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23. CHARM
Makoto smiled proudly. It had been her idea, after all.
"Oh, Mako-chan!" Usagi launched herself at her. "Thank you!!!" She waved her arm, and her birthday gift tinkled happily along.
A simple charm bracelet, but Makoto had suggested that each girl supplied their own charm. Hers were the crossed chopsticks, Ami's an open book. Minako had bought a 'V' for victory and the arrow was Rei's.
Only Mamoru had kept his a secret until the end.
Makoto's jaw dropped when she found it. "A shoe?!"
"Yep!" Usagi smiled as she settled back on her boyfriend's lap. "Isn't he the sweetest?"
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24. PIXIE
Uncomfortable, Mercury tugged the fabric upwards.
"Hold still, please."
"To be still is impossible in this…" She scowled at the exquisite gown. "…this monstrosity!"
Zoisite chuckled. She never blinked at her Senshi uniform, yet a low neckline embarrassed her. Women! "Shh, I'm a master at work and you, milady, will become the loveliest pixie ever painted."
"Pixies!" Her eyes narrowed. "Those devilish creatures arising chaos at a whim!"
"I was thinking of petite, beautiful beings, the smartest among the faerie."
She blushed. "You're far too smooth-spoken, General."
"Too much for my own good?" Zoisite met her eyes. "Or for yours?"
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25. HERO
Noblewomen in Elysium swooned at his bravery. The last memories of his home court were of adoring smiles and near-worship in every word. He'd face Queen Serenity in their behalf, who else but their Prince would dare so much?
They trusted him. They depended on him. They burdened him with their expectations.
Serenity didn't.
Endymion looked around, automatically taking notice of the Palace's defences. "What happens, should there be an attack?" he asked, ready to swear his sword to her.
Serenity held his hand comfortingly. "I'm sure the Senshi will protect us."
She never understood why he laughed so hard.
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26. WAKE WITH A KISS
"Lovers shouldn't wake up alone," Nephrite whispered as he cornered his beloved.
"I won't apologise," she whispered back. "I said you'd better return to your own chambers."
"And I said I would – if you came with me."
"Appearances must be kept!" she hissed in frustration.
"So I should just get it over quickly and leave?"
"Yes!" She retreated at his look. "No?"
"Your customs appal me, Lady Jupiter."
Her title instead of her name hurt. "Nephrite…."
"Next time, I will cover you in kisses come morning." His voice brooked no arguments. "Let's see if you still send me out afterwards."
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