ALL STARS: THE GREAT BATTLE OF THE LIGHT CHAPTER 3 (Part 2)
FANFIC IN SPANISH
Seven Chapters (still) for the moment and working in some more. If you understand spanish, take a look ;D it's fun, I swear.
CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 3 (Part 1)
A nice friend from FF.net, dan heron, is traslating the whole thing for me. Btw english is NOT our mother laguaje, so if you guys can point the script errors, we'll be glad for it. I'm planning publish the fic in english in ff.net too, but we think it's better check the errors first. We gonna try to update the parts fast, but I can't press my friend with the traslation ^^; the chapters are a little large and still needs tons of editing.
SUMMARY
It all started with a Festival. The Pretty Cures know precious little about each other team but they all must come together as a new battle looms near. They can't decide to fight or flight, for their enemy already decided for them. A far more dangerous enemy that any ruler of Darkness. Yuri warning (you know girlxgirl).
Chapter 3:
Allies and Enemies (Part 2)
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In the observatory of the Mishou, Saki and Mai were sharing a futon, barely big enough for the both of them, but they didn't mind the closeness. The communication device was laid between them over one of the pillows, having just been debriefed about what happened since Dream and her team fought a dark being called “Zakenna” until their fight with Black and White.
“I'm worried something happened to Mipple and Mepple-coco,” came Coco's voice. “They are White and Black's guardians, and there's something weird happening in the Garden of Light. Syrup couldn't go there, it's almost as if that dimension had been blocked off by a barrier. It's impossible to contact the Queen of Light. This could be very bad-coco.”
“Then it is possible those two are being controlled,” Mai mused. “Their essence felt... unusual and heavy.”
“It felt as if they weren't completely honest either, I could feel it,” Nozomi said in a depressed tone. “It was as if they weren't the ones really talking.”
There was a moment of silence, a few sighs could be heard, along with some chosen remarks from Kurumi to Nagisa and Honoka.
“They mentioned something about other two Pretty Cure teams. Something about Clover Town,” Rin suddenly said.
“That's were a friend of us lives, the prince Tart-nuts,” Nuts replied. “He has four warriors under his care, and they are Chiffon's guardians, the source of infinite... knowledge... nuts...” he trailed off, a look of horrified realization crossing his face.
“It's possible they will target Chiffon-coco!” Coco gasped, the look on his face mirroring Nuts's.
“If there's somebody controlling them, it makes sense they would try to go after Chiffon-lapi,” the Spirit of Flowers said. “It would be terrible if the wrong people get their hands on her-lapi.”
“If these Pretty Cure hold back against Black and White like we did those two will have an easy time capturing Chiffon,” Karen said.
“We are lucky. I don't think we have anything that they could take-coco,” the prince muttered.
Coco and Nuts decided to go looking for Tart next morning, to give him a heads up and he could get his girls ready.
“Still, I don't want to fight with Black and White,” Nozomi sighed, catching everybody's attention. “I don't know how to explain it, but I can feel... something within them. It's possible that whoever controls them want us to hurt Nagisa and Honoka.”
“That's very possible too,” Mai said in a somber tone.
“The only thing we can do is find the other Pretty Cure teams and forewarn them about the situation. We have nothing that could be used by other people, and could it be the same with you, girls?” Karen said to Saki and Mai.
“No, we just have our own powers and nothing more,” Saki replied. “Anyway, we still have to prepare, Black and White will still want to fight us if we mess with their plans.”
“Those girls work like Bloom and Egret-lapi, Black and White need of each other to use their full potential-lapi,” the Spirit of the Flowers explained. “Although, I could tell their mutual dependence is far deeper.”
“On their own they can only use physical attacks-chopi, they wouldn't be able to use all of their powers unless they have physical contact-chopi,” supplied the Spirit of the Birds.
“Then, they will be easier to handle if we keep them apart,” Komachi murmured. “They only used their magic attack until they touched each other's hands! They didn't even use any other magic attack... though their monstrous strength and speed more than compensate for it,” she added, clearly remembering the pain.
“If we attack as a group we will just have to keep them apart or focus on taking down one of them, and it will be easier to subdue the other. Then we will just have to find out who is controlling them and break them out of the spell,” Karen continued, a sure and excited tone on her voice.
“It's a good plan but it will still be very hard-coco,” the prince immediately broke in. “Every Pretty Cure is born with a Seal of protection that prevents them from attacking other Pretty Cure with their full powers-coco. I'm not really sure if Nagisa and Honoka managed to break that Seal or not, though, they didn't seriously hurt any of you-coco."
