He Did What?!?!?!
By: SilverLunarStar
Chapter One: Caught
Disclaimer throughout Short Story: I claim no ownership over Sailor Moon. There will be some direct quotes from one of the episodes too, from both the English and Japanese version later on which belongs to their respective writers. This, however, is my own interpretation of Mamoru and Usagi's relationship before it all went downhill.
Author's Note: Hi everyone! Long time no see, ne? This is a SHORT prequel to She's My What?!?!?! Basically, this is explaining everything that happened before the story started. I also wanted to show Mamoru and Usagi's relationship before the break-up.
Things could not be going better. Chiba Mamoru finally had his memory of the last few months back and remembered everything that had to do with his Odango Atama. Mamoru looked down at said girl, who was happily drinking a chocolate milkshake while he studied for his physics test and remembered how surprised he had been when she had clung to him for the 'first time.' He had been more than a little embarrassed when the blonde girl he was always teasing came out of nowhere and attached herself to him. He found it strange that she knew his name, but he didn't know hers; at that time, he had thought his best, and only, friend, Furuhata Motoki had told her. When another girl, a brunette, had suddenly crossed the street while traffic was running, he bolted. He hated surprises and he had just had one too many. Usually, he hated when women clung to him. He wasn't bothered when it was the blonde, but he really was late for work, and the other girl making her way over freaked him out.
When he had run into the same strange girl, he didn't know what to do. Soon, Odango Atama had interrupted; he was very relieved, but confused by the angry, almost jealous, look she had given her. (Of course, now he knew better.) When she tried to get him to remember something he had no clue about, his first reaction was to freak out, a Princess of the Moon and Prince of Earth? His next reaction was anger. Was another part of his life taken away from him? He couldn't handle it, so he left.
Once he got his memory back, he felt horrible for being unable to remember her. However, he was also thankful that his need to protect her was so great that not even her wish to let them lead normal lives could eliminate that necessity.
As he grabbed the milkshake of one Tsukino Usagi to take a sip (only she and Motoki were aware that chocolate was his weakness, along with a certain girl…), he heard her exclaim, "Minna! Over here!"
"Mou, no need to shout Odango, we could spot your lovely-doviness from a mile away," Hino Rei complained.
"Oh, come on Rei-chan, they can't help it. They've been waiting over a thousand years to be together and now they finally can be, without any restrictions!" Aino Minako said.
"Well, unless you count the fact that Usagi-chan isn't of age yet and Mamoru-san could get into trouble for dating her if someone complains," came Mizuno Ami's ever-logical input.
Mamoru was glad the gulp of milkshake he'd taken had already passed through or it would most definitely have gone down the wrong tube.
"Personally, I am willing to admit that I totally envy them." Kino Makoto sighed dreamily.
"Oh, minna, you're all so melodramatic!" Usagi, their leader and Princess, laughed.
Everyone stared at her. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black!
"So, how is everyone?"
They all jumped when Motoki finally let his presence be known.
"Motoki-onii-san!" exclaimed Usagi, happily.
"Usagi-chan! How's my favorite imouto?" he teased.
"Don't let Unazuki-chan hear you say that," she teased right back.
He laughed before pursuing the real matter at hand. "Ne, Mamoru-kun, what are you doing here, surrounded by such pretty girls? Did Usagi-chan win a bet and you owed her a milkshake or something?"
Usagi, who had been taking a sip of said milkshake, suddenly started choking.
Mamoru, slightly glad for the distraction, hit her back gently. "Usako! You need to be more careful."
"Usako?!" exclaimed Motoki.
'Kuso, it slipped…' Afraid to see the reaction his best friend would take, he hesitantly looked up and was surprised that, instead of the expected glare, Motoki was the personification of calm.
"I knew it," the blond simply said.
"Nani?" was all he could utter.
"No one could tease someone that much, just to get their attention, and not be attracted to them." With that, he promptly ignored his gapping friend and took the girls' orders. "Just remember Mamoru-kun, you do anything to hurt my imouto, and I'll make sure you live to regret it. If Kenji-oji-san leaves anything for me, that is," he couldn't help but add.
They were silent as Motoki came with their food; Mamoru and Usagi blushed when he 'sneakily' glanced at them. Once they were sure he wouldn't be coming back for a while, they got down to business.
"We need to go down to Central," Luna hissed. She had been hiding in Usagi's bag while the rest of them came. Although Ail and An left to find a peaceful life for themselves, it was still good to keep any information on past enemies. Also, now that most of their memories were back, it'd be good to have record of them.
"Tonight?"Ami asked.
Everyone nodded in agreement.
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Six shadowy figures, five obviously female, one towering male, and two small animals lurked near the local arcade.
The tallest female neared the backdoor and let out a small, electrical current. Without a struggle, the door opened.
They all made their way inside, the man making sure the smallest female didn't…bump into anything.
With no casualties, they made their way to an underground room, using the pathway located underneath the Sailor V game that a certain blonde would always play. Once all the monitors were on, it lit the room and revealed the Four Inner Senshi, Luna, Artemis, the well-known Sailor Moon, and her savior, Tuxedo Kamen.
It was Sailor Mercury who had turned on all the computers. Everyone, except Sailor Moon, took a seat. Even Luna and Artemis went near a monitor, their usual one.
Sighing, she decided to just stand behind her boyfriend, resting her arms on top of the seat.
Tuxedo Kamen was currently imputing his personal information, all of it. It consisted of everything he remembered from their past life to their current life. He was only half-way through the time of the Silver Millennium when he felt steady breathing on his head (he had taken his top hat off, finding it unnecessary since they were inside). Looking up, he saw his princess had lightly dozed off. Chuckling, he reached up to caress a meatball.
Her eyes fluttered open and she looked into ocean blue eyes behind the mask. Smiling, she ruffled his hair. Without warning, she was suddenly tugged down. She now looked up at Tuxedo Kamen's face from her new position on his lap. Seeing his reassuring smile, she sighed happily and laid her head on his shoulder, watching as he continued to input his information.
The peaceful click-clack of the keys was suddenly interrupted when Sailor Jupiter and Sailor Mars started a heated discussion.
"No, Utonberino came before Seiren," the fire Senshi said.
"No! I distinctly remember Seiren was before the seaweed wrap. That's when the Tsukikago no Naito freed me so I could help the others," the Senshi of thunder retorted.
Their quarrel continued and their voices started escalating.
Sailor Moon got quite annoyed. "Urusei minna, Mars, Jupiter's right. It was Utonoberino who came after Seiren. I think I remember my Tsukikago no Naito sightings quite well." She looked up at Tuxedo Kamen teasingly.
The masked man smirked and lowered his lips to her ear. "If I didn't know any better, I'd say you preferred the Tsukikago no Naito over Tuxedo Kamen." His voice was taunting.
"Wouldn't you like to know?" she mocked right back, aiming for his lips. However, just as they grazed, they heard something fall, followed by a loud, "NANI?!"
So~… What do you think? I'm SOsorry for those of you who have been waiting so patiently for an update on She's My What?!?!?! I really, really want to finish it and, hopefully, I will. As stated on my profile page, I have twelve chapters thus far. That means seven new chapters to upload! I will post a new chapter exactly, or as accurately as I can, at the beginning of next year!!! (Pacific time, people; I'm a California gal.)
This prequel is done. I have five more chapters ready to post. If I receive a lot of enthusiasm for this fic, I'll post one chapter each day. In other words, the last chapter would be posted on the 25th. This is basically meant to be a Christmas/holiday gift for you all!
I hope you like!
Lots of love,
~*Eli