AN: Howdy, I put some character descriptions at the bottom of the story. Because I'm a horrible writer that doesn't know the meaning of show don't tell. Any ways, um . . . enjoy!
"Every one, I've changed my mind!"
The gathered young adults all turned towards Usagi. Rei raised an eyebrow. Ami's eyes went wide. Makoto passed some money to Mina. Mina pocketed the money with a grin on her face. Haruka gave a supportive nod. Michuru was attentive. And Hotaru didn't really have an expression on her face since she was on her phone just moments ago.
"So, you are going to school?", asked Mina cautiously.
"Yeah. I was in the Arcade I dropped a quarter. So I went down to pick it up, and when I got up I found this!"
Usagi took a crumpled piece of paper out of her pocket and held it up for everyone to see. The semi circle of friends leaned in to see what was written on it. Ami read most of it before the rest of the got past the first line, "Usagi this sort of looks like a-"
"Trap", finished Mina. Mina hadn't read as much as Ami. She sort of skimmed it. But her instincts said it looked sort of fishy, fishy in a bad way. Like week old fish that sits around and starts to stink up your room because SOMEONE forgot to finish their carp and didn't tell you about it.
"Well", Usagi replied aloud, "If it is a trap then I have to go there"
"What?", demanded Rei.
"If they've set up a trap for me then they're probably evil", reasoned Usagi, "and if they're evil then I have to stop them. So I have to go"
"It doesn't have to be you", interjected Rei.
"That's right. I could pretend to be you. We already look alike", added in Mina.
"No, I won't let you put your life in danger to save mine. Not after what happened with Galaxia"
Makoto crossed her arms, "Its sort of our Job to protect you". She added with a look of defiance.
"And its my job to deal with external threats", said Haruka. "That's why I'll go"
"But your racing career-", spoke up Usagi.
"Takes a back seat to my duties as Senshi. Michuru earns enough to keep our finances in check. And this year the competitions have been a bore. I've beat every single racer I've gone against. I think that I'd better take a break. So that other drivers can have a shot at winning"
"But you don't even look like me"
"Eh", replied Haruka with a shrug, "I have the eyes, the hair, and I'm sure one of your disguise pens could smooth over the rest. And I'm a great actor. So I bet that I can be you no problem"
Mina burst out laughing. "You couldn't be Usagi for a day!"
"Want to bet", replied Haruka with a confident grin.
"Sure thing", shot back Mina, "If you win I'll give everything I got off Makoto plus 300 yen. And if I win . . ."
"What?', asked Haruka.
"I get your Firebird for a weekend. And I get to drive it as fast as I want. Wherever I want."
"Deal"
"But I want to go to school", interrupted Usagi.
"Too dangerous", said Rei.
"Luna and Artemis could tutor you", suggested Ami.
"You're about to get a little less wealthy", Mina told Haruka.
"Pfht, I have a day to prepare. I can pack Hotaru's lunch then practice my Usagi routine. It'll be easy", boasted the tall blue-eyed blond.
Suddenly Hotaru, who had returned to her phone, stared up at Haruka Papa with what could only be described as vague surprise.
'School starts tomorrow', she remembered.
And it's a good thing that she recalled this fact then. For, tomorrow would be a big day for her and Haruka Papa. It would also be a big day for some one else. An dark haired unassuming boy from another area of Tokyo. A boy by the name of . . .
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Tsukune Aono woke up with a start. He'd just had a nightmare. That he'd slept through his alarm and missed his first day of high school. But when he opened his eyes, everything was dark. He took a look around. Same old room, same old night stand, same old place he'd lived in most of his life.
Creak, that was the sound of one of his parents getting up. Probably his old man. Tsukune didn't see him that much. But he'd always hear him. Every morning. Getting up early to make some coffee.
Everything was eerily quiet. Normally Tsukune could hear his dad whistling. This morning he didn't hear a thing.
He got out of be slowly, and made his way down to the Kitchen. There he found his Father, Koji Aono, operating a coffee machine.
"Dad?"
His Papi held a finger up to his lips, and pointed towards a lump on the floor. Tsukune squinted, and he spotted short black hair jutting forth from the mound of blankets.
"Is that?", Tsukune asked.
His dad nodded back. "There was a freak gas line explosion at Kyoko's school. So they cancelled all her classes. She heard you were starting classes today", the Aono patriarch quietly explained, "so she came over last night. And asked me to wake her up when you're leaving for school. So that she can go with you"
"Does the school I'm going to allow visitors?"
