her eyes, nose, mouth and so on until Queen Serenity stood proudly in front of them. Darien shielded his eyes from the brightness of Pluto's magic. This power, it was so familiar. Serena trembled in his arms and a small comforting smile on her lips.

 

 

“Well done, my faithful guardian.” She praised the stoic Pluto, who merely bowed slightly.

 

 

“What is going on?” Nephrite asked her. Queen Serenity clasped her hands in front of her and gave each one of them a warm smile and blazing look over. She finally rested her eyes on a protective young man that held a flushed young girl in his arms. Even though she looked so much like her daughter, this girl wasn't. She couldn't feel Serenity inside of her, not one trace. She felt tears weld up, but she abruptly blinked them back.

 

 

A sound sense of loss. That's what she felt. This girl, Serena, was lonely with out her counter part.

 

 

She blamed herself for the kidnapping.

 

 

Queen Serenity felt for the girl, because she felt just as responsible for what had happened. She took a deep breath and opened her hand. Four dark stones rested in her palm.

 

 

“What are those?” Zoicite asked, craning his neck to see them. Queen Serenity smiled gently, looking thoughtfully at the dull brown stones. She caressed each one with her soft finger and then raised her head to speak to the guards.

 

 

“It was necessary for the girls to relive their tragic deaths in order for them to trust you and be able to summon enough strength to change without Princess Serenity's power. Of course in the past, they didn't need the help of the crystal to transform. But as time went by and the scouts' power was unused, it lost potency, therefore in order to jumpstart it again, it needed a little boost from the crystal. These stones I set before you are the things that will help them regain their strength.” She tossed the stones up in the air, where they hovered, each one twisting and turning color. Orange, red, green and blue. Queen Serenity reached out for them, but Pluto stopped her by placing a warm hand on her shoulder.

 

 

“Let them have the honor.” She told her quietly. The Queen looked thoughtfully at the Guardian of Time and gave a slight bow in her direction.

 

 

“Lord Kunzite.” Pluto said. The orange stone flew in front of him, resting at eye level. He took the stone with shaky hands. It pulsed warmly in his hands, like he was holding a heart beat, full of light and love and happiness.

 

 

The other guards looked at Kunzite oddly when a smile came to his usually, stony face. It felt like her, he thought dimly and felt the power speed up as he got closer to Mina. It was like his heart was beating rapidly, in sync with the stone. Like the first time he kissed her and knew that he loved her. It was an exciting feeling, a scary feeling.

 

 

“Drop it into the water.” He faintly heard Queen Serenity's instructions. He dropped it, suddenly back into reality.

 

 

XOXO

 

 

“Mina, daughter.” Mina blinked her eyes open and saw two figures shrouded in amber light, holding their hands out to her. But the voices, they sounded familiar, so familiar.

 

 

“Mother?” She whispered. As soon as the words escaped her mouth, they came into view. She rubbed her eyes, making sure she was seeing right.

 

 

“Daughter, you have grown.” Her father told her fondly with a bright smile on his angelic face. The amber hue made their blonde hair shine so brightly, they looked like halos.

 

 

“Is this a dream?” Her parents both chuckled.

 

 

“It is time.” Her mother said and held up her hand, her father followed suit.

 

 

“Time?” She asked, looking at them in bewilderment.

 

 

“Time for you to save the Princess darling.” Her father said.

 

 

“Time for you to love again.” Her mother echoed after him. “Look up.” Mina did so and saw Kunzites face swirling above her.

 

 

“But, if you don't want to jump into it…”

 

 

“Mika!” Her mother scolded and gave him a swat on the arm. Her father rubbed it moodily.

 

 

“Well, she can finish school and things like that before she falls in love again. I mean, Kunzite will always be there waiting.” He protested with fatherly protectiveness. Her mother rolled her eyes heavenward and shook her head. Mina was a bit taken back, but she giggled.

