"Me? Why would it want me?" I asked.
"I don't know," said Rei.
"Maybe it's because I'm so beautiful," I joked and stood up to strike a pose.
"Usagi-chan this is serious," said Luna and the others nodded in agreement.
"Besides, everyone knows that I'm the most beautiful," said Rei and she flipped her hair.
I felt my face heat up.
"Rei-chan stop, we need to take this seriously," said Makoto.
I sat back down and put my head on my arms. I wished Mamo-chan were here.
Luck must have been on my side because I heard his voice just outside of Rei's bedroom.
"Usako? Rei-chan? Are you in there?" asked Mamo-chan.
"Mamo-chan!" I leaped up and opened the door. There he was, he seemed to glow with cuteness. He was my prince and I was his princess. I felt myself blush and my heart thumped rapidly against my chest. He wore his usual green jacket and gray slacks. His blue eyes smiled once he saw me.
I hugged him, "Mamo-chan."
He smiled and stroked my head, "Usako how are you feeling?"
"Great thanks to you," I said and pulled away to look up at him.
He looked serious, "We have to figure out who did this. Do you guys have any idea yet?" He took my hand and we both walked into Rei's room.
"Well, I'm pretty sure we settled one thing, this creature…well, I think it was looking for Usagi-chan," explained Ami.
"What? Why?" asked Mamo-chan and his grip on my hand tightened.
"We don't know yet. Usagi-chan tell him your dream," said Minako.
I explained to Mamo-chan what I saw in my dream.
"Does that mean this thing knows where you live?" asked Mamo-chan.
"I wouldn't doubt it," said Mako-chan.
"You aren't safe at home Usako," said Mamo-chan.
"I can take care of myself you guys. I'm not as big of a wimp as you all think," I said and sat on Rei's bed.
"Oh yeah? Who was the one that started crying because she ate five cookies?" asked Rei.
I blushed, "I didn't cry because of that. I cried because you called me a fat pig!"
Rei rolled her eyes and crossed her arms.
"The point is, until we find out more about this thing, someone has to watch Usagi-chan for a while," said Ami.
"Come on guys. What are you going to do? Stand outside of my bedroom door all night?" I asked.
"Hey why don't we have a sleepover tomorrow night. School will be over and it will give us more time to talk," said Minako. She looked so excited. If there was one thing Minako loved it was sleepovers. She loved giving everyone makeovers and watching romance movies.
"I'm fine with it but where would we sleep?" asked Makoto.
"We could sleep at my house," I volunteered.
"No way Usagi-chan. That youma probably knows where you live. If we go there then we might endanger your family," said Rei.
"Well where can we go?" I asked.
"My Mother is on a business trip. She went to America to study new doctoring techniques," said Ami. "We could go to my house."
"I like that idea," said Makoto.
"I'm in," said Minako and she did her signature Sailor V symbol.
"Me too," said Rei.
They all looked at me. "Of course I'm in," I said and smiled.
"Mamouru-sama you are welcome to come as well but you would have to leave at eleven," said Ami.
"Yeah we wouldn't want you and Usagi to conceive Chibiusa early," said Rei.
I felt my face go a deep red and I glanced at Mamo-chan. He looked just as red as I did. We both laughed nervously.
"You don't need to worry about that Rei-chan," said Mamo-chan nervously.
Thinking of little Chibiusa made me sad. Even though she was a bigger pain in my ass than Rei…I missed her dearly.
"Usagi-chan are you ok?" asked Ami.
"Hm? Oh yes I'm fine," I said and smiled.
"Alright so tomorrow Ami-chan's house then we party!" exclaimed Minako. "I'll bring my makeover things."
The final bell rang and all of the kids cheered and ran out of the school. I did as well and rejoiced that I was finally free for the summer.
"Usagi-chan!" I heard Ami yell.
I spun around and waved to her. Then I ran over.
"Are you ready for tonight?" asked Ami-chan.
