| |
The yard in the back of where the StarLights lived proved to be an excellent training ground. Usagi knew Katsuko would be a rigorous trainer and she was surprised at how much she knew. Katsuko taught them archery, fencing, kendo, martial arts, weaponry and other combat skills. She wanted to be sure they were able to take whatever the enemy threw at them and was becoming immensely pleased at the progress. Rei's archery skills were already excellent, but her fencing was improving by the day as was Taiki's. Michiru was already an exceptional fencer herself and sparred with them to improve. Ami was turning out to be quite the swordswoman along with Minako and Yaten while Makoto enjoyed working with Haruka and Seiya in different forms of martial arts. Usagi wasn't fond of a bow and arrow nor she did care much for hand to hand combat, but she gave her best at what Katsuko taught her and learned surprisingly well. Mamoru joined them too but decided to stick to his type of swordplay. Training sessions went from afternoon to late night. Everyone was tired, but no more than Katsuko. She was pushing them all, herself most of all, her Leader's words ringing in her ears.
....I will not have it taking you away from us...Your Guardian sisters need you as well as I do....
.....Mane.....
"Aaa!"
In a moment of fury and pain, Katsuko clashed swords with Michiru, bringing her weapon down hard and causing Michiru's own to break.
"Oh! Katsuko-chan!"
For a moment, Katsuko saw only Galaxia, in her madness, her insanity, laughing at her friend's life as she destroyed it and raised her sword, ready to strike the laughter down.
"Katsuko-chan!"
Michiru's voice finally broke through and Katsuko's vision cleared. There was no more Galaxia, no laughter, only Michiru's shocked face and wide eyes. Katsuko stopped short and her dark eyes slowly filled with tears. She stepped back and quietly sheathed her sword.
"Gomen nasai." She rubbed her eyes tiredly, wanting to drop to her knees but resolutely stayed on her feet. "I am...I am..."
"You are fatigued, my friend." Michiru came forward and took her centuries long friend in her arms, hugging tightly. "It is alright."
Katusko pushed back her tears as she laid her head on Michiru's shoulders. "I want to see her again, Michiru-chan, but I can not. I will never be able to."
Michiru said nothing, understanding Katsuko's grief. "Perhaps you should retire for today," she said after a while. "Haruka and I will finish the lesson."
There was another reason as well to why Katsuko pushed herself so loud, one she was afraid to speak out loud.
|
Help Us Stop Plagiarism -
Nearly all works at PnP are original. However a few people choose to plagiarize.
To check, choose a phrase from the work, then either drag and drop to the search box or copy and paste.
click on search and works at Google will be shown which match. Just to be sure, please do this before
you recommend or rate the work highly...
|
 |
|
|
|
Select a Random Book
|
|
Welcome !
