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Mind you reviews are HIGHLY encouraged so let us know what you think! And I think I forgot to put it in the first one but I don't owe Sailor Moon, otherwise THIS probably would have been closer to the R season than the original.

Ch. 2

Walking home she felt drained emotionally. She didn't even bother with dinner. Not that it mattered she knew Chibi Usa would eat it anyways so mama didn't have to worry about left over's. Walking dejectedly up stairs she went into her room. Once her door was closed she looked around for Luna. Not spotted a hair or tail of the feline she locked her bedroom door and stripped off the negativity she felt had now seeped into my clothes.

And to top off my great day he didn't even care to notice what I was wearing. So bent on avoiding looking directly at me…well unless I was right in his face. Big flopping failure. I think maybe I should ask Di what I'm doing wrong…but not till later on.

The emotions just made me want to tear it all off. Once stripped down I laid in bed nude once more. Letting the soft moonlight bathe her in its sweet comfort, through her large open window near her bed. She threw only the thick fluffy pink blanket on as she let the weariness of the day take hold. She had a senshi meeting with the girls tomorrow and she figured it was better to sleep while the need was there.

As her inner world emerged once more behind her closed eyes. She knew she was back in her dream. Only now knowing what was going on she was able to get a better hold of where in the palace she was.

It was Endymion's quarters for when he stayed at the palace. Though Queen Serenity did make sure to put his room a decent length from my past self's she still managed to find the secret passage way to gain access to it without a guard spotting her.

I smiled at her cleverness and at the way she and Endymion really were. It wasn't just sweet and simple. They had a fire to them, a passion not to be denied. She loved him more than anything and it mirrored how I felt for Mamo – chan.

Usagi was submerged into another delicious moment between the eternal lovers. They were snuggling and playing under the covers of his large canopy bed. As he slid his fingers slyly lower down her thighs, she rest leisurely upon his chest. His fingers caressing between her legs, seeking upward into the darkness there. His eyes full of love and lust as he played her like a finely tuned instrument that only he knew how to play. Creating such breathless and delicious sounds to issue from her slightly parted lips.

Usagi felt how he made her feel down there. It was a sweet pleasure she hadn't even afforded herself. Being to shy to even try to touch down there, other than for washing. She felt the throbbing bliss as he probed her deeper, faster bringing her to the heights of ecstasy. Usage nearly losing her balance from the bliss in the process. But it was still another torturous, frustrating evening, as he brought her past counterpart to fruition. Usagi almost crest herself when the wretched alarm woke her up.

Usagi eyed the clock with a near murderous gaze before slamming a pillow angrily onto it. At the same time however she was glad to since she never truly felt his hands only the after math of what the touch produced. She didn't know whether to murder the noisy contraption or to thank it for pulling it out of the dream she'd been in. In looking at it she did see the time long enough to see that she had only an hour to make it to the Temple all the way in Sendai Hill.

She hoped into a fast shower then sprinted there. Wearing her more relaxed light blue sundress with the filly apron front and her white tennis shoes. Hearing Rei talking before she got up the massive set of steps, "I really feel for Mamoru – san you know?" the raven haired Miko commented bitterly. The girl was in her red and white Shrine robes, her arms crossed over her breasts in frustration.

Usagi's face was twisted in confusion. (You felt sorry for HIM?! why?!

"What?" Makoto asked her stunned as well, the brunette was standing just behind Rei. Leaning casually against the Torrii in a pair of jeans, a short green t-shirt and her green ball cap.

"Cause Usagi – chan won't let him go. He doesn't love her anymore he's made that blindingly obvious yet she still harps like a sick puppy. It's getting down right sick and mortifying to be around her whenever she's around him." Rei glared down at Usagi, her deep violet eyes burning into her.

Usagi felt betrayed by Rei's words, but she just didn't have the will to retaliate. The sting did enough to take it from her.

"Rei – chan. I know you mean well but Mamoru – san shouldn't be getting our sympathy. He broke things off with her yeah but when you have a love that strong it's hard to completely let it sink in. I'd be the same way." Makoto defended. It made Usagi feel a little lighter.

"She's got a thick head then. Just like you. If she doesn't move on then eventually it's going to become an issue, possibly in battle." Usagi was reeling at Rei's words, standing on the steps like a statue blinking lamely.

Cutie…everyone, my so called friend and ally in battle was taking HIS side over mine. How twisted is that?