I nodded eagerly, "I already asked my mother and she said it was fine. I packed all of my clothes and things in here." I gestured to my bunny rabbit backpack and Ami and I started to walk towards her apartment.
"Hey guys!" I heard Minako say. She was rushing towards us with a small bag. Makoto was close behind carrying Minako's huge suitcase. Luckily it was on wheels so Makoto didn't have to carry it.
Ami and I giggled.
"I am so excited for this sleepover!" exclaimed Minako.
"Well come on then," I said and Minako and I ran towards Ami's apartment. Ami stayed behind and walked with Makoto.
Minako and I walked into the lobby of Ami's apartment and waited for the elevator. Not long after that Ami and Makoto entered. Ami was carrying Makoto's bag for her since Makoto was lugging along Minako's suitcase.
"Hurry up slow pokes!" said Minako.
The elevator arrived and we all boarded it. The doors were about to shut when a pale white hand was stopped the doors from closing.
"You weren't forgetting me were you?" asked Rei and she walked onto the elevator.
"Of course not Rei," I said sarcastically.
Rei rolled her eyes and Ami hit the button to her floor.
"Are you sure this is ok Ami-chan?" asked Makoto.
Ami nodded, "My mother loves it when I bring guests home. Even if she isn't here she trusts me and wants me to have fun experiences like this."
We arrived on Ami's floor and followed her to her apartment door. She opened it and turned on the lights.
Ami's apartment was cozy and it felt like home. It was the perfect place for a sleepover.
"So I have our entire schedule here. First we will make dinner and watch a romance movie while we eat. Then we will do each other's nails and makeup. I will do all of your hair. Then we will sing karaoke. Then we will tell bedtime stories and talk about our crushes," said Minako.
We all looked at each other.
"Minako you know Mamo-chan is coming over any minute right?" I asked.
"Oh I know this is all taking place after he leaves," she said and smiled brightly.
I sighed, "Minako I don't think I can wait until eleven to have dinner. Can we move that one up?"
She sighed, "I suppose we could make that work."
"I'll go get some snacks and we can start discussing before Mamouru-sama comes," said Ami.
We all nodded and sat in Ami's living room.
I sat down on the floor and looked up at Ami's ceiling. Then I started to daydream. I was with Mamo-chan. We were Princess Serenity and Prince Endymion. We were at a ball and we danced and he held me close and kissed my head.
"Oh Endymion, I wish I could live on the Earth like you," I said.
"You are needed here Serenity. The Moon Kingdom needs its Princess," he said and looked at me with his deep blue eyes.
I smiled and he and I started to walk towards the balcony.
We both looked out at the beautiful Earth that looked so peaceful and relaxed.
Suddenly the doors burst open and one of the guards ran towards me, "Your highness, you must come with me quickly. We are under attack and we must keep you safe."
Endymion and I looked at each other with worry.
"Go, I'll go help your mother's men," he said and pushed me towards the guard.
"Be careful my love," I said and followed the guard into the castle.
"Usagi!"
I opened my eyes and gasped.
"Usagi you can't fall asleep yet it's not even six," said Minako angrily.
My daydream must have turned into a regular dream. I accidentally fell asleep, "Sorry Minako."
We all heard a knock on the door and I jumped up to answer it. It was most likely Mamo-chan.
I opened the door, "Mamo-chan!"
"Hello Usako," he said and Ami-chan joined me at the door.
"Oh Mamouru-sama, please come in," she said and we both led him to the family room where the rest of the girls were.
Mamo-chan and I took a seat on the couch. Ami brought out a tray of tea and started to serve it.
"So Usagi, what were you dreaming about. You were talking in your sleep," said Rei.
"Actually it didn't really seem like a dream; more like a memory," I said and recalled the dream.
"What was it?" asked Ami.
"Well I was Princess Serenity and I was dancing with Endymion at this ball. Then a guard rushes over to us saying that the kingdom was under attack," I explained.
