I've been away for... umm... a month and damn there are lots of reviews!
Big thanks to Ghost Man whom reviewed... more than ten chapters in one go (and spammed the hell outta my inbox XD)... and the others whom reviewed previous chapters.
I hope you enjoy this newest chapter! This is unbetaed (none are), my apologies.
Chapter 14: Chiba Mamoru is the Creep - I mean, Tuxedo Kamen!
"What the – SINCE WHEN?!" V screamed, annoyed that the Shitennou blatantly disregarded Sailor Moon's orders. Didn't she order them to stay away for now?
A brave blond man stepped in to prevent V from screaming their ears off. "Hey, we Heavenly Kings (once servants of evils) take orders from His Royal Highness, not his fiancé or anyone else" Jadeite joked, flapping his cape. "And we stayed away, just like she told us!" He continued, winking to the newest addition of the Senshi. "Jupiter right?"
Jupiter nodded cautiously. The guy and his friends were handsome, but something about them screamed TAKEN TAKEN GAY.
"Still, Shitennou," A familiar voice interrupted whatever V was going to say. "I appreciate you didn't interrupt our battle and endanger your life, but I thought I told you to stay away?"
"Tsukino, we swore to stay away but you never tell us to stay far away." Nephrite reminded her, crossing his arms. "Seriously, had Shuichi-chan was a bit smarter than before, we are already chilling at the beach by now."
"Nephrite, I thought you hate beach?" Nephrite ignored Zoisite's low murmur.
"By the way, nice new suit!" Jadeite whistled as he ogled on Sailor Moon's suit. It was similar to Eternal Sailor Moon's fuku, but the moon insignia was still covered with the same tiara and the lack of very large wings. The stark difference between her current form and Eternal Sailor Moon was the lack of contrasting and eye-catching color, and the fact that her hair was silverish blonde.
"I don't really like it," Moon said with a scrunched nose after seeing her reflection. Her red choker had turned lavender with a light yellow heart and a silver crescent moon under it. The shape of the collar was still the same, but sky blue colored with two silver stripes and in place of her shoulder pads were sheers like her Super form. Her skirt changed too – although stayed three layered, but the color changed to silver (replacing the yellow), lavender (replacing the red) and sky blue (replacing the navy). Moon traced her fingers to the plain golden compact attached on the light blue bow on her chest and released a sigh she didn't know she was holding.
"…Did I go too far?" She murmured to herself. V apparently noticed her distress and placed her hand to Moon's shoulder. Moon relaxed almost immediately.
"I asked my cousin who works at airplane company," Mercury said suddenly, walking to them. "There are lots of them."
"The first-class and business-class tickets are sold out," Zoisite answered absently. He was crouching down to hold Kunzite on his arm. "My parents didn't allow me to use economics."
"Mama boy," Jadeite snickered. "How 'bout your jet, Zee-chan? I thought I hear your conversation with Ami-chan about having one?"
"My sister is using it and she's on Africa right now," He explained without looking at them. "Oh shall we go to the Shrine? He's not waking up."
V nodded to answer his question. "De-transformed or?"
"We go like this," Sailor Moon interrupted and glanced to Jupiter. "Follow me, will you? We're going to make you a star! Oh and where the hell is Mars?"
"I'm right here!" Mars yelled from her place. Her voice was a bit faint. "Jed! Pick me up this instant, this place is stinky!"
"On my way!" Jadeite gleefully replied, dashing to the source of the voice. "Whoa Mars you look horrible!" He commented. A loud smack and everyone winced. "Horrible, but beautiful. C'mere Mars, let your prince carry you to our happily ever after-OW!"
The Senshi and Shitennou arrived at the Shrine while still on their combat suit. While the Shitennou travelled through teleportation portal, the Senshi were taking their time on walking through a particularly crowded district. Jupiter despite being the newcomer to the group quickly swooned plenty of young patrons with her exceptional kindness as her charm, and thus built a solid fanbase. A kind elderly woman gave the avatar of Mars a top brand of cast of her store and only charged them with two photos of the group and autograph on a plain black journal with Mars' insignia and quote "In the name of Mars, I shall chastise you!" in red as its cover. Mars was seething Moon had merchandising her name but then Moon assured her the profit would be hers if a certain goal has been completed.
