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"What a bitch," said Meru.
Serenity and Michiru looked at each other before they cracked up, after seeing the truth in the statement. "That…HAHA…is….HAHA...so…HAHA…true," said Serenity between fits of laughter.
"You said it, Meru," said Michiru once the laughter had died down.
"So what are we going to do about our problem?" asked Meru.
"Right, I forgot about that," said Serenity as she looked over at Meru.
"What problem? Can I do something to help?" asked Michiru.
"I doubt it," said Meru. Noting the hurt look on her face Meru spoke up. "It's nothing personal; it's just that what we think it is, you're not strong enough to fight it. If you came you would put us in more danger then we need to be."
"Don't worry love, I'll help you get stronger if you want," said Serenity as she drew Michiru into her arms.
"If I get stronger then, can I come with you guys," asked Michiru.
"Of course," said Serenity happily.
"It would be cool to have a third party member. Not to sound like a bitch, but it will probably be a while before you can actually join us on the field of combat," said Meru.
"That's alright, as long as I can learn from the best and stay at Serenity's side, then I am happy," said Michiru with a smile.
"Lucky for you the best, is me, so you can stay with me always, and I will stay with you always," said Serenity.
Michiru smiled and drew Serenity into a passionate kiss. Once the kiss was broken Michiru spoke up. "So what is it that you guys need to fight?"
"The reason why we came back here…" started Meru.
"Other then to see your," said Serenity as she quickly interrupted.
"We think that there is a virage is awake, and it is under the surface of the moon kingdom. So we are here to kill it," said Meru.
"A what?" asked a confused Michiru.
"A virage is…well how do I explain this. Alright maybe I should start with the beginning," said Serenity.
'Serenity. Who are you? Who I thought you were and who you are, are two different people. I need to know, want to know. Who are you?' thought Rei as she wandered the palace.
"Rei, what are you doing out here? I thought you were with Serenity," said Haruka as she interrupted Rei's inner thoughts.
"Michiru said she would cover for me. I'm not feeling too well and didn't want to get Serenity sick," said Rei.
"Oh. Well feel better. Remember tomorrow we are having a training session at 8 am sharp," said Haruka.
"I will be there. I just need to rest for a while," said Rei has she headed to her room rubbing her arm.
"Good night Rei," said Haruka.
"Night Haruka," said Rei.
'What makes you happy? Who makes you happy? I want to be your best friend, but I am undeserving of that title. I will get to know you, and then maybe one day you will see me as your best friend. But until then, I shall do whatever it takes in order for me to be let back into your life' thought Rei as she entered to her room.
"So what you're saying is that if this virage thing actually makes it to the surface, then the Moon Kingdom will be destroyed," said Michiru.
"Pretty much. If it leaves the moon and reaches earth, then were totally screwed. It can then move from planet to planet, and so on," said Meru.
"Is their anything I can do to help?" asked Michiru.
"Yeah," said Serenity.
"What?" asked Michiru.
"Keep the scouts and Endymion busy while we try and kill this thing," said Serenity.
"I'll do my best," said Michiru.
"Worry about it later guys. Lets go to bed," suggested Meru.
"Sounds like a plain," said Serenity as she let out a yawn. Serenity crawled into bed, as Meru, prepared some pillows and a blanket, in order to sleep on the floor. Michiru then crawled into Serenity's bed and the two snuggled together. "Meru what you doing?"
"Getting ready for bed," said Meru.
"Well come join me on my bed," said Serenity as Michiru and Meru shot her both looks. "It's nothing like that. I love Michiru and only Michiru, but I don't want my friend to sleep on the floor."
"It's alright," said Meru as she laid down.
"Are you sure?" questioned Serenity.
"Yeah. I'm fine," replied Meru.
"Good night Meru," said Michiru.
"Night Guys," said Meru.
The girls woke up the following morning. Afterward they headed down for a light breakfast. Breakfast was rather uneventful. They left shortly after arriving, and headed for the training center.They arrived at the training center and found a note on the door. Michiru pulled the note down and read it out loud.
Michiru,
Went to the court yard for training today since it was a nice day.
Haruka.
