"Cheer up, Usagi," Minako wheedled. Usagi grunted. They were sitting in Makoto's apartment, surrounding their princess. Behind Minako, Rei and Makoto were trying hard not to laugh, with varying successes.

"Well, Luna did say you shouldn't transform on the new moon," Ami said, her voice taking on a lecturing tone. Usagi glared at her.

"At least we know now what happens when you do," Luna said, her tone meant to soothe, but its effects were ruined by the big grin that threatened to crack.

"Well, the effects would eventually fade off eventually," Artemis included. He was better at hiding his mirth than the others, but his eyes twinkled with humor.

"Yeah. Until then..." Minako started, but Rei interrupted her.

"Until then, we'll keep you away from the butcher store," Rei said, and burst out laughing. At this, the rest of the team started laughing their heads off, Minako rolling on the floor in her mirth. Usagi grunted, and the rest laughed uproariously again. Between fits of laughter, Makoto choked out, "What were you thinking when you transformed into a pig in the first place?"

Usagi glared at them all with her beady eyes, trying to sniff as disdainfully as her snout would allow. This is the last time I'll try to turn into an animal!