“In any case, we will just have to focus on splitting them apart and take one of them down. That way they won't be able to fight at their full power-coco.”
Saki looked at Mai for a moment, and Mai, feeling the other's eyes on her, turned to her partner. They held their hands under the blankets, and squeezed tightly. Splitting Nagisa and Honoka apart was a good idea, it was a solid plan, but...
Unbidden memories resurfaced. Those times Dark Fall had tried and succeeded on keeping them apart, during battle or before they could take their empowered forms...
“I... I don't think that will be a good idea,” Mai said in a hesitant tone that quickly gained strength. “It could be dangerous for us.” The group on the other end of the line kept silence. “If Black and White work like Saki and I and they need of each other, then the bond that ties them is very strong.”
“But it would be the easiest way to-.”
“Yes, we know, we could easily weaken them, but...”
“They will look for each other. They will need each other and will do anything to be with their partner,” Saki continued in same serious tone than Mai's. “If they didn't try to hurt us before then now could be very different if we succeed on keeping them from reaching each other.” She gave a quick squeeze at Mai's hand. “Being apart from your partner is... it fills you with a horrible despair and you- you just stop thinking about yourself... you can only think about what could be happening to her, thinking only about her safety... about doing anything, no matter what happens to you, as long as you can be with her again...”
“If we manage to seriously hurt one of them, then the other... we may not be able to stop them,” Mai whispered, closing her eyes as she couldn't help but imagine herself and Saki in that situation.
A new silence fell over both groups. Saki and Mai didn't know what more to say, while the other group wondered about what could have happened to their friends to give them such knowledge.
“I propose we look for the other Pretty Cure, explain the situation and device a fight plan before Black and White can get to them,” Karen broke the silence. “They may be strong, but they are only two. We just have to knock them out and then we will be able to help them. We should be able to subdue them despite the defense Seal on us.”
“Sounds like a better plan,” Saki laughed. “I can't really recommend to split them apart, it could come back and bite us later.”
They polished a few more details that night; Syrup would be in charge of contacting and delivering all the information to the guardians of the other Pretty Cures. Nuts would go through an inventory of anything or anybody of value besides Chiffon, that the Pretty Cure teams could have and that Black and White could be after. If everything went without a problem, then they could visit Clover Town next weekend and met their fellow warriors. According to the fairies there were two active teams that were strong enough to be of any help against Nagisa and Honoka.
One of those teams were Chiffon's guardians, four very versatile warriors: the Cures Peach, Berry, Pine and Passion. The other team was in charge of guarding the Great Tree of Hearts, four Cures under the care and supervision of the legendary fairy Coupe and Cure Flower, a retired Pretty Cure who had protected the world many decades ago; the current team was made up by: Cures Blossom, Marine, Sunshine and Moonlight. The latter was a well known veteran warrior with great individual powers.
“We'll go to your district tomorrow, we don't have any plans at the moment and I think it would be nice to talk about something other than fights,” Saki said. “We can plan our visit to Clover Town later on. Where can we find you?”
“Just ask for 'Natts House', that's where Coco, Nuts, Milk and Syrup live,” Nozomi replied immediately, already excited. “We live not far from there.”
“We can't tell you the exact hour we will arrive,” Mai said with a sigh, “Saki always sleeps in and we are always late.” The other girls couldn't help giggling, causing Saki to blush.
“Mai, they didn't need to know about that!” Saki blurted, sounding very embarrassed.
“Eh, it's not that bad, we have our Nozomi! She's always getting lost on her own, so we can never be on time to anything either,” Rin said mischievously.
“Rin-chan!” Nozomi cried out just as embarrassed. “Well, we'llseyoutomorrowgirls, it'sdecided!”
There were a few laughs and some encouraging words to ease their nerves and then they bid the others good night.
Saki buried her face in the pillow, she was exhausted. The festival had taken a lot of her and the fight had taken any energy she had left and now they had a new fight in their hands. At least they weren't on their own this time.
She turned her head a little and saw Mai, directing a pensive look at the ceiling, lost in her thoughts. Saki couldn't help smiling.
“Mai...”
The other girl started and turned her attention back to her partner. They were still holding hands so Saki squeezed a little tighter, giving Mai a big smile. The artist felt herself returning the gesture immediately.
“Congratulations on winning the tournament, you were great,” the artist said in a quiet whisper.
“Congratulations for winning the special award, you deserved it,” replied the athlete.
