Something happened to me there… in the Cauldron… I brought it back with me, but… I can't remember what it was. . .
(Oh! - Girls Generation)
(Finale ~ Dancing in the Moonlight - Sailor Moon)
(Oh My Girl - Fifth Season)
"Stop right there!" A half-tailed sailor suited woman called, ocean blue irises fierce behind her red domino mask as she points at them menacingly. Three young men with… is that pantyhose tied around their heads? Mou! What kind of idiotic disguise is that! They turn near simultaneously toward the heroine's voice, their jaws dropping in shock and fear. "You should be ashamed of yourselves! Not only are you endangering the lives of innocents, you're damaging precious women's underwear with your dumb faces!" They gape stupidly at the sun tressed soldier posing with one hand crossed over her chest, fingers spread wide while the other held in front of it with three fingers flexed to frame her face as she shouts."That's right guys! My codename is Sailor V! Pretty Sailor Suited Soldier of Justice! Sailor Venus is now on the scene!"
"Kuso! It's Sailor V!" The spirited warrior in a red domino mask smirks. Hello! My name is Aino, Minako! I'm an 18 year old budding idol. My blood type is B, my favorite food is curry, I like playing pranks, my favorite subject is physical education, and… throwing a jewel encrusted crescent boomerang, the guns in the three men's hands are cut in half, avoiding any bullets inside with incredible precision. Catching the boomerang with her back facing the men and looking over her shoulder, Sailor V grins wider with her free hand waving a 'V' sign at them,
"Maybe you guys should reconsider careers. Like being a cashier at a convenience store, or lawn care professionals, because this really isn't working that well for you." I'm also a crime fighting superhero named Sailor V. Not many know this, and those who do… A young man with curly blond hair in an undercut and an extremely grumpy expression on his visage glowers at the men shaking in their boots, still watching Minako warily. They have become very important to me. The man's smart looking tailored suit doesn't match his disgruntled disposition as he berates the… they can't be that much older than me… wayward young adults sporting artillery. Smiling wanly, the cleverly disguised teen looks down at the misguided group being led away in handcuffs.
A young woman, likely in her mid 20's, paces quickly to the suited man dragging one of the criminals by the arm. Looking behind him toward herself, V winks and smiles as the long, wine red haired woman waves with a giant grin. Chuckling to herself, the energetic vigilante nods and leaps high into the air, easily sailing through the skies. I don't usually work as Sailor V. In fact, another little known secret is I'm actually a Sailor Guardian, Sailor Venus. Codename: Sailor V is just another alias I go under. Taking a deep breath of air, Minako smiles happily with the breeze whipping past her thigh length golden locks, held in her usual half-tail with a bright candy red ribbon. The red and white sailor suit top waving in the wind, shoulder pads and navy blue sailor collar drifting back with her hair. Giggling lightly as a plane soars over her head, it looked like she could reach out and touch the bottom with a gloved hand. There's just way too many crimes popping up lately to be normal...
Sailor V sighs as she hops into the alley several feet away from the eyes on the street. Pulling the transformation rod from her pocket, she holds it before her chest while closing her eyes. Willing the power back into rest, swirls of power and clothing pull back into the precious artefact. Opening her eyes dreamily, the flood of normal, everyday ki and sunshine flowing back around her. "I should get with the girls and tell them-" her breath freezes in her chest for two reasons. The first, a beautiful red haired man stood before her, emerald colored eyes incredibly curious and surprised all at once.
Oh wow! He's gorgeous! Long wild locks daring to be tamed by that ponytail holder. Such bright green eyes, and kissable lips- oh wait. She pauses from her rose tinted fantasy, or scented? He saw me detransform! Ah crap! Artemis is gonna have kittens! Love's guardian is sure her face is fettered in panic as she puts her hands to her cheeks and hops from foot to foot slightly, oblivious to the man's confusion and slight amusement. Wait a minute, I can turn this around! I'm Sailor V, I got this!
"Pretty cool special effects huh!" Throwing in a V sign and a cheesy smile for emphasis. She sees a skeptical scarlet brow raise, his lips twitch as though trying to hold back a laugh. Her candy apple ribbon droops along with her as sweat nearly pours down her neck. Come on pretty boy! Where's your doubt in weird superpowers and girls in cute uniforms! She laughs anxiously before hearing voices from around the corner, some avid Sailor V fans still in fervent search of their daring role model. Her lapis gems widen in greater panic as she rotates between flailing her arms out around her and curling her fingers in front of her mouth in mounting horror.
"What-do-I-do-what-do-I-do-what-do-I-do!" Far past paying any mind to the lightly chuckling jean clad stranger stranger, she runs in panicked circles, again arms flailing before running straight at him. "Moon Power Transform!" The flash of light blinded him long enough for her to run up to him. "I'm-sorry-please-forgive-me!" With no time to question it, she wraps an arm around the guy's waist, quickly sweeping his legs out from under him to crouch and leap in a single bound to the top of the four story building next to them. Booking it faster than when she was late for school, she reaches the edge in seconds. She feels the arm around her shoulders tighten in mounting protest, but she's already flying to the next building edge.
His body freezes against her as she lands easily, not needing to roll even with just her Sailor V abilities as she makes a mad dash for the next rooftop. Not looking at the poor guy's face as she repeats the running and jumping with about twenty more buildings before finally finding some private shrine stairs to stop on. Setting him to his feet quickly, and leaping back a good distance, she begins to panic even more. Minako doesn't see the man nearly fall out of balance after being placed upright again, just turning around and fanning her face with both hands. I kidnapped him! I literally picked up a super hot guy and kidnapped him and now-he's-looking-at-me-oh-my-gosh!