But of course, Sailor Moon attracted most of people' attentions. They gushed at how cool her new suit was and demanded a story. Sailor Moon merely told them to watch a certain TV program where the whole squad would be interviewed. They only let them go when she suddenly moved and presented Sailor V and Mercury to them.
V was surprised everyone was screaming her name – did one of them cried?! Nonetheless she was very happy on becoming the center of attention.
Mercury was blushing from head-to-toe when the fans chanted her name and gushed about how cute she was.
It turned out the thirty-minute walk became an hour and half.
But when they reached the Shrine, Kunzite hadn't even stir.
They thought the Shitennou would be angry they took their time there, but apparently they were wrong as they were chatting casually with Rei's grandpa while drinking tea.
What truly shocked them was to see Artemis and Luna growling at the entrance of the Shrine. Leaning on a tree, his figure slightly covered by the shades, was Tuxedo Kamen.
"Sailor Moon," Luna growled. "What have you done?!"
Sailor Moon took a step back, her hands held out against her chest. Never had she seen Luna this menacing.
"I can explain," She said weakly but then paused. "Actually I can't. Go mad at me right now." She tilted her head to Tuxedo Kamen. "Oh you're the tuxedo cre- I mean, guy. Since when you're here?"
"Since five minutes ago. I followed you." He stated bluntly, then glanced to Luna. "I can assure you, Luna, I'm not planning any harm."
But Luna did not listen. "Because of YOU!" Luna launched her body to Sailor Moon, scratching her face and leapt back quickly to her original position. "Because of you this cree-man followed us here!"
"Ow!" Was Sailor Moon's only response.
Luna hissed angrily and motioned the girls to enter the Shrine. Grandpa Hino greeted them and went back to his business. He knew their identity ever since Usagi extracted the crystal off him. But the gentlemen? Oh he knew them just this evening. Except Jadeite or Jirou, for a reason.
The Senshi and Shitennou de-transformed casually as they walked inside the shrine, Tuxedo Kamen trailing behind them.
"So," Usagi said, plopping down to the floor, wincing as Luna's claw marks started throbbing again. "Aren't you going to change back?" She inquired the masked man.
Naoki narrowed his eyes. It's the tuxedo creep! The creep that was harassing his prince's snot-nosed fiance!
"Why would I?" Tuxedo Kamen snapped immediately, backing over the door.
"Look, your secret is safe with us." Rei flatly said. "Ami-chan, do you mind fetching ice compress?"
"Uh, where?" The blunette absently asked, still too engrossed on cleaning Usagi's scratch marks.
"On your funeral!" Hissed Rei. Ami released a small 'eep' and scrambled to the door. Makoto glared at her in disdain. "You shouldn't be so harsh on her, you know?"
"Oh give me a break," Rei drawled in annoyance. "Priorities, damn it! I have swollen ankle, lots of small cuts and bruises - look at my thigh! It's bruising badly ("Jirou you pervert, don't look!") - and she only got scratch marks! Tiny but possibly deep little scratch marks!" She pointed an accusing finger toward Ami who had just entered the room. "You! You wanted Sailor Moon's popularity would tarnish yet you're biased as hell!"
"I'm not biased!" Ami defended as she gently pressed the compress against Rei's swollen ankle. She ignored Rei's scream of pain. "It's called 'better safe than sorry', dear Rei-chan!"
"Oh I know!" Minako piped out. "I think because Usagi's wound might get some infections because Luna's paw is dirty!"
"Exactly," Ami affirmed. She gave Luna a serious look after helping Rei on wearing her cast. "You might want to make sure your claws first before clawing at us, Cat Lady! God knows how much bacteria and – shudder – parasite could enter any of our system because of you!" She slumped next to Usagi.
Minako slumped beside Usagi too, heaving a dramatic sigh. "Imagine, Usagi-chan! Sailor Moon, wasted, because of a small infection!"
"That would destroy Senshi popularity immensely," Naoki chimed in as he sat just across Usagi. "Usagi-san, I'm hungry."
Usagi glared at him. "Big guy, it's not my house!" She gave a meaningful look to Rei, who shook her head quickly with dejected look. "As much as I wanted to cook for you guys, I can't feed you with my bad hands." She said, raising her bandage covered arms.
"What are we going to do?!" Naoki wailed. "We're going to STARVE!"