They shared a look full of intense, devoted love, letting the rest of the world fade away into the background. Flappy and Choppy noticed and ever so quietly they took their regular forms and silently made their way out; not that they needed to make any effort, Saki and Mai were utterly lost in their own little world.
As soon as the girls noticed the privacy granted by their guardians Saki smiled and quickly straddled Mai's stomach, taking the other girl by surprise. Her calloused hands took in Mai's gentle hands, pinning them above the artist's head.
“We're lucky your parents went on that trip and Kazuya-san decided to stay with his friends, isn't it?” Saki whispered, leaning close to Mai, their lips almost brushing as she spoke.
“Saki...” the artist blushed red all the way to her hears.
“I've hold back all this week because of the festival,” she continued, intertwining their fingers. “But no more, we have all night now...”
A sigh escaped Mai's lips, drawing a little smile on her face and gave a sweet look at the girl on top of her.
“I just hope we can get some rest,” Mai whispered, her body enjoying the contact already, shivering in anticipation for what was to come. “I don't want to be half sleep when we visit our new friends.”
“I can't promise anything,” Saki said before sealing Mai's lips with her own.
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It was a new day in Clover Town and Miki was very excited. She was in the city's amphitheater along with Inori. Love and Setsuna were already on their way and would be there in any minute. Inori noted with a smile her friend's excitement as the blue haired girl leafed through her magazine. On the cover was a girl with a slim figure and radiant smile, Kurumi Momoka, a professional model. Momoka's agency had contacted Miki to do a joint photo shoot for next month's edition.
It would be a steeping stone for Miki's professional career... and she was a huge fan of Kurumi Momoka.
“I thought you'd see Kurumi-san until the day of the shoot, it's really lucky you got to know her beforehand,” Inori said, taking the magazine from Miki's hands.
“It was supposed to be all between our agencies and agents, but I heard she wanted to get to know me first. The agency asked me to give her and some friends of hers a tour around town. They think that if we get to know outside the job we'll have better chemistry for the photo-shoot,” Miki replied with a wide smile.
“She looks like a nice girl,” Inori smiled, watching over some photos of Momoka. “And beautiful.”
They had made plans to go around town with Kurumi Momoka and her friends, so Miki had recruited Love, Inori and a recently returned Setsuna to liven up the trip. As far as Miki knew, Kurumi Momoka was bringing her younger sister and three other friends. Ah, Miki couldn't wait to ask so many things to Momoka!
“Miki-tan!” Love shouted from the entry of the amphitheater, dragging Setsuna by the hand. By the way a breathless Setsuna was leaning on Love the pair had had to made a mad dash to get on time.
“With a minute of spare!” Inori smiled to her friends. “We'll wait for them at the train station, in around thirty minutes, so no need to worry.”
“Thanks again, girls,” Miki said with a little nod. “I don't know what I'd do without you.”
“That's what friends are for!” Love exclaimed. “And since we have Setsuna back, then we can all obtain happiness!”
“Love, that doesn't really make sense...” Miki muttered.
Inori and Setsuna giggled at their friends antics before leading the way to the train station.
Setsuna had returned a week ago to Clover Town. Her home, Labyrinth, had achieved the stability and tranquility that deserved and Setsuna had seriously considered going back to the city. She missed Love dearly, the Momozono family and their friends Inori and Miki. She was suffering a big case of homesickness despite being back home.
Her return took more than a few by surprise, having come back without notifying anybody in Earth about it. She was received once again as the Momozono's adopted daughter, and inscribed once again for middle-school's third grade and as a member of Clover along with her three friends.
That, according to Love, was “Obtaining Complete Happiness.”
“Where is Tart and the others?” asked Love with her usual smile.
“Tart-san, Chiffon-chan and Azukina-san are with Kaoru-chan,” Inori replied. “Since they returned a couple days ago they wanted to eat some donuts and it was impossible to stop them.”
“I don't blame them, those donuts can really make you happy,” Love sighed, her mouth watering at the mere memory of the donuts made by Kaoru-chan.
“Love-chan, if you keep clinging to Setsuna-chan like that you'll end up taking her hand,” Inori said with an embarrassed look, seeing as her friend hadn't let Setsuna a moment of rest all this time.
“Well, I don't see Setsuna complaining, Bukki,” Miki muttered, looking at the ever serene expression on the other girl.
Setsuna still had much to learn about social skills and how to express her feelings. Luckily she had Love at hand all day and every day, and was quickly learning. Although, while on that particular day both Love and Setsuna were acting like their usual selves, Setsuna had a hint of a... special smile on her lips.