She feels her cheeks flush with more than exertion as the guy watches her with a mixture of astonishment, amusement, and slight worry. She feels herself bow forward and straightening again before rambling in near hysteria, "I'm-really-sorry-about-kidnapping-you-but-you-saw-my-secret-and-they-were-coming-and-I-panicked-and-I-"
"One moment V-san, if you would?" Blinking at him for a moment, taking in his breathy, gentle voice as her harried mind went temporarily blank. Apparently satisfied that she'd stopped in her need to frenzy, he continued. "I'm not hurt, incredibly surprised, mind you, but perfectly fine. Your strength and agility are a marvel, to be sure, further proof of who you are I suppose. I promise I won't tell anyone about this." She releases a whoosh of breath she had been unknowingly holding. "Besides, who would believe me anyway?" He smiles at her kindly, this attractive, and somehow forgiving stranger whom she had kidnapped, by the way. Feeling the breath enter her lungs again, slender hands clench as her lips part to take it all in like a beggar before replying in a chastised voice,
"Really? Are you sure you're not angry?" Azure eyes hidden behind a domino mask meet verdant green as she expects to be really laid into like a certain overbearing feline, yet as she stared deeply into those mysterious irises, she felt none of the anger or consternation she was expecting within them.
"I'm sure V-san. It was quite an experience, one hopefully we neither speak of, nor repeat, but one nonetheless." Another whoosh of air expels from her as she bows forward and puts her hands on her knees for a little rest after that marathon.
"Ugh, I am so freaking glad, because how in the world do I tell the others, 'oh by the way, this super cute guy knows about our secret!'" Long sunny tresses block her view of him as he laughs lightly, his voice taking on a teasing tone as he needles,
"'Super cute,' hmm?" Flying back up faster than either expected, her body cherry colored and her lips popped open to reply, but words lost on her for a moment before she turns lightly away, a hand on her cheek as she quips,
"Well, yeah, you'd have to be blind to not notice-" before Minako finishes, she feels the stir of emotion in the air, a heavy glare weighing on her, and a snake woman standing behind the man emanating jealousy. Gaze desperately wide, she darts toward him quickly and tackles him, not expecting a tumble down the hill to the side of the stairs. Quickly covering his head and shoulders with her body, she takes the brunt of the impact as they roll down the hill together. More scrapes and aches are added to her body as she collides with tree trunks and bushes. Finally stopping when her temple collides with something solid.
Lashes fluttering half open when she hears a voice, the aching superhero groans lightly and sits herself up on her elbows, pain lancing through her shoulder and head at rhythmic intervals. V feels a hand lift up her chin to meet worried verdant, forcing her to grit her teeth against her body's nerves. Breathing in through her nose and out her mouth she mumbles grumpily, "I'm fine, where did the akuryō go-"
"You detestable couples! Always saying such disgustingly sweet things to one another!" Blinking in confusion, she looks over her shoulder, wincing as it strained the claw marks on the Senshi's shoulder and back to raise a brow at the woman behind her, snarking,
"Uh, I think you got the wrong idea. He's hot and all, but I just kind of kidnapped hi-" Minako flushes brightly, not daring to turn around and see the man she currently leaned against the… surprisingly muscled chest of.
"Liar! You're all liars! I won't forgive you for this!" V sighs dramatically while grumbling,
"Why do all the weird ones attack me?" She hears the man beside her give a breathy chuckle,
"Have a proclivity for strange beings do you?" Finally managing enough exasperation to face him, the manhandled performer glares nonplussed into his own from behind her red domino mask while she groans,
"Don't even get me started, this one is low on THAT particular totem pole!"
"You dare ignore me!" Grumbling again, V flashes an annoyed look at the snake-like lady akuryō before them saying quietly to the man next to her,
(Ai no Hourousha live - REVO)
"Stay in those bushes over there," pointing to some bushes several feet away. "It shouldn't take me long to take her down, but she's still dangerous, so be careful." Turning to finally look into his shining ivy green irises above her shoulder, the Embodiment of Love beams lightly before adding, "Got it?" He frowns faintly, looking like he might argue, but sighs in resignation and bobs his head as she adds, "On the count of three. Ichi." Her eyes go back to the akuryō's she whispers, "Ni." Her hand slips casually into a pleat of her V fuku as she shouts, "San!"
Throwing her crescent mirror like a boomerang, the cosmic fighter jumps from her lying position fluidly, feeling the pain but ignoring it easily. Minako hears the man book it to the bushes as she marches toward the jilted creature who dodged her weapon and was now heading right for her. Leaping nimbly, she passes above the akuryō in a flip she uses to kick it's back, knocking it to the ground. Springboarding from there, she half turns, catching her mirror and landing on her feet some yards away. The golden warrior watches carefully as it angrily and swiftly stands, growling maliciously before it throws what looks to be flame charged… nails? That's nasty! It grew it's claws out quickly and shot them at her as an attack!
(White Destiny - Pretear)
Cringing in disgust, V jumps lightly to the left, avoiding the first few volleys, before it just charges toward her. Ocean blues wide in shock, she manages to jump to the right, still getting grazed across her bow before doing a spin kick to the back of its head, knocking it off balance. "Looks like old V isn't going to cut this one." It's stronger and more vicious than she had expected, so with no other choice, she pulls out a heart shaped crystal, raising it above her head and shouting, "Venus Crystal Power, Make Up!" Feeling that flush of energy rush through her body, she nearly gasps out loud as the power flows from the crystal around her in gold stars and ribbons. Kami, I always forget how amazing this feels! Even better than my V transformation!