 

 

“Do whatever you feel is right Mina, you have a good head on your shoulders. We'll be watching.” Her mother's voice faded away as her parents touched her face.

 

 

“You can still wait on the love thing.” Her father said stubbornly and Mina smiled, suddenly feeling invincible.

 

 

XOXO

 

 

Kunzite watched as Mina blinked her eyes, the dazed look suddenly gone. Amber light exploded around her and then, it was gone in an instance.

 

 

“Whoa.” She breathed and then frowned. “What just happened?”

 

 

Kunzite gave a sigh of relief and held out a hand to help her out of the water. Mina looked a little surprised, but when she took his hand and felt it all sweaty with nervousness, she knew that it was time. To love him again.

 

 

“Lord Nephrite.” The green stone flew in front of him, lowering to eye level. He glanced over to Kunzite and Mina, seeing that something, whatever it was made her change. The tips of his fingers brushed against the smooth surface of the stone. It hummed, like it was charged. When the power intensified, he held it fully. Gentle electric currents messaged his hand. A feeling of strength and vulnerability spread through out his chest, making it hard to breath. Little sparks of green electricity sizzled around his hand, nipping at his flesh playfully. It was like Lita's heart was in the stone, like she was happy to see him. He looked in the water and saw an amused smile on her lips for some reason.

 

 

“Drop it into the water.” He did so without even knowing what he did.

 

 

XOXO

 

 

Lita looked around the blank room she was in. Well, if you could call it a room she thought. It had no walls, no floor, or a ceiling.

 

 

“About time you showed up.” A low murmur made her turn around, on guard.

 

 

“It's just like you to be so impatient Luka.” Luka? Wasn't that her father's name back on Planet Jupiter?

 

 

“I see the boy is still waiting for her.” Her father said nonplussed by his wife's comment. Lita searched around for them, but all she could hear was their voices.

 

 

“She's lucky and he's head over heels in love with her. Why aren't you impressed?” Her mother asked.

 

 

“Impressed? No boy will be good enough for my daughter.” He replied back smartly.

 

 

“Now you see why she kept him from us. You're so negative.” Her mother's voice sounded annoyed. There was a sigh from behind her and she whipped around, coming face to face with her tall, beautiful parents.

 

 

“Mommy?” Lita asked, like someone knocked her upside the head and she was dazed or something.

 

 

“Darling, you look so beautiful!” She nudged the beaming King of Jupiter in the side, making him grunt. “See? I told you she would get my eyes.” Her father squinted kindly at her and gave a nod.

 

 

“True. But she has my fighting spirit eh Lita.” Lita bobbed her head, tears gathering in her eyes.

 

 

“Oh, don't cry! You'll make me cry and we don't have time for that now.” Her mother said in a soothing voice, tenderly wiping away her tears. She held up her hand, and her father followed suit.

 

 

“Its time darling, to save your Princess and to open you heart once more.” Her father said, despite what he and her mother were arguing about earlier. Lita knew, that deep down, her father really liked Nephrite.

 

 

“It'll be okay now, you'll see.” Her mother said and they both faded away.

 

 

XOXO

 

 

Nephrite watched her closely. Her eyes fluttered open and she looked right at him. Green energy exploded around her, and then it was gone the next second.

 

 

“This water is freezing.” She finally said after a short silence. Nephrite held out his hand to help her out. She looked at him, really looked at him as if searching for something. Whatever it was, she found it and she took his hand readily. The jacket he had on was soon draped over her shoulders.

 

 

“Lord- “

 

 

“Oh me! Pick me next!” Zoicite said and pushed in front of Jadeite.

 

 

“Hey! I don't think so! It's my turn!” Jadeite protested, yanking Zoicite back roughly.

 

 

“I called for it first!” He whined and pushed back to the front again. The two continued to fight over the spot and Pluto put a hand to her head. She was beginning to get a headache.

 

 

“Rock, paper, scissors.” Darien grunted at the two because he was getting a headache as well. The two faced off, expressions, determined.

