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Usagi's Favorite Ride

Usagi was more than ready for the fair. She had been waiting for months and even if Mamo was going to be a joy kill she wasn't willing to allow that to slow her down. She longed for the cotton candy all week finally it was Friday. They were all going to meet up at Rei's shrine and then head over to the fair as a group for safety issues. Usagi really had been trying to act responsibly recently to her parents, and guardian senshi's relief.

Usagi gazed dreamily out the window as they waited for Amy to arrive. Rei had been shocked almost to insanity when Usagi had shown up at the shrine before her! The flow of play insults had reigned supreme after that moment.

"Sorry I'm late."

Amy walked into the door and as she did Usagi jumped up and rushed the door hoping that the others would follow her and possibly that they could get there sooner!

"Where are you going girl?"

Mako asked as she grabbed Usagi's collar and held her while Rei just sighed and Mina giggled. Ami for her part was still ruefully starring at the ground having never been late before she was feeling rather remorseful. Usagi never being one to hold anger just smiled understandingly at Ami.

"Ah don't think about it. So are we ready to go?"

Usagi finished her sentence dragging Mako out the door much to the amusement of the other scouts.

"Meatball head you really want to go to that fair. Wow. Well come on there is no use in keeping her from it. But there is a limit on the cotton candy that you will have."

All of the girls waited for it knowing what was about to happen. Mako sighed as they rounder a street corner. Ami put a hand over her face and Mina pulled popcorn out of her backpack always enjoying the show.

"Rei Chan why do you always have to be so meeeaaannnn!"

"Because I am going to have to deal with you tonight and I don't feel up to dragging you all the way back to the shrine after you eat yourself into a sugar induced coma. That goes for everything sweet!"

Rei said and they were all shocked as Usagi just sniffled and nodded slightly sulking. Ok full out sulking with everything but the tears. This still however was better than what the others had expected. They had been more than willing to bet that this would be one of the arguments that ended with a tongue war. As they got closer to the lights and sounds Usagi demeanor changed instantly, her inner child taking over completely.

Upon entry they could hear the screams of the people on rides, the sizzles of the frying food, and the occasional shout of some lucky fellow who had won a prize.

"Hey Meatball head lets go on the zipper!"

Usagi took one look at the ride that Rei was pointing to and snuck over behind Ami and Mako who were sharing a bag of cotton candy. Makoto's eyes lit at the sight of the ride while Ami's cheeks paled and dawned a greenish tent.

After a few slower rids that they all were willing to go on, some safe others not so safe, they were ready for one of the last rides of the night. The Ferris wheel. The little circular tables that were going around up into the side high enough to see the entire city!

"We have to go on that before we leave!"

Rei said and hearing a chorus of Yeah! From Ami Mako, and Mina she was already in line when she realized that Usagi was still starring wide eyed at the ride. Sighing she marched back to the other girl, grabbed her arm, and began to drag her over . There was no way she was going to allow her princess to miss the view that was sure to be offered on the ride. Despite the screaming she finally got the young princess into the line.

"What's wrong girl?"

"Usagi this ride is slow come on it'll be fun!"

Mako and Mina were not able to console the shivering blonde. Usagi was wondering how far she could make it before Rei could drag her back. She was wishing for anything to prevent her from getting on the ride. The only thought on the her mind being 'Where is the NEGAVERSE when you actually want them to show up?'

"But it's it it it is so sssooo so high!"

Usagi whispered not stepping forward as they walked up the platform as the line moved. Jupiter and Mars somehow managed to get the blonde up to the loading deck . Rei just rolled her eyes and Ami put a gentle hand on the distressed girls shoulder along with Venus.

"Hey it's alright. Ok? I won't let anything happen to you I promise."

Mina said as she wrapped both arms around her twins shoulders while Ami took Usagi's hand.

"Look at it this way. Now you have a chance to face your fear."

With their combined efforts they managed to get Usagi on the ride however this seemed to worsen the girls shivering. Rei realized that Usagi was actually scared and with a gentle hand she slid in next to her princess keeping Usagi safely between herself and Jupiter with Ami next to Mina sitting across from them.

"See it's not that bad is it?"

Rei asked as they began their incline and Usagi's shivering became full out shaking. Rei could distantly hear the others trying to talk about something or another but all she could see was her princess terrified because she made her go on some stupid ride and they weren't even near the top yet! In all honesty Rei felt torn between screaming at the blonde for her immaturity and finding someway to get them off the ride.

"Usa come here."

Rei whispered and the smaller blonde dove into her arms surprising Rei with her hug of death. It was at that moment that Rei felt how cold Usagi really was. Usagi for her part was grateful for Rei's arms being around her. Somehow whenever the sailor or mars held her the rest of the world melted away.

"I'm sorry."

She whispered and realized what the blonde was doing. Usagi was in her arms focusing only on her.

"It's ok. Thank you."

Rei barely heard the trembling voice whisper back and she realized that Usagi's legs were wrapping around hers despite the fact that the girl's trembling was slowing. She then felt her heart twist as she realized that Usagi knew they were near the top…..and that they still had two revelations left.

"Don't worry your safe I promise. I won't let anything happen to you and look at it this way. When this ride ends I'll buy you some cotton candy."

Rei whispered trying to sooth the younger girl but having almost no effect. The only thing that seemed to work was wrapping her arms around Usagi's middle and holding her princess in a strong grip. Then a thought struck her.

She began to softly sing a lulling song into Usaig's ear and felt the girl's heart beet begin to slow and her princess began to breath at a normal rate. She smiled slightly and continued to sing to her princess until the horror was over.

When they finally were allowed off the ride Rei simply said get on and a bleary eyed Usagi climbed onto her back and they started off for the shrine. True to her word Rei stopped to buy some cotton candy on her way out and was shocked when instead of gobbling the entire thing she shared ripping off a small amount then passing it off.

"So I had fun."

Mina said pocketing the multiples of phone numbers that she had received. Mako, and Ami only nodded.

"I had fun too. What about you Usagi?"

Before she could get angry at Usagi for ignoring her she realized that her princess was breathing evenly and snoring lightly tickling her neck. When they reached the Shrine they were all laying on their blankets. Rei had unrolled Usagi's for her and gently placed her princess attempting not to wake her, as she moved to stand a hand grabbed her wrist.

"Please stay? In case you know I have a nightmare?"

Rolling her eyes Rei simply lifted Usagi and deposited her on the futon taking the space next to her.

"Meatball head I will always be here when you are scared."

Rei had almost scoffed at Usagi's weakness but then a different emotion encumbered her. There was a sense of happiness that she was the one that could make her princess feel safe. Morning found Rei's arms protectively around the smaller girl's shoulders both of them content and oblivious to the world. Which was a great thing for Mina who snuck in

With her camera…