Just Breathe: Chapter 6 “ Do you think anyone noticed what you did? I mean five missing girls is kind of suspicious! “ The Deity nervously commented to the figure standing next to her. She was regretting to ever get involved when she saw the future of one of the Sailor Senshi. Even though it was a blissful one but it will distorted the time line and someone would not be pleased about that. “ What I did? Excuse me? But weren’t you the one who was screaming about their fighting technique quote ’ Their asses are getting kicked’ unquote!” As she gesture with her fingers in the air. “Send them to another dimension where they can learn some skills. So technically this is your fault!” Both Deities glared at each other to busy to noticed that another presence arrived. “ Am I interrupting something?” The new voice called out. She had an amused look on her face as she watched the duo. Noticing that they did not acknowledged her, She held her staff, tapping it down on the floor twice, making a clinging noise, letting her arrival be known. That sound got both of the deities attention as they whipped their heads around to face the individual. “Pluto, W-w-what are you doing here?” “Goddesses, you perfectly know well, why I am here.” Pluto replied as she stepped forward to the two deities. She knew there was a rift in the timeline when she felt the princess signature energy disappear along with her senshi. Who could have tampered with the timeline? She was the Guardian of Time after all. Who could also have access to the time gate? One, thing she knew for sure was that two very inquisitive goddesses had a part in this. “Hai, gomen nasi ..... I was just very pissed that they were being defeated so easily. But you see it wasn’t entirely my fault! Athena has much to do with this as I am.” She proclaimed has she pointed to her “partner-in-crime” who had a scowl on her face not believing that her dear ‘sister’ snitch her out. “ Apollo, I can’t believe you pigeon-holed me!!” Athena exclaimed giving an accusing look at Apollo. “ Besides, Usagi is Artemis descendent, she’s like family to us. We couldn’t stand by and watch her and her senshi be defeated.” “ Maybe so, but that does not give you any right to tamper with the time stream. You were very lucky that nothing slipped by when Athena opened the time gate. If something should have, our princess would have more to deal with then just sorting out her feelings.” Pluto proclaimed as she let out a soft sigh. “Is Queen Serenity furious with us?” “No, she is quite pleased with the gesture. In fact Queen Serenity asked me if I would send the girls to the Z dimension but you two beat me to it.” “Hontoo!?” The two goddesses screamed in unison. “ Pluto, did you see what happen to Mamoru?” asked a smirking Apollo. “Hai, I had first row seat to that event even before it happened. I’m quite proud of our little moon princess.” “I would have thought you would disapprove of Usagi behavior towards Mamoru. Aren’t they destined to be together and rule Crystal Tokyo?” Slightly shaking her head she let the question linger in her head before answering, “ You must know that nothing is set in stone. It’s Usagi decision that would matter in the end. We should give her that much.” Facing Athena to ask one more question before leaving. “Athena, could you look over for them for me?” “Why?” “Well, since the senshi are in the Z dimension, there is no one to protect their dimension. So I have to tell the Outers to take their place until they return. And because you sent them there.” “Sure, but who will watch the time gate then?” “That problem has already been taken care of. Queen Serenity will look after it.” Creating a portal, before she fully disappear into, Pluto slightly looked back “ And don’t let Apollo interrupt things anymore than she should. You two sent them there to train, so let them toughen up for themselves. And now I have to get Mamoru back to his own dimension. There‘s no need for him there anymore. I will not let him ruin the future.” With the last words spoken the portal closed leaving the goddesses looking at each other. “You know I’m not that bad” Apollo scowled crossing her arms. “Humph. Let’s just see what the girls are doing.” Athena waved her hands over the looking pond. The image shifted and change, appearing blurry then refocusing showing the facial expression of Usagi, sharp and clear. *~* Z Dimension *~* For the last 20 minutes Usagi would stop and sneezed and in the process releasing