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Chapter Two: News, and the Two Outers"I still think your idea is a little bit crazy Minako," Artemis said with seriousness in his eyes.
Minako woke up from her daydream and looked back at him. "Why are you being so negative, Artemis? It's just like a vacation. Not even that, a week in England. That's all."
Artemis looked back down at the ground and Minako hugged her school bag more tightly. She continued to walk down the street to the Crown. Finally, this was the last day of school for the winter break. No more waking up early, tests, and most horribly: make-up tests. Although it was nice to be with her partner in make-up exams, Usagi, it was the most terrible thing about school.
She thought about Seiya, Yaten, and Taiki when they went to the same school as Minako, Usagi, Ami, and Makoto. She did miss them terribly, and wished she could've become friendlier with them. They left so quickly; she knew she would probably never get to see them again.
She and Artemis walked up the stairs to the Crown and opened the glass door. She went in and found the table in the corner where they usually sat at.
"Hey Guys!" Minako called out to them.
"Hey Minako!" Makoto said, her arm leaning against the chair.
"You were late again to school, Minako. When are you and Usagi ever going to learn to wake up early?" Ami laughed.
"Oh, we weren't late. We were just a little later getting in then everyone else, right, Usagi?" Usagi nodded in agreement while drinking her soda.
"That's right. We made it just on schedule!" Usagi looked at Minako and they laughed.
"Hey Guys! Sorry I'm late; Grandpa needed me at the temple. So what's up?" Rei came in and sat by Ami. Minako sat next to Usagi, who was sitting next to Makoto. Minako didn't notice Luna move over to Artemis who was sat on the edge of the booth by Minako.
"You won't believe this, but-" Rei started, but Minako was interrupted in hearing Luna.
"I hear you have a plan Minako." Luna started, as Minako looked down at her.
"How did you know about that?" Minako asked, looking at the "innocent" Artemis.
"I just want you to be careful, Minako. You know there can be evil scattered at every corner. Its your job to protect the Princess." Minako nodded at Luna.
"I know. Nothing is set in brick-"
"You mean set in stone?" Artemis butted in. Minako gave him an evil stare, then continued.
"Well, we're meeting here tomorrow right? So I'll give you the update then." Luna nodded back and started to talk to Artemis. Minako put her hand on the table and laid her head in it. Everyone is making suck a big deal out of this! Minako thought, annoyed by everyone's apprehension.
"Did you hear that, Minako?" Makoto asked as Minako was woken up.
"What?"
"The Three Lights have come back to Earth! They're taking an interview tonight to talk about their 'reunion' as a band!" Minako almost stopped breathing entirely. Seiya, Taiki, and Yaten were in a famous band known as the Three Lights. Everyone in Japan was in love with them, including most of the scouts. Taiki was the tallest, and known for being as smart as Ami, he had brown hair. Seiya, was second tallest, with dark black, he was the lead singer in the band. Yaten was the shortest, with long bangs that were a wonderful light gray, almost a white, and dazzling green eyes…you could go one forever talking about them.
"So what do you think, Ami? Are you happy?" Rei chanted, as Ami blushed, thinking about Taiki.
"And that means Seiya's back too, Usagi…" Rei turned towards Usagi.
"I have my Mamoru!" Usagi almost shouted at Rei. The girls burst out laughing, knowing that Usagi never entirely got it. Seiya had fallen in love with Usagi during their time on Earth. But once Sailor Galaxia was defeated, the Three Lights, know as the Starlights, went back to their home planet, Kinmoku, to re-build it with their Princess Kakyuu.
Minako wondered if they would go back to their school again. Probably not, she thought sadly, still wondering why they had come back to Earth. She had had some good times with them though…
After a noisy talk between the girls about the Three Lights, Minako just couldn't help but to keep her lips sealed about England. If they knew, then everyone would probably be depressed about their winter holiday plans being ruined, without Minako being there.
"Are you sure you don't want to walk home with us Minako?" Makoto asked her.
"No, that's okay." Makoto nodded and Minako left with a "goodbye."
But it's only for a week! Minako kept on telling herself as she walked home with Artemis again at her side. Just a small trip won't hurt anything. Anyways…Minako thought as she saw the Three Lights in her mind. It's going to be wonderful to see them again, that is- if we do get to see them.
She looked up at the darkening sky, wondering what her parents would say, when she was interrupted by a noise. It was her communicator watch, as it chimed and she quickly opened it up, wondering if there was trouble.
Ami appeared on the screen. "Minako, there's been an alarm set off at Molly's jewelry store, we're going to check it out just in case. Meet us there, okay Venus?" Minako nodded, understanding there could be trouble.
"You better transform, now, Minako!" Artemis said, as Minako looked around, then hid behind a corner, getting ready to transform. As she looked inside her pocket for her transformation wand, it was nowhere in sight. Minako almost fainted. What?! She thought, as she looked desperately in her other pocket. I know I put it here! Artemis looked up at her questioningly.
"You're becoming more and more like Usagi, Minako! Come on, lets run home and get it."
"Okay," Minako replied. She put the watch to her face and opened it. "Guys, I'll be there in a second!" She didn't look down to who she was talking too, but just closed the watch and started to run down the street.
I can't believe this! I know I had it, at least up in my room! I never forget it! Oh, guys hang in there!
Her hair swished side to side as she ran down the street. As she ran with Artemis by her side, she noticed Haruka and Michiru walking down the street.
In a sort of stop, she said, "Hey guys! I think we're needed down at the jewelry store." She then started to run off again until she was stopped.
"Yeah, we heard about that too. But they just told us Sailor Moon defeated them." Haruka said, as Minako stopped. Usagi stopped them? So quickly? But Ami just said I was needed.
"I'll just make sure everything's fine down there," Minako replied, again about to start to run back to her house.
"Why would you want to do a silly thing like that?" Michiru said with a smile, her blue hair, the color of the ocean, shining in the last light of the sun.
"Well, I suppose you're right. But…I need to go tell them something." Minako admitted, thinking she should maybe just tell them now to get it out the way, and before Luna gave in on the secret.
She started to run back down the street, but Haruka caught her by the arm. In a split second, Minako fell to the floor numb. Haruka withdrew her hand and her short, dirty blond hair lay back in place.
"Did we really have to do this, Haruka?" Michiru asked, her blue eyes regretful. She looked down at Minako's lifeless body.
"You know we had too…and why, Michiru." Haruka replied, looking seriously at Michiru with blue-green eyes. Michiru nodded as Haruka picked up Minako.
"I think I need some explanation," Artemis announced, looking angrily up at the two.
"You'll find out, in time," Haruka said, her head down. Artemis followed angrily; knowing they wouldn't tell him what was going on. Haruka placed Minako in the back of her car, and Artemis got in besides her, as Haruka got in the drivers seat, and Michiru in the passengers.
"I just wish it didn't have to be this way," Michiru confessed, as she looked back at the sleeping Minako.
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Authors Note: Please guys I really need your reviews!!!!!!! Tell me what you think, I've got lots more chappies coming up, so I'll update shortly! –Ms. MoonWings
Mental357: Thanks! "Blush" I'm glad you appreciated that! I think it makes the story a lot more imaginative.
LizReneMonrue: Thanks a lot! I thought using the manga names was easier, and since I'm a fanatic about sailor moon, its funny when I just think…what would Rei do? Anyways, hope you update your story soon, I'll be looking out for it!
Sillywhiskers: Hey, thanks! Hope this helps…you know…updating! Hope you liked the cliffy! "Evil grin"
P.S. If you see these annoying lines, sorry, couldn't get rid of them…