Having not needed to transform other than weekly training drills she now participates in, the sensation always catches her off guard. Love's movements, however, were ingrained in her body as she leans back slightly on her white and yellow knee high boots, the dual layer yellow and orange satin skirt fluttering freely as the back bow's thin ribbon floats teasingly around her waist. Her shiny navy chest bow flows out further than she remembers, I love how much freer my chest feels in this! Her left white gloved hand clutches her right elbow, spinning on her heel as the stars whorl around her, she brings her right gloved hand up to flip her bangs away from the Venusian symbol adorning her forehead before the tiara manifests over it. Tucking the flowing gold strands behind her ears before running a hand through the bulk of gold hair flowing around her. Minako smirks sensually before posing her left arm before her stomach and right high in the air, as though to grab a portion of the sun. She feels more than sees the energy around her form the same symbol adorning her brow before dissipating in flashy sparkles.
The nimble snake woman looked startled, even more so when Venus parts her mango colored lips to speak. "You violate and torment innocent couples passing through here, and worse yet, assuming an innocent guy and girl even is a couple!" She could swear she heard a sound like someone muffling chuckles behind her. "You can't force love on others! And you most certainly can't destroy it either!" The creature gapes even wider, seemingly more and more stunned as the bouncy half-tailed leader poses her right hand pointing to just above her brow, feet spread apart and left hand on her hip as she continues in a chastising manner,
"Bishoujo Senshi, Sailor Venus! The Guardian who fights for Love and Beauty, protected by the alluring planet Venus!" Dropping her hands to her sides she glares heatedly at the jealous akuryō as she exclaims, "In the name of Venus," her left hand moves to her hip as her right hand points directly at its face before shouting proudly, "I will punish you with Love!" Feeling the wind pull through her hair, she barely winces when she hears the akuryō screech in absolute rage before screaming,
"Then YOU are the one I must destroy! Any embodiment of love will suffer my wrath!" Lapis lazuli gems narrow dangerously, before slowly melting into glittering gold as Venus growls passionately,
"Bring it on jealous puss!" The peppy guardian could swear she heard something fall in the bushes behind her, exactly where she left pretty boy, but she wasn't too worried. No nefarious energies were there so she concentrated solely on the big bad before her. It's answering screech turns into a cascade of fire balls as the beautiful protector leaps up out of the line of fire, shouting midair, "Venus," closing her eyes and kissing her palm lightly, she quickly reveals fierce, fully glittering gold irises and grabs the heart energy her kiss created. "Love and Beauty Shock!" The rose adorned chain flowing from the heart in her hand glows gold, following her hand as she lashes it downward toward the serpent below, energy manifesting completely into a physical chain in a figure eight.
The creature is split in half with the pure energy flowing through the chain, allowing Venus to land some ways away unaccosted. Eyes narrowing at the easy win, the Guardian of Love whispers darkly, "That was too easy, what's she up to…" Before her thoughts could go further, her heart nearly ground to a halt as the two halves seemingly healed up, separated, now leaving two whole halves. The fierce warrior's molten gold gaze widens in surprise while she grumbles darkly, "Of course it can split itself into pieces, why not." It must have split before Love's Wrath hit it, that's the only way it could survive Love's pure energy like that. Now the question is, will it do it again, or better yet, is the split weakening its strength? "That's the real question." Wanting to test it one more time, she quickly lashes the two halves nearly simultaneously, they once again evade and divide.
"You have to use a different attack! At the very least something it can't predict!" His once calm voice was heightened to a desolate level, causing her to look back a moment to catch his stare and hopefully assure him she would be fine. Shining leaves gape in awe as they behold the liquid gold roiling in her own, Venus smiles sensually and winks merrily,
"Aww, you're so sweet to care, but I've got it pretty boy. Find yourself a new hiding spot and stay low." How often do you see fights like this, handsome? Looking back at her opponent in time to see a bombardment of fire nails rushing toward her, she whips the balls right back easily enough, hoping against hope that it might take them out. The akuryō's silhouette's were still fine, unfortunately, which meant another method of attack would be needed. "Well then, how about this! Venus," the chain wraps around her waist as she puts two fingers to the symbol adorning her forehead, "Crescent Beam Barrage!" Several beams of light are released from her fingers as she points at the akuryō serpents, their screams of agony echoing in the forest. Three of them were direct hits, their bodies dissolving from exposure to Love's energy. The final, and likely original one, hissed raggedly, having barely moved away from the attack, the black feel of jealousy only deepening as the battle progressed.
Walking forward menacingly, Venus swings her chain lightly, the rotations able to turn into a wrathful attack at a moment's notice as she barks, "It's over, stay still so this can go quickly and painlessly for you." It's reptilian eyes flicker to the blondes left briefly, and before it even thought of harming the man she was protecting, she shouts, "Venus, Beauty Mark Striker!" The chain glowing brilliantly in its path toward the beast's heart, several blades forming and meeting their target despite the hasty change in direction. It's vicious scream of rage rattling the thick branches of the trees nearby, yet not disturbing the slowly setting sun the frightened fowl flew toward. Its eyes full of loathing turn toward the love's warrior as she makes her way closer to it. "You… you disgusting woman! You will rot… all of you loving people!" The last part she spat with such venom, the honey tressed warrior was sure the very thoughts were poisonous. So much so it led her to this… "I hope that hideous love you so covet… will spite you! All of you! May your insides… rot like your disgusting visage!" Glimmering golds dull for a moment as the jilted superhero recalls darkly, you don't have to worry about that. The kind of love most seek is out of my reach.
(Utsuro na Tsuki no Shita de - REVO)
(Lovelyz - Doll)
A terrible smelling miasma rose from it's still melting corpse, Mina instinctively covering her nose, but quickly realizing the man was standing next to her. Blindingly fast, she grabs him and leaps away from the poisoned air around the dissipating body. Setting him to his feet easily, she stands in front of him looking back at the particles vanishing as she reveals darkly, "It's poisoning the air, so you stay here while I cleanse it." She feels his rose colored hair shift against her cheek, his hands tightening on her arms, not realizing she was clutching his waist still as she looks back up at him.
