Everyone looked up, as they saw Kunzite approaching. He was wearing what was for Kunzite a look of pure delight. With Kunzite it was always heard to tell, of course. Kunzite hardly ever let on that anything that was going on in his head, which Nephrite always pointed out, was a good thing. He said Kunzite probably never expressed anything, because if he did, he'd probably bore the entire world to death. Secretly, the other two agreed with him.
"What's the matter, Kunzite?"Endymion asked.
"It appears that we're staying at the Moon Palace much longer than we thought."he said.
"You mean…?"asked Jadeite.
"Of course! Your mother will be very happy to hear of this, Your Highness!"Kunzite answered.
Zoicite smiled broadly and clapped his hands.
"Well, we knew that with Kunzite's coaching, failure is never possible, is it? Of course, I must say that where the princess was concerned, I had my doubts. She'd have had nightmares about you if you'd followed any of Kunzite's advice."Zoicite told Endymion.
Everyone laughed, and Kunzite looked murderously at Zoicite.
"This really isn't a joking matter."he said coldly.
"Everything here is a joking matter."Jadeite said.
Everyone turned toward Jadeite.
"Apparently, that little midnight meeting was someone's idea of a joke, you know."he told everyone else. "I found out the note wasn't from the princess after all, and that she thought that Prince Endymion had been the one who'd planned it all. So you see,"he glared at Kunzite. "It wasn't me at all. I can prove it! You can ask Princess Mars! She told me herself!"
Kunzite frowned, and scratched his chin.
"This is even more suspicious than I thought."he said.
"But I saw the note."Endymion said.
Jadeite shook his head.
"Nope."
Kunzite stood up.
"I will speak personally to Princess Venus about this. This is a matter that must be discussed, and solved as soon as possible."he said, shaking his head.
"I really don't think it's that important, do you, Kunzite?"asked Endymion.
"I actually do, sir. It's very suspicious. Whoever is behind all this must be after something, and might seriously damage if not ruin your chances completely."
"You really think?"Zoicite gasped.
Kunzite nodded.
"Of course."
"Then what are we waiting for! We've got to find whoever this is!"
Jadeite cleared his throat, as though to remind Kunzite that he owed him an apology, not jut for suspecting him, either. No one seemed to mind. Endymion looked confused. Nephrite looked amused, and Zoicite even scared. Jadeite fumed. How come no one ever paid him attention when they should? He gritted his teeth.
"I'm going to speak to Princess Venus."said Kunzite, and he turned and left the room.
"You know, he could at least have apologized!"complained Jadeite as soon as Kunzite had left the room. "Do you know my hand hasn't felt the same since he made me write that note a billion times!"
"He seems to be taking this very seriously."Endymion commented.
"I just don't know why he would've thought I did it."
"Let's face it, Jadeite, something like that was surely up your alley. Who else would've?"Nephrite laughed.
"There are a lot of people in this place! Anyone!"Jadeite fumed. "Now I'm almost sure it was one of you! You probably arranged it, so Kunzite would think it was me, and I'd end up paying for it, didn't you!"
"Why would I waste my time trying to make you look bad in front of Kunzite, Jadeite?"Nephrite asked. "You do it much better than I ever could."
Endymion and Zoicite laughed.
"He does have a point."said Endymion.
"When they find out the one who did this, I will make sure Kunzite makes them write for an entire week!"he told them.
Of course, Jadeite was sure it was one of them. That they wouldn't admit it was something else, but now that Kunzite was aware of the situation, he knew that Kunzite wouldn't stop until he got to the bottom of it. And when he did, Nephrite or Zoicite would be sorry they'd ever played that trick on him. Zoicite wasn't really concerned about the note, but was wondering if Mercury knew anything about the fact that they'd be staying longer. Even if she did, he thought he should go and tell her himself. It would be a great excuse to see her as well. Despite the appearance of being unconcerned about everything, Nephrite was upset, wondering just how upset Jupiter probably was now that most of the guys were going to leave the Moon. Or maybe she was looking forward to the crowds that were going to be coming for the wedding.