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**139. Mysterious Sudden Attacks.**

Going back a bit, when Roy called his friends and told them that Nephrite and Amanda were on the ship, the others were overjoyed while being very surprised. However, at the party they did not appear. Everyone was surprised because they would assume that they would see them there. But then, the newcomer went to visit Diamond first since the prince of Nemesis was a very good friend of his. When he arrived at the hotel, his former fighting partner was not there, because, together with Emerald, he had gone out to eat with his daughter, Leval and his family. Nephrite waited and told Amanda and the rest of her family that they would take a room there.

-We will stay here until our friends come back and we can share with them. - He said. -

-All right, Dad. - Paul nodded. -

-In the meantime, we could take a tour of this great ship. - Samantha proposed. -

-It's a good idea. - The girl's mother said. -

-Okay, I'll leave a message to my friend, and we'll take a walk. You never know if this might be a good place to open a branch of our business. - Nephrite said. -

-I could talk to Hans. - Paul said. -

-That is a good idea, talk to him about it, yes. - His father nodded. -

And so, they went to tour the SSP-1. So, when Diamond and Emerald returned to their hotel, the receptionist gave them a message that their former comrade in the fight had left them. he would meet them at nine o'clock in the hotel hall. The Prince of Nemesis warned the others. Sapphire, Roy, Tom and Ail, came with their wives. They were all gathered waiting at that hour, Diamond looked at his watch and said to the rest of the group.

- If something has always been Nephrite is punctual, I am surprised that he is not here at the time he has set.

And of course, he was. Nephrite, coming out of a small room attached to the Hall, responded with his British humor.

- Here I am, Diamond, I've just waited to see how long you were going to wait to start criticizing me, so stop messing with me.

The prince of Nemesis and the others turned to that voice, there was their friend with the traces of time that, above all, influenced a short hair so different from the long hair of yesteryear. However, he continued with his proverbial style wearing an excellently cut dark color suit. Next to him was Amanda, with a classic bun-shaped hairstyle and an elegant black evening dress. The years had hardly passed through her and close to both a couple of boys who must have been her children. Nephrite proceeded to the presentations.

- I'm glad to see you again, it's been many years... you already know Amanda. - She greeted everyone present with a smile.-

Nephrite pointed to a girl and a boy who were with them. The two approached with smiles and bowed their heads slightly and then shook hands with those who their parents introduced them.

-And for those who do not know them. These are Samantha and Paul, our children.

The girl was attractive, with brown hair pulling to light in  half mane. She wore a nice white dress. The boy, who really remembered his father in his young days, despite not wearing mane, had brown hair somewhat darker than his sister, striped hair in the middle, in addition to a brown suit, also greeted in a very polite way.

-And yours? – Nephrite wanted to know inquisitively, not without irony since he was aware of it. - I guess you've had children too.

-That's it, my friend. - Diamond declared, adding proudly. – As you well know, Emerald and I have a daughter. What you may be unaware of is that she is married to Beruche and Roy's son. And they're going to make us grandparents shortly.

There Nephrite showed a surprised face and, of course, it seemed genuine.

- Oops! - The famous Mr. Saint Join could say. - What things life has!

-It's true, apart from that we also have a daughter. - Roy informed him with obvious satisfaction. -

- Then you have a family like ours. – Amanda smiled. – Boy and girl.

- Your children are very handsome and have an unbeatable plant. – Bertie stated, observing them with visible approval. –

Both boys politely bowed their heads in gratitude for those words. It was their mother who answered for them.

-Yes, but they have come out too British, they speak the right thing.

-We are delighted to be able to meet you at last. – Paul then intervened and finally finished shaking hands with everyone present. –

- It's a great honor for us to meet you. Our parents have spoken wonders of you to us. – Samantha agreed to do the same. -

The boys did know, although it was only to see them on rare occasions, Diamond and Emerald, although then they were very children. Sapphire and Petz were seen perhaps on one occasion when they visited Coraíon in London, some years ago. But they had never been before the whole group. That legendary team of fighters who faced and defeated the powerful demons that, years ago, tried to devastate the Earth. After that, Roy's team, Diamond, Sapphire, and their own father, had fought along with more friends and companions against the attacks of that space tyrant called Gralas. The boys looked at each other. It was clear that these people had done much for the history of the world, but their time of struggle had passed and now it was they, in the company of others, who had to take care of everything. And for that reason, above all they were there. Samantha remembered the days leading up to her departure when they met in her group and discussed the strategy to follow.

-It was something interesting. - The young woman thought. -

In a place in London, a large place although on the outskirts of the city and in the middle of a little frequented place, the members of the Guardians group met there. They sat around a long mahogany table with a dark tone. Next to her was her brother Paul.  Lance, the middle son of Tom and Cooan Rodney's marriage was in front of them. Queen Neherenia was by Lance´s side and next to them Doran, the ambassador of the Saiyan and Seren, the princess of this world, who was second in line and was now the new guardian Sailor Pluto. It was Samantha the first to address her peers.

-Debbie and Kyle have not been able to come. They have their own problems to address. But what we say here will seem good to them.

- Well. I guess we'll contact them later. – Lance commented, affirming. – I'll see if I can take care of it. –

The others nodded and Samantha went on to expose.

-Our reports reveal that the time is very close. All the preparations we have made point towards this moment. Very soon things will begin to rush.

- The question is. What should we do from now on? There are many things we don't know. Not even me. – Lance commented by resting both elbows on the table to hold his head in his hands. –

-I guess we'll continue as we do up to this very moment. - Paul replied. – Following the dictates that mark us when they arrive.

- That right. But, in my case, what should I do now? - Neherenia asked with visible bewilderment. - Return to my kingdom or the Golden? In fact, Idina and my college classmates believe me on the Moon right now.

-And they should continue to believe it at least for a couple of weeks more. – Paul commented emphatically affirming. – They have many things to take care of, just like those in Bios or on Earth. Even those who are going to make up the expedition to Nature. But our task is the essential one.

-With your permission. - Seren intervened. - And what exactly should Doran and I do? I have very specific orders from my parents. This is how you and the sovereigns of the Earth revealed it to me. To stay here and help you. But those indications did not specify how to do it.

-Do not worry about that. You will know what you must do in due course. - Lance replied. -

-Surely, they will match the nature of our mission. - Samantha said. -

The young princess of the Saiyan nodded. When she got up, she showed her high stature and her great resemblance to her mother, Queen Meioh, since she washed her long mane of dark brown color and watched around with those inquisitive vermilion eyes to sentence with a somewhat enigmatic tone.

-Apparently everything is very clear after listening to your explanations. But I still can't conceive of everything being this way. I don't like that about having to leave them to their fate. They are still my family, although distant, they are my cousins.

-This is how we have been ordered. We can do something, but I do not think it is enough. – Lance told her. So, he added with visible resignation as he looked at a voluminous burgundy book. – Don't think it's a nice thing for me. And less when I must talk to Idina. It may be difficult for me to lose her forever in the future, but there is no other solution.

-Remember, you can't tell her anything about what's really going on. – Paul warned him. –

- Yes, I know. Do not worry, I will tell her another reality much more plausible for her understanding. When I need to. And it may happen long before that.

-And we're not going to abandon them either. - Paul commented trying to encourage the rest. – Something will surely have to be done.

- Yes, but the time has not yet come when we should be openly involved. - His sister agreed. -

Samantha's memories were interrupted by Petz's cordial greeting who addressed her to praise her.

-You are a beautiful woman, as distinguished as your mother.

-Thank you very much, Mrs. Lassart. - She replied with a polite smile. –

-Call me Petz, my dear. – Her interlocutor smiled at her. –

And Sapphire's wife was watching her thinking that it had been a pity that such a beautiful and intelligent girl had not gotten along enough with her son Coraíon. However, she had met Sandy the woman her son had fallen in love with. So, after the conversation Petz had with that scientist at least she could breathe a sigh of relief. She was also an excellent woman and a good person. She was sure that her son was going to be very happy. Samantha, at the same time, looked at her with a hint of sadness that she could bring out when she said with a cordial and sincere tone.

-We are very sorry for your loss. My parents and us. We are sorry that we were unable to attend your son's funeral.

Petz darkened her face for a few seconds, it still hurt to remember but she struggled to encourage her expression when she answered.

- Thank you. Don't worry about it. I am confident that my son is in a much better place now.

Her interlocutor nodded. How could she say that poor woman that her son's fate was already written? Could she understand that? All of that was laid out long before it happened. But at least, she and her husband were able to console themselves with the certainty that Garnet was going to enjoy Paradise, so he would never be forgotten. And she knew what it was like to have to give up the person she had loved, precisely for fulfilling her mission and sticking to the facts, just as they should be. Although she also knew something else. At least one detail that was going to fill the family of that unfortunate boy with satisfaction and pride. But, of course, even if it was not something fundamental to the evolution of events, she could not reveal it. That wasn't hers. Anyway, they would soon know. In this way she continued chatting with Petz until both said goodbye joining other groups.

For his part, Paul was also lost in thought when Mr. Rodney approached him. It was Tom who commented.

-My son Lance has ever gone to London for work. He told us that he coincided with you there on several occasions.

-Yes, sir. – The boy admitted commenting often. – He's a good boy. My sister and I appreciate him very much.

-I'm glad to hear you say that. –  Cooan intervened as a worried mother, so she commented to him without being able to avoid it. – In confidence, we have not seen him for quite some time. I wish he wasn't so busy.

-Whenever we chatted there, he remembered you and his brother and sister very much. Alan and Idina, right?

-Yes, that's right. - His interlocutor smiled, quite happy that the boy he didn't even know, knew the name of all his children. –

-He loves his brother and sister and, of course, you very much, but sometimes obligations and work do not forgive. - Paul added to add also in a confidential tone. – My sister and I spent many weeks without seeing our own parents, and that we take care of the family business. Don't worry, I'm sure Lance will visit you as soon as he has the chance. He also told me that he adored his brother and little sister above all and that they were looking forward to spending time with them.

-Thank you very much, you have brought me good news. I am calmer now. Cooan smiled at him as she was embraced by her husband. –

-It has been a pleasure to meet you. – Tom said in turn. –

-The pleasure and above all, the honor, has been all mine. You are legendary. In my house, since we were very young, our parents told us all the sacrifices and struggles they had to face for the good of the Earth. Theirs and those of their friends, among whom you count very dearly. – The boy apostilling with genuine respect. - Authorities should have rewarded you much more for your efforts.

-That wasn't necessary. Life has treated us very well. – Cooan said with another frank smile, so she added. – I don't think we could have been happier. We have lived as we liked, we have three wonderful children and great friends. And, of course, we have each other. Believe me, in the end, that's what really counts.

- Yes, that's right. – Her husband agreed to now hold her from behind at waist height and gently resting his chin on her head to sentence. – There is no money, no power, no glory that can be equated with a happy and quiet life with your loved ones. Or to contemplate a beautiful sunset in a barley field next to the person you love. Right, honey?

Cooan nodded, smiling. That seemed to mean a lot to that couple. That made the boy smile, and this time not politely or artificially. The words of both had really impressed him. That made his task even harder and especially what he knew in advance was going to happen, but he could not do anything to change it. He sighed affirming with total conviction.

-You are admirable! all of you. I don't know if we will ever be worthy of your examples.

-You will be. Surely you already are. – Tom said that separating from his wife he shook hands with the boy to say goodbye. – I am delighted to have met you.

Cooan did the same and Paul watched them as they walked away to join the group of Roy, Beruche and Diamond who, alongside his wife Emerald, had a lively conversation with each other. When Tom arrived, Roy immediately ran a friendly hand around his neck and laughed with him about something he would be saying. Now Paul remembered just the day before his arrival on that big ship. Then he had an interesting conversation with Lance. The Rodney’s son. He was sitting on a bench in Hide Park in London. Paul joined him since they had stayed there. As soon as he sat next to him, his group mate told him.

-Tomorrow I will go to the USA. When my sister Idina returns from the ship I will be waiting for her.

So, is everything still according to plan? – Paul inquired. –

-That's right. - His interlocutor sighed to explain. – Neherenia will arrive a few days later. She will support her in what lies ahead there. I will have to intervene when everything is over.

-Do you know if she will do well? - Paul asked him visibly interested. –

-I have no idea. That has not been provided to me. – The boy affirmed with resignation sentencing. – But, no matter what. I must not participate until the right time.

-As for the Saiyan, I guess they will also have their moment. – Paul said –

-They will also know when to intervene. – Lance told him. – For now, they will not appear in the scene. Seren is going to learn something from the customs of the Earth and together with Doran maybe if they go through the Golden, but I'm not sure about that. There could be a change of script.

-Tomorrow I'm going to the ship. Do you want me to pass something on to your parents and siblings? -His interlocutor asked. –

-Please, tell them that I love them all very much. No matter what. I can say that. Although, I'm very scared, Paul. I worry about what might happen to my father if he doesn't leave those investigations of his.

His interlocutor watched him with a restless gesture, especially when his friend revealed to him.

-He's getting close, much closer than he should be.

-The Book of Days? - Paul wanted to know with obvious trepidation in his tone of voice. -

Lance nodded. To explain immediately to your colleague.

-You know my father started studying esotericism when he faced demons when he was young. He then continued with these investigations into astral dimensions and planes. He taught my cousin Mazoui a lot, but he didn't show him much of everything he knows. In turn, he learned it from a certain Anthony who, years ago, protected my uncle Roy when he was just a baby, until he grew up.

-And what happened to that Anthony? - His interlocutor wanted to know, although he could not finish the question, his companion answered him even before he did. -

-It also had a tragic end. Kyle will be able to tell you. He faced those dark forces of the night. But that wasn't really what ended him. But he made too many inquiries. He came very close to the true nature of the book.

- I do understand. The same thing happened to Jennifer Garrett, the lab partner of Amethyst and Sandy. She knew what she shouldn’t, and she was nothing discreet. I suppose that, to avoid greater evils, the poor woman ended up in a very sad way. – Lance nodded with a serious gesture and tone to sentence, so Paul said. - Our duty is to protect others from that at all costs. They should not have access to that information.

-Yes, and even we must be very careful with it, until you have to return it. That's why I'm worried about my father. He can't know anything, nor can his friends or the rest of my family. Hopefully, for his own sake, he will let him be! The most frustrating and terrible thing is that I can't tell you anything. – The boy stated that, after those words, he got up from the bench and walked away with a quick step from there. –

Paul thought of those words looking at those families so united and happy. he wished they could enjoy their friendships until the end! That included his own parents. Nephrite and Amanda who, no matter how many covert missions they had done and despite being participants in many world secrets, had no idea what their own children should do. The boy approached his sister who had also said goodbye to those lovely couples of friends of their parents and asked her in a low and dismayed voice.

-Do you think it has to be like this? Is there no other way?

-You know it as well as I do, Paul. - She responded seemed inflexible but also dragging a certain tone of regret to declare. – We will not appear here again. At least in a long time. And when we do... well, I don't know what will happen.

Her brother nodded slightly, and they both continued something apart from the rest with their conversations. For their part, the others gathered there were telling Mr. Saint Join, who still held the title of prince of the Four Heavens, some things about the children they had. Then Coraíon and Sandy also arrived and took care of greeting their visitors. While the boy and his fiancée addressed the children of the Saint Join marriage, Sapphire and Petz listened funny, as did the rest, like Nephrite, continued with the joke by telling Roy.

- Wow, I pity you! having Diamond as a father-in-law.

- You are right, my friend... but well, I'm taking it with patience. - He jovially responded this one.-

Everyone laughed except Diamond, with the typical smile of continuing the joke, the prince of nemesis told Nephrite.

- Patience that I have... firstly, to endure Roy and now you and him, the two of you, together. Oh God, what have I done to deserve this! - He raised his arms quite theatrically adding with humor. - When we trained in the Corner of Soul and Time the atmosphere seemed too heavy, now I see that it was not a thing of the room ...

There were more laughs celebrating that joke and when they stopped Emerald intervened.

- Well dear, when you finish remembering the old days with your comrades, why don't you ask Nephrite and Amanda where they have been for all these years?...

- Emerald is right - Beruche agreed adding with the same interest. - What has become of your life?

- Yes, we haven't heard from you in a long time. - Cooan added in a somewhat disapproving tone. -

- The "splendid English isolation" – Tom commented sharply, joking about a stage in the history of that country, back in the late nineteenth century.  -

Nephrite granted that comment with an approving smile, the truth is that they fit well into their life, and he confirmed it.

- You see, we have resided in London, far from all kinds of intrigues and adventures, after which we all live together. Well, the truth is that we had some of our own. - And he looked at his friends Diamond and Emerald. The two smiled, some common adventure they remembered, then their friend continued. - There we got married and our children were born.

-But didn't you go to Japan? - Petz asked him - I say this because Sapphire and I live there, and we didn't hear from you.

- That is truth. At first, Nephrite came back there, he still didn't know me. But after a couple of years, he came to settle permanently in England. There we set up an antique shop just as we did in Japan, and it went quite well. - Amanda explained. -

- So much so that we now have a chain of stores all over the UK and some countries in Europe. Our children have been taking care of most of the business for a year now. That leaves Amanda and I a lot of time to travel and spend time together. - Nephrite added with an undisguised gesture of satisfaction and pride. -

- Wow, then you haven't done badly. I am glad for you. - Tom said. -

-We can't complain. - Amanda declared, downplaying it. - Well, now, please tell us how things have gone for you.

They all narrated what had become of their respective lives and the meeting lasted for several hours. Roy and the others called their children to greet their friends. For his part, Coraíon embraced the pair of siblings with great affection.

-How glad I am to see you around here! – He commented visibly excited to affirm addressing Sandy. – They are like brother and sister to me. They were always very friendly and true friends when I studied in London.

-i am delighted to meet you. – The scientific brunette could say by shaking hands with both. –

- I say the same thing. – Samantha smiled at her who, of course, knew very well who that girl was and even her secret, but, of course, she did not show it at all when she asked her. - What do you do?

-I am a molecular biologist, I am part of the Fairies Five group of Bios. - Sandy replied. -

-Really impressive. - Paul declared with a tone of sober admiration. – You must be an elite researcher.

-And you a luxury flatterer. - Coraíon intervened smiling funny to add, yes, with obvious affection. - But you are absolutely right, Sandy is an elite woman.

-That leads us to think what she could have seen in you. - His interlocutor smiled sarcastically returning the joke. -

Samantha smiled in turn, as did Sandy, while Coraíon pretended to strangle her friend by whispering to him so that both girls could hear him.

-Shut up! I have her very deceived, she believes that I am a good boy.

That made his fiancée laugh. In fact, she saw the good atmosphere between Coraíon and that young man. Her sixth sense, so sharp almost always, did not indicate anything particular to her besides, the friendship that was evident to unit them. If anything, that girl looked at her fiancé too intensely. Although to verify that she did not need any special instinct. Then she remembered something. It was the guys who appeared in that photo! The ones she saw in Coraíon's apartment. One of the little few photos he had.

-So, you met when Coraíon went to study in England. And you became friends. It is that truth? - Sandy commented wanting to know more. -

- So, it was. Our parents were already friends before, and they entrusted him to us when he came to our country. - Paul replied, adding with a jovial tone of joke. - What could we do? We had to take care of him. Right, Sam?

His sister just nodded looking sideways at Coraíon, it was Coraíon who remembered with a smile.

-We had a very good time there.

-So, it was. - Samantha who didn't seem to be very happy to say that admitted, especially when she added. - Things change.

-Undoubtedly, they do. - Her brother agreed. - And we must build the future. And speaking of building. Your work here is meritorious, Sandy. - He commented trying to vary the subject. - What state of terraforming are you in? - The young man was interested.-

-I see that you have knowledge in the field. - The pleased scientist, who went on to list, commented. Well, we have already successfully completed the first, to form an atmosphere with water, the second, to place the ambient temperature at an optimal level. We have an average of eighteen degrees, slightly higher than the terrestrial one. Although, with fewer differences between the equator and the poles. We are now halfway to the third and fourth steps. We are adding plant forms to stabilize the atmosphere and provide it with a good amount of oxygen and, finally, we will have to add other higher life forms, insects, amphibians, reptiles, mammals.

-It sounds exciting. - Samantha said, although it seemed that she was saying it out of mere courtesy. -

-It is, without a doubt. - Paul said and he asked again. - And the gravity of the planet allows to maintain liquid water and the atmosphere?

-As far as we have seen, it does. - Sandy responded. -

-In my case, as an engineer, among other tasks, I must design and build infrastructures that carry water from one place to another on the planet. And underground department stores. Thinking precisely about that contingency. - Coraíon intervened. -

-I'd like to see that planet more closely. - Samantha said now with apparent interest. -

-If you stayed a little longer, I would be happy to show it to you. - Coraíon offered. -

Although Sandy's gesture didn't seem to welcome that too enthusiastically, the other girl just smiled with a more cordial expression, to respond.

-Unfortunately, we will have to leave right away. But I thank you, maybe another time.

-Of course, when the process has advanced a little more. We would be happy to visit Bios, in the company of such good guides. - Paul added. -

-It will be a pleasure. - Sandy said with better disposition now. -

They were on those topics when they joined Amethyst, with her husband Leval, Idina and Kerria who shared some moments of talk. When introducing himself above all, something curious happened. When Paul commented addressing Kerria in particular.

-This is my sister, Sam.

-Wow! - Leval's sister smiled. - Your name is the same as...- Although there she stopped, with everyone's eyes on her, nevertheless, the girl decided to continue admitting openly. - Just like my partner.

-I don't think so. - Samantha smiled, to qualify. - Sam is diminutive of Samantha in my case, not of Samuel.

- Well, that's the way it is. You can believe it. - Kerria smiled in turn, making it crystal clear. - My girlfriend´s name is that too.

And when the rest thought that the daughter of the Saint Joins might be whipped or wanted to apologize, she instead commented naturally.

- I do know. Forgive my joke from before. We saw how you assumed your sexual orientation in that American television program. You set a magnificent example of integrity and honesty.  And your cousins supported you. You are all great.

-We did what we should do, Kerria is not only our cousin, but she is also our friend. - Idina stated. -

-She would have done the same for any of us. - Kathy agreed. -

-There is nothing extraordinary about what I did. -Kerria declared, adding with a mixture of regret and vindication. - The fact that someone must confess who he or she falls in love with and do it hoping that people will like it or not, is simply archaic and out of place in a world that is said to be evolved.

-You are right, my dear. - Paul intervened, leaving her perplexed, as well as the rest, by acknowledging in turn. -

-Excuse me if you have thought I was stupid or homophobic. Nothing could be further from the truth. - Samantha added, to explain. - I wanted to have the privilege of seeing someone who does not hide, nor does she have to be ashamed for loving someone. Apart from my brother, unfortunately, I know few cases of people who are like you. That is why you are an example to follow.

Kerria squeezed out a faint smile and was able to respond with a serene and even dismayed tone.

-You overvalue me. There is no courage in what I do. There is only sincerity. And it is true that, sometimes, telling the truth to the world and not what people want to hear from you, brings you pain and suffering. But, in my opinion, it is much worse to lock yourself in a lie.

- It is. You're right. - Paul sentenced-

-Although, in something I have not been totally precise. - Kerria said now, looking at the sister of her interlocutor to add with good spirit.- My girlfriend is not simply called Samantha, her full name is Samantha Katrina.

-Then we can differentiate ourselves better. - Her interlocutor smiled. - Although, I do not doubt that she will be a charming girl if she has managed to conquer you.

- Yes, she is. And she's blonde. - Kerria pointed out with a funny tint now. -

-So, you like blondies. - Paul smiled. -

-Well, and she also likes brunettes. - Amethyst intervened giving a slight push to her sister-in-law. - Right, Ky?

- I do not discriminate on the grounds of hair color. - Kerria jokingly declared now. -

-My boyfriend is blonde too. -Paul, who agreed in turn, said. -  But if he were brown, I would love him anyway.

-Well, in my case, if Amethyst were brown... I don't know! - Leval intervened comically. -

-Hey! - His wife replied in a good mood too. - I remind you that you were choke by a brunette girl.  It is seen that it comes from family.

-Well, but now I only like blondes with golden hair. -Her husband assured her, hugging her. -

The rest smiled, and it was Katherine who took that to even more comical ground by affirming.

-Well, I must break a spear for the redheads. What's the matter, is that we are not attractive? Here you have a lot of talk about your blonde and brunette flirts, and nobody seems to have liked any with my coppery hair color.

-You are very much attractive. - Coraíon said. - Redheads are beautiful, if they are all like you, little cos.- He said causing general laughter. -

-Thank you, Cousin Cory. Although, the case of cousin Leval, Tist will not be able to complain, she plays with advantage. - The still laughing Kathy commented to point out. - He can change his colored hair whenever he wants.

-Yes, I am envious of your talent. You surely save a lot on wicks! - Idina laughed. -

And after continuing a little with those jokes, they ended up saying goodbye to integrate into other conversation circles. The children of the Saint Joins liked them very well and were eager to see what the future would bring. Especially the newlywed couple. They would now have to bear the brunt of events and would have a tough test to overcome. Although, they would at least have the presence of Satory, Mazoui, Coraíon and Sandy to support them. Also, Kerria, Katherine and Idina, had had or would have their respective ordeals, but each independently and distantly. In that they did not have more concrete information, nor could they get in. In turn, the brothers left a good impression on everyone. That meeting still lasted a couple of more hours and at the end each one retired to their respective homes or rooms. In the case of Sandy and Coraíon, the girl did have a kind of mixed feeling, Paul seemed simply charming, although his sister Samantha had given him the impression of drilling her with her eyes, only the forms and the know-how of that young English woman had softened that.

-Honey. - She asked her fiancé without any ambiguity once they were in her bedroom. - I hope you don't bother me to ask you, but. Did you and Samantha have any kind of relationship?

-With Samantha? Yes, she is a good friend. - He replied nonchalantly. -

-I mean something more intimate if I can ask you. - His partner insisted in a hurry. -

Now Coraíon's gesture became somewhat more serious, although, he did not take long to answer.

-Of course, you can ask me. You have told me all about your life. It's only fair that I do the same. Tell me. Why do you think that? - He wanted to know. -

-It's hard to explain, I could perceive in her... I don't know how to say it. - Sandy sighed that she seemed to feel uncomfortable. -

-Well, say it directly. - Coraíon asked her. -

-Well, she looked at me as if I had come between the two of you. – His girlfriend confessed to him. -

Coraíon nodded slowly, then strolled around the room a little, at last he was able to say.

-When we met in London I would be lying if I didn't say that I found her beautiful, intelligent and interesting girl. I admit that I was attracted to her. But we never go beyond a mere friendship. And Samantha never gave me the impression of wanting anything different.

Now it was Sandy who weighed those words. She nodded slowly to comment.

-Maybe she didn't want to tell you or maybe she didn't dare to express it. Or it will be me who has suddenly become jealous. - She added, trying to take easy on that matter. -

She didn't want her fiancé to feel bad about it. And as Samantha herself claimed, that belonged to the past. After all she had to suffer, when she had finally found a man who loved her and accepted her as she was, it would not be herself who ruined that because of stupid jealousy, founded or not.

-Well, if you are jealous, on the one hand I feel flattered, but on the other, I assure you that you do not have to feel that way. I am with the woman I love, and that is none other than you. - The boy said, taking her by the waist to give her a long and warm kiss on the lips.

And after more kisses and proceeding to take off each other's clothes, it didn't take long for them to go to bed to conclude that conversation. At that time, far from there. Redan was asking all his companions about the fate of his search; they all gave him unencouraging news. Soon, and instantly, a large armchair appeared that levitated, above it was a man sitting, with short dark hair and a populated knob. Everyone greeted his arrival with a marked bow. Redan, speaking on behalf of others, welcomed him more explicitly.

- We're glad you've arrived. Mr. Georcael. We were waiting for you.

This guy spoke slowly and serenely, addressing his interlocutor while, with a panoramic look, he extended his words also to the rest.

-Have you told them what I told you? – Redan nodded and his boss continued. - From what I see you have not found the Messenger yet.

Dialen intervened very respectfully, something unprecedented in him until that moment, and responded while making a slight inclination.

- No, my lord, but we are still searching. Please, be patient.

Even the haughty Zoen also added very submissively.

- My lord, we have searched several galaxies to no ad. But we will continue with the search if that pleases you.

- The Messenger is about to come. I know his identity, but you are the ones who must find him on this existential plane. - Their superior told them. -

-Can we know who he is, sir? - Buruk inquired with the same tone of respect. - This way we would find him without difficulties.

-That would not be interesting. - Georcael who gave a big smile of intrigue adding with mysterious air, and at the time possibly admonitory, declared. – But I prefer that you entertain yourself in finding out, it seems to me that you have been getting bored a lot lately.

- Don't believe it, sir, we've been playing with those inferior beings who are very funny. - Soa told him with a more formal tone than usual in her, but no less lively. -

Georcael watched her and grimaced slightly in disappointment to respond with a temperate and paternal reproach, as if she had been waiting for the occasion given by the goddess to testify.

- These beings are here by express desire of the Creator. Everyone has an assigned mission, whether they are aware of it or not. They are not here to become a hobby of yours. At least, not anymore. I even had to reassure a very powerful ally in that regard. I hope it has been clear to you.

-Yes, my lord..., - they all replied in unison. -

- I relayed your orders as soon as I arrived, and those activities ceased immediately. – Redan intervened, now coming to the defense of his teammates.  -

Well, although Soa's episode in that place called hospital was better not to mention. At least, what the goddess did was heal everyone who was there. However, that had not gone unnoticed by his lord either. Georcael nodded approvingly adding with more conciliatory dyes.

-So, you must not interfere again with the natural course of events. Not even if your intentions were good.

-Forgive me, my Lord. - She humbly asked him by lowering her head. - I believed that your order was limited only to not hurting them, nor harming them.

-Your mission is not to act in any way, neither to harm them, nor to benefit them randomly. It is they who must walk their way by their own means. – Their superior declared to indicate to them. - You must, however, learn more from humans, you will need it. But you will have to limit your relations with them to friendly ways and not interfere with their affairs until it is strictly necessary. Now I must leave. I will stop by to observe your progress. Redan, you will take care of coordinating your colleagues.

Everyone bowed in a sign of respect and Georcael with armchair included disappeared.

-You have already heard it. - Redan said. - We have work, but before you go back down, we will wait for the rest of the humans who have come back to their planet. In the meantime, we will continue the tracking, dividing, and scrutinizing the universe, when you do so, inform me again. –

They all nodded, disappearing in turn in pursuit of their various tasks.

Completely oblivious to these complicated maneuvers, on the ship it was time for the members of the first generation and some of the second generation to return home. They all said an emotional farewell to their children, brothers and cousins and went on to continue with their respective duties. Nephrite and Amanda, before leaving with their children and despite not being able to attend the ceremony, made a gift to Amethyst and Leval for their wedding. For the young woman a beautiful emerald necklace. For the boy a magnificent sword. He, admiring the precious antiquity, unsheathed it from its sheath and a note fell from it, picking it up from the ground curiously reading it.

-"May this sword always serve you to defend justice and good over the forces of evil, just as your fathers did." - Valuing that weapon with admiration the boy commented. - Wow, Nephrite had to be very friendly with our parents to make these "gifts" don't you think, honey?

His wife replied very cheerfully as she tried on her own gift.

- Yes, from what little I know they shared quite a few adventures and dangers together. – And from the blue and plush necklace case she took out another note that she read aloud. -"I hope you like this necklace and that it can enhance your beauty with the same precious stones that give the name to your mother, a woman who is also beautiful and wonderful. Do not forget that you are her splendid continuation, as well as that of your father, a brave and big-hearted man, whom I am proud to call a friend. I am sure that both you and your children will preserve such a noble lineage." Have you seen what it is written underneath, Leval? - Amethyst looked at the signature that appeared at the end of the text and read it in surprise. - “Signed Nephrite, and Amanda Saint Join, princes of the Four Heavens."

- Everyone here has Royal blood from what I see. - Her husband declared. He read the same signature at the bottom of his note, adding with gratitude. - You know, I am very proud to belong to this great group, we are already two generations so different. Each has had to fight in its own battles and has made history. And soon the third generation will arrive. – He sentenced affectionately caressing his wife's gut. -

-Well, and I have also been able to meet your godmother. The illustrious warrior princess of Mercury. - Amethyst commented with satisfaction. -

-Too bad she had to leave so soon. - Leval sighed, stating. As a warrior and as a doctress. Of course, she has an interesting duality. That's how Giaal is as well...

Amethyst smiled mischievously as she said to her husband.

- Leval, tonight you are very philosophical...

-Well, -  he signed, giving back the same smile. - Maybe you can get me out of my meditations.

- Not today, I'm not really looking forward to it, I'm sorry. - She responded and Leval shrugged his shoulders conformally, getting ready to lie down. -

-What can we do! - He resigned to testify. - Then I'd better go to sleep, tomorrow I must get up early.

-Well, maybe I don't live up to you in philosophy, but I'm very good at languages. - Amethyst told him with a mellow and mischievous voice. -

- Oh, really? - Her husband was interested in feigning surprise to ask with amusing interest. - And what languages do you master?

The young woman approached her height as Leval lay on the bed, she lay her head on her husband's stomach as she whispered to him in a revealing way.

- Since today we can't have a good time otherwise, at least I can give you some French lessons...

-Are you so good at it? - He also whispered to her in a mischievous way. -

- Honey, I was born and raised in Paris, believe me, I master it very well and I will show you. - So, she was going down with her head through Leval's body. - These clothes will not let me pronounce well. - She said, stripping her husband of his underwear. - Hum! much better so, Sacre bleu! I've had to wait years since I saw you in the high school locker room, but it's been worth it. - The satisfied Amethyst declared, so she began to put into practice her intensive course. -

-Oh, you are doing it... wonderfully! I hope you will teach me more often. - He gasped with manifest complacency -...

The next day, a very happy Leval said goodbye to his adorable wife and went to the base. Mazoui met him and they both chatted until they arrived. Leval learned that both Katherine and Idina had stayed with his sister Kerria. They wanted to propose to Amethyst the idea of giving a recital of the old Justices, now renamed "Beauty Quartet"

-I think it's an excellent idea. - Mazoui said. -

-It is, but I don't know if Amethyst will be fit, she must take care of the baby. - His cousin reminded him. -

-Surely the girls will have thought about that. - Mazoui told him. -

-Well, it's your decision. And I'm sure my wife will know how to do what's best. - Leval admitted with optimism. -

Finally, they both arrived at the base and Leval said goodbye to his friend. Mazoui, for his part, had a date with Satory later. He found it strange to find his cousin so happy, however, he did not give it much importance and joined his section. Meanwhile, the gods were increasingly surprised by the rare human behavior. Zoen had been watching Leval and his wife the night before and she wanted to practice the same methods as her, but none of her classmates were interested in helping her. So, she decided to look for some volunteer among humans. From what she had seen, that was not at all unpleasant to them, so no one could accuse her of bothering them. Although, she remembered the instructions of her lord.

-Surely, he will not like it. - She said with concern. - I will have to forget the idea...

Meanwhile, Amethyst had also gone to work, there with Gwen, Claudia, Satory and Sandy, she reviewed some of the data that came to them from Bios. The brunette scientist told her classmates that she should return to the planet the next day just like Coraíon. The others assured her that in a short time they too would go. After finishing the work, Amethyst went out to see her sister-in-law and friend Kerria who was rehearsing with her cousins in a recording studio. Upon arrival, the newcomer joined the group, and everything turned out as in the old days. The chemistry of the four was still intact and that made them all very happy, so the three cousins proposed to their partner the idea of the concert that she accepted delightedly. They kept rehearsing a little and in the next break the girls talked relaxed about their things. The newlywed stopped by telling them how things were going with Leval, including last night's classes.

-Wow, I already said that you had a very velvety voice!  - Idina declared with a gesture of who confirms something that she had observed without the slightest maliciousness.  -

-Hey, this is the demure lady Idina, or someone has supplanted her! - Amethyst exclaimed amused, accompanied by the laughter of the other two.

- The poor thing said it without second intention, it's true, today you had the softest voice. Maybe we couldn't hurt a little syrup either...- Katherine said, licking herself, which caused more laughter. -

-Hey pretty Kathy! that is my exclusive property, what have you thought? - Amethyst responded, following the joke. -

- I didn't know that my brother had become so naughty. - Kerria intervened with a smile. -

Amethyst in turn, with another mischievous smile on her face, added in the form of a jocular confession.

-And he hasn't! it was my idea. The truth is, since I first saw him, I wanted to try it too. And when the poor man reached the limit, I didn't let him take the little bird out. Well, in the end yes, and I said, everything about you is mine too, that's what I'm your woman for, ha, ha...

And between the laughter of Kathy and Kerria, who almost fell to the ground, Idina, red in great extreme, asked with her typical naivety.

-And won't it be bad for you?

- None of that. - Kathy who, before the stunned gaze of her cousin and the laughter of the other two, smiled blushing a little to add. - Well, there are proteins after all. Idina, you should try it sometime. It's better than energy bars...

- But. What do you say? - Idina was scandalized by putting her hands to her ears. -

- Of course, look at how beautiful Amethyst is! - Kerria laughed while sentencing. - A ration of my brother a day and you see it.

Her cousin looked with amazement at Amethyst, although she immediately remembered that joke that her companions spent on her before the ship departed, so she smiled and spoke.

-You are as usual. Trying to embarrass me.

- It's that you're old enough to get ready, little cousin. - Katherine smiled. -

-Sorry. - Idina said with a tone between dignified and jocular. - But I'm already savvy, which doesn't mean I have to do those.

-You miss it! -  Amethyst, who seeing the face of that poor girl, could hardly add with laughter. - But Kathy is not so misguided. In addition, with a dose of what Leval has I am able to shine like the super Saiyan. My hair would lift and everything and it would light up with brown tones.

-Come now! – Idina asked her. - Stop pulling my leg. I don't know how you can swallow that, puag, how disgusting! - She said sticking out her tongue as if she really wanted to take something out of her mouth.

Her friend, seeing her with that expression, laughed like the others and responded casually as soon as she could master herself a little.

-Don't be a silly, woman, you think I…! - When she hadn't finished the sentence, she suddenly stayed out, the rest of the girls tried to get her out of her silence. -

-Come now, Amethyst! enough for today. Stop joking with poor Idina. - Kathy asked her surprised, though laughingly at first.  -

Kerria then approached her and with some trepidation shook her sister-in-law a little.

-What's wrong with you? – She got no answer, her friend's eyes looked glassy at infinity and that scared her, alarmed she told the others. - Something happens to her; this is not a joke!

-Amethyst, for God’s sake, do not scare us! - Idina asked her to propose to the others with concern. -Let's look for Naya...

-Wait a little. - Kerria asked her sister-in-law even more to shake her because Amethyst did not react. - I don't know- Kerria added watching her with a mixture of fear and amazement. - It seems as if she is in a trance.

The others also looked at her stunned. In fact, her friend was far from the worries of her companions, she saw again the great blue sky immense of her dreams. More ethereal figures approached her. One was different from the others, it was not ethereal, it was provided with a large black cloak and had an imposing size. She did not distinguish it well, but it seemed to her an icy presence and at the same time transmitting a very special heat that seemed to want to communicate something to her. Although it did not speak, nor did it send her any telepathic message... it only opened a great book... and it was when she heard a voice of deep tone and warm weather, which sounded within herself like an echo.

-The Book of Days. It must move on to its next chapter. The Messenger. You must write more pages before Nothingness comes...

Amethyst didn't know what that meant. But she thought she remembered hearing its name someone before. Although suddenly, and as suddenly as she fell into them, she woke up from her visions throwing a strong gasp and looked surprised at her friends who were looking at her in fear.

-What happened to you? - Kerria asked her visibly worried still. - You had been like this for ten minutes; we were going to call Naya.

Her even more surprised interlocutor replied.

- No, I don't understand, my head went a little bit, but it was an instant, I was telling Idina that...

Katherine interrupted with a serious and restless tone, placing a hand on her friend's.

- It hasn't been an instant, Amethyst, are you sure you’re, okay?

She nodded although not very convinced and Idina advised her with maternal concern.

- The best thing will be that you return home and rest. Do not worry, Tist, we will take care of everything.

- Yes, yes, I'd better go home. - Her interlocutor agreed. She felt very confused as she muttered. - The Book of Days...

-Have you said anything? - Idina wanted to know, looking at her with trepidation. -

- No, nothing. - Amethyst could answer her. -

-I will accompany you. - Kerria offered. -Then I will call Leval. You just picked this up, please, and then we'll see you, okay? - She indicated to her two cousins, and they nodded. -

As soon as Kerria and Amethyst moved away Kathy turned to Idina and confidently commented.

-I don't know what you will think. But Tist has scared me. Have you seen the expression of her gaze? It was as if she was not in this world.

-It may be something related to her pregnancy. – Her cousin said fervently wishing that it was simply that. –

-I hope you're right. - Katherine said, so she wanted to change the subject by asking her partner. - When we leave, I guess you'll go back to the Golden, right?

- Yes. I'll have to catch up, I've missed quite a few classes and more that I'm going to lose until I come back. – Idina answered. - And I don't know if Heather will be able to take so many notes by herself. I also miss Nehie.

-I hope I can come and visit you one day. - Kathy smiled at her. – Or you could come to my university.

-But you study quite far. In Los Angeles – Her cousin objected, alleging right out of hand. – Kerria, for example, studies in Massachusetts and we can hardly ever see each other.

- Yes. It's what Harvard has. They impose very hard conditions on you to enter. And she barely has time to try to fulfill them, poor girl. - Kathy who now seemed to be somewhat restless, said. -

-The truth is that she has tried very hard. - Idina affirmed with visible recognition. – This last year, between taking the first year and working part-time in a law firm, even if she was a secretary. And she'll still have to wait at least two years to meet the minimum requirements to apply.

-In addition, she has her own affairs. It was a shame on hers with Brian. Don't misunderstood me.  Although, I know she dates that, Samantha. I know she has suffered a lot. – Katherine sighed at the solidarity assent of her cousin to affirm. - We have all been happy to see Amethyst and Leval again, but she has been even happier than us. She needed them.

- It's true. Well, but you already know her, she is a strong girl, and she is sure to overcome it. - Idina affirmed.  –

-If you excuse me, I will go to the bathroom for a moment. - Kathy commented to which her cousin nodded carelessly as she devoted her attention to what they had to pick up. -

The young woman quickly got into the ladies’ bathroom. She could hardly take it anymore, she had begun to suffer even tremors, it had been many hours since her last time. There in that ship it was not like in her apartment or in the faculty that she could easily hide. As soon as she could finish, she finally felt much better. She waited a couple of minutes still to calm down and came out as new ready to help her cousin.

-Well, - here we go.- Kathy said trying to regain her composure.-

For her part, completely oblivious to this talk of her companions, Kerria accompanied her sister-in-law and friend to her house, during the journey they talked and Amethyst, to divert the topic of conversation from herself and what had happened to her, asked her friend how she had done in the last year. Kerria began to tell her then about her not boring at all adventures.

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