"You sometimes make me wonder if your need for her to get over Mamoru – san isn't battle related or senshi related but 'Rei' related. You did date him once right? Maybe you want him back." Mako-chan continued, delivering her words with an acidic tone.

The question was stunning but the silence that followed hurt and stung Usagi more.

"Of course not! I could never do that to Usagi! Besides…she isn't the only one I see feeling the sting of the break up." Rei shot back, glaring daggers at a smug, shrugging Makoto.

I couldn't help it anymore.

"Yeah well he has a funny way of showing it." Usagi barked out. As if she finally rated yet again in the heated conversation. Mako and Rei turned back to Usagi on the lower steps. Rei's looked shocked as she studied Usagi's tearful blue eyes.

"Let's get this meeting over with. I need to go for a walk to clear my head." Usagi was in no mood to fight or argue with the raven beauty. Rei moved out of sight heading for the temple compound and her private room. Makoto moved to walk beside Usagi, silently offering her support in the situation. They moved inside where the rest of the girls were, Mako and Usagi finding a place at Rei low table. While the Miko took to her bed, sitting primly upon her thin mattress like a queen at court.

Kind of made you wonder if she was aiming for the subliminal message 'Rei would be better suited!' Mina was lounging in Rei computer chair on the far side of the bedroom in a soft yellow sundress with a large orange ribbon tied at the back, matching the one in her hair. Ami sat on the floor beside the low table, in her white jean shorts and long sleeve white dress shirt with a smart navy vest over top.

Once they sat down Ami started up, "I think we should figure out what it is that there after with Chibi Usa."

Agreeing Usagi threw out there what Mamo – chan and her had discussed, "Mamo – ch…" Usagi was shocked to see Rei and Minako putting their heads off to the side.

"What's wrong?" Usagi asked in frustration.

She saw Minako talk first, gently though, "It's just that, you and Mamoru – san aren't…." she was having difficulty with it so Rei conveniently finished her off, "What she means is quit calling Mamoru – san 'Mamo – chan' like you are still together. You're not." Dispelling the shock in the air from her words all the other girls looked to Usagi wondering what she'd do.

"What does it matter what I call him?" Usagi complained, rolling her eyes at her friends. "Unless you're trying to call him that yourself instead." She added with a bit of venom shot Rei's way.

Rei looked stunned along with the rest of the girls. Makoto tried to comfort Usagi, "Honey she didn't mean it like that." I smiled to her, "Rei knew exactly what she meant." I shot my deadly look to Rei.

"Anyways…he and I were talking yesterday about the sisters. Chibi Usa's not talking and he's having trouble getting her to voice what happened. We think whatever it was that happen she's afraid to tell us maybe because she feels we would see her differently." Usagi pushed on ignoring the odd looks from her friends, not having the energy or the will to continue to defend herself.

The girls all nodded, blessedly letting it go.

"She fears what we as the senshi would do once we found out. She's trying to fix whatever happened while either blocking her memory of it or lying her way through it the way she has been." Minako looked sad but determined, "She has nothing to fear, but she also doesn't know us." Usagi nods, "She doesn't feel she can trust us but at the same time we don't trust her either. It's a 'loose loose' situation." Usagi surmised.

The girls nodded wearily, "And Mamoru – san's trying to get through to her?" Ami asked her leader testily .

Usagi nodded, "He said he was asking questions but gaining nothing further in answers. He doesn't want to push her to far though, that much I can see from just the way he acts around her, he cares for her. Pushing her would result in her bottling whatever she trusts within him or us back up. In either case I don't blame him for not pushing. If anything if we're going to help her she needs to trust us more." The girls 'hummed' wordlessly agreeing.

We are after all the ones who keep saving her 'trouble magnet ass'. It's so difficult when the person you're trying to help refuses to give out information. How can we help if you won't say anything…? We're not mind readers, and you won't let Rei do a fire reading on you so we can see how we can help…oh Chibi Usa.

"We can't keep relying on Mamoru – san though. We need to get her to loosen up information in other ways to." Rei stated.

"She won't say anything to me. Seems to enjoy spending her time making my life miserable at home…" Usagi stated somewhat miserably, bracing her chin in a hand that she rested on the low table. "What's worse is everyone at home takes it as a joke and laughs with it." Usagi notes the sullen expressions of partial disbelief and partial it'll be okay written on her friends faces as she get up to go.