"Cleansing?" Backing up a bit and releasing her hold on him, his hands slide down her gloves as she replies with a gentle smile,
"Love, in its truest form, is purifying of the mind, body, and soul. Since I encompass it, I have plenty to give to the area around the body, and maybe…" her slowly fading to azure eyes fall to his chest as they go unseeing, a hand moving to her heart." It's the only way that thing will ever be able to feel what it should really be like. To love selflessly." The idol of many smiles sadly at him, touching a hand above his own heart before flitting lithely away, back toward where the air still festered with hate. Pulling the compact back out from her skirt, she lifts it toward the sky between both hands and shouts, "Venus Power Crescent Shower!" Her power explodes into beams of light, looking for the world like a meteor shower raining down upon the Earth. The scent in the air already shifting to the sweet smell of ambrosia with a tinge of sunshine. Mina feels the wind carry around her, spreading the purity throughout the wooded area, and carrying the gentleness of love with it.
Smiling lightly, the serene fighter opens her now azure eyes to behold the area around her shimmering like an aurora borealis, sparkles lingering in the air. Love is such an incredible feeling… bringing the compact down between her hands, she can hear his approach and by the sound of his light steps, he seems to be turning to look around as the gentleman's mellow voice echoes, "Incredible. It smells nice, and incredibly pure. How are you faring V-san, or should I say, Venus-san." Turning lightly on her feet, Mina tilts her head at him, slightly confused until he reminds her, "Your back, although it's likely that adrenalin prevents you from feeling much." Huffing lightly, she turns away from him minutely before waving her right hand carelessly,
"I'll be fine, I've survived worse." The wounded soldier was walking away when she feels a light tug on her right gloved hand, the redhead's own gentle as he says,
"You may have, however you shouldn't needlessly suffer for it. I… I wish to treat your wounds for you, if you would let me." Surprised lapis flit to emerald, her petal peach lips open slightly to speak, about to deny the help when she studies the emotion in his gaze further. Noting determination, worry, and quite a lot of curiosity within them, Venus closes hers and sighs wanly before grinning charmingly at him. With a sly look, she moves closer, nearly toe to toe as she holds his right hand with hers and hums lightly,
"I know what you want mister, and you're not getting my civilian name, nor info on me or the akuryō I fight. But~" and here she presses a finger to her chin and winks cutely, "I think it's more romantic like this anyway, parting with nothing but aliases after fighting jealousy itself. Kind of like a fantasy romance story, isn't it?" Scarlet lashes flutter in bewilderment for a second, then a gentle, tingle inducing laugh bubbles from his mouth, a fist coming up to cover it as he inquires,
"You are far more bold like this, aren't you?" Giggling lightly, the avatar of love tilts her head and nods, tugging on his hand to get them moving before someone comes to find them in the woods. Namely a fire breathing Martian who was visiting this place as she finally realizes where she's landed them. She'd have a field day seeing me flirt shamelessly with a guy I saved. Oh well, he started it by teasing me earlier.
"Can't help it; love is a fickle thing you know?" She just hears him huff, before observing,
"You very much are like the thing you guard, Venus-san. If ever someone were Love, I'll always imagine it now as you." Turning warm ocean blues toward him, Mina beams in delight even as she remembers something.
"Oh! I should probably change first!" Pulling the energy back into the crystal as she closes her eyes, she feels her regular outfit that day flutter back around her, leaving her in her jean jacket wrapped around a long sleeved teal undershirt, cute red vest, khaki shorts and her matching brown loafers comfortable enough to wander around in. She was already expecting it, but the recession of power left her body trembling now that it had to deal with the claw marks on her back and shoulder. Gritting her teeth, she clenches a fist as her lashes flutter open, allowing her to see the worry on the sweet guy's face. Concentrating, she breathes in, and back out, allowing thoughts of the pain to flutter away and blocking it out. Smiling lightly, she nods to him and chirps breezily, "Lead the way!"
_ ~Kurama~ _
(Shadow - f(x))
(Moonlight Melody - Red Velvet)
Had anyone told him he would be technically 'kidnapped' by a strange, blond girl wearing a red ribbon, who also happened to be the infamous Sailor V he'd heard of, he might have questioned their sanity. Low and behold, not only was he kidnapped by her, which is an admittedly embarrassing scenario in and of itself, but she protected him from a C class yokai. That said, he definitely couldn't prepare himself for the over the top, sensually posing Guardian of Love if he tried, a bundle of energy when a normal human, but highly flirtatious and… I can't believe part of her abilities is… It was a testament to his restraint, certainly, to not react at all even as she walked next to him where the scent of her wetness still lingered, forcing him to fight his senses and breathe through his mouth.
Never, not during any of his time as just a yôko, nor as a human, has he smelled something so incredibly divine. No ordinary ningen smells like this… even with my precautions, it's still difficult to control my instincts. He looks to his right quietly, assessing her once again as they nearly reach his own apartment. Buttercup hair reaching the top of her thighs sashayed with the breeze, her body moving confidently, but not with the sensual undertone that she did when she was Sailor Venus, and he had to wonder if it was a conscious effort on her part to walk like a normal human girl. Or was it the young woman who decided to take advantage and communicate this way with her lithe body. Whatever the case, she seems determined to make this as difficult as possible for me, conscientiously or not.
The fluidity of her movements, even while injured, were quite impressive and made him wonder at her flighty behaviour earlier. That is, until she trips on her own feet and nearly falls on her face were he not quicker, catching her left arm easily. Venus's civilian form sighs gustily, before looking up at him with a quirky grin, laughing lightly at herself as she mumbles an apology. Resisting the urge to sigh to himself, he finds himself flabbergasted at this young girl who, for all intents and purposes, was your typical human woman. Yet, what others didn't see was that she was still injured, having been so while protecting him, a complete stranger. What they also hadn't seen was her beautiful, confident form fighting a yokai manifestation of human jealousy. That moment that she looked back at him, her smile sensuous and eyes a liquid gold, he nearly stopped breathing. It wasn't often he found himself lacking breath either because truly, he had seen some incredibly beautiful things and people, yet this would be the first time he had been caught unawares.
