Rei threw the remainder of her things into the black case before zipping it closed and rolled it out of the room. It was summer, but not a heated need-air-conditioning-before-I-die-of-heat-stroke kind of summer. Yes, it was sunny, but the air wasn't dry or humid, and every now and then you could feel a breeze. Rei was currently dressed in blue jeans, a red short sleeve shirt, and her black and white hoodie tied around her waist. The hoodie was light and great for summer nights. Rei picked up her white cap before heading out the door and down the steps of the shrine. Her grandfather had died about six months ago, and since then she was the only one living at the shrine. She and the other scouts were going on a road trip for the summer, which they had all been looking forward to. After Chaos was defeated, they all could use a vacation.

"Rei-chan," Rei turned to see Ami coming up from behind her.

"What's up?"

"The usual, are you ready for the trip?" Ami asked eagerly.

"Yup, were we headed anyway? Haruka wouldn't tell me anything other then we were going. She even threatened to tie me to the hood of the RV if I even thought about working at all this summer." Rei stated as Ami giggled. Haruka and Rei had grown somewhat close, after all Rei and Michiru saw a lot of each other now with Rei playing the piano, doing small gigs for the extra money. Michiru would occasionally play her violin while Rei played piano for some of the scouts at festivals and get-togethers. They even spent some afternoons practicing together.

"Well, we better hurry, we don't want to keep Usagi waiting long, and she was really looking forward to this." Ami said. Rei nodded and they both took off at a jog, Rei in front, slowing down every now and again to let Ami catch up.

When they got to the Outers' house, Haruka was already loading the bags into the RV. The RV was one of the biggest things, that were not considered a truck, Rei has ever seen. As Usagi put it, it could seat 15 comfortably.

"Nice to see you guys showed up on time." Mako teased as she helped Haruka tote the luggage into the RV.

"Now, now, Mako-chan," Ami said. "You don't have to tote our bags into the RV; I'll make Rei do it."

"Hey," Rei protested, "what did I ever do to you?"

"Rei-san, Ami-san" Rei and Ami turned to see Hotaru waving and walking toward them. Hotaru was 12 after being reborn. She had grown a strong bond with Rei; they both would cause a load of trouble together all the time. Aside from Haruka, Rei had to be Hotaru's favorite person.

"Good afternoon Hotaru, how are you?" Ami asked.

"Good, are Usagi and Minako here yet?" Hotaru asked. Rei smirked and kneeled in front of Hotaru before replying.

"Usagi's goofing off with Mamoru-kun, as for Minako, God only knows what she's up OOF!" Rei was cut off short when she was tackled from behind.

"Talking about me Pyro?" Minako asks her hands locked around her friend's neck. Rei blushed before replying.

"Where's your twin?"

"She and Mamoru-kun went to get coffee before they headed over. But if you ask me, they're just getting naughty with the French vanilla." Minako said with an evil smirk on her face."Good thing I didn't ask you."

"Blondie," Haruka called as Minako turned to her. "Stop being a pervert with my daughter in hearing distance. Don't you dare make me come over there and beat the living snot outta ya."

"Gomen Haruka-san," Minako replied as she unattached her arms from her friend's neck and rubbed the back of her head. Mako was smirking from a distance, which earned her a glare from Ami. Whipped Rei thought as she watched them. Michiru and Setsuna came out and walked toward were Rei, Hotaru, and Minako were.

"What's with Ruka yelling?" Michiru asked.

"Mina-chan's fault," Hotaru and Rei said at the same time pointing a finger at Minako.

"Traitors,"

"Who are traitors?" Usagi asks as she shows up with Mamoru. Minako points accusingly at Hotaru and Rei.

"Us," Hotaru asks as she and Rei point to themselves innocently.

"Alright troops, file in!" Haruka said as they all loaded into the RV.