"Anyways I gotta go. Mama wanted me to help her clean today." She puts on a 'why me' face.

"Once she found out we had 'Spring Break' at school she automatically came up with a list of things for me to do." Usagi left without waiting for a response. Her mood was dragging and needed that walk in the park.

Truth was Mama didn't know I had Spring Break off. I had purposely NOT said anything so I could have just a few extra hours of the day to myself. Shingo didn't get that at his school…thank god. Else wise he'd have blown my cover.

Usagi walked aimlessly through the park, letting the cool refreshing atmosphere cleanse her mood. Erasing all the negativity away from her…for the time being at least. Closing her eyes for a brief moment she felt a bit more relaxed. Then she felt a shadow come over her. Opening them back up she was shocked to find Di standing there. Smiling warmly at her sudden surprise. Usagi was now feeling good that her day seemed to have brightened up.

"Hey Di! Imagine seeing you here." Usagi chuckled, passing him a warm smile of her own.

Di smiled back in a very charming way, "I was about to say the same thing." Di then took in her light blue shorts and bright pink tank top, approvingly. "You look nice today. But then again even though it's only the second time I've see you, you always seem to radiate beauty." He flirted sweetly.

Usagi thought he was being cute and it felt refreshing. Not like with Mamo – chan whereas I'd have to nearly beg him for a compliment.

"Why thank you. Wanna walk?" Usagi offered happily.

Di smiled and nodded, falling into stride next to her.

Usagi told him about her less than great encounter with Mamo – chan, excluding the 'sisters with Chibi Usa' part.

He seemed to be enthralled with what she told him. It made her feel happy to have this time talking with someone who listened and actually looked to be listening. They sat down on the grass beside the lake, near an old oak tree. The silent natural sentry to the lake, shielded them from the sun's intense heat. With it's lush, strong branches. Its soft shade waving over their relining forms, as a cool breeze wafted through it's sturdy bow.

They took in the tranquility of the lake shimmering just on the other side of the well worn dirt path. Watching strange variety of people row their little pedal boats by, young lovers kissing each other as they moved down the path.

It made me miss my last semi good date with Mamo- chan. Clearing her head she focused again on the man she was currently spending time with.

Feeling she had spoken too much for the past hour she giggled sheepishly.

"Gomen. I've been talking up a storm. Tell me something about you." Usagi offered, blushing at the fact that yet again her mouth couldn't shut up.

Di looked up towards the sky, "Not much to tell, parents died at a young age. I was raised with my brother for years by relatives until I began an 'apprenticeship' with a very wise old man."

Usagi smiled approvingly at him, "Sounds like you've made the best of a bad situation." She remarked with compassion shining in her clear blue eyes.

With a lingering sigh, feeling relaxed and a bit lazy. Usagi laid back in the grass, closing her eyes and letting the shade sooth her. With a content smile on her lips, she basked in the comfort it provided.

"So tell me…" she inquired. Opening her eyes back up again, finding Di leaning over her. Her heart instantly started to race. "Di?" She questioned, not wanting to jump to conclusions, but feeling suddenly uneasy.

He lightly caressed her hair, "I know I've only ever meet you twice but I think I might really like you."

Usagi swallowed the nervous lump in her throat then smiled wanly, "Ah, Di…" She sought to gain some control of the awkward situation. As he leaned in closer, his sharp, yet handsome face inches from hers a wave dizzy, almost woozy feeling washed over her. It didn't feel completely natural. Before she could think my eye lids closed up without forethought.

Feeling a whisper of his lips against hers, when a sudden shout alerted them both. Her head shot up impacting with his forehead, with a dull thud, as he sought but not succeeding in averting the collision. He had darted his gaze to the side seeking to know where the shouts were coming from, just as she jolted upright and they struck each other hard. Usagi on the forehead, with his temple.

Then Di grabbed his head in agony, groaning with discomfort as his ears began to ring. Usagi mimicked him, clutching her own head and groaning in both pain in humiliation. Soon discarding the new and more awkward situation, focusing on the shouts, concerned as to where they were coming from.

Suddenly to her left a crowd of terrified people were running down the path. Usagi narrowed her eyes, realizing bitterly…Youma.

"Di ah…why don't you go find some place safe. I'll ah…I'll get the kids out of here." she stated with a sense of authority, seeing an annoyed look on his face. "Di?" she questioned, deep concern twisting her features.

"I'll help." He offered.

(No I can't let him, he could get hurt.)

"No you go get help I'll get them!" Usagi then raced off before he could protest.

Within moments she was down the path, coming up to small will maintained sitting area, with the large stone fountain, and several benches that over looked the pond. The water was rushing over the upper balconies, a dull roar that collected in the large pool at the bottom. A set of kids was cowered near the fountains main pool.

She could hear the sounds of the Youma, but could not see it just yet. Jumping into action Usagi ushered the kids into a safe area up the path behind a stand of trees and out of sight. They meekly obeyed her, kneeling under concealment behind a set of bushes set in the trees.

Confident they would be safe, Usagi rushed back onto the path headed back to the fountain were she heard the Youma last.

Ducking into a more covered up bushy area, and pulled out her broach to transform.

With a flash of silver light, she called down her power's from the Moon. Her uniform bursting from her broach in a wave of pink ribbons, as her average clothes faded away. Usagi danced within it's power wave, allowing her Powers to surge forth from both her soul and the Silver Crystal.

Once in her blue and white Fuku uniform with the red bow, and matching boots and choker.

Her tiara gleaming in the sun light, she flipped up onto a low hanging branch to survey the Youma for signs of weakness. It was an odd looking monster, with bark on its back and some type of green film on its front this youma looked a bit rough and slimy to say the least. Like an Ent, or living tree with long slender twisting roots for feet. It's arms a strange flowing mass of branches, that could be mistaken for vines.

She then crashed the youma's fun of seemingly bashing the bushes and anything else nearby, by throwing her tiara at it. Pissed that it had been deflected for a moment it looked up to her. The cut it now sported on its hand, if you could call it a hand was proof enough that she had pissed it off. Showtime…

"How dare you trash the beauty of the park with your negative presence. As Sailor Moon I fight for love and justice, and in the name of the Moon I'll punish you!" Moon shouted while striking her signature pose, with that same cocky smug smile. That spoke I am going to kick your ass now, so prepare yourself.

The creature roared with fury, thundering down the lawn to strike at her. Moon jumped from the branch she had perched herself on, landing near a bench. "You'll pay for THIS!" it shouted in fury. Moon couldn't help but smirk, "Sorry I spoiled the party!" confident sarcasm seeped out of her voice.

Keeping up her momentum she whipped out her wand to dust the thing seeing as how she didn't have any time to call for back up. Who knew if Tuxedo Kamen's bond was still even working when their hearts were so uncertain. Lost in her thoughts of a moment she never noticed when its thick tongue shot out from its throat. She gasp in shock, as it wrapped around her sceptre wielding arm. Moon held tight to her wand, noting it wasn't trying to get the wand but get her. With her other arm she grabbed a hold of the top of the metal bench.

For once she was grateful the sisters weren't there. If they'd seen that their youma wasn't going after the moon sceptre instead of me they'd redirect the monster in a snap and she'd really be in trouble. The Youma's root like feet dug into the soft grass, gripping the earth like mighty unmoving monolith. It's thick slimy tongue pulling on her with increasing power.

The bench was next to useless to hold her steady against the beasts pulling, as it screamed and twisted off it's moorings in the cobble stones beneath it's tiny legs. Moon cringed in pain, feeling her arm shuttering under it's grasping pressure. For a moment she feared her bones would start to fracture if it didn't end soon. Super strength or not even the hero's can get broken bones to every now and then.

I was getting even more furious with my seeming luck with crap lately. Remembering how angry she was with Mamo – chan for leaving me and all the crap that Chibi Usa got away with I used that anger and focused it towards the youma.

She let it think it won by letting go of her grip on the bench then, Moon yelled out, "Moon Princess Halation!" from the time she shouted out her attack was just enough time for it to pull her closer.

And the closer she got to it as it pulled her in, the more intense the power was from her wand for the creature to handle. It roared with an unearthly fury, causing the very air to vibrate. As the strobing light of her attack bathed it's beastly form, pounding into it with no mercy.

It exploded and with it its hold as well onto the grass. Great chunks of the lawn pummelled the area around Moon. Who knelt low, attempting to shield her head by wrapping her arms over her head.