As Kurama approaches the multi story complex he now calls home, she mumbles 'That's Mamoru-san's complex…' under her breath, likely not expecting him to hear. He's incredibly curious on who 'Mamoru-san' is; however, when he walks up to the door he registers her gasp of awe as she chirps, "Ooh, ritzy! You've got taste, Akage-san!" Shaking crimson locks, the enchanted fox chuckles lightly and replies,
"It's decent for the price I suppose." He hears a crescendoed squeal of 'eh!' before the young warrioress stutters,
"Th-this place is in the middle of the shopping district! What are you, a business tycoon?" Opening the door to the lobby for her, he smiles mysteriously while replying teasingly,
(One of These Nights - Red Velvet)
(Simple and Clean Piano Cover - Utada Hikaru)
"Oh? I thought we were keeping our identities a secret, for… 'romance's sake,' was it?" Pausing to look up at him, the perky half-tailed blond looks surprised for a moment, delphinium blues whirling like petals in a breeze with strong emotions. Then, like the sun after a storm on the sea, a beautiful smile blooms across her plush lips, forming a brilliant grin as she confirms,
"Yeah! That's right!" She turns lithely while she walks backwards into the lobby a few feet, leaning to the side endearingly, silky hair slipping over her jean jacket she trills, "This day has definitely turned for the better because of you. Thank you." Kurama feels his eyes widen, the sincerity in her words, the battering of his senses, and her heartfelt smile needle at his carefully built walls. Perhaps I am growing soft as Hiei says. It's been a while since anyone has won this much of my trust so quickly and easily. The sailor of sensuality seems to follow a similar behavioral pattern to Yusuke and even his own human mother. Even stranger, however… She knows nothing of me. We have no relation, no idea of the other's lives, and yet… she protected me, heedless of our familiarity and even now, if I truly wanted to…
The darkest parts of himself salivates at the oblivious woman before him, completely open to whom she believes is an ordinary human.
Prey.
Had I been how I was before, her back is to me and would be dead within moments. He won't deny what he is, but he must admit, it disturbs him sometimes to realize that had he not come to experience this world as he had, the people he has come to care for may not be in his life as they are. If they lived at all after meeting me. Forest green irises half lid softly, a gentle smile alighting his face and dark thoughts melting away as Kurama admits, "Yes, you're quite right, this day has become quite a memorable one." Shining lapis gems pop open over cherry cheeks, her hand comes up to her mouth with fingers curled slightly in front of glossy lips. Her flushed countenance changes to demure, looking away and smiling reverently. They use the elevator, and as he stands in front of his apartment, he hears her whisper 'no way!' Making him incredibly curious as to why she was in such disbelief, but deciding he could ask her later on.
When they enter his apartment, the spirited beauty looks around curiously, the expression almost childlike in nature and incredibly disorientating compared to everything he's learned about her so far. This girl has more layers than I could ever have imagined from simply meeting her normally. Able to maneuver around unlayering his coat and shoes whilst watching her easily, the vulpine strategist takes in every minor detail of her study of his abode. Strangely, after her initial appraisal the first things her eyes focused on were the balcony and door to his bedroom, as though… She's keeping an eye on entrances and exits. Interesting. More and more he's realizing the girl seems to be quite militaristic, if her posture while fighting wasn't enough. Even while a normal civilian, her back is quite straight, her walk just shy of a march, and her senses always alert to immediate danger. Before he walks off to find his first aid kit, Kurama stops a moment to watch as she approaches the glass separating the balcony cautiously, opening the sliding glass door and peering up first, before looking down over the city.
After grabbing the kit along with a bowl of water and washcloth, he moves back into the living area and catches her glancing at the plants he has on the patio, as though assessing a threat. Thankfully they hibernate while I'm here, otherwise I might have a powerful, angry soldier on my hands. Kurama is certain his assessment of her training is correct, although to regular people he's sure she would look much more normal. Speaking of power… her energy is familiar, yet completely different than anything I've felt before, but where, and more importantly, when had I felt it. Kurama doubts he's met someone like her when he was still a thief, but… those legends of the Guardians of the Silver Millenium. Very few remained, even when I was a kit, and yet…
He soaks in her shimmering tresses, full and reaching past her thighs easily, a silky crimson ribbon tying her strands into a half tail at the back of her head, and although now a civilian, her body was indeed quite appealing, but nothing like the draw he felt before. The kind of draw one should be wary of, almost freeing in its presence, and loosening even the tightest of lips, a worrying power indeed. The supernatural detective's tentative, yet sensual touch of her gloves earlier was enough of a warning to mind himself around her. It made him wonder then if the legends from that time referred to the young woman before him. But it couldn't be… could it? That was from prehistoric times, she would have to be thousands of years old. Watching in amusement, the girl sneezed lightly from one of the plants, although the pollen at the moment wouldn't hurt her. Not my idea of someone who's name struck awe and fear in the hearts of both humans and demons. Moving to the couch, he sat down and spoke lightly,
"Are you ready, Venus-san?" Blinking in a slightly bemused manner, the girl looks at him sheepishly before moving easily around the other side of the couch and without much prompting, begins stripping her own layers off. Turning away from him after she's down to her long sleeved turquoise shirt, grimacing slightly as the courageous combatant peels it up over her head, the calculating investigator is once again shocked at her easily revealing herself to him. Pulling golden tresses over her left shoulder, she quickly unlatches the clasps to her bra and pulls it off her chest. Holding her arms over her breasts, Venus sits still for a moment as he dips the washcloth into the bowl of water he brought with the kit. Gently running the cloth over her wounds, he huffs lightly as he asks curiously, "You get hurt often?" Pouring some hydrogen peroxide on the cloth, he watches as she tilts her head slightly and shrugs her uninjured shoulder.
"Not necessarily. I have gotten hurt before, but usually I'm pretty good about dodging weapons." The redhead's eyes narrow slightly in reminder of her wounds, watching the bubbles dance around the edges of the slowly weeping claw marks.
"I see. My apologies then." The peppy blond's voice chirps,
"Not at all. It's my job to protect people. Also," waving her left finger in the air as though in chastisement, "you wouldn't have been there had I not brought you there." Lightly patting the peroxide along the wounds on her shoulder, Kurama hums in acknowledgement before prying,
"It's your job? It seems more like a dangerous hobby to me." Hoping his wording was just right, he hears Venus snort and reply,
"I consider it my job. I have the power, so why not? Besides, I'm living every kid's dream of being a superhero!" He can't help the smile crawling across his lips as he teases,
"Ah, so you admit you are a child?" Emerald eyes dance at the indignation in her voice,
"Hey! Just because you're ashamed of your inner child doesn't mean I have to be! And don't give me that crap about being an adult, everyone has an inner child, some just embrace them more than others." The wise fox chuckles lightly, putting down the bloody washcloth in the bowl, picking up an herb mixture he made himself and dips his fingers in.
"You've caught me, I'm afraid. My inner child is certainly starved for affection." The former thief can feel the waves of incredulousness rolling from her shoulders while she giggles mischievously, responding,
"Oh, don't worry, your inner child seeing mine is gonna start a riot, just you wait." When his bare fingers run along her back, she jolts. He pauses for a moment, waiting for feedback, but receiving none, he chuckles softly and cautiously returns,
(To Nowhere - Yuki Kajiura)
"I certainly hope not. But taking into account how children tend to take on the behaviours of others, it certainly wouldn't be surprising." The cosmic defender laughs lightly, then suddenly goes still and quiet for a moment. Another trait he wouldn't attribute to her in typical conversation, before interrupting his thoughts,
"Be careful when you go out from now on. It's difficult to place, but your energy… it's drawing things to you." Kurama paused with the bandages in his hand, verdant irises wide in shock as Venus adds, "It's not loud mind you. But the universe works in mysterious ways, and draws those with certain energies together." She turns and smiles back at him over her shoulder for a moment, "Like us. This city in particular is an energy carrier, like a stream that leads to the ocean, it draws us to one point." Startled for a moment, the redhead breathes in, then back out before replying,
"Ah, that's good to know. I hadn't realized such a thing was occurring. How do you know?" Not including the many times it's drawn trouble to me. Turning her head back over her shoulder as he starts to wrap bandages over the claw marks, he hears her recall,
"A friend of mine is accurately intuitive. She told me the other day that I'd meet someone with incredibly unique energy, but I didn't feel anything until you just touched me." The emergency medic pauses a moment, hands hovering over her shoulders when Venus continues, "She said the flames sent her a message for him, that he must be wary of the city, and the energies surrounding him. Some seek to help, others… well, let's just say they're not great." The cosmic protector looks at him again, blue morning glories overflowing with emotions he's unable to decipher, she reaches a hand out to take the bandages and wrap around her front, adding, "You're a nice guy, and definitely deserve this warning. If you ever are in need of help, just call my name, and I'll hear you." Kurama blinks in bewilderment, asking,
"Just say 'Venus' and you'll be there? How are you able to hear?" He can feel something within him tangle at the sight of her smirk over her shoulder, small bare shoulders move as she passes the bandage back to him, assuring,
"I have a link to that name. No matter where in the world someone is, if they feel threatened and say my name, I'll find them." The crimson haired kitsune hums in thought, taking the bandage roll and wrapping around her back tightly, passing the roll back over her shoulder as he asks,
"If I feel threatened… I see, thank you V-san. I'll remember that." Although I doubt I'll need to. "Earlier, you called that thing an akuryō. Is that what it is?" It's a yokai, but she was convinced otherwise. He notices her breathing getting heavier, her arms squishing against her body and hands somewhere in front of her chest as she whispers,
"It's what my friend who gave you the warning calls them. Really, it's just a blanket term for malicious entities we don't know much about." Watching his hands when he passes the bandages to her front, he considers the little bit she's said. They don't know about yokai quite, they just know enough to kill. I'd best be on my guard with them. Thankfully my energy isn't fluctuating today, otherwise she might try to kill me, or certainly be more on guard. It's still difficult to quell his instincts, especially with her neck bared to him, but he's not survived this long on falling to base impulses so easily. Grabbing the bandage she passed back to him, Kurama wraps it around her shoulder again, eyeing the small smattering of light freckles on her shoulders, fingers slipping lightly at the edge of the bandage to check the tightness. Nearly there.
Although not quite an awkward silence, the tension in the air is palpable as he takes the bandage back from her to wrap up to her front again, noticing now that although she had mentioned being wounded before, he saw no scars. Was she lying? Or does she have healing abilities she didn't wish me to know of? He thinks back to how she was leaving, as though Venus was just going to jump from their location to elsewhere. Was she going to heal herself, or find someone who could? Perhaps… "You said you had been injured before, but I don't see any scars on your back. Do you have some sort of healer?" She tenses, the bandages sitting in her hand and waiting to be passed. Slowly, the floral specialist takes the bandages, her words cutting through the silence.
"You're quite curious, aren't you? Be careful, what's that saying, 'Karate kills the cat' or so they say." He sweat drops slightly, lips twitching as he tries to hide his laughter. Is she trying to threaten me, or just warn me?
"It's 'curiosity kills the cat.' You haven't heard the rest though, have you?" He can smell the extra flush of embarrassment, again attacking his senses as she huffs in front of him while grabbing the bandage wrap from him. Verdant irises catch hers as he smiles mischievously, finishing with, "'Satisfaction brought it back.'"
(Labyrinth - Yuki Kajiura)
"That's…" he can feel her hesitate, holding the bandages hostage as love's guardian contemplates what to say. "There's a reason that there's no scars, but I really shouldn't say anything, especially to someone I just met." Finally passing the bandages back to him, he continues to wrap her shoulder and remarks,
"So none of the above, hmm. That's quite a puzzle to leave me with. So if you didn't heal it, and someone else didn't, that leaves very few possibilities." He stares hard at her back, the pieces slowly falling into place. After all, Kurama and three others had experienced as much. It's incredibly cruel that such a vibrant young woman has had to experience this. "You've died… haven't you?" Sensitive ears pick up her breathy intake, lightly muscled arms clenching to herself as the cosmic protector goes completely still. After a few moments of silence, her voice rings lightly,
"How… how could you know that?" The mournful academic takes the ends of the bandages and ties them off, lips pressed tightly together, memories dredging up an instance of a child that was torn from this world far too soon. By my own hands.
(In the Garden of Sinners - Yuki Kajiura)
(Moonsong - Adrian von Ziegler)
"I've seen some strange things Ojo-san. Your friend was right earlier, her claim that energies are drawn to me. Some of them had a similar experience, but are quite lucky circumstances worked in their favor." When she turns toward him, he's wholly unprepared for her expression of melancholy, and with the waxing crescent moonlight shining in on them, she looks ethereal. One arm covering her breasts as she smiles at him sadly, whispering,
"I hope their deaths were painless." Kurama swallows thickly, emotion he thought he controlled roiling as he states,
"Yours was not." Glassy hyacinth reflect more light as the brave hero hums,
"No, they weren't." Leafy green irises widen in horror as he nearly demands,
(Inari's Song - Danny Fortress)
"You've died multiple-'' the sun-blessed beauty cuts him off, lush ivy widening in shock as her mouth slants softly over his own. To his consternation, an aural connection begins to flow between them, feeling like fire burning through his veins as he tries valiantly to reign his instincts in. Venus freezes against him for a moment, as though she were surprised by this as well. Blue delphiniums dilate before silken petals pull lightly at his, the erotic sensation causing him to suck in a breath and allowing her to deepen the kiss with a quiet moan. Honey lashes flutter closed, nose lightly covered in pale freckles, cheeks endearingly pink as she presses closer to him. Warm thighs slide along his hips while she nibbles his mouth roughly, air escaping through his nose to avoid growling deeply.
Her hand unsteadily rests on his shoulder, clenching the material of his long sleeved off white shirt, the other sliding up to gently cup his cheek, rose strands caught lightly between her fingers. Bare, warm breasts press softly into Kurama's clothed chest, pebbled nipples melt sensually into his pecs, this time the groan isn't withheld. Venus pulls back a hairsbreadth for air, only to mold her mouth back into his own much more erotically. His calloused hands come to grip her face, thumbs brushing tinted cheeks lightly while he tugs playfully on her lips, drawing on the intense flavor of her.
The ravishing soldier's lips were glossy and tasted like peaches, and her scent, which he had been avoiding taking deep breaths of because of her delicious smelling arousal, consisted of sunflowers, lilacs, oranges, ambrosia and… she has a slight scent of the ocean… although it doesn't smell recent, moreover it seems to be a part of her… The ancient yôko feels a shiver run down his spine when her aura spreads tenuously, powerfully encompassing as it caresses his own, as though trying to feel him in every way possible. It certainly is tempting to respond... How in the world does she know how to do this?
The warmth Kurama feels from her, from the petals covering his own and the body melting into his, and that tantalizing aura she used to stroke his own nearly possessed him. I've never met someone with such an incredibly powerful, sensual soul. It was addicting and heady, the touch of one's soul completely bared was something he'd never dreamed of. So very intimate that if he were a lesser being, he might fall to such temptation. To so fully expose oneself in such a manner could lead her to losing this beguiling, powerful soul. The smell of Venus' fresh blood interrupts his thoughts, drawing Kurama back to the present and to the gorgeous, mad-woman currently trying to devour his mind and damned soul. Pulling back from love's warrior, quite reluctantly, he mentally adds, he can't help but take in the incredibly erotic image she made.
Sunflower lashes flutter over reddened, lightly speckled cheeks, swollen lips pant heavily as gorgeous ocean blues gently rise to his own forest. Her emotions were easily read within those waters as his mind reiterates, she's so expressive, it's incredibly daunting. The noble enchantress' tantalizing energy begins to withdraw, caressing his own lightly before receding into a slowly more coherent woman. Kurama's gaze is drawn downward where his nose tells him her wounds had opened up again from their foray into this lunacy. Taking her chin in his hand, he tilts her head to the side to get a better look at her slowly spotting bandages, frowning slightly as he contemplates,
"It seems we helped reopen those wounds, Miss." Passionate eyes flutter closed again suddenly, the strength in her body leaves as she pitches forward. Thankfully she was already in his lap and he easily caught her, Venus' face resting against his neck. Surprised by her immediate loss of function, Kurama asks worriedly, "Are you alright, Ojou-san?" The exhausted young woman's breaths puffed and stirred his forelocks lightly, her own merigold locks softly tickling his neck and chin as her body trembled lightly. Becoming more worried, the crimson haired fox wraps an arm around her waist, the other coming to touch her cheek lightly as he inquires,
"Miss? Please answer-" he feels her lips move against his neck, the movements surprisingly clear as she mumbles nearly drunkenly,
"Gimme… a minnut. I think… 'll b' fine. . ." breathing out starkly, Kurama relaxes slightly, holding her gently until she recovers enough to move. Since that disturbing lapse in decorum moments ago, he carefully avoided thinking about the body pressed generously against his and focused instead on the implications from these past few minutes. Venus hadn't realized how depleted she was, which means she wasn't fully in control of this then. She did all of this subconsciously… looking at the blond head resting on him, glinting emeralds soften as he realizes, she's this strong already, even without having complete control over herself. Incredible... The Sailor Guardians are much more powerful than I'd heard.