"Could that have been when Queen Beryl attacked the Moon Kingdom?" asked Makoto.
I shook my head, "It was different."
"Interesting," said Minako.
I looked up at Mamo-chan and he looked serious and thoughtful.
"What do you think Mamo-chan? Do you think it might have been a memory?" I asked him.
He nodded, "It's possible, but why would you recall that memory now?"
"It could have been triggered by the new enemy," said Rei.
I nodded and Mamo-chan still looked serious. "Don't worry Mamo-chan. I can handle this enemy." I clutched my new broach.
"I think I'm going to get some air," said Mamo-chan and he stood up and walked over to the sliding doors that led to the balcony.
We all watched him go and I frowned. He was unhappy and when he was unhappy, so was I.
"What's wrong Usagi?" asked Minako.
"I'm going to check on Mamo-chan," I replied and walked towards the sliding door.
I opened it and walked onto the balcony with Mamo-chan. I put my arms up on the railing and looked out at the beautiful view. Ami had a clear view of the ocean. My hair blew in the wind and I smiled, "It's beautiful out here."
Mamo-chan didn't say anything.
I scooted closer to him.
He still didn't react. He kept his face serious and…pained.
"Mamo-chan, why are you upset?" I asked.
He still didn't say anything.
"Is it me? Did I do something?" I asked him. "Was it that dream I had? Mamo-chan I'm sure it was just a dream."
Still nothing.
"Is it the new enemy? I'm fine now. I can fight it. Good always wins remember? I have you too. I know you will always be there to protect me," I said and smiled.
"That's just it Usagi. What if I can't be there for you and you get hurt?" he said and looked at me with pain in his eyes. "That thing attacked you, took away your powers, and I couldn't do anything to stop it." He slammed his fist down on the railing. It vibrated and I removed my arms from the railing and turned to face him.
"Now you listen to me Mamouru. I know that I'm a big crybaby and I may seem weak, but I'm stronger than people think. You of all people should know that," I said and took his hand. "Mamo-chan, you don't always have to be there to protect me. You have to let me accomplish things on my own too."
His face softened and he leaned in towards me.
I felt butterflies and I closed my eyes and leaned forward.
Our lips met and we kissed in perfect unison. Our lips were made for each other. They fit perfectly.
Suddenly we both heard a scream and we broke apart. We looked behind us at the apartment building and the couch was thrown out of the sliding doors.
I screamed and Mamo-chan held me against him to protect me from the flying glass shards.
"Mars Star Power Make-up!" I heard Rei yell.
"Venus Star Power Make-up!"
Mercury Star Power Make-up!"
"Jupiter Star Power make-up!"
I turned around and Mamo-chan was already transformed into Tuxedo Mask.
I heard a voice in my head, "Usagi."
"No," I whispered and Tuxedo Mask grabbed my waist and jumped up onto the roof of the apartment building. "Mamo-chan we have to go back and help fight," I said.
"Transform first. I'll meet you down there," he said.
I nodded and he jumped off the roof back to Ami's apartment.
"Moon Light Power Make-up!" I shouted and I felt the golden ribbons surround my body and when they disappeared I was back in my new Sailor Moon outfit.
I jumped down to Ami's apartment.
It was the same youma as the other night. It was fighting with Tuxedo Mask. My friends were all knocked out in broken corners of the bulding.
The shadow monster grabbed Tuxedo Masks neck and started to choke him.
"Youma! Looking for me?" I shouted at it.
It looked up and when it saw me it released Tuxedo Mask and started towards me.
I heard a scream from behind the youma. It was Ami's neighbors. I had to get the youma out of the building. I looked behind me and had an idea.
"Come and get me," I said and I jumped off of the balcony. I swung off of railings and landed on my feet without a scratch.
I looked up to see if the youma followed me. I couldn't see anything. Then the shadow of the building started to move and the youma appeared out of it.
"Oh shit!" I exclaimed then I ran towards the park.