(Thankfully it left no gooky residue…I looked down at my saliva covered arm. On second thought…I grimaced at the icky feeling it provided, sliding off my white glove and down my bare arm. Thankfully whatever usually happened to our uniforms disappeared the next battle we were in.)

Moon retreated back into her temporary cover within the line of bushes set far back from the path. With a flash of light Usagi emerged, walking confidently back to find Di looking around. He was standing near the oak tree, casting his gaze up the hills nearby. Presumably looking for her. She was grateful that he was safe but it occurred to her, with a little bit of alarm that he might have kissed her just before that goo thing attacked.

"Di…" Usagi called, noticing how lost he looked.

I had already told him that I was trying to get Mamo – chan back so why would he?

Di finally finding her, he dashed from the tree line, up to her on the narrow well used path. His sharp blue eyes found hers, "Good your okay. I was worried when you disappeared."Di breathed in relief, a hand clutching his heart.

Usagi felt bad for making him worry but it had to be done. "I'm fine. Are you okay?" She offered with concern.

Di merely smiled, "Of course."

They talked for a few more hours, till the dull shades of dusk began to settle over the park.

"I'd better get home." Usagi stated sullenly. She really did enjoy talking with him.

"I could walk you home?' Di offered, with a hopeful smile.

Usagi merely smiled and nodded, feeling more at ease to say yes after their long talk.

Walking me back I found it was different to that of walking home with Mamo – chan, it made me miss him even more. Not wanting my thoughts to depress me I put 'Mamo – chan thoughts' on the back burner.

Soon the familiar white two story home came into view down the block. With the red tile roof and twin balconies. Di walked her right up to her front porch. As she climbed up onto the cement block before the heavy white door, she respectfully bowed down to thank him, "Usagi – chan…" he whispered.

She immediately looked back up, a question clear on her face.

"Let me thank you for your time spent with me today." Instead of returning the bow, Di took her hand and kissed it tenderly once again. "I'll see you at the mall tomorrow." He smiled almost smugly as he walked away.

Usagi felt weird for some reason. His kiss was sweet and innocent but it felt as if there was something lingering in it. Something she couldn't pin point. Though at this point she could definitely tell he was interested. He had tried or had kissed her before the attack happened. What would the girls say?

Shaking her head to clear it of strange thoughts, she silently entered through the door and for the first time in weeks felt actually hungry. She jumped at the chance to get to dinner. She even felt too good to let Chibi Usa's constant nagging and belittling to put her down.

My mind was busy on other more important things. Di made me feel better and I was going to keep that feeling. He was a good friend and he was helping me with Mamo – chan. Even if we haven't known each other for very long he was still a good guy.

Opening the door I waved him off…such a sweet guy…I wonder why he would make advances on me, though subtle if he knows I'm trying to get my Mamo – chan back? I smirked in my next line of thoughts…maybe he could teach him how to be more open when it comes to displays of affection and love. First off though I have to actually GET Mamo – chan back.

Later on that night Usagi once again climbed under the covers nude.

The memories became more frequent and fevered. They also left her waiting and wanting Mamo – chan even more. By the time she woke up the next morning she was ready to get some advice on how to handle her constant wet dreaming problem.

(I couldn't keep waking up with wet sheets. It was getting harder and harder to get by mama in the morning. So I called the only person I felt comfortable with talking about it too.)

Reaching Minako on the phone she talked as discreetly as she could, considering the phone was in the downstair's hall. Right before the kitchen, in which her momma basicly lived during the day. She didn't have to be at the mall for an hour anyways and she was already showered, and dressed.

Hearing the musical tones of her dearest friend on the other end of the receiver. "Moshi, Moshi?"

" Minako – chan…" Usagi whispered conspiratorially into the phone, a slender hand cupping the speaking end of the curved piece of plastic.

"Why are you whispering Usagi – chan?" Mina whispered as well,nearly giggling.

"I need some help. I've been having some intense dreams these last few nights, all about Mamo – chan and I'm having a hard time keeping it from Mama. Is there any way to help relieve the intensity so I can wake up without alerting Mama to it?" Usagi babbled out, nearly desperate in her tone.

There was a pause, "What kind of intense dreams?" Mina asked, a slyness in her voice.

Usagi felt bold enough to tell her, "Wet dreams. Please Minako – chan. I need help. The other girls would just tell me I need to think on more important things but I figured if I could get some help from you I could put my mind more at ease with it." She nearly pleaded.

While her more 'mature', sage of all thing love, giggled like a school girl, "Sweetie what you need is a little something I indulge in. how about I meet you at the mall in two hours?"

(perfect!)

"See you there." Usagi didn't even bother to wait for a response.

She had to be there in an hour anyways to see Di. Just barely catching the bus in time she got into the mall and found Di waiting there on the set of benches before the front glass doors. In some comfortable grey slacks and a long sleeved white shirt.

A shiver ran up the length of her back as soon as the glass door resealed itself behind her. Usagi had to admit the air conditioning in here was blasting a bit much for my navy shorts and purple tank top. Her bare flesh covered with goose flesh. But the weather outside was really hot today.

Spotting him she dashed to his side. He rose off the bench and greeted her with a hug. "Glad you made it." He responded.

Usagi was just glad to have another friend, although older to talk to but another friend none the less, he took her arm in his, "I saw this shop that you might like. They just opened up today."

Usagi was ecstatic but surprised. (There weren't any fliers or signs about that said a new shop had been opened. The sign read 'Dark Moon Fashions'. Something about this already sounded off but a lot of stores had a lot of weird names these days.)

They ambled inside the front entryway, instantly making their was over to the racks of slender tops, made from silk, satin and lace. The risque fashions alone had her eyes bugging out.

"Now here's a place to get your ex to fall to you." Di waggled his well manicured brows meaningfully.

Usagi smiled shyly up at him, "Thank you!"

Before rushing around picking out several different outfits. A few of them still had an innocence to them that Di said wouldn't work. After five tries he turned her to face him, "Would you mind if I pointed something out to try on? It seems you keep drifting to the styles you've been at several times before." Noticing that Usagi nodded in approval. The pieces he picked out though had her widening her eyes in shock. They were a bit more bustier than she would normally wear.

Nibbling her lip nervously, Usagi noted. The long dark haired woman at the sales counter she looked a bit shocked to see Di there and her ice blonde co – worker looked worried. Did they know him?.

She then lightly poked his shoulder he turned around, "Do you know them?" he turned his head to the girls now making themselves look busy around the counter. He narrowed his eyes, "Their probably just so shocked to see me with a girl so beautiful."

Usagi raised her brow uncertainly, then blushed in acceptance of his comment.

"So you do know them?" she questioned.

He smiled a little tightly, "They work for an 'employee' of mine."

Usagi's eyes widened, "You own this place? No wonder you knew of it!" (it all came together now!)

"So please feel free to look and ah…" he stepped closer to her, "Money's not an object, so no worries."

Feeling really nervous about what he might want in return she promptly declined, "As nice as that is I am doing this to win my Mamo – chan back. So I'll pay for it." She wanted to be straight forward and honest with him.

Di smiled, "Okay, but the offer still stands."

Usagi gave him a small smile, she just didn't like the aspect of a man giving her something if she wasn't with him. It was one thing for a free treat but these were nice looking clothes. Grabbing up two outfits that he picked out she eager went to try them on, in the back dressing rooms.

The first piece she put on showed the fact that she had a chest. It felt nice and more grown up than she normally felt. It shaped up and around her breasts like a second skin.

"How does it look?" Di asked with honest interest. Lounging in a over stuffed white chair that sat in the dimly lit main alcove before the line of dressing rooms.

Usagi peaked her head out meekly, then the rest of herself emerged from behind the open dressing room door. His eyes widened in shock, Usagi blushed a bright crimson realizing he didn't really know how his eyes spoke volumes of lust.

(It was that look I wanted to see on Mamo – chan. Other than our past lives I couldn't think of one time where Mamo – chan looked at me with that look. So busy was he with keeping things cooled down.)

Di finally looked into her eyes after rover over her chest for a long time, "Hot." He blurted.

Usagi's face went to several more shades of red, "I…" She began nervously.

As she looked up to find Rei and Makoto walking into the store with an overly excited Chibi Usa in tow. Rei was in her pink jean overalls and white t-shirt, and tennis shoes. Mako in a long deep green skirt the hung to her knees and a low cut black cardigan that fell off one shoulder and short leather black boots. Chibi Usa was cute in her white and red striped dress with the frilly straps and white short sleeve undershirt, with black dolly shoes with little white bows on the toes.

