In the long stretch of road known as 3rd street, in the residence of the Kitana family, two star-crossed people have declared their love for each other. These two now have the chance to re-shape their lives. A chance to build a new future together. However, they also have a destiny. Their duty is to protect the earth from the scourge of the universe, the dark force. And this destiny is about to change with an event…an event that was fated to occur from the dawn of creation… Inside Yai’s house, Yai and Keiya were sitting the couch together. They had just kissed after saying how much they loved one and another. This surprised them both, as neither one had any clue that the other was in love with them (even though the signs were there). Although this was a joyous occasion, there were many problems facing them. Keiya wanted to talk things out; to make sure that Yai knew the obstacles, which would stand in their way, but the chestnut haired angel just wanted to stay in her love’s arms. It had been so hard for Yai the past couple of days, and it took all of her willpower just to invite Keiya over, let alone tell her, her true feelings. Now that Yai knew that Keiya loved her, she just wanted to stay with her, to be near her. Yai was sitting next to Keiya, reveling in the closeness she had been denied for so long. Her head was resting on her Keiya’s shoulder, and her hand held on to Keiya’s. Suddenly however, Keiya spoke. “ Yai I just thought of something.” “What is it my love?” Yai was still absent. She cherished this. “…Akira.” She said blankly. Yai frowned a little. She still felt a little guilty about that. “I broke up with him the day we were last attacked.” “I thought …you loved him…” Keiya trailed off. Yai held Keiya’s hand a little tighter. She could tell that the Lilac haired beauty was still worrying over this. “I did. I still do. As a friend. But I’m in love with you.” Keiya smiled happily and looked at Yai, with a face full of love and innocence. “You don’t know how good it makes me feel to here that.” “I think I have a pretty good idea.” Yai pulled her head up from Keiya’s shoulder and she turned her body towards her. Yai then faced her Keiya and took a second to observe her. Keiya was beautiful. With the grace, charm and image of an angel. How she was lucky enough to be able to hold her in her arms was something Yai would never know. Slowly Yai pulled towards Keiya and lightly brushed her lips against the Lilac haired starlet’s. Keiya’s hands traveled down Yai’s body so she could pull her closer, deepening the kiss. They stayed like that for a while, exploring each other’s bodies, enjoying what they had wanted for so long. Yai gently pulled away, and then leaned into Keiya’s body, as she wrapped her arms around the Chestnut haired girl. Yai then decided to speak. “So…who have you told?” Keiya looked confused “Told? Told who? We just got together…” “I mean who have you told about your feelings for me.” “I…haven’t told anyone.” “Really? I have. I don’t see how you can keep something like this a big secret.” “You told someone?” Keiya was thrown for a loop. She hadn’t really thought about telling anyone just yet. “Well no need to sound so worried! I only told Alana and she’s fine about it.” “She is?” “Yes, of course she is. Why is telling everyone such a big deal?” Keiya’s face took on a serious note. Yai leaned up and looked at her again. Yai raised her hand and brushed away some stray strands of hair that had fallen down Keiya’s face, and stroked her cheek with her thumb. Yai smiled a loving smile at Keiya. “Why shouldn’t the world know how much I love you?” Keiya shuffled a bit. Yai obviously didn’t understand. “Well, it’s just that not all people are like that Yai. There are people out there who disagree with our love. They think it’s wrong. I don’t think you know how hard this with be on us.” Yai was a little annoyed. Not at Keiya, but at the idea that the love they shared was wrong. It wasn’t. It was something pure, a force that cannot be denied. She knew this better than anyone; after all, she was the Goddess of love. Yai looked at Keiya firmly. “I don’t care how others view us. I don’t care what they think or say. As long as I am with you, I know I can survive anything.” Yai’s position was firm, but not without love. She was an incredible person, Keiya always thought so. Yai was the kind of girl who could put a smile on your face even if you were at your lowest. Keiya smiled again and held Yai a little tighter. If she was only half as strong and determined as Yai was, she knew she could get through this. “I love you, Yai.” “I love you