the support she had of Mamoru arm, making him fall forward until Trunks yanked him up and let Mamoru leaned against him. “Usagi, are you all right?” asked Trunks concerned. “ Yeah, I’m ok now. I think someone was talking about me.” Usagi replied has put Mamoru arm around her neck again. “Do you want to rest for awhile? It’s going to be a 30 minutes hike since we’re going on foot. It would take less than five minutes if Goten and I flown you there.” Trunks said as he continue to walk on not noticing that Usagi stopped in her tracks. He was instantly jerked back has Usagi pulled on Mamoru arm hard causing Mamoru himself to wince and his other arm to slightly chocked Trunks bringing back where Usagi was standing. “Nani!? You mean we could have been there already? Why didn’t you tell me this sooner?” “Well, how are we going to get all seven of you there? It’s two of us here that can only fly.” Coughed out Trunks rubbing his neck with his free hand. “ Hey what’s the hold up back there?” Goten emerged with Makoto and Minako hanging onto each arm. “Him there.” Usagi started pointing to Trunks. “ He said that it was going to be a 30 minutes walk but it would be quicker if Goten and him flew us there.” “ Right Usagi-chan, so lets stop wasting time and walk.” Rei grumbled coming behind Goten. “What I think Usagi-chan is trying to say is that the guys can fly us there. There’s no need for us to walk.” Ami answered helping Usagi out. Usagi threw Ami a grateful smile which she returned. “ Look, all I’m saying is that we can’t carry all seven of you there. Unless, Usagi can think of a way for all us to get there, we just have to walk.” Explained Trunks. “Hmmm... Let’s see??” Usagi thinking while tapping her index finger against her chin. “Wait! I know! How about if we hog-tied Mamoru on to a extremely strong but large stick. Trunks and Goten can fly holding each side with one of us on their backs and carrying one us with their other arms. But then again that leaves two of us out.” Everyone just stood there with a stunned expression on their face. Makoto was the first to come to her senses. “Usagi-chan...that’s a nice suggestion but it wouldn’t work. First of all, how are we going to find ropes to tie Mamoru up with and do any of us know how to hog-tie even? Second, where are we going to find a big stick?” Makoto watched Usagi nod her head in understanding. To Usagi seemed to be such a good idea while she was forming it in her head but Makoto was right. She had to think of something...there was no way she was going to walk another inch and let Trunks get the best of her. She didn’t really like that smug expression on his face either even though it made him look extremely kawaii. Rei couldn’t believe that they were actually waiting for Usagi to form an idea. But then again she didn’t feel like walking either. Glancing around she could see that none of the girls wanted to as well. They just had to wait for Usagi to come up with something soon. “ Maybe I could be an assistant?” The girls gasped out in surprise while Trunks and Goten looked on amused. Usagi squealed out in delight as she launch herself, leaving Mamoru side, towards the voice. “PUU!!” Soon as Sailor Pluto stepped out of the portal she was instantly embraced by Usagi. She returned the hug “ Princess Serenity” and slightly bowed in respect. Usagi cringed at the formality. Pouting “Puu, don’t call me that. We are all friends here.” “Pluto! Are you here to take us back?” asked an eager Minako. She and Makoto both ran towards Pluto, so did Ami and Rei. All were eagerly waiting for the answer. For the first time, Sailor Pluto fidget in nervousness. How was she suppose to tell these girls that they couldn’t go back to their dimension, expect for Mamoru. That they needed to stay for the purpose of the future and that their fighting skill lack potential some what. Double mental sigh. Maybe she could send two of them back but it would be hard to choose which two should go. Another mental sigh. Taking a deep breath and asserting her thoughts clearly before speaking. Making sure her voice came out even-toned, “ I’m sorry, No, You won’t be going back home except for Mamoru. If you wish I could send two of you back but it’ll be all up to you. As far as this go, only Usagi can not be the two. I will give you two days to make your decision.” “Nani!?” Usagi clutched Pluto hand squeezing it, “ Puu, what do you mean? Why can’t I go back?” Her eyes on the verge of