"I'm sure you'll find out today", replied Tsukune's well-dressed father, "asking for forgiveness is easier then asking for permission".
Papa Tsukune then raised up his cup of steaming hot coffee in mock salute.
"Now mark my words son. Kyoko is a tough cookie. Follow her lead, and you'll be alright"
-0-
This was the right location. Where the acceptance letter said she should go. Four minutes before the bus was set to show up . . . Haruka saw something. She saw some one. Running towards her with inhuman speed.
"Usagi?", she muttered under her breath.
Only it wasn't quite Usagi. Their hair was too short. And they were wearing a boys uniform. And when they stopped in front of Haruka, who was herself disguised, they had a strange scent on them.
"You're early", is all that Haruka could say that second. Followed by, "You shouldn't have used so much Cologne".
Usagi caught her breath. She looked up at what looked like a very tall slightly bulky version of her self and asked, "What should I have done?"
"Should've used cheaper stuff. "
"Cheaper stuff?"
Haruka wrinkled her nose, "Yeah. Kind of smell like you raided your dads closet"
"Um, well I might have grabbed a few bottles from there."
"Bottles?", asked Haruka
"Cause I'll be there for a while. If I'm going to go undercover for that long I need to keep up my disguise", then after a pause Usagi asked, "Do you think any one will be able to tell who I am?"
Just then the bus arrived. Haruka put a hand on Usagi's shoulder.
"You shouldn't go. It isn't safe".
"It never is"
"If something happens to you - "
The Bus driver honked.
"Then I'll contact you, and every one else"
Usagi ran onto the bus. The doors closed. And the bus started to roll away. Haruka ran after it. She ran as fast as she could as long as she could. But couldn't quite gather enough speed to actually catch it. She lost sight of the bus when it entered a dark tunnel. Haruka ran into the tunnel. And on the other side . . .
-0-
Everywhere that Tsukune looked, there was fog. Thick fog. And through the fog he could see trees. Plenty of tall creepy dead looking trees.
"Stupid Forest", mumbled Kyoko.
Crash!
"Stupid Tree's", growled Kyoko
Crunch!
"Stupid massive pile of bones", Kyoko swore vehemently.
"Hey Kyo", announced Tsukune, "do you think we should have taken the bus?"
"Nah. Those things get lost all the time."
Screeetch!
"Stupid . . . um big bat"
At long last Kyoko and Tsukune came upon an area where the fog was much thinner. Straight ahead there was a building. It looked like a mansion.
"Is that- is that my school?", Tsukune asked the universe.
His Cousin, whose mouth had been agape just moments ago, turned to him and said "Only one way to find out". Tsukune nodded. He really couldn't believe that he got to go to a school like this. And it was free. What was a catch? There had to be some sort of catch right?
But, even if there was a catch, could he really pass up a chance like this? "Um Yeah, I guess we better head over there. "
'Hope I'm not too late', he thought.
"Lets go", his cousin yelled.
Together they ran towards the front doors of Youkai Academy, a school for monsters.
Sailor Moon Character information:
Usagi Tsukino- Bright, bubbly, teenager with blonde hair and blue eyes. She likes snacks and reading lovey-dovey manga. Dislikes evil, ghosts, and homework.
Ami Mizuno- Blue haired blue eyed genius. Wants to a doctor some day. She likes Chess, swimming, and academic subjects. Dislikes love letters.
Rei Hino- Rei is an dark haired shrine maiden who tends the sacred fire at Hikawa shrine. Rei likes meditation, divination, panda's, and Minako Aono. She dislikes men and modern society.
Makoto Kino- Tall green eyed brunet. She likes martial arts and cooking. Dislikes airplanes.
Mina Aono- Friendly blonde haired blue eyed teenager. Likes video games, Rei Hino, and the color red. Dislikes math.
Haruka Tenoh- Tall, funny, unfettered blonde haired, blue eyed bad ass. She likes racing, Running, Michuru, and Hotaru. Dislikes popular men.
Michuru Kaiou- An beautiful artist with sea green hair. She likes Haruka, swimming, playing the violin, Hotaru, and painting. Never was a fan of P.E.
Hotaru Tomoe- Super freaking adorable dark haired teenager. Hotaru was raised by Haruka, Michuru, and Setsuna Meoih. She likes the color purple, Chibi-usa, and her parents. Dislikes sports.