too, Keiya.” ********** “NO!!” Once again, in the statue filled halls of the negative dimension, the screams, cries and yells of the dark general Tanzanite can be heard echoing into the darkness. Wong-Lao stood to the side, in human form, arms folded, leaning into the wall, listening to Tanzanite whine about the problems he was facing. Wong-Lao thought of Tanzanite as a whining idiot for acting this way, but within reason, he had a right to complain. Someone in his situation had every right to. The dark general had just gotten word that Plague, Poison and Virus had been killed. The insidious trio was no more. And the Starsoldiers three had been victorious. As he stalked up and down the down the marble floors, he had become more and more annoyed, and worried at that. They were his best chances at eliminating the Starsoldiers on earth, and they had been defeated. Wong-Lao himself was not surprised. He had seen first-hand, the kind of power that those warrior women possessed. Tanzanite kept pacing. This was infuriating. “I can’t believe this is happening to me. It is impossible. Poison, Plague and Virus were some of my best warriors. How could they be beaten? I need the other two talismans. If I don’t get them, Asumasa will have my head. No, no, no! It’s going all wrong!” Tanzanite grumbled to himself for second, then put a hand behind his back. He exhaled, and then brought out a card. Wong-Lao took a second to observe the card, the looked back up at Tanzanite. “Gargantua. You’re going to summon Gargantua?” Wong-Lao said with blatant scepticism. “Yes. I must. No warrior I have is stronger than he is.” “What makes you think he’ll listen to you?” “Ha. Once I combine my Gargantua card with my Mind control card using the Dark chant, I will have his full allegiance.” “Well I hope you know what you are doing. And if I were you, I’d think about going down there and making sure that Gargantua fulfils his mission.” Tanzanite grimaced as he heard Wong-Lao say that. Although he would never admit it, he was afraid of going back to the planet and facing the starsoldiers. His shoulder still carried the scar from when Sunstar shot him with her Shining Sunset Beam attack. He had never before come into contact with Starsoldiers as powerful as these ones were. Then again, facing them now and dying is better than running away and living. Tanzanite ran a hand through his spiky jet-black hair and laughed contemptuously. “You are right. I will go down there and oversee Gargantua’s mission. Look after the Negative Dimension for me Wong-Lao. I should be back soon.” Tanzanite calmly walked forward as blinding light surrounded his body and in a flash, he teleported himself from the Negative Dimension. Wong-Lao looked at the marble floor where Tanzanite once stood. Some how he got the feeling that this would be the last time he would see the dark general…alive. ********** 2nd Street (Northern road) 8.30 am, Monday Yai and Keiya were walking down 2nd street towards Keneda high school. They were together, hand in hand. There was not that many people around and Yai had no problem with it, but Keiya was still a little nervous about the whole thing. Neither one of them had ever been in this kind of relationship before, but Yai was so calm and cool about it. Like it was an everyday, normal thing. This really bothered Keiya, because it made her feel like she wasn’t trying hard enough. But she really was. She wished she could be as confident about their relationship as Yai was, but she just couldn’t do it. Most of this stemmed from her relationship with Hikaru. He was the one guy Keiya had ever dared to love, and look how that ended… the fact was that she couldn’t stand to have her heart broken again. Yai said she would stand by her firmly, but what if she actually was affected by any of the ridicule they were bound to face. What if Yai couldn’t stand it any longer and she left her? What would happen then? Keiya tried to shake such thoughts out of her head. Yai would never hurt her like that. But still… Yai looked across the road, and saw someone walking towards them. Keiya looked at Yai questioningly, and then turned her head in the direction that Yai was facing. She saw a figure walking in their direction. Keiya felt worry infuse in her, and pulled away a little from Yai’s hand. Yai looked at Keiya, gave her a warm smile to reassure her, and then tightened her grip softly. Keiya looked back at her. “How can she be so calm and open about this? Oh Yai…no. I’ll do this. I’ll be strong …for you.” Keiya smiled back and squeezed Yai’s hand. The chestnut haired girl’s smile brightened as she turned back to