tears. “Princess, this is very important for you to stay. All should be known in time.” Rei couldn’t believe this, ‘ Wasn’t she the one who sent us here in the first place? Unless..... “Pluto, you weren’t the one who sent us here were you?” demanded Rei. “No, I wasn’t. Two goddess helped you out by sending you to this dimension. The original plan was for all of you to get extra training but I could see that some of you do want to go back. I’m sorry princess.” Pluto apologetically replied. Meanwhile, Trunks holding a weak Mamoru and Goten were standing there looking on. “Hey, Trunks have you noticed that every time a girl steps out of nowhere, she just happens to be hot-looking? I mean...Damn...Look...there are six beautiful, gorgeous girls standing around and I haven’t even got their digits yet!!” complained Goten. Trunks wasn’t even paying attention to his friend but was looking at the grief-stricken expression on Usagi face. He felt so helpless that he couldn’t help her. All he wanted to do was take her in his arms and soothe away her pain. Heck, he would even stand there in front of her and let her yell at him until she felt better and the way she was before this ’ Pluto’ woman came. Usagi couldn’t understand why she had to be the only one who couldn’t go back home. But if the goddesses sent her here for a reason and Setsuna confirmed it, she had no choice but to stay. If this was a way to preserve the future, she by all means, would do anything to make sure it was intact. At least Puu didn’t say anything about destiny and fate. Then she would have excessively argue and beg to go home.. She had already changed her destiny and fate when she dumped Mamoru feeling no love for him at all. “Puu, if this is the best for the future, I will not let you down.” Usagi softly replied. Pluto, smiled gingerly, knowing full well what was in store for her princess. She faced where the guys were and walked to Mamoru. “What did you say to Usagi?” Trunks angrily demanded as Pluto stopped in front of him. “I said what was needed to be said. Now, I must take Mamoru back with me.” Pluto replied creating a portal as Trunks handed Mamoru to her. She then created another portal and before she disappear with Mamoru, “ Princess, you didn’t want to walk, so this portal will lead you to your destination and remember senshi, you have two days to make your decision.” They all watched Pluto and Mamoru fade away as the portal closed. “ Come on everyone! Let’s go before this one closes. I don’t want to walk anymore than I have too!” Usagi shouted has she shoved everyone into the portal. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * “Minako, get your elbow away from my side!” Rei shrieked out. “Gomen!” “Why does every time we go through a portal I’m always end up on the bottom pile?” Makoto moaned out as Ami removed her foot out of her ribcage. “Gomen Mako-chan!” Hovering above them, Usagi looked on amused while Trunks had his arms around her waist supporting her. She made sure when she shoved everyone into the portal that she had Trunks to hold her. So basically it was the four senshi that fell onto the ground and Goten, her and Trunks floating safely down. Trunks was a bit reluctant to let Usagi out of his embraced. “That’s so unfair Usagi! You didn’t give us any time to react!” Minako accused Usagi as she dusted herself off. “Gomen Minako-chan!” “Hey, the portal thing did work! It stopped right in front of my house!” Goten exclaimed as he ran towards the door. Looking over his shoulder he yelled for them to follow. He swung open the door and yelled loudly for his kaasan. The rest followed in with Trunks leading the way. “What is it Goten?” A woman with black hair done in a bun came out stirring a mixing bowel. “ Dinner isn’t done yet!” She stopped stirring when she saw more than her son and Trunks was there. “Kaasan, Kaasan! These girls here are from another dimension and they need a place to stay.” Goten reasoned out to his mother. Chichi looked thoughtful for a moment taking it all in as the girls explained their dilemma to her. It wasn’t like she was used to various people coming from other dimension but the fact that these were girls. To think that Goku, Gohan, Vegita and the other Z warriors wouldn’t be back in three days, off training somewhere and this happens. “ I can see no problem with this! I always wanted a daughter... but only four of you can stay though... because...two can stay in the Gohan’s old room and the other two can