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Chapter Eighteen

I was excited to get home but scared to test out my new flight ability against the wind currents of the world. Even though I could control it, that’s what I was afraid of. If I lost control, I would be the one to blame for my own plummet to the ground. Why were we so high up anyway? Who in their right mind would purposely make a building where only flying people could get here? Shouldn’t the community be outraged?

“I thought you wanted to see Hiro and Saien,” Trunks commented, a sense of laughter to his voice. I glared at him from the colorful post I’d attached myself to right after I looked over the edge to see just how high up we were. I didn’t want to pry away from my safety latch but I knew I needed to for the twins. “Makoto, I’m not going to carry you home.”

I knew he was going to say that and glared in his direction.

“What if I forget?” I asked, feeling like a child trying to gain sympathy. Trunks just pushed up a boyish grin.

“I’ll be right beside you if anything happens,” Trunks coaxed, walking toward me and holding out his hand. When I didn’t take it, he let out a defeated sigh and looked toward horizon. “Well, I guess I’ll see you when you manage to get home.”

Trunks started walking toward the edge as I quickly built up my courage. It was now or never. If Trunks left, then I would have to go by myself but if I went with him now, at least I had a chance of getting saved if I fell. I let go, ran, and jumped over the edge panicking the whole way down as the wind whipped around me, tugging at my clothes and knotting my hair. Putting my mind to it, I slowed down and started to float. My lungs screamed at me until I finally inhaled some air. I hadn’t realized I held my breath like jumping into a swimming pool. Trucks was laughing as he floated up beside me.

“It’s not funny, I thought you were going to leave me up there,” I retorted, playfully punching him in the shoulder. Trunks winced and rubbed his arm like I’d actually hurt him.

“Well, I didn’t expect you to jump like that,” Trunks said, still a light laughter to his voice. I couldn’t believe he thought it was funny, but I’m sure anyone would that knew me. If was I was going to do something new, or adventurous that I was scared of, I was going all in. I pulled at Trunks’ hand with a grin.

“Come on, we might make it just before nap time!” Trunks grinned and we flew home together. Landing on our balcony, I found Vegeta was the first to greet us with a grin when he gazed at me; probably looking at my messed up hair.

“I hope you behaved yourselves. Two bawling brats are enough to handle at once,” Vegeta commented while I picked up on the soft crying when we opened the door. Minako looked like she hadn’t slept all night while she was trying to calm a crying baby while Goten held another. Trunks set down the luggage as Goten looked at us with relief.

“They haven’t stopped crying since you left,” Goten admitted, looking sheepish as Trunks took the baby in his arms. I knew it was Sai by how he started to calm down once in Trunks’ arm. Minako handed me Hiro as it took me a moment to get adjusted to holding him since it’d been so long. I couldn’t help but smile while I soothed Hiro, feeling him starting to calm down as I looked around for a bottle. I felt bad that I couldn’t feed him like I normally did. Minako sensed my eyes and handled me a warmed bottle.

“I’m sorry Makoto, I didn’t know what to do,” Minako explained, looking wrecked from their overnight stay. I just smiled at her and tried the bottle with Hiro. He latched on like there was no tomorrow, sucking away. Trunks had a quiet Sai in his arms that did the same, hungrily feeding as if they hadn’t eaten all day.

“They just wouldn’t eat,” Goten tried to explain, scratching the back of his head nervously. Minako let out a huff and sat on the bed looking worried, frowning at the floor.

“It’s fine Minako, you did the best you could,” I stated, moving to sit next to her while little Hiro continued drinking greedily. Minako looked defeated and let out a sigh. “Why don’t you and Goten rest? I’m sure you had a long night.”

Minako scoffed as if I didn’t know the extent of it but I was sure I would someday. The twins weren’t going to act like little angels forever.

“What time does Mr. Popo want us ready?” asked Goten, stifling a yawn. Trunks shifted Sai in his arms to gently burp him.

“It’ll be ready in six hours,” Trunks answered while Sai gave a little burp. I grabbed a shoulder towel just in case and shifted Hiro over my shoulder for his own burping.

“We’ll leave from our place since we need to pack,” Goten replied as Minako stood near his side. Goten wrapped an arm warmly around her slumped shoulders.