This was not exactly a super kid friendly store. Makoto was seeing that before Rei was. But before she could tell her she spotted Usagi and what their innocence Princess was wearing. Usagi cringed with mortification as Mako looked stunned towards her, "Usagi?!" the brunette balked.

Rei took notice and well as Chibi Usa.

"Usagi – chan what are doing shopping here?" Rei just seemed surprised.

(That was when as the pink haired spore mouthed off,)

"Yeah this is for women Usagi not for clumsy Odango's like you." She stated snidely, little hands on her hips.

Usagi felt embarrassed by the repellent remark as Di, her new friend was here to hear the brat's words. Biting her lip with the effort to remain more adult about it she went to speak, when Di stood up from his sitting position on the chair. "Well that wasn't very nice." He commented, chiding the little pink haired firecracker.

Chibi Usa just looked on stubborn and almost arrogantly anyway.

(She was due for a 'whopping' in this store if she didn't stop.)

"Di this is Chibi Usa, and these are my friends Rei – chan and Makoto – chan. What are you guys doing here? Thought you had chores with grandpa Rei – chan? And I thought you were learning new recipes Makoto – chan?" it had been something they had told her they wanted to get done. When Spring Break started weeks ago.

Yet again Chibi Usa opened her mouth, "Cause unlike YOU they get their stuff done early - "

Makoto cringed at the blunt, rude remark, pulling her back to her side in almost motherly fashion.

"Chibi Usa why don't we go get you some ice cream okay?" Makoto, stated with a strained smile.

(Always trying to compromise with her…it was sweet but it was similar treatment she gave me. Made me also see how childish I was being treated as well as having acted. I do need to grow up more…)

Usagi noticed the odd look Di's gave Chibi Usa, "She's not your normal child is she." It was more of a statement than a question.

Usagi sighed with resignation, "She's different." She was trying to be nice, "She shouldn't be coddled so, she needs to understand that there are consequences to how you treat people." Di remarked darkly.

Usagi fully agreed. "Yeah well she doesn't like to listen to a lot of people." She surmised with Rei still there.

"Even you?" Di commented, her thoughts right on the mark.

Usagi laughed in good humour. "Especially NOT me. No…" She bowed her head, "Sometimes I feel like she lives to torment me and I can't do anything about it cause I need to be the bigger person."

Rei spoke up, "You are the bigger person Odango. In all respects." Then she giggled, Di frowned he did not seem to like that comment at all.

"That's a rude thing to say to your friend. Usagi – chan here has said nothing harsh to you or that child and yet you seem to be - " Di jumped to her defence yet again, not understanding the underlying friendship she shared with the Miko.

Usagi stopped him, her hand a silent restraint on his chest, shaking her head 'no'. "It's fine. In a few senses she is right I have to be the bigger person."

Rei looked smug,

"But in other senses she's completely wrong." Usagi finished.

Rei face dropped, "Now listen here Odango - " she took two steps forward to instigate a new fight when Di stepped in front of her path. Bull headed as she was it didn't stop her.

"You should be careful on who you piss off." The statement was almost left at that till he added on, "After all this is my store, I could have you kicked out if need be." Rei gulped a little reluctant to argue back now.

Usagi smirked (…that'll show you Pyro…)

"Listen Rei I'll see you and the girls later on at the Temple, right now I'm going to finish up here then I have to meet someone." Usagi intervened politely, she didn't want the girls to know about what Minako was helping her out with.

(They would question it and me and what I remember and tell me it's not something to focus on when in reality if I can't get my man back then where is a princess without her prince? )

Rei left, and Usagi went back to change, with Di in toe. In a few minutes she bought the top if a bit too quickly, not wanting to change her mind she starting to feel squeamish. (I almost backed out but the thought of getting that same look on Mamo – chan's face was too much. I had to,)

"I'd like to see you again, you know so you could tell me how it goes." Di asked he walked her to the stores entryway.

Usagi nodded, before promptly turning her back to him and left the store. "How about next Monday? I have a few things to take care of this week." Usagi answer with a air of anticipation.

Di nods with that same happy yet smug smile, "If you need anything, at all, ever…" he handed, her his business card with his number, "Just call me." Grateful for the assistance and the advice so far she takes it right before he leans in and gives her another lingering hug and another tender kiss on the hand. Usagi smiles nervously in response then runs over to where Minako wanted meet her. (I wonder why she wanted to meet in front of the 'Spencer's' store? It wasn't exactly her style.)