Michiru, Serenity, and Meru, then headed out to the court yard to meet up with the other scouts. After a short walk they finally met up with the scouts. "Michiru, about time," said Venus jokingly.
"Sorry, about being late," said Michiru.
"Serenity what are you doing here?" asked Jupiter.
"Shouldn't you be with your mother, love," said Endymion as he walked up and hugged her.
"Sorry, but some ass decided I needed to be watched all the time. So here I am," said Serenity as got out of his embrace.
"Meru," said Mars quietly. Saturn noticed the strain in her voice a made a point to as her about it later.
"What are you doing here," spat Endymion.
"Shut it human," spat Meru back.
"Meru is my best friend," started Serenity.
"Where she goes, I go," said Meru.
"Serenity you really shouldn't be here," said Pluto.
"Just let her stay," said Mars.
"Rei, she isn't suppose to be fighting," said Uranus.
"It's not like she will be. Besides we need to watch her remember. How can we protect her if she is on the other side of the castle," pointed out Mars.
'What happened last night, fire-bird?' wondered Saturn as she saw Meru smirk at Rei, who was rubbing her arm.
"She has a point. This way I can keep an eye on her," said Endymion.
"Please you just want to show off," snickered Uranus cause some others to chuckle.
"Why don't you sit down, Serenity. We will be here a while," said Mercury.
Serenity sat down, along side Meru as Michiru transformed. The scouts got into their battle stances and began sparing with each other. After awhile, Meru, leaned over and whispered something into Serenity's ear. Serenity looked at Meru and then at Endymion. Endymion who noticed she was looking her way flashed a charming smile as he gave off a pose. She then looked backed at Meru and cracked up.
"That…HAHA…was….HAHA...the…HAHA…funniest…HAHA…thing…HAHA...I...HAHA…ever…HAHA…heard," said Serenity as she tried to gain composer. However it all failed when scouts stopped their sparing match, and Endymion continued to lose even more of his dignity by trying to act macho.
"Michiru…Michiru….HEHE…come…HEHE…come…here." said Meru between laughter as she waved her over.
Neptune walked over to the pair. Serenity had yet to stop laughing. Neptune then bent down and Meru whispered something into her ear. She too looked at Meru and then over at Endymion before looking at Serenity. The scouts then witnessed something they never thought she was capable of. Neptune lost all of her composure, and joined the two, in fits of laughter.
"Alright what's so funny?" asked Uranus.
"It…HAHA…hurts," said Neptune as she clutched her stomach.
"I think a loop, has just been formed and we have been left out," said Venus sadly as Mars nodded in agreement.
They finally regained their composure. "Michiru, you should get back to training with the scouts," said Serenity as she, Meru, and Neptune stood up.
"Serenity were are you going?" asked Saturn.
"You guys suck at fighting so I figured I would do something else to entertain myself and my friend," said Serenity.
"We need to protect you. That's why we train. We need to be perfect for when an actual battle comes," said Pluto.
"We do not suck. We are the best fighters here," said Endymion.
"Oh please. You wouldn't last thirty seconds in a real battle," said Meru.
"What makes you qualified to decided that," said Saturn. Mars looked away and rubbed her arm, deciding it was best not to get involved.
"She is extremely qualified," said Serenity. "Hell I'm more qualified. For starters, Endymion, although your attack 'Fatal Earth Strike' is somewhat powerful, it's not very good. It leaves more of your body exposed and your reaction time is slow. If your opponent were to side step the attack or dodge it, you're screwed. They could either A: kill you or B: cut off your arm so you can't use your sword arm ever again."
"You don't even know how to fight. What makes you qualified? My attack is fine," said Endymion.
"Lets move onto the others. As a team you guys a good, but as each one of you falls you grow weaker and weaker. If Mercury goes first, the rest of you guys are fucked," said Meru.
"Next would be Jupiter, and Uranus, and then the rest of you would fall shortly after that," said Serenity as she and Meru began to walk away, leaving a shocked group of scouts.
"Were are you going?" asked Mars in a barely audible voice.
"For a walk. I'm board," said Serenity.
"You can't do that," protested Pluto.
"What now, am I forbidden to walk now," said Serenity sarcastically.
