Venusian Vignettes
Author's Note: This story has a bit of Codename Wa Sailor V in it. I decided that, for my purpose, it would be best if I wrote Artemis as he was portrayed there – more mature, and a better counselor and guide. I know most of you are more familiar with the more wacky, comic relief portrayal he got in Sailormoon, so I thought I'd warn you.
One, "He Said, She Said"
He hates how she won't listen to him. He hates how she never takes anything seriously. He hates how, with her, it's all about play.
She hates how he won't ever stop giving her orders. She hates how he always makes such a big deal of everything. She hates how, with him, it's all about work.
He thinks it's ridiculous that she cares so much about what celebrties do – after all, if she bought Ayumi Hamasaki's latest album, she would be attacked by the Dark Agency anyway. He thinks it's stupid that she would rather sing karaoke than go fight. He thinks she needs to take her mission more seriously (and her schoolwork, too.)
She thinks it's ridiculous that he cares so much about what the bad guys do – after all, if some youma went crazy and blew up Earth, he would be dead anyway. She thinks it's stupid that he would rather chase after them than take a nap. She thinks he needs to take some time off (and give her a break, too.)
But, still, he thinks her jokes are funny. Sometimes, when she's not looking, he will remember them, and laugh. As much as he complains, he's thankful that she is Sailor Venus. She, with the cheerful disposition. She, with the ability to make the burden feel lighter.
But, still, she thinks his advice is sound. Sometimes, when he's not there, she will remember one of his tips, and follow it. As much as she complains, she's thankful that he is her guardian. He, with the encouraging words. He, with the ability to make the burden feel lighter.
Somehow, despite how different they are, their partnership makes sense to them both; and neither would want anyone else by their side.