see who it was that was walking towards them. To both their surprise it was… “Alana!” Yai beamed. This was the one person who did know about them. Keiya was glad too when she saw Alana, and breathed out a sigh of relief. As Alana reached them, she saw the two of them holding hands, then looked back and forth between them, and smiled with a quiet joy. “Should I have to ask what it is that you two did this weekend?” Alana laughed happily “Yeah. I invited Keiya over on Friday, made dinner for her, and somehow, we ended up confessing our feelings for each other. It was great. I had no idea that all this time she loved me as well, and after we talked for a little while, we found ourselves making out for the rest of the night…” Yai nudged at Keiya “Right sweetie…?” Keiya blushed deeply when Yai said that make out part, but she didn’t say anything. She actually enjoyed that bit…The Lilac haired starlet then coughed into her fist and turned to Alana. “So…Yai told you from before Alana?” “Yes. I was actually doubtful about Yai’s chances with you, but now that I see the two of you share the same feelings for each other, I am happy for you. For the both of you.” “Thanks. It means a lot to me that you’re happy with us being together. Thank you.” Keiya smiled. It really did mean a lot to her. “Sure. You just do right by her! She’s my best friend, you know?” Keiya faced Yai and grinned. “Don’t worry I intend to…” Keiya quickly kissed her chestnut haired angel. Yai pulled back and flashed her a wide grin. “That’s the spirit Keiya! I knew you had the courage to kiss me in public! After all, if you’re embarrassed by people seeing us kiss, what will you do when it comes to big things like when you announce our wedding?” Keiya and Alana face faulted at Yai’s words. “W-wedding…?” Keiya stuttered. “Don’t you think you’re jumping the gun a little?” Yai looked serious “No. No way. I already have an eighteen page plan on when, where and how it’ll happen. All you need to do is buy the most expensive engagement ring you can afford and propose to me.” Keiya sweat dropped and turned to stone. Marriage? They had only been going out for two days for Pete’s sake! Keiya squinted and focussed on Yai’s form when she nearly blacked out. “Yo? Earth to Keiya? Jeez, it was just a joke! I don’t know if you know this but there is a new item on the market called a sense of humour. We really need to get you one…” Keiya and Alana looked at each other, and then looked back at Yai who had an innocent smile on her face. “I guess it serves me right for falling in love with Neo-Tokyo’s worst comedian.” Keiya thought to herself. ********** Half an hour later, Alana, Keiya and Yai made there way to Keneda high school. As they reached the front gate Alana said her goodbyes and when to her class. Yai and Keiya also made their way to class, and as usual good old Mr Hinoba was sealed away in a world of paper work and reports, blocking everything around him away. Yai sat down on her seat and exhaled. Although she was happy that she and Keiya had found each other, more and more attacks were occurring and because of this, the tempo of Alana’s training had been turned up a crack. Sometimes life had a habit of being so exhausting. Yai sat at her desk sleepily, until she observed Shingo walking through the door. She suddenly felt a wave of attentiveness sweep over her. Yai’s brow furrowed and her eyes narrowed as she watched him greet his friends in stride, then wave at Keiya. When Keiya waved back to Shingo, she turned her attentions back towards Yai, who was looking daggers at him. “Damn…if looks could kill…” She had told Yai from the start that she felt nothing but friendship for Shingo, but Yai was still very threatened by him. It was pretty obvious that Shingo didn’t get this, and he had made frequent attempts to go out with Keiya again, much to Yai’s displeasure. She was actually more worried about Shingo then anyone else. Yai could snap him in two if given half the chance, ‘Lovestar’ or not. Keeping the secret and keeping the peace was going to be hard… Shingo then walked over to Keiya and engaged in casual conversation. All through this, Keiya kept throwing pleading glances at Yai, who seemed to be watching the two of them with a rising annoyance. Yai stared at them while they were talking, watching Shingo’s body language, every little move he made, and the way he would check out Keiya’s body whilst she wasn’t looking. Any idiot could see that this guy was crazy about her. Yai felt a burning jealously stir inside of her, and the only thing controlling her actions was the desire not to create a scene. Before