take Goten room while Goten can sleeps on the couch. “The couch!?” Goten groaned out thinking of the backaches he would get in the morning from it. The girls was thinking the same thing “ Who were the four that was staying here and who wasn’t.” Usagi put all their minds to ease when she stated “ Chichi-san, Ami, Rei, Minako and Makoto are staying here. Trunks do you think your kaasan would mind if I stayed over at your house?” “Usagi are you sure?” The girls asked her, who nodded her head yes. Trunks looked truthfully surprised when Usagi asked him. “ I don’t think she would mind.” Staying over for another thirty minutes so the girls who were staying here could get acquainted around the house, Usagi and Trunks waved goodbye to them as they exited Goten house. “See ya tomorrow Usagi and Trunks!’ They yelled as the pair walked off. “So, do you want to walk or fly Usagi?” Trunks asked as he looked at her. “What do you think?” “ I say you want to walk” he teased her ducking has a punch was thrown his way. “ But then again, I guess you want to fly.” He wrapped his arms around her waist securely feeling her tense up “ Relax” he whispered as they took off. He didn’t know what this feeling that was stirring inside of him every time he thought about this particular blonde he was holding. ’ There’s something about her.’ ‘This was so great’ Usagi thought. She felt so secure in Trunks arms. She blushed thinking how very close her body was pressed underneath his. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * “ Kaasan! Kaasan!” Trunks shouted as he entered his home with Usagi shyly behind him. “Trunks! What is it? Is something wrong? And this better be good since I’m repairing these simulators that Vegita managed to destroy...baka...Saiyajin.” Bulma called out as she appear holding a metal scrap piece with electrical wires hanging out of it. “Well?” Bulma questioned as she looked at Trunks. “Kaasan... this is Usagi“ gesturing to her. “She and her other friends who are staying over at Goten house are from another dimension and can she stay over here with us?” Trunks asked. “ Hey, Usagi, my name is Bulma but you can call me Bulma-san. You can stay here but the guest room is very cluttered with all my equipments, so it won’t be cleared until tomorrow.” Bulma stated. “Then where is she going to stay then?” Trunks looking at Bulma. She had a thoughtful expression on her face then a smile grew. “Well, Trunks considered yourself having a roommate for one night!” “Nani!?” Usagi and Trunks screamed out simultaneously. “Demo....Bulma-san...” Usagi started but was cut off by Bulma who waved her arms in dismissal. “Come on....it’s only for one night and you two seem responsible.... the two of you shouldn’t be worried about being roommates but more on who gets to sleep on the bed or floor. Oh, by the way Trunks room is first one on the right.” The mentioned of sleeping on the floor Usagi and Trunks looked at each other and sprinted towards Trunks bedroom. On the way there Usagi jumped on Trunks back making lose his balance, falling face-first on the floor. Usagi jumped off , started to run but Trunks managed to grab one of her leg. “ Let go Trunks! I’m the guest! I should get the bed.” She said dragging him behind her. “No way, that’s my room! I should get the bed.” As Trunks got to his feet he pulled on one of Usagi ’s long streamer making her shriek out in pain. “OWW!!” He took the distraction as an advantage and bolted past Usagi. He didn’t get really far when Usagi tackled him down hard. She grabbed one of his leg and held it sitting on his back. “Usagi! Get Off!” “Not until you let me have the bed!” “NEVER!” Trunks twisted his body around making Usagi fall off his back and pinned her to the floor. Holding both her arms above her head he sat on her stomach. Usagi squirmed underneath him trying to kick him off but he was way stronger than she was. She looked up directly into deep blue eyes feeling his warm breath on her face. They were so close.....close enough....to kiss even. “Do you give up Usagi?” Trunks asked his voice getting husky. She squirmed even more.... feeling the heat rise up on her face. “ N-n-no....” She managed to gasped out. She felt Trunks loosen his grip on her. Taking this opportunity she shoved him off of her and leaped up running towards a room and entering it. “Usagi NO! That’s the......“ He never managed to finish it as a shriek came from the room. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *