Year 610/ Late April: Crystal Tokyo
It was General Jadeite's day off.
He decided to go into Crystal Tokyo and see the beauty of the city. Though he was wearing his work uniform (not the ceremonial one), he made sure to use his magic to conceal his identity. His hair was already buzzed short, but he decided to use his magic to darken it to a chocolate brown.
He was amazed at the shops, buildings and structures all built out of the indestructable crystal. It was a perfect refuge for any attacks that might try and come against this city and the people.
As he sat in one of the ramen noodle shops, he heard some whispers around him before he turned around. His head immediately snapped back to his bowl of soup.
Sailor Mars just entered the building.
Oh. No...
Jadeite concentrated on the soup trying to figure out what the heck he needed to do to get out of there... What if she recognized him and his power signature?
"One order of Ramen please."
He saw as she sat in the stool right next to him at the bar.
Crap.
She remained silent for a moment. He forced himself to pick up the spoon and take a sip of the broth.
"How does the soup taste today?"
He almost sputtered and choked on the broth. His blue eyes turned to the woman next to him. Her amethyst orbs curiously glanced to him as she waited for an answer. He picked up his napkin and dabbed his lips. "A bit on the salty side today," he casually answered.
She nodded her head as the server gave her a bowl of steamed rice. She thanked the server, and she picked up her chopsticks. "Salty, hmm? Saltier foods taste better."
He blinked then looked back down to his noodles. Was she really making conversation with him willingly? As a Shittenou in the Silver Millenium, he had to force the information out of her. Usually he would set her off or make her angry just to get a peep!
He took another sip of the soup.
"What's your name?"
He choked this time on his soup. Some of the drops spilled on his cameoflauge clothing. He grabbed his napkin again to clean the mess.
Mars raised an eyebrow as she ate some of her rice casually.
Jadeite cleared his throat after coughing a couple more times. "Excuse me, Sailor Mars. It's not every day I am graced with the presence of a Sailor Senshi."
She smirked at him and continued to eat.
"My name is Jay Jefferson," he spoke more evenly.
"I see you are in the King's Army."
"I am."
"What's your rank?"
Double crap.
He gave a small chuckle feeling a little self conscious. "Major General- recently promoted," he finally spoke.
"No way," smiled the Senshi of Fire as she was handed her soup by the server. "I would have never thought."
He chuckled and rubbed the side of his buzzed head, "Yeah, well. I try not to advertise it too often."
"Why not? People might show a little more respect," she spoke off-handedly.
He lifted his eyebrows for a moment before taking another sip of his soup broth. "I've learned over the years that respect is earned when you do what is right for your king, country and men."
"That's deep," she spoke also eating from her soup bowl.
There was a momentary lapse of silence as the two ate their Ramen.
Naturally, he finished his food before she did. He really wanted to get the heck out of there! She lifted her eyes when he stood up. He smiled at her and gave a polite bow. He took her glove hand and kissed it. "It was a pleasure speaking with you."
He made sure to pay for both his and her meal. She protested, but he insisted. "My treat," he smiled.
"The least you could do is tell me where you are stationed!" she inquired, her eyes seeming rather hopeful.
"I'm stationed at the base just outside of Crystal Tokyo. There's no saying when I may receive new orders."
She nodded her head. "I've never been there. Maybe I might come visit some time."
He gave her one more bow before speaking his adieu. He turned to leave the building and replaced his hat on his head.
When he was far enough away to where she wouldn't see him any longer, he teleported back to his office.
Zoisite, Nephrite, and Kunzite turned their head up looking at their brother. Jadeite was still in his disguise, which he released, and ran through his buzzed hair. He leaned against his desk and looked to the floor shaking his head.
"What happened, bro?" questioned Zoisite.
"You would never guess who sat beside me, had a conversation with me, and allowed me to pay for their meal," grinned the blond.
"Santa Claus?"
Jadeite chuckled, "That would have been far less surprising to me."
"It was Mars, wasn't it?" smirked Nephrite.
"She didn't recognize me at all!"
"But she enjoyed her time with you?" asked Zoisite.
He nodded, "She never treated me so civilly before. I was usually threatened with fire!"
"Don't get too attached," spoke the head Shittenou. "We still have over 300 years left to our sentence. Venus and Jupiter already know of our existence, but have kept us quiet. If Mars finds out..."
"The volcano near by could explode and kill everyone in an instant," concluded Jadeite with a sigh. "I know I know."
"We want to keep the peace," spoke the eldest.
The second to the youngest nodded his head in understanding.
Three days later on a Tuesday, a surprise visitor arrived.
It was sheer luck that Nephrite, Zoisite, and Kunzite were gone. Neprhite had been called to a new region that joined under the rulership of His and Her Highness. Kunzite was spending the day with his twin sons and wife. Zoisite had left for the beach to enjoy his vacation.
Jadeite used his magic quickly when she was announced by a secretary.
Sailor Mars smiled when she saw him in full uniform at his desk. She held up a bag which contained two containers of Ramen. "I brought lunch."