her thoughts escaped her, she turned away. She really had nothing against Shingo, but the thought of him making moves on Keiya irritated her. The looks that he gave her…she just didn’t like it. Yai crossed her arms and slouched in her chair. “I guess I shouldn’t worry about it. I better learn how to cope with guys constantly chasing after her. She’s been asked out more times in three weeks than I have in a year. Oh well. It’s not like he can steal her away from me. She loves me. I wonder where Hisaka and Yumi are? I haven’t seen them today. They are usually here before me. Hah, I bet they’re faking the flu to spend time with Tetsura and Shinichi. I should try that with Keiya sometime.” As Yai drifted with her thoughts, Mr Hinoba stood and spoke. “Alright now class. I have reviewed your history exam results and I am pleased to say you all did quite well. The topics we have cover were rather extensive but you have shown me that you are capable enough to move on to bigger things. Now I have created a little work sheet to introduce you to our new subject. The Russian revolution.” The whole class groaned at Mr Hinoba’s enthusiasm over such a boring subject. Yai turned away as Mr Hinoba got started. She really didn’t have much patience for this sort of thing. Probably one of the reasons she needed Alana to Tutor her for a couple of weeks. As she rested her head on her slanted arm, she felt a twinge of darkness cross her heart. She raised upright and looked around in fear as she felt an evil aura descend over her. No. Not now. “An attack? Now? Damn those guys have such great timing.” Yai thought angrily. She looked towards Keiya, who seemed to be going through the same thing. Perched atop of the northern block of Keneda high school, with his dark cape dancing in the mild breeze, stood the dark general Tanzanite. He frowned as he remembered this place. It was where Sunstar first injured him. “Blasted Starsoldiers…this is the end for you.” He mumbled From out of his back he pulled out two cards. He threw them into the air and placed his hands together as they halted. He began to mumble the dark chant again, spouting word of an unknown language. The second card began to emit light, and sparks of electricity surrounded it. A thin beam of energy shot from the card and hit the other, which remained still. Suddenly the cards made a loud bang and a bright flash, and the two cards fused. As the light subsided, the form of a huge demon, surrounded by a thick, powerful aura showed it’s self. As it’s scarlet eyes opened, it mouthed its name. “Gargantua.” It said huskily. Tanzanite laughed evilly. This was his chance. “Now my minion, I want you to find the talisman in this human school. Leave no stone unturned and search everywhere… Eventually, those vile Starsoldiers will arrive here. And when they do, I want you to destroy them! You hear me? Eliminate them! I want them all dead!” “Yes sir.” Gargantua responded “Ah, ha, ha, ha. You’re as weak as we’ve heard!” Tanzanite heard a foreign voice call out to him. He didn’t know who it was, but the insolence in her voice aggravated a mind already teetering on the border of insanity. He turned around abruptly as he heard her, and was more that surprised to see who it was that stood before him…two girls… Tanzanite was astounded. “It’s not possible…it can’t be…” He looked at the two of them and studied them profusely. One of them was fairly tall for a girl, with dark, heavily banged hair, occasionally, brushing across her blasting, dark violet eyes. Her frame held a muscular femininity, a physically athletic form, yet graceful and poised. Her well-built arms were crossed, and she was frowning, almost menacingly at the dark general and his soldier. The other was a little shorter, a much more feminine and youthful girl, rather lush in form, with graceful curves and a less disciplined disposition, but made her none the less threatening. With a ponytail of red-hair quietly waving in the wind behind her, she beamed a devilish and shifty smile, fire dancing in her dark eyes… She was obviously the one who had spoken to him, as she had the more pleased expression on her face. Suddenly the red headed one looked at her partner and spoke. “Well. It looks this guys is a little afraid. I guess I can’t blame him. I’d be frightened too if I were about to meet my maker.” “Enough chatter. Hand over the talismans you have unless you want me to rip out you’re spine.” Said the taller girl. Tanzanite was livid. “Who are you…!? You can’t be…” “What?” The taller girl interrupted “We cant be what? I know exactly what you’re thinking. But you are so wrong…we