"It's not that, what if something happens to you," said Endymion.
"We need to train in order to protect you," said Jupiter.
"I'll be fine. I have Meru," said Serenity.
"She can't protect you," said Mercury.
"And you can?" questioned Serenity.
"Yes" said Saturn as she moved in front of Meru and Serenity in order to stop them from leaving.
"Move," said Serenity.
"No. You need to stay here," said Saturn sternly.
"Move before I make you move. Or do we need a repeat of last night. What do you think Rei," said Serenity as turned her attention to the senshi of fire. Rei looked at Serenity with pain clearly written on her face and mumbled something incoherently. Saturn looked at her girlfriend with worry written on her face "I'm sorry what was that? I didn't quit catch it."
"Saturn, just let her go. It's not like she will be far away," said Neptune as she spoke up for Mars.
"Serenity lets go," said Meru as she lead Serenity away from the group.
"Oh before I forget, Michiru, makes sure that the princess doesn't get hurt," said Serenity as she called out to Michiru over her shoulder.Michiru giggled before she went back over to the rest of the scouts.
"Neptune, it isn't safe for her to be out like that," said Venus.
"She will be fine. If anyone comes to attack we will see them first, not to mention Meru is with her," said Neptune as she walked by Mars. Mars mumbled a thank you. "I did it for Serenity, not yet," said Neptune in a low voice that was only heard by Mars.
Once they were out of site of the scouts, Serenity, changed back into her original form. Meru, in the mean time got out their equipment. Serenity put on a silk dark blue long sleeved shirt. She then put on a dark blue vest, with gold trimming on top. After which she put on two dark blue metal shoulder plates. She slide both her boots, which were the same color as her armor, and had a one centimeter heal. She equipped her rapier, put on a pair of blue gloves, and finally finished off her out armor with a hooded cap, that attached to the shoulder pads she had on. Meru had on the same outfit only it was light blue lined with silver.
"Meru, don't forget to call me Rose," said Rose as she moved the hood up to conceal herself.
"Right," said Meru as she lifted her hood as well.
The two began walking. They were on the look out for anything. So far they found nothing. All of the sudden, Rose stopped. "Do you hear that?" asked Rose.
Meru was quite for a moment and then replied. "It sounds like water."
Rose then listened to the sound of the water. After a few minutes she moved off the path. Meru followed suit and soon the pair found themselves in front of a small hill covered in grass and flowers. Rose bent and moved some flowers and grass and found a small opening. "Were going in," said Rose.
"Right," said Meru. The two crawled into the cave. Eventually they reached the point were they could stand. "I can't see anything."
"You're a wingly. Use your magic," said Rose as she concentrated on a flame. Suddenly her hand lit on fire. Although it emanated a bright light, it did not burn her. Rose had complete control over the flame residing in her hand.
"I didn't know you could do magic," said Meru as she followed Rose's example. The pair began walking.
"You don't live with winglies as long as I did and not pick up magic from them. Haha you forget I have been exposed to wingly magic for over 11,000 years. Although I can never be as powerful as a wingly in magic, it does come in very hand at times," said Rose.
"I guess that makes sense. Your body adapted to your life style," stated Meru.
"Something like that," said Rose. "You hear that?" asked Rose.
"What?" asked Meru.
"Gotta find it," said a voice as a faint light could be seen in the distance.
"Shhhh. Put out your flame," said Rose as she dragged Meru behind a rock and extinguished her flame. Meru followed suit.
A man soon entered the chamber of Rose and Meru. "Gotta find it. Gotta find virage. Gotta find it for the boss," said the voice.
Rose then summoned a small dagger. The figure soon passed by Rose and Meru's hiding space. Rose then stood up and threw her dagger, making it hit right in the back of the head to being. The figure fellow over dead. Moving from their spot, Rose and Meru made their way over to it.
Meru rolled over the figure. "It's a maninto. What is it doing here?" asked Meru.
"I don't know. But at least we know virage is here," said Rose. "Come on, we best be heading back. We can come back another time and look for it."
By the time the two excited the cave, the sun was setting. They made it a little further down the path and away from the cave before they were stopped. "Hey you. Stop right there." Rose smirked.
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