Author's Note:  Legal stuff, don't own 'em, wish I did…yadda yadda, yadda yadda.  I know theSailor Moon/Ronin Warriors crossover thing has been horribly over done, but Ijust thought I'd add another one to the mound… so sue me… Please don't flamethough!

Yoroiden Samurai Troopers

a.k.a. Ronin Warriors
and
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon

a.k.a Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon

in…

I'll Stand By You

~*~ Just outside the city of Toyama, at the Yagyuu Mansion~*~     


        "Yes, theweather forecast predicts rain, so your train might be a little late." Mia stood in the kitchen holding a phone in one hand and a large spoon in theother.  The boys were out and she was preparing lunch for them.         
"I hope not," the voice on the other end replied. "Everyone's really excited about coming." As the voice spoke, ahigh-pitched squeal was heard in the background; soon to be shushed by severalother hushed voices.         
Mia chuckled lightly.  "I can tell.  I'll see you all when you get here.  All right . . take care.  Matta ne." She hung up the phone and then went back to her work.

~*~ Later On ~*~          

"Kento,"Cye replied with only napkin shielding him from the rapid fire of food debriscoming from his friend's direction. "Slow down, will you?"
Kento crammed another helping of rice into his mouth.  "Can't . . " he breathed. "Too hungry."
Rowen chuckled.  "When aren't you hungry, Kento?" Kento glared at him.  "It's a good thing you exercise.  With a bottomless pit for a stomach like yours, you'd be as big as a house by now ifyou didn't."        
"Veryfunny . . . you're not much better either." Kento replied.  "Mia-chan, could you pass the rice over?"Mia smiled and obliged. 
"You guys must be very excitedabout this martial arts tournament." She then replied.  "If Kento is packing down this much food, itmust be really big."
          "The biggest outdoor competition yet." Sage answered.  "People from all over the globe are entering."
          "Hmm," Mia smiled, "Sounds fun."
          Ryo quietly took a sip from his tea.  "You can come with us if you want."
          Mia looked up in surprise.  "What?" Theothers looked up as well.
"Well,"Ryo continued, "The competition lasts a couple days and you'd be here by yourself."
          Mia blushed and looked down at her hands. "Oh . . ." she replied quietly. "You don't want me to be lonely . . ." 
         The others turned their gazes towards Ryo, who blushed in embarrassment at the sudden attention.  His brain struggled or his next words.  "Uhm . . well . .the Dynasty has been quiet for a while," he stammered, "But, you never know what could happen."
          Mia'shopes came crashing down upon her.  'Here I was thinking you wanted me to come with you . . ." she thought to herself.  'You'rejust trying to be nice to me.  Oh, Ryo .. won't you ever feel the same way I do?'
          Rowen'shand being waved in front of her face brought Mia out of her reverie.  "Earth to Mia-chan," he was saying.  "Hoi, daijobu?"
          Mia plastered a false smile on her face, hoping the others couldn't see throughit.  "Ara, hai.. daijobu." She answered.  "You were saying?"
          "And I thought I was the only one flyin' around in th' stratosphere." Rowen said.  "So, ya' gonna come with us or not?"
          Mia shook her head.  "No, that's allright.  I wouldn't want to be abother.  You guys go on and have fun."  She stood up from the table and started collecting empty dishes.
          Ryo stood up with her.  "But, Mia," he began, his eyes giving her a pleading look.
          Mia looked him and the eyes and almost changed her mind.  Although Martial Arts were definitely not her cup of tea, she would have gladly gone anywhere if Ryo asked her to.  All he need do was be persistent enough.
          Her mind considered the thought of going to the competition with the guys, watchingthem test their skills against others. She could see herself cheering and applauding wildly as Ryo defeatedevery opponent.  He would then climb outof the ring and lift her up into his arms as the crowd went wild . . . .
          'Down, Mia. . .' she thought to herself,shaking the image out of her head.  'You have company coming.'
          "I guess martial arts really isn't your thing, ne?" Ryo was saying.  "But I know the guys would really appreciate it if you were there to cheer them on." 'And I know I would, too . . .' "Please, Mia?"
          Mia smiled.  She just loved how cute Ryo looked when he was begging.  She resisted the urge to smother him with hugs and kisses.  "Gomen ne, Ryo." She replied apologetically.  "But I have some things to do here." She felt her heart drop as the hopeful spark in Ryo's eyes faded away.  She wanted to apologize again, but couldn't bring herself to look him in the eyes.  She busied herself with cleaning up instead.
          Ryo let out a heavy sigh as Mia walked into the kitchen.
          "I knew she wasn't gonna go for it." Kento said, a toothpick hanging out of his mouth absently.  Cye took it and deposited it into the trash.
          "You can't blame him for trying, Kento." He said, looking over at Ryo.  "You'll get through her wall one of these days, my friend."
          "Huh?"Ryo said, flustered.  "What are you talking about?" The other eyed him. "Hey, I was just concerned abouther being lonely." He then quickly added, "that's all."
          "Right. . ." Ryo didn't catch the owner of that last comment and sullenly walked out of the room.
          "He'sgot it bad." Rowen muttered.
          "Deepin dee-nile." Kento added.
~*~ Later On ~*~
          "Make sure you guys call when you get there, okay?" Mia called from the door.
          Sage threw a final bag into the jeep's trunk. "Don't worry, Mia.  We will."
          "Well,there's a first aid kit in the back of the jeep." Mia replied.  "Make sure you don't get hurt."
          Cye laughed, "The only thing we have to worry about is Kento not eating up all the food we packed.  Are you sure we're bringing enough?" Kento cuffed him other the head.
          Ryo lingered at the door beside Mia.  "One of us can stay behind if you'd like." He said.
          Mia took a deep breath and let it out as a sigh. "No, you all have to go." Shesaid.  "I want you all to have a good time. Don't worry about me, I'll be perfectly fine here by myself."  She ushered him off towards thejeep and gently pushed him in.  "And that's final.  Now behave yourself."
          "We'll keep ol' Ryo out of trouble for you, Mia." Cye replied.
          "I'm more worried about my jeep," Mia replied, patting the hood.  "Bring it back in one piece this time, okay, guys?"
          Rowen,who was at the wheel, gave her an innocent look.  "Ya' know I will." He grinned. "It'll be like my lil' baby." He turned the ignition and revved the engine.
          "Ja ne!" Mia waved as the jeep pulled off.
          Every one but Ryo waved. He had the feeling he wasn't going to enjoy the competition afterall.
~*~ Several Hours Later ~*~

It took some time for Mia to tidy up the house. (AN: Comeon, she shares it with five guys and a tiger after all – for all of those who are Anti-Jun/Yulie, I left him out. ^_^) 
She had just finished the dining room when she heard lightning crash outside. "Shimatta . . ." she muttered.  "I hope they didn't getcaught in the rain." Just then, there was a knock at the door.  Mia walked to the door and opened it and smiled.  "You're here early."
          Standing at the door, soaking wet might I add, was a young man who didn't look a day over 20.  He had jet-black hair and dark blue eyes.
          "Konnichi-wa,Yagyuu-san." He smiled. 
         "It's been a long time, Chiba-san." Mia responded. She then glanced over his shoulder. "Where are the others?"
          "They're in the car." He answered.
          "What for?" Mia blinked.  "Hurry up and bring themin before you all catch pneumonia!"

~*~ Several Minutes Later ~*~
          AfterMia had ushered everyone inside and dried off, she rounded him or her up in the living room for introductions.
          "I swear, Darien Chiba," Mia grinned, arms akimbo, "Whenever I see you, you're surrounded by girls."
          Darien grinned back.  "I guess some things never change."  He turned to introduce his friends to Mia.
          The first girl had an interesting hairstyle. Two blonde buns with pony tails hanging down from them.
          They look like odango . . .' Mia thought to herself.
          "Mia-san,"Darien was saying, "This is my girlfriend, Serena Tsukino."
The odango'd girl smiled.  "It's nice to meet you, Mia-san." Mia said the same. Serena then turned to the four girls beside her.  "Oh, I'd also like you to meet my friends; Amy Mizuno, Raye Hino, LitaKino, and Mina Aino."



End of Chapter 1

Author's Notes: So, what do you guys think? Good, bad, okay, don't care? If you guys have any suggestions, let me know. I'll be glad to hear it.

Wufei: Baka onna, who cares what they think. You should be writing about me!

Miss Chang Po: Yes, Wu-chan, I'll get to you... ::grumbles:: Men, they're so demanding!

Wufei: I heard that!