The explosions sounded in the distance like bombs bursting. Shrieks could be heard with each blast echoing through the throngs of people, yet Venus stood by on the hill completely motionless save for the gentle breeze tugging at the edges of her orange fuku. Her arms were crossed in front of her chest and she stared at her opponent unwavering, refusing to back down.
“Now that I’ve finally found you my Princess,” Kunzite’s voice carried over to her, “I’d say it’s time that we settled things once and for all.”
“Yes, I’d say so,” she replied extending her arm to point her finger at him. “I can’t believe that you would betray me like this.”
“Betray?” he laughed. “Perhaps that is a little extreme.”
“There are no other words for it,” her eyes narrowed.
“Are you willing to fight me for your beliefs?”
“A soldier’s honor is something that must be protected at any cost much like their loyalties.”
“I guess we’re at a stalemate then. How shall we handle this?”
“With swords I would imagine,” she answered fiercely.
Kunzite approached her and grabbed both of her hands in his. “Swords Minako?”
“I can’t believe you told Endymion and Serenity.”
“I didn’t tell them everything.” He smiled at her and she fought the urge to smile back. “They don’t know why you did it. But I did have to explain my disappearance for most of the night. Besides, I thought it was endearing that you fell asleep despite your best intentions if it makes a difference,” he pulled her hands towards him and placed her arms around his neck, then wrapped his own around her waist.