are, and we want those Talismans. So you can either hand them over to me now, or I let my pyro-freak friend here roast you.” “What did you call me?” The red head piped up. “Not now…” said the taller, sweat dropping at her partner’s forthrightness. Tanzanite watched them. They were so calm, but when around making death threats like that… “Are they…they cant be…how can they be? It’s not possible…I already have three of them on my tail and now…” Tanzanite’s anger erupted. He was in no mood for pretenders. “Gargantua! You see these little girls over there? They are your quarry! Finish them!” The hulking beast moved in front of Tanzanite and he out an earth-shattering roar. His red eyes gleamed as he pounded his chest repeatedly. As he stopped he smiled at the two girls… “Ya know, I think he meant that as a term of affection! Either that our friend here believes I’m afraid of him!” The redhead laughed. The dark haired girl grew angry. Very angry. “This is you’re last chance. Hand them over now or we’ll dismember your little toy here and shove its remains down your throat!” Gargantua called out to her. “You can’t beat me… now. I destroy you…yes?” The dark haired girl sighed. Obviously this man was not going to back down without a fight. “…Do your thing Pyro.” The redhead cracked her knuckles. “Ha! I thought you would never ask! Lets go you over grown lizard.” Gargantua screamed and charged at the over confident redhead. With one swift move he flung his fist at her. However, this cocky girl was cocky for a reason…she caught his fist instantly before it reached her, mere centimetres away from her face. Gargantua looked startled as he tried to shake his hand from a powerful grip. The redheaded girl smiled innocently as he tried in vain to struggle from her grasp. In a fit of rage her threw the other fist at the girl, but she again caught it a second time and laughed openly, mockingly. “Ha, ha, ha, ha. What’s wrong big guy? You seem a little ruffled.” The taller girl sighed as she watched this. “Damn that girl. She loves humiliating her opponents. It’s like she forgets we have a mission…” The rage Gargantua began building was overflowing, as he struggled to free himself. Suddenly he felt his fingers intertwine with that of the redheads, and found himself in a commanding hand lock. The redhead grinned as she overpowered the mountain of muscle that was Gargantua. Gargantua then felt pressure on his arms and had to lower himself to one knee to even it out. Even so, the strength that the redhead emitted was too powerful, and full on. The tall girl turned and looked on at Tanzanite, who was staring at this spectacle with disbelief. “Its not…possible…Gargantua is my strongest warrior…how can he be overpowered by this girl? No…it’s not possible…this cant be real.” The tall girl was losing her patience with Tanzanite. She didn’t want to wait any longer. “You there. You seem a little pale in the face. Is it because my friend over there is about to kill your minion? Or is it because there is nothing you can do to beat us? Do you wish to make it simple…? Hand over the Talismans.” Tanzanite looked at the girl with shock. There was only one option…only one… “Gargantua! Lets go! Now!” Yelled the dark general. The taller girls anger was evident. “What!?” “Shining Sunset Beam!” Suddenly a thin shot of energy pierced the floor to grab the attention of everyone. The tall girl, the redhead, Tanzanite and Gargantua turned to the place from which the blast came. They all looked towards the door of the stairs and saw Sunstar, the Goddess of Knowledge. “You are the one they call Tanzanite! Did you not learn your lesson beforehand? What are you doing here?” Tanzanite stepped back in fear…it was Sunstar…the one who shot a hole through his shoulder… “Gargantua!!! Lets go!!!” “I’ll be back…” the titan of muscle murmured as he teleported alongside Tanzanite. In a flash, the two were gone. The taller one and the redheaded one stepped forward and faced Sunstar, who still hand her arm set in firing position. “Who are you?” the taller called out “You are a magic star soldier are you not? What are you doing here…?” “My exact question to you…” Sunstar replied The taller girl smiled “We’ll meet again…lets go Pyro.” The redhead frowned “how many times do I have to tell you, don’t call me that!” The Dark-haired girl shook her head. “Whatever. We shall see you again blonde one.” After a swift leap the two were gone. As Sunstar’s braided hair blew in the breeze, she asked herself a new question… “Is it possible that there are two new Starsoldiers?”
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