“Rei will arrive in a few hours since she’s next on the list to go, giving Ami enough time to search before handing the tasks over to Haruka, Michiru, and Setsuna,” Minako stated. I was excited to see all my friends, even if I was used as the filter station between their times of going to the Time Chamber. I stood, shifting side to side while Hiro let out little grumbles like he didn’t want to fall asleep. I couldn’t help but feel bad for them, knowing they were crying the whole time we were away.

“The rest of the group will be along shortly. Gohan is finishing a few tasks to prepare for the fight and Bulma will be along with your sister,” Goten finished, putting us up to par on what was happening. I couldn’t wait until I would see everyone again and knew there was so much I needed to get prepared. Rooms needed to be cleaned and aired out, and I wanted to bake something special for our guests.

Goten and Minako left as the next few days felt like a blur. Our palace was full of guests, everyone meeting Saien and Hiro, Chibi-usa excited about her own little brother, and it filled with laughter while pairs switched out with the time chamber training. I could see the insight that gleamed in their eyes as these new talents of training coursed through us, and would be something we would pass down to all of the children that would protect our world. It wasn’t long until Haruka, Michiru, and Setsuna arrived, putting the palace to the seams filled with guests.

The only thing that had me worried was Crystal Tokyo being so opened to attack. With all of us in Satan City, the only people to watch over Tokyo were Artemis and Luna. Of course, I didn’t doubt their ability, but we were all in one place that could make it possible in one shot to get rid of us. I was more than a little paranoid and Trunks sensed it in a way, doing what he could to ease my worries. It was just when I was calmed and at home seeing to my guests that the surprise came in the form of a simple letter.

I thought it was just like all the other letters and opened it, not caring to look at whom it was from until the handwriting put me on edge. Reading over the gentle curves, it was Kaspar giving me an update on the situation in Egypt. He wrote of Hetspa rising, and how horrible it was to see over a span of a week a dead heart turn into a man. With that insight, he finally stated the purpose for his letter. They would be arriving within a few days of the letter and request for private meetings. The first would be just Hetspa and those of his blood, and the next would be with all the children of the Gods.

We were so close to finding Cronus I could almost taste it. Taking the letter with me, I made my way to breakfast, passing by Chibi-usa in the nursery playing with the boys. The adults were settling out on the veranda when I surprised them still in my robe and hair damp from the shower. I hadn’t realized I rushed out without getting dressed.

“Hey Mako, we were going to start without out,” joked Haruka while passing me a wink. I pushed up a smile and winked back, somehow gaining everyone’s attention. Trunks looked uncertain when he spotted the letter in my hand.

“Ami, how close are we to finding Cronus?” I asked, watching a seriousness spread over the table. Ami looked firm while she gave a bit of a shrug.

“I’m not sure, we’ve been looking high and low but there is nothing about an absolute location in all the history and mythology texts we found. I’ve gone through multiple venues of different cultures with my staff and it is all the same. Zeus cut open his father, Cronus, who had eaten him and his siblings to set them all free. Zeus then imprisoned his father with the Titans, at the bottom of the ocean,” Ami explained, when I watched the attention move over to Michiru.

“I have looked but there are no caverns holding these creatures in the ocean,” Michiru added, making my heart flutter. Now what?

“That is because Cronus is also the Father of Time,” Setsuna suddenly spoke behind me. I turned to look at my fellow senshi as she strode onto the veranda. I couldn’t help but see how grim she looked. “I have been in discussion with my father and he is unwilling to come to us since it could endanger the stream of time.”

“There has to be another way to conjure him,” Rei stated and looked quickly to Usagi. “As the Queen, can’t you summon him?”

“Although he may be the Father of Time now, he was once the God who created Earth. It would be up to the King to command his presence,” Setsuna suggested. “I suggest since our training is complete we head back to Crystal Tokyo to begin summoning Cronus.”

“How could Endymion summon Cronus?” asked Minako, frowning slightly. That would lead us on another goose chase that would take more time than we had. Hetspa was already headed our way, hopefully through conventional means of transportation to buy us time.

