Chapter Ten-Warnings and a Happy Ending

Once the future knights and Hyoga had Cyla settled with the Future Sienna, they headed for the designated time. Seiya was worried that they might not be able to convince themselves that Ikki was planning on one last attack before going good. Shun was worried that Ikki would show up in the process of explaining things, and was glad that the present form of Ikki was accompanying them. He smiled up at Ikki lovingly.

"Thanks for coming with us, Ikki." He said softly.

'It was no trouble whatsoever."Ikki replied. "I'm more than willing to help when there's a father and child involved. I don't want Cyla to meet the same fate we all did."

"Speaking of that.....Where do you suppose she learned that attack she did?" Seiya wondered aloud.

"Black Swan." It was future Ikki's turn to speak. "I was training her, but she turned it on me."

"As well as she should've!" Andromeda proclaimed. "At least you weren't able to corrupt her too much."

"Heh." But there was more time for words. For the group had reached the mansion.

"Looks like there's a party going on...." Shun remarked.

"Hyoga's wedding party, I think..." Pegasus knight replied vaguely. "Yeah...."

"A wedding party? We can't interrupt a wedding party! I wouldn't like that much..." Hyoga quipped.

"Well, we kinda have to. Monera was already pregnant with Cyla when you two got married." Pegasus explained. "We have to warn ourselves now."

"Right! Now I remember.." Dragon nodded. "Soon after this, Cyla is born, then Ikki goes all psycho!"

"Thanks for being delicate." Ikki of the present muttered, before knocking the other Ikki out. "Let's get this over with, in case my dark side emerges again."

So, very carefully, the knights of the future and present slipped into the mansion. It wasn't long until Tatsumi caught up to them though, and dem anded to know answers.

"Chill, Tatsumi. We're from the present...er...past." Hyoga explained. "We came to warn ourselves about something. Oh, look,I see myself right now. I'll be back!" Before Tatsumi could stop them, the others followed Hyoga to begin the explanations. Moments later, the three sets of knights were in the parlor with Sienna and Monera.

"Okay. Lemme get this straight. Our child is going to be a pawn in one of Ikki's sick games?" Hyoga of the future recapped with narrowed eyes. "And when is this supposed to happen?"

"Soon." Ikki of the past told him. "I believe about a month or two after she's born is when it all starts."

"No!" Monera cried with a pained expression on her face.

"Not to worry, Monera. We're not going to let anything happen to Hyoga or the baby." Shiryu of the future assured her.

Shun of the future nodded in agreement. "Ikki can't even think about splitting a family up! Not after what we've already been through."

"I should hope not." Andromeda replied. "Unfortunately, he will try."

"Damn him....." Hyoga of the past cursed. "If he hadn't been screwing things up in the first place, there wouldn't be all this turmoil in the time continuum."

"I know....." Seiya of the past agreed. "Well, at least we were able to get here to warn everyone. All we can do is hope it works out for our advantage." The others around him nodded in agreement. "I think we should return to our time now, guys. There's still a lot more for us to do..."

"Yes..." Hyoga replied vaguely. He looked up at Monera again.
"Until next time.....catch ya later......."

Monera laughed, snuggling up to the future Hyoga. "Of course."

Months passed after their return hom e. The knights felt the void left behind by Cyla, the Swan of the Future. Hyoga felt it the most however. He often would let a gentle snow fall, remembering how much his daughter had loved that. There were also a lot of jelly sandwiches consumed in her memory. The Swan Knight couldn 't get the child out of his head, no matter how hard he tried.

It all became clear what was supposed to happen one night in late summer. The knights were taking a break from their continuous training, to spend sometime on the Eastern Promanade. That's when Hyoga saw her. The fair haired Monera, who owned a coffee shop down the strip. The swan gasped, recalling those deep brown eyes, and flowing raven hair.

"Go and talk to her, man." Shun encouraged. "She's going to be your wif e eventually."

"Shh! I know that, but........." Hyoga was choked up. Her eyes....they remind me of Cyla so much!

"Look here, Hyoga. We didn't warp through time for you to get cold feet before talking to your future wife, did we?" Ikki asked, with a slight smile.

"I.......oh fine then." Hyoga scowled at Ikki, before walking over to the coffee shop. "Hey......remember me? I got coffee here last week...."

"Oh?" Monera smiled sweetly. "Wait a minute..you're one of Athena's knights...I do remember you now."

Hyoga flushed slightly. "Really now? How about I buy you a cup of java , and we can talk?"

Monera giggled a little. "Of course." So, they sat there for a while, talking.

"They are so perfect for each other." Shun remarked, as Ikki ushered everyone down the strip.

"They are." Ikki agreed. "Let's give them a bit of privacy, shall we?" He glanced back at Hyoga and Monera, who were now laughing at something. I hope my future self doesn't cause anymore trouble for you two. I want you to be happy.

Cyla Speaks :

And Shun's brother Ikki never did win. There were plenty of fights before Uncle Ikki became himself again. Momma and Daddy live in Siberia most of the time. While I choose to live here, in the Foundation's mansion with Shun, Shiryu and Seiya. I visit my parents every weekend, but my training comes first. I'm now a fourth degree black belt in martial arts, and I have been given new powers twice since I was five. The need to the Knights of Athena is scarce, but still, we all keep in training for emergencies. An idea I implemented. Uncle Ikki came to visit a few weeks ago. He's doing really well. He wants Uncle Shun to come and stay with him. I think it's a great idea. They love each other so much. Meanwhile, Momma and Daddy aren't the only lovebirds. Uncle Seiya and Princess Si Si are planning to marry next fall, and they're expecting a baby already! Now if Uncle Shun,Uncle Shiryu and Uncle Ikki get married and have babies, then we can have a whole new generation of Knights of Athena! As for me? I'm a happy ten-year-old who loves her snow, and her ice! I can't wait until Christmas. Daddy and Momma are flying me out to Siberia. My baby brother Mackinzie will be born soon. I wonder what powers he'll have.........

(A/N:And that's the end of Future is Present. I hope you've all enjoyed it. I know I have. I'm sorry for all the confusion with all th e different times and all. It had to be done! XD)