The hand holding the back of honey locks against him moves away from the fine tresses to her uninjured shoulder, shifting the loose strands along the way as he moves. Using his shoulders for support, the arresting senshi lifts her face from his neck, breathing more even now. Lidded liquid gold meets his wantonly, causing the air in his lungs to hitch as she whispers, "What are you? I've never felt…" Her cheeks flush endearingly, a hand coming to her lips as her expression becomes distant. His own rough fingers catch hers, holding them gently as he answers,
"I'm just as mystified by this as you, Ojou-san. I do know, however, that whatever this is, it's dangerous. Most of all for you it seems." Detrimental to my sanity, is more like, Kurama thinks wryly as sentimental irises widen, tender mouth open while she whispers,
(Emil - Sacrifice)
"Oh! Oh… you… you're right…" At that moment, a deep, aching sadness flashes through those beautiful, gem-like eyes. The melancholy expression that consumed Venus' features tore at something inside him, eating away at his walls as she releases her hold on his shoulders and wrapping her arms around her breasts. Yellow Topaz irises bleed a deep, dark blue while she looks away from him, smiling in agony and saying with determination, "Yes. You're absolutely right." What? What in the world is she thinking now? He's finding more and more with this woman that although her emotions are open, her thoughts are far more complicated than he could have imagined.
The humane demon's arm around her waist comes up to her shoulder with his other hand, as though to hold her arms to support her. Before he can grip her, the celestial knight leaps easily from his lap to her pile of garments at the other end of the couch, back toward him and buttercup falls swaying hypnotically, the waxing moon casting her form in a divine silhouette. Although she had lost strength a moment ago her body now moved meticulously, slipping her garments on quickly and efficiently while Kurama worried, "Wait! Your wounds are-"
"It's alright." Her voice like a song in the breeze, the seasonal sadness carried along with it to him and clenching his heart in a vice when she adds, "I'm a Sailor Senshi, if I couldn't handle a few wounds, what sort of soldier would I be?" Lapis lazuli shine at him over her uninjured shoulder, a heartbreaking smile on her lips as she continues, "Thank you for everything Akage-san. Not just for treating my wounds, but also for allowing me to be… for even just a moment…" Venus' anguished smile gains warmth, "an ordinary woman." Ivy green irises widen in surprise, the heavenly being moving easily toward the door while he was distracted, forcing him to stand swiftly as she slipped her shoes on. The concerned herbalist calls out,
"Wait a moment, Miss!" She's done slipping on her shoes before he makes it two feet toward her, and to his astonishment, the Guardian of Love turns easily toward him. Sunshine hair follows her body's movements while a glowing, gentle smile appears on her face, a finger in front of her lips as though to remind him to keep her a secret, she whispers lovingly,
"Sayonara, Akage-san." In a blink, her body disappears, leaving only tiny yellow sparkles behind; they too eventually fade away, leaving no trace of the flirtatious warrior. Kurama stands numbly for a moment, watching the spot she once stood without a thought. Finally thrust out of his temporary paralysis, his mind begins to spin like a wheel. She can… teleport? It's just one amazing thing after another with her, isn't it? While not transformed either. His shock turns quickly to embarrassment, a hand coming up to cover his mouth as he realizes she got one over on him, again. That little vixen! It's not often anyone can slip one past me. Huffing with a dark laugh, he shakes his wild locks with a mischievous smile, his instincts clamouring around inside him with excitement. It's been a while since I've met someone who can keep me guessing. To keep his mind from wandering to dark places, he considers what's happened in the past few hours.
A senshi, possibly from the Silver Millenium, made off with me when I accidentally discovered her Sailor V identity. She also 'protected' me from a yokai, is the 'Guardian of Love,' whose sensual aura inspires strange emotions in those around her. My touching of her gloves at the shrine, as well as while we kissed… he swallows thickly, lips pressing together as though trying to feel hers once again. Breathing out his nose, the pragmatic thinker moves swiftly past the thought to continue, has an incredibly powerful soul, and can use teleportation. The woman is well armed too, a veritable army in a small package.
He's reminded again of her countenance when he pointed out how dangerous the situation was for her, and like a switch was flipped, Venus' soldier came to her senses quickly while the melancholy that overtook her… she didn't feel as much, even over her own deaths, and yet, with just the mention of danger… it was like something took over her. His hand on his chin in contemplation, his other supporting the elbow as he continues to ruminate. What in the world could have garnered such an agonizing reaction? Leafy greens narrow darkly at the door he still stood before, a frown prominent on his face as he wonders, Miss… what could make you feel this way?
A memory from moments ago flits through his mind, reminding him of his earlier assumptions. '...what sort of soldier would I be?' He considers the words carefully. A soldier, one who protects anyone nearby without a thought to themselves. Who doesn't fear danger for themselves… Kurama's eyes widen, heart constricting as he grimaces in conjunction with the emotional pain. She's protecting me. Giving a self-deprecating smile to no one, he murmurs to himself, "Where have I heard that one before..." He still hadn't forgotten Maya, the young human girl who loved the supernatural, nor his resolve to keep her safe. My, how the tables have turned.
Sliding a hand through crimson bangs, Kurama sweats lightly and sighs openly, heart in turmoil as