“I have what we need to perform the ritual, the stones of the Kings of Terra,” Setsuna stated, a hollowness settling in my chest. The old Kings of Terra were the generals that served Prince Endymion during the Silver Alliance. Those were the same generals that were corrupted by Queen Beryl that all of us senshi went up against. Talk about these generals of the past was always a cold topic, especially with the implications that Usagi’s inner court was romantically involved with these generals in one way or another. We stuck to the story of our memories being clouded but I knew we all remembered.

“Is there any word of the Hetspa situation?” asked Haruka, looking to the letter in my hand that I almost crumpled and breaking the silence.

“Yes. The Egyptian princes will be accompanying Hetspa to Satan City. Hetspa wishes to speak with his descendants and then arrange a meeting with us,” I replied, feeling the tension thicken.

“Makoto, I know this is horrible to ask of you but is there a way to stall Hetspa until we are able to council Cronus?” asked Usagi. I knew there was no way I could turn down my Queen and felt my body automatically obey with a nod of my head.

“It will not be a problem,” I answered thickly, feeling how heavy my tongue felt. I dined with my friends for our last group breakfast, not knowing when we would be able to gather like this again. Duty always prevailed. They all packed and before lunch were already gone. Goten would send word to his brother Gohan when Hetspa arrived. Vegeta left to take his side next to his wife while they entertained Bra and her daughter.

“Would you like to go for a ride?” asked Trunks suddenly while I sat in the closet unsure what to change into. Or rather, thinking instead of getting dressed. “I’m sure Isis and Osiris could use a good run through the forest.”

I’d never seen Trunks ride before and wasn’t going to reject his offer. In the forest was where I felt at home and would be able to clear my mind. Nodding, I changed and met Trunks out on the balcony before making our way to the stables. Trunks held my hand on the walk there and I didn’t let go, taking in all the comfort he had to offer. Both horses were in the pasture for us to get, which surprised me that Osiris had been persuaded out there.

“You’ve come to see the foal?” asked the stable keeper. My brows shot up and Trunks just grinned, leading me toward the pasture where the horses grazed. The filly looked like a mix of Isis and Osiris, a beautiful honey brown with the starting white main and soft pink nose.

“What is she named?” I asked. The sound of my voice caused both horses to perk up while Isis gave a soft murmur while heading in our direction, the foal following behind.

“I left that to you,” Trunks answered, slinging his arm around my shoulders and pulling me close.

“Cleopatra,” I stated, feeling the irony in the names of our stable. Trunks chuckled at the idea as well.

“Would you like to name the colt Augustus or Caesar?” asked Trunks while I looked around in the pasture once more. Trunks was right as a colt matching the filly rushed to follow Isis.

“You’ve got to be kidding,” I stated, feeling ironic that our damn horse would have twins as well. This had to be some sick joke or something.

“That’s just how it happened,” Trunks replied, a sense of humor to his voice. Isis promptly lifted her head over the pen and nuzzled my chest.

“Augustus for the colt,” I finally answered, petting Isis lovingly. The curious foals sniffed at my legs on either side of Isis before Trunks ducked down to touch them. Augustus was the sweet one, letting Trunks pet him while Cleopatra was filled with vinegar, nipping at him playfully. Isis gave a low grunt at Cleopatra who then seemed to settle down a bit. I took it as a compliment that I was a special case. The last time I had managed to see the horses was during my accident last year. It felt so long ago and I still couldn’t believe how far in our lives we’d come.

Switching with Trunks, I pet the foals next while he paid attention to Isis. Osiris wasn’t going to let Isis have all the attention while he let out a shrill whinny. I hadn’t noticed before that Osiris was in a separate pen, probably for the safety of the foals, and decided it was time to pay him a visit. Slipping between the bars, I walked through Isis’ section to Osiris, watching him begin to pace. Trunks wasn’t far behind, playing with the foals while Isis followed a short ways behind me before suddenly stopping. I clicked my tongue as the stallion nickered, prancing in a beautiful show of affection. Stretching his neck over the fence, I reached out and finally pet him.

Giving him as much affection as possible while he sniffed me down, I couldn’t wipe the grin from my mouth. To think some thought animals were dumb and had no feelings, but I knew differently. I’d seen it first hand and moments like this made me feel grateful to have a husband that loved animals as much as me. Climbing the fence, I admired Osiris before feeling something take over me. Using the fence to get up, I slid on bareback while gripping fistfuls of hair. Giving a click of my tongue, Osiris took off as if knowing where to go. Swiftly he hurdled the fence beautifully before starting to run off toward the forest.

I couldn’t stop laughing as we pushed through the forest at a trot. The green and pine took over my senses, washing away the worries. This time, Osiris delivered me safely back to the pasture where Trunks was waiting patiently with the gate open as if expecting us to ride off like that. Dusty and dirty, I went back to the palace glowing and ready for another shower. I had half expected Trunks to be waiting for me after the shower but found the bedroom empty. Checking on the boys, who were just put to nap, I decided to take one myself since we only had the nanny for another couple days.

Sleep never came easy while I worried; when would Hetspa get here and how would the reception of Kaspar and Caspian be? I thought Caspian was banned from coming to Satan City, so did that mean Caspian would need to lodge elsewhere? These were more than diplomatic issues. Snuggling next to Ra, I forced my mind off these issues and into a nap.

A building anticipation felt like it was rising the next day while I juggled the twins, regardless of the nanny, and decided to take them out to the lawn to see some sunshine. Laying out a blanket near a shaded patch in the garden, little Hiro gazed around at all the foliage while Saien grumpily sat in his swing. It seemed there was nothing I could do to please that child and I felt like giving up. Feeding Hiro and putting him in his own swing, I was determined to win Saien over. Walking with him and trying my best to get a rise out of him, nothing seemed to work.

“I still love you Saien, even if you’re a grumpy pants,” I muttered, feeding Saien before burping him and putting him down for a nap. Both of them were at the stage where they ate, slept, pooped, and maybe looked around a bit. I stretched before laying back a bit and closed my eyes for a moment as a sigh pushed through me. All this stress wasn’t good for my health and I wanted this situation to be over.

Just when I thought I was going to rest for a moment, Saien giggled. I knew that giggle well and felt my breath catch as my eyes popped open to see white strands blowing in the breeze. My skin tingled as goose flesh pushed up as the tiny hairs stood up all over my body. With him being so close, I felt like I was drowning in his powerful aura. Sitting up, I turned to see Saien giggling and reaching up. Hetspa crouched next to the swing grinning looking just like an image pulled from my dream with Ares. His long white hair was left undone while his haunting blue spheres gazed into my soul. I felt frozen, like a doe in the head lights, watching while feeling my body unable to move. For being thousands of years old, he looked no older than a man in his prime. Soft tanned skin, muscles protesting against his expensive suit; I never thought Hetspa would be a man for expensive taste since I’d only ever seen him in silks in my dream.

“It is wonderful to finally meet you, daughter of Zeus,” his deep baritone muttered, shaking me to the core at how sultry it sounded. Was he doing that on purpose to keep me shaken up? A smirk spread across his lips as he finally released me to look back at Saien. “I am glad your son recognizes his maker when he sees him.”

I didn’t know what came over me but when I saw his fingers reaching to touch Saien, something boiled inside. Using what I’d learned, I smacked his hand away and pulled the swing up to my side out of Hetspa’s reach. With my other hand, I blindly pulled Hiro to my other side glancing to see he was still asleep. The chuckled pulled my eyes back to Hetspa while I protectively guarded my children.

“Caspian did warn me that you were quite entertaining. It is a shame he’s been banned from your lovely home so I opted for Kaspar instead,” he shamelessly spoke, eyeing my movements as I tightened my grips on the swings. I didn’t speak while we seemed to stare off as if Hetspa was trying to get rise out of me. Looking a bit put out, he let out a sigh and grinned, holding his hand out in a greeting fashion. “I believe, due to family history thousands of years ago, we have got off to a bad start. Let me introduce myself properly. I am Chrono, the first son of Cronus, and the creator of the Saiyan race.”

I was reluctant, feeling he was trying to get to me in another way but felt the words of Usagi course through my mind. If I was going to entertain him in Satan City until Endymion could call on Cronus, then I would need to be a civil and polite as possible. Keeping my guard up and letting my grip go on the swings, I slid my hand into his with a firm shake, ignoring the way my body reacted to his presence.

“I am Makoto Briefs, Queen of Satan City, and bestowed the powers of Zeus,” I introduced. “These are my sons, Saien, whom you met, and Hiroyuki.”

I tried to slide my hand free but felt Hetspa, or rather Chrono, tighten his grip. Lifting my knuckles up, he dipped his head to brush his lips against my skin and felt my muscles tighten. What was going on? Why was I feeling...attracted to our enemy?

“Your highness!” I snapped away from my thoughts and staring at Chrono to see Kaspar walking toward us. I couldn’t help but feel relieved to have someone disturb us. I didn’t want to be anywhere near Chrono for longer than necessary. Pushing to my feet, Kaspar stood near Chrono’s side while giving me a slightly warm smile before bowing. “It is a pleasure to see you, your highness. Please forgive our unexpected intrusion. We were hoping to meet with his highness to arrange our expected meeting.”

“Certainly,” I stated, giving Kaspar a smile. “I would be happy to take you to his highness.”

At that time, Saien made a sound of anger at trying desperately to reach for Chrono while my body cringed. Could I deny him any longer? If I did, it would put Sai into one of his fits that only Trunks would be able to calm. Chrono seemed to sense my distress and revel in it, waving to Sai.

“Would you mind?” Chrono asked, daring me to say no. I felt a piece of me break the moment I let him hold my baby and watch how Sai enjoyed it.

“How old are they?” asked Kaspar, taking my attention once more while I lifted the sleeping Hiro into my arms.

“A little over a month. This is Hiroyuki, and Saien,” I introduced while Kaspar took in the two babies with a longing in his expression. I knew how Kaspar had felt when he left back to Egypt and hoped he would find a woman he could love soon. Walking into the palace, through via our bedroom, I cut through to the nursery and left the sleeping children, having not noticed before how quickly Sai settled down into Chrono’s arms. Quietly, I led them down to the office and gave a soft knock before peeking my head in. Trunks looked rather busy looking over documents and typing on the computer. Slowly he gazed up and the look on my face brought him immediately to the door. Before he could ask, I pushed the door open the rest of the way.

“Gentlemen, please come in,” Trunks took over, being a kind host. A sick feeling washed over me when I saw the strange glow in Trunks’ face. Was this due to him meeting the man responsible for his race? I cringed, keeping my stance near the door and starting to back out.

“You’re welcome to stay, your highness,” Chrono spoke, his voice that same sultry tone. I shivered at the offer but pushed up a face, giving a small smile.

“I will leave you gentlemen to become more acquainted and catch up with you later this evening,” I answered, looking toward Trunks whom nodded as if catching my drift. Rushing to the nursery, I occupied myself with the children. What had come over me? Why did Chrono have this luring power that made me feel weak? Was it because my power was no comparison for him and he could destroy me if he wished?

No, I couldn’t think like this. I had to focus my thoughts and prepare to be out there more stable than I was right then. I was caught by surprise while I acted on instinct. No matter how ‘safe’ he looked or acted, Chrono was our enemy and would need to be treated with as much caution as possible. Letting out a sigh, I perked up the moment I heard Trunks enter our room as if looking for me. If there was one thing to take my mind off our situation, it was Trunks. I needed him to tell me everything was going to be alright and comfort me. Leaving the boys with the nanny, I entered our bedroom to see Trunks undoing his tie and looking rather well.

“We will be entertaining for a week, Gohan is finishing some diplomatic issues,” Trunks stated. By the way he wouldn’t look at me, I knew he was lying to buy my friends some time to bring Cronus. If Chrono has the same powers as Trunks, I’m sure he could hear us throughout the palace if he wished. Going along with it, I nodded and crossed the room while Trunks started to shrug out of his jacket. “I was hoping to shower before we met up for dinner this evening. Kaspar suggested a restaurant in the city to give us adults some time.”

“How long do we have until dinner?” I asked, helping myself to his belt. Trunks grinned as I began to unhook it and pull it from the loops.

“I am at your disposal,” he answered, as if knowing where I was going with this. I would let my husband comfort me, take a nap, and then get ready for dinner. I was going to need all the rest I could get to be on my toes for another face-to-face with Chrono.

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