We now move onto Season 2, Doom Tree Arc. Even though this one ended up being a shorter chapter I had fun writing it. Like moonlightusa, I also really love the Doom Tree Arc and will hopefully write more of it.

Enjoy!

Usagi knew she shouldn't be interfering, knew that it really was no longer any of her business. Not anymore, anyhow.

But...that damn Natsumi really knew how to get under Usagi's skin.

She had practically been stalking Mamoru for the last few days, always popping up wherever he went, clinging onto him like the leech she was.

It was an unpleasant sight, to say the least.

And Mamoru's gentle insistence that no he was not interested was evidently not enough to keep Hurricane Natsumi at bay.

So, Usagi decided it was finally time to interfere; not because she was, like, jealous or anything. Obviously, she was stepping in from the goodness of her heart, like the good ex-girlfriend ex-lover ex-destined-to-be-soulmate friend she was.

(Okay, that 'friend' excuse was pretty flimsy, even to her own mind.)

It was Friday, at that time when the afternoon melted into the evening. The slowly setting sun left a warm glow everywhere over the city where the elongated shadows did not reach. Usagi would usually spend her Friday evenings hanging out with the girls, maybe at Rei's place for a 'study session'. But not today, no sir. Instead of enjoying the company of her friends and some junk food, Usagi was hiding in between sketchy alleyways and parked cars. All while dressed as a uniform officer via one very handy Disguise Pen.

She made a pretty cute cop, though; Usagi nodded in approval as she admired her wavy bob in the side mirror of a minivan, loving the way the light and navy blue of her outfit made her eyes pop out.

Wait! No time to be distracted. She was on a mission.

Usagi refocused her attention on the crosswalk on the other side of the road, eyes narrowing in on her.

Ugh, it was a nauseating sight to see Natsumi batting her eyelashes at Mamoru, fake giggling like some crazy person. She was probably trying to follow him home again.

Mamoru awkwardly nodded to whatever nonsense Natsumi was gushing about, eyes flicking towards the crosswalk signal, like he was praying for it to change already.

Usagi ducked behind another car, creeping in closer. Was following Natsumi while Natsumi followed Mamoru a pretty weird thing to do? Yeah, probably. But something was weird about that girl. And her brother. Usagi was just making sure Mamoru was safe. It was her duty as a superhero!

Usagi dashed across the street, making her way to the same side as Mamoru and Natsumi, and what in the name of the moon was that girl doing?

Usagi's eyes widened as she watched Natsumi close her eyes and lean upwards to Mamoru, who stumbled backwards into the traffic pole. Usagi's body went on autopilot and she was stepping between the two in less than a second.

"Mmphh!" Natsumi's eyes flashed open as she struggled against the force of Usagi's palm pushing her away. Defence!

Usagi was forever grateful that the Disguise Pen gave her outfit some gloves because touching Natsumi's lips would just be Ew.

"What the hell?" Natsumi shrieked after Usagi pulled her hand away, now that she was a safe distance away from Mamoru.

"Miss," Usagi put her hands on her hips and channelled her inner Luna to lecture Natsumi, "don't you know sexual harassment is a crime?"

"Sexual harassment?" Natsumi spluttered, eyes bulging out of their sockets like she was one of those creepy fish that lived in the dark depths of the ocean. Usagi wouldn't be surprised if Natsumi crawled out of the ocean. But not in like a sexy mermaid way. More like Godzilla submerging from the trenches of the sea to wreak havoc on land.

"What are you, drunk? Have some shame, you're just a middle schooler!"

"I'm not drunk! What are you even—"

"And now you're causing a scene? Disturbing all these people?" Usagi continued crossing her arms and shaking her head.

"There's no one else here!" Natsumi cried out, gesturing to the empty street.

"Miss. Are you telling me how to do my job?" Usagi gasped, faking outrage, much like a character of one of those cheesy soap operas her Mom watched, "I am a uniformed officer! How dare you? I'm going to have to call your parents and have them pick you up from the station."

"Wait!" Natsumi's eyes widened even more, "There's no need to do that. I'm sorry, it won't happen again," She nervously laughed, bowing in apology.

"...Alright. I'll let you off with a warning this time, kid," Usagi pretended to sigh in disappointment.

Oh thank god, I literally have no idea where the nearest police station is, let alone how arresting someone works!

"You should head home now, Miss. I don't want to catch you causing any more trouble," Usagi made an I'm-watching-you gesture at Natsumi who smiled that fake smile at her.

She turned to Mamoru who was silently watching the whole exchange in ever-growing confusion, "See you later, Mamoru!" Natsumi sang out before skipping away.

Eventually, it was just Usagi and Mamoru left, the sun dipping even lower in the sky and casting oranges and reds along the horizon.

"Um, are you alright?" Usagi asked, clearing her throat a bit. Mamoru's eyes were watching her, like he was trying to stare right into her soul. Usagi was no longer used to him giving her his rapt attention like this and it was a bit unnerving.

"I'm fine," He said after a moment, voice quiet and soft, "Thank you," And Usagi had somehow forgotten how intensely blue Mamoru's eyes were and it felt like every nerve in her body was standing on edge as he looked into her eyes.

"Well, then!" Usagi plastered a smile on her face, "I have policing to get back to. Get home safe, citizen!" She spun around on her heels, palm pressed against her chest, the rapid thump-thump of her heart pulsating against her skin.

"Wait!" Mamoru called out and Usagi stilled, "Do we… Have we met before?"

Usagi resisted the urge to turn around, run into his arms and say yes and tell Mamoru everything he no longer remembers. But she can't; it won't make a difference. He still won't remember.

Usagi took a deep breath and slowly turned around, "No, we haven't. Not unless you've been in the back of my police care before," She joked, hoping he doesn't see the way her eyes are starting to water, blurring her vision ever-so-slightly.

"Oh," Mamoru looked towards the ground, "Right, then."

"Right. Stay safe! And don't let that girl bother you anymore," Mamoru's head tilted upwards, his eyes on her once again, "Someone like you deserves a lot better."

Mamoru didn't say anything else, eyes just staring into hers. Usagi waved one last time before turning away. She walked down the street, turning the corner and pressing herself against the brick wall of a small sidestreet. Her disguise falls away and Tsukino Usagi is finally free to cry her heart out.

and YES i shamelessly stole that scene from the k-drama Itaewon Class because it made me laugh so hard.

also the end ended up being way angstier than i was initially hoping for so...whoops.

I promise the next update will be more silly and fun lol

Please leave a comment, let me know it you loved it/hated it. Also, if you have any Disguise Pen scenarios you'd love to see please let me know because I will run out of situations soon lmao!

also, if you haven't noticed the chapter titles are a vague indication to Usagi's disguise, let me know if you understood the reference and were able to guess!

Everyone stay safe and healthy 3