"Um," Makoto hesitantly interrupted. "I can cook…"
All of them blinked, then cheered. Except Kunzite, Tuxedo Kamen, and Makoto of course.
"But ah it's not polite to force our guest to cook!" Jirou said with a smile. "Besides, we do have more important matters to discuss now don't we?"
All of them murmured their agreement somberly, and Naoki glared at Jirou for ruining the mood.
"Soooooo…." Usagi's eyes fell to Minako. "I think we need to introduce ourselves to our new comrade here now, don't we?"
Again, all of them murmured their agreement, more jovially this time.
"Okay!" Usagi and Minako rose to their feet at the same time. They pretended that their left hand was a microphone. Usagi began her introduction with a mock-bow. "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! I'm Usagi Tsukino, 14 years old and currently attending Juuban junior highschool! I'm also Sailor Moon, the Moon Princess' Protector!" She gave them Sailor Moon signature pose. "In the name of the Moon, I shall punish you!"
Minako twirled before bowing herself. "And never do forget the Guardian of Love and Beauty, Sailor Venus or Sailor V! You might know me as Aino Minako, the Child of Love!" The two blondes then bowed together, with everyone clapped and cheered. Except the newcomers, of course.
Unlike the daft blondes (despite being slightly crazy herself), Ami merely bowed. "I am Ami Mizuno, Sailor Mercury." She said, smiling shyly but charmingly(!) to everyone in the room. The men blushed, and the blondes' mouth gaped in horrified manner.
"Minako-chan, what have we done to Ami-chan?!" Wept Usagi softly. Minako merely shook her head in disappointment, as she didn't know herself. "I don't know, Usa-cchi, I really don't know." Minako then smiled secretly as she turned to Usagi. "Personally, I blame the butterfly effect."
Usagi gave her a knowing grin.
Like Ami, Rei merely introduced herself simply, so as the rest of the generals. Except Shuichi, anyway. That was surprising as Jirou was the one usually getting everyone annoyed.
"It is now my turn!" Shuichi declared, shoving his beloved head from his lap. Of course he put it gently to the floor. He wouldn't risk waking up his beloved from unconsciousness.
"Greetings friends, I proudly introduce you myself; Shuichi Izono – also known as Zoisite. And that is all." He said cheekily and sat down, cooing over Kunzite again.
Ami booed. The rest echoed.
"Silence!" Artemis snapped indignantly. "Now, Sailor Jupiter and Tuxedo Kamen. Do introduce yourselves." He demanded, eyes glaring toward the masked man.
"Er, right," Makoto coughed. "Hi everyone, I'm Makoto Kino. I… I recently transferred to Juuban Junior Highschool. And… it seems I'm the Sailor of Jupiter?"
"Amazing Mako-chan!" Clapped Usagi, eyes shining. "I can call you that, right?"
Makoto smiled, her eyes were glassy as she nodded her agreement. "Of course, of course Usagi-chan!"
Usagi brightened. "Great!" Then she gave an evil look to Ami, who looked disdainfully at her.
"We are friends no more." Declared Ami solemnly.
The blonde shot Ami an annoyed look before looking at Rei. "Say Rei-chan I'm wondering if you can be my si-"
"I'm joking! Usa, I'm joking!"
"Mwahahaa!"
Minako merely laughed at this, then her eyes turned to the uncomfortable looking man sitting just beside Jirou. "I believe it is your turn to reveal your identity now, Kamen."
Tuxedo Kamen's jaw tightened. His covered blue eyes were looking frantically at them. But then, he sighed in defeat.
"Alright," He sighed. "As you know, I'm Tuxedo Kamen."
"Tuxedo creep." Naoki muttered under his breath. But that wasn't loud enough for him to hear.
The raven haired man sighed again as he removed his tophat and mask from his face. His blue eyes were glaring at Usagi, who seemed rather smug than stunned.
"And I'm Mamoru Chiba."
If anything, they were surprised to see the usually collected Usagi to slam the table in such force that it cracked. Rei whimpered. She loved the table, damn it.
"You," Usagi growled.
"Yes odango atama?" Mamoru challenged, smirking to himself. He never suspected this odango atama he often picked on whenever the girls were hanging out at the arcade was the heroic Sailor Moon.
"You're my stalker now aren't you?!"
I really want to have a beta reader but... I guess i'm too shy to ask? Like, what if they have too many works and etc?