 

 

In the end Jadeite won and Zoicite sunk to the floor of the cave, defeated and angry. He folded his arms in front of him and glared daggers at Jadeite. The red stone flew up and he took it without hesitation. The stone heated up, burning him, but he felt no pain. Little flames licked his hand, caressing him lovingly and he knew that Raye would be his in no time.

 

 

“Drop-” He did so quickly, and saw Queen Serenity shake her head fondly.

 

 

XOXO

 

 

“Did you see him? He wastes no time!” Raye heard a woman's amused voice.

 

 

“Yes dear.” A logical male voice said.

 

 

“Who's there?” Raye demanded no so much scared as she was confused. One moment she was standing around with the girls, brushing off Jadeite's heated gazed and the next, she was here, hearing voices. She frowned. She wasn't going crazy was she?

 

 

“No, only your mother goes crazy. I hope it's not hereditary.” The male voice muttered the last part under his breath. She knew that playful humor. It was always aimed at her and the Queen of Mars.

 

 

“Dad!” She moaned. Soon the King and Queen of Mars appeared before her. Her mother was glaring at her father, and her father was looking away, rocking in his heels, whistling innocently.

 

 

“So what if it was?” Her mother shot back. Her purple eyes a blazed with challenge.

 

 

“Then lord help us?” He offered playfully. Her mother couldn't keep a smile off her face.

 

 

“Shut up my love.” She said and kissed him lightly on the corner of his mouth. Her father winked at her. He reminded her so much of Jadeite. She scowled at her turn of thought. Why was she always thinking of him? Like, everything she looked at was a constant reminder.

 

 

“Because love can make you forget everything else, that's why.” Her father answered for her. She gave him a look and he held up his hand in defense.

 

 

“Really Ryas, can you keep out of her mind? Girls have things they don't want you to hear and our daughter is no different.” Her mother scolded. Her father nodded his head in a sigh.

 

 

“Still, what I said stands.” Her father said in a more serious tone. Her mother looked at him fondly and nodded in agreement.

 

 

“You're so much like me Raye. And I know it's hard to think that we have a weakness, because we want to be strong and faithful to our duties. But, with someone by our side, we can be even stronger.” She said and gazed lovingly at the King of Mars.

 

 

“Awww.” He said and made her mother blush. Even now he can still make her blush. Jadeite use to do that….

 

 

“Its time Raye. Time to fulfill you destiny.” Her father told her with a warm smile.

 

 

“Trust your heart Daughter. It will do you good in the long run…” Her mother echoed after her and then they were gone and she was looking blankly at the worried, but suspiciously eager face of Jadeite.

 

XOXO

 

 

Jadeite watched as, slowly but surly, Raye's eyes became focused again. In the depths of her beautiful amethyst eyes, something changed in her. This pleased him to no words, but something stopped him from wrapping her in his arms and kissing her breathless. Because Raye was a very cautious person, and even though she had forgiven him for what had happened in the past. It still bothered her. She still needed to make peace with herself. Suddenly, it became very hot in the cavern and red exploded around her and then it was gone. Just like what had happened to the others before her.

 

 

“Are you alright?” He finally asked after staring at her for eternity. She wet her bottom lip and nodded slowly.

 

 

“Yes.” She said and gently took his helpful hand and let him lift her out of the water. When she stood next to him, he didn't feel the unease that was there earlier, she was more relaxed, but more defensive too.

 

 

“Lord Zoicite.” The Queen made the stone float in front of him. His green eyes focused on the blue stone. He looked from the stone to Ami, who was the only on left in the water.

 

 

“Can't leave the lady waiting.” He chirped happily and grabbed the stone. It felt wet, and smooth. Invisible ripples pushed at his fingers, like they were messaging him. It was gentle, soft, like Ami's love. So very soft, it lulled him. Like the way she would stroke his hair after a long day. They way she whispered sweet nothings, teasingly in his ear. A feeling in his heart erupted, knowing that in a few short minutes, she would be his. She was so close, so close…

 

 

XOXO

 

 

Ami looked all around her. It looked like a pocket of space, void of all time, hanging in limbo in a sub-dimensional …

 

 

“Over thinking like usual.” A warm, male voice spoke up. Goosebumps emerged at the familiar sound.

 

 

“It proves that she had a good mind on her shoulders.” A soft, cool motherly voice said in fondness.

 

 

“Well, can't she just think that magic exists? I mean she was reborn by magic.” The male voice said in suggestion.

 

 

“True, but all sorts of magic have to have some scientific explanation.” Ami echoed and put a thoughtful finger to her chin.

 

 

“Ami, daughter, you and your mother wear me out.” The male voice said in a sigh. Ami beamed at the compliment.

 

 

“Why thank you father.” She said dryly. As soon as the words escaped her mouth, her parents shimmed into focus in front of her.

 

 

“So, here we are. Queen Serenity was right, they have grown.” Her mother said kindly. Her blue eyes sparked with motherly pride. Ami blushed at the complement, suddenly very shy. Her father nodded his agreement.

 

 

“She was right, it is time.” He said. Ami frowned.

 

 

“Time?” She looked questionably at them.

 

 

“Time to do what you were called to. Both physical and emotional.” Her mother said with a gentle look. She and her father lifted their hands and all she saw was blue…

 

 

XOXO

 

 

Zoicite was practically bouncing in excitement and anticipation.

 

 

“Come on love, come to me.” He murmured over and over again watching her very closely. Soon her eyes fluttered open and she looked directly at him, He blue eyes clashed his own green ones. The aurora around her vibrated, and then in a quick flash of blue, it was over. But there moment seemed to last a life time. Like time stopped and waited for them to come to an understanding.

 

 

“Uh…a little help?” She asked meekly, looking at him for support. She didn't know what that little outreach did for him. It was like a great weight lifted off his shoulders. Now, he could relax and quit holding his breath when he was around her. He reached out and took her hand, not knowing he was shaking until she gave it a gentle squeeze.

 

 

“Much is to be done scouts. Queen Beryl must not use the Imperial Crystal.” Queen Serenity let out a troubled sigh and looked at the sleeping Serena. “I fear for my daughter, and the world.” She said quietly and they shimmed away in silver smoke and they were left staring at the dimly glowing circle where Pluto's magic soon faded away.

 

 

Pluto stared at the scouts with no emotion on her face. “Perhaps you should not waste time.” She finally said and she too left without another word.

 

 

Darien shifted Serena in his arms and stood up, taking her out of the cave and back to the house. There were no words exchanged between the guards and the scouts, but, they stayed close to one another, especially Raye and Jadeite, which surprised him because he thought that those two would be the last to accept their fate, well, Raye would have at least.

 

 

The two cats greeted them at the top steps of the beach house. He knew that Pluto came to see them because they asked no questions. He took Serena to the bedroom and put her down, ordering someone to get him a wet cloth to dab her forehead. Her eyes moved rapidly under her lids. A vivid dream. He thought. People always had delusions when they had a fever as bad as hers. He wondered what she was dreaming, if she was dreaming about him. A whimsical smile played on his lips and he brushed a light kiss on her nose.

 

 

XOXO

 

 

“Help me!” She heard the voice in the distance calling out to her. “Serena, you have to come for me, I become weaker to longer I'm away from Endymion.” The Princess side of her told her. Serena searched the pitch black abyss for her, but the problem was it was pitch black.

 

 

“The longer you are away from Endymion?” Serena asked in confusion.

 

 

“The spell, remember the words Serena, help me…”

 

 

“Never let my love and I part…” Serena whispered.

 

 

“I need him Serena, we need him…”

 

 

Wait for me Serenity, my other self, I'll come. She felt his hand holding hers and she gave it a gentle squeeze. “We'll come.”

 

 

XOXOXO