I don't own Sailor Moon characters.
It was another ordinary walk to the grocery store. Almost ordinary.
Hotaru smiled and dragged her new stuffed firefly on the ground. Her eyes were closed as Michiru walked by her. She opened them before Michiru turned to her. The latter's wide eyes caused her to blink repeatedly. Hotaru paused. She tilted her head to one side.
''You shouldn't drag your toy on the ground,'' Michiru said.
''Hm?'' Hotaru glanced at the firefly. After lifting the firefly, she held it in front of Michiru. ''See? My toy isn't ripped,'' Hotaru said. She frowned.
Michiru smiled. ''Please try to be careful with your toy. Hold it above the ground,'' she said. She viewed Hotaru's sudden smile and nod.
Hotaru embraced her toy and continued to walk by Michiru. ''My toy is going to be safe.'' She paused as soon as a snarling stray dog appeared. She gasped and stepped back. Hotaru turned to Michiru. There was worry in the latter's eyes. A scowl.
The dog lunged at Hotaru before she gasped. It ripped into the toy and removed a wing. There were many ripped areas after a few seconds. It took the firefly and ran down the street.
Michiru and Hotaru watched with worry in their wide eyes.
Tears ran down Hotaru's face while her lip trembled.
Michiru faced Hotaru. She was gentle while she dried the latter's face.''I should take you home, Hotaru. I'll go shopping alone,'' Michiru said with one expression of concern. Her eyes were wide again as soon as Hotaru shook her head. ''You're going to be fine?'' she muttered.
Hotaru nodded after a small smile.