Just another Day

[Setsuna Meioh]

Morning had arrived on the station which could only mean one thing, they were one day closer to taking back their home and she would be free to fade from memory. It is was what Setsuna told herself every time she stepped back on to the station. It was her plan even though she doubted her long dead friends would agree with her. It would be best as she would be the one to keep watch over all of Time. She was always happier alone, not needing to be apart of anything. It was the reason she had separated herself from the children.

She blamed herself for their lose. She doubted they would see it that way. If only she had insisted to her late friend that she was never meant to rule. Her duty was what mattered. She caved which cost everyone. She let her connection slip right through her fingers without even realizing it.

She exited out of her closet to her bare bones space. She hardly spent anytime here. If she had her way, there would be no space at all. Her days were largely the same here at the station. It worked for a sense of normality, for now. She often told herself that it was for the peace of mind with the children.

She sighed as she grabbed a change of change of cloths as she worked on setting her daily schedule. Her stomach gave a little grumble. The necessities of her body were calling. It would be a good idea to tackle that before anything else. She dressed as she called for the one thing on the ship that did not mind her presence.

"Annika, what does the schedule for the holodeck look like? I would like to schedule a bit of training for this morning."

The AI quickly answered, in her cheerful way, "This morning looks free right after breakfast."

"Excellent, put me in the slot."

There was a soft beep as she heard the answer, "All done, ma'am."

"Thank you."

She headed out the door to see what the rest of the station was up to.

[Setsuna Meioh]

The door to her space shut with almost nothing except the tiny click. Setsuna placed her thigh holster on her desk, causing it to slide just a bit across. Her breathes came out heavy as she paced the floor. Her arms were crossed behind her back as her thoughts raced through her mind.

The captain did have a point or two in his speeches about respect and being part of a team. She was apart of a team which she failed to protect. It would not happen a second time! She refused for it to happen again. She could tell him about her plan for the future though she didn't need it picked apart. By the gods, it will be better for everyone in the end. She would fade from their minds as they would tell stories of when they were younger or not at all. She would possibly become a legend only to be forgotten again. This way she could shut close the doors to her post at the palace or her castle. No one would ever be allowed to access the Gate of Time or disturb her.

A fist slammed onto the desk as she cursed her father's name. Why had he asked her to serve the house of Serenity, only to see it fail at this moment? What purpose did it serve? The father of time had made a grave error in his request when he first sent her off. She would have been fine to be left alone at the gate for all eternity. It would have saved her from all this pain and loss. The only thing that she needed to sacrifice was being apart of someone else's life. She was happy to live though those she protected.

Her footsteps stopped as she looked into the vastness before her. A sigh escaped her lips as she shook her head. It was foolish to blame her father. Part of him always wanted a sense of normality for his daughters. She only had herself to blame for the mess that they were in. Crystal blue eyes could almost be seen staring back at her. It was the same eyes of her late queen who asked her to rule. She knew she could never refuse a request from that of the house of Serenity, especially from her who would never take no for an answer.

Droplets ran down her face as they stained the floor by her feet. She took in a shaky breath as she held back a scream. It was too much pressure for anyone to handle. How was she suppose to get through all of this? No one would understand the many directions she was being pulled. She felt her strength waning from everything that was being asked.

From the carouses of her memory, a light shone through. It felt the same as the light that saved her eons ago. It was kind and gentle, filling her with strength to press onward. She was letting all of this get to her head. Her father had faith in her as well as her departed friends. She would complete this one final mission to her last breath. She would do it her way, with a possible word or two from the captain should he make a good point. The children had attached themselves to the right person. She was not a figure to be admired.

A calmness took over her being as she closed her eyes. There was still plenty of time to decide what to do about the upcoming mission. Would her involvement effect the outcome? Would her words of warning be heeded? After the discussion this morning, words most likely would fall on deaf ears. They both needed a cool down period. She needed to dive deeper into this mission. She would not loose another soul to be ferried away. All these children where needed to take back their home, even the lost soul. Even the captain had his part to play. He may not see it as she does.

She opened her closet as she pushed her cloths gently aside. A burst of light could be seen under the door, only to be followed by silence that was often settled in with her room.