“Is it me, or something happened to you two?” Miki mused out loud.
“Something good!” Love smiled, “But that's a secr-.”
“Love kissed me last night,” Setsuna informed them with the same casualness somebody notes the time of the day. “She also told me she loved me.”
Love suddenly stopped in mortification, looking like the proverbial deer, Miki and Inori just stared open-mouthed due to the surprise and the apparent lack of emotion that Setsuna delivered her revelation with. Miki tried her best to act as if nothing were out of the ordinary, taking Setsuna by the shoulders to encourage her to walk again while Inori dragged the petrified Love.
“Setsuna... that-that kind of things must remain a secret-Not because they are wrong! But, a couple's love is something... private... yes,” Miki explained in a simple and direct way, wanting to prevent another episode like this... especially for Love's sake.
“I understand,” Setsuna replied with total serenity.
“Congratulations, Love-chan,” Inori whispered to a semi recovered Love.
“Th-thanks, Bukki...” Love managed to mumble.
At the station Miki reminded Setsuna to be more discrete. She knew it would be complicated to explain, and get Setsuna to understand, but there were some things that society still didn't accept about love between people of the same gender. She knew Setsuna didn't see the world in such complex way, so they were sure Setsuna would accept the idea of love being a private and treasured matter. Miki and Inore exchanged a glance, agreeing to interrogate Love later on about all the juicy details as soon as possible.
They made it to the station with time to spare and didn't have to wait long before the beautiful figure of Kurumi Momoka stepped out of the train, immediately capturing many people's attention. The tall girl looked around and soon noticed Miki. Momoka ran towards them, waving an arm.
“Aono Miki, right?” asked the girl with a sweet smile. “It's a pleasure.”
“The pleasure is mine, Kurumi-san,” Miki replied, trying to stomp on her nerves.
“Kurumi-san is too formal. If we're going to work together we can afford being a little more comfortable around each other, don't you think?” Momoka said with a cheerful smile.
“Momoka...senpai?” asked the younger girl with an embarrassed smile.
“I like the sound of that, Miki-chan!”
Behind Momoka came four more girls. One was a very tall, bespectacled girl who looked to be around Momoka's age, another was a very short girl who was obviously the model's little sister, next to her another girl with glasses and with long and pink hair, and finally a pretty boy dressed in denim jeans and carrying a couple suitcases.
“Momoka-senpai, these are my friends,” Miki said. “Here is Momozono Love, this is Yamabuki Inori and she's Higashi Setsuna. We are the dancing group “Clover”.
“I heard about that,” she said, giving a smile to the other three girls. “It's a pleasure to met you, girls. The girls coming with me,” she pointed at her companions. “This is my little sis-.”
“Name's Erika!” came the animated and strong voice.
“Ah... ah... Hanasaki Tsubomi, it's a pleasure!” came the nervous voice.
“I am Tsukikage Yuri, it's nice to met you,” came the serious voice.
“Myoudouin Itsuki, nice to meet you,” came the boy's... velvety... voice...
Miki and company blinked in synchrony. Momoka has said... “girls”.... They exchanged a look and silently agreed to say nothing. Luckily the guests didn't notice anything.
“Shall we go, Momoka-senpai?” Miki asked with renewed cheerfulness.
“Of course!”
“We'll take you eat the best donuts in the whole city,” Love said. “You'll love them!”
It wasn't long before the large group were chatting animatedly. They had just clicked together, as if they had known each other for far longer than just a couple hours. They felt a special and strong presence on each other, except in Momoka's case whose presence and aura was fairly normal.
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Meanwhile, in the donuts cafe, Kaoru was enjoying a slow afternoon with his little guests, sampling some donuts in his van.
“What happiness!” Tart sighed after his tenth donut. “Kaoru-chan, you're the best!”
“I know, my friend, I know!” laughed the man with a huge smile. “Oh! Costumers! Keep quiet little ones,” he told Tart, Azukina and Chiffon in a quiet voice. “Welcome, young ladies! How many donuts will you have?”
“One of each flavor to begin with!” Nagisa said in a playful tone.
“Nagisa, you eat too much,” her partner scowled her in a quiet voice, the picture of proper manners.
“Honoka, you need to eat a little bit more and just enjoy the food!”
“Ha! I can promise you'll love my donuts, young ladies! Coming two orders with extra happiness!”
Nagisa and Honoka took their seats while they waited for the donuts. It had been a good idea to visit Clover Town earlier than planned. After eating they would look for their new partners. They could feel the presence of magical beings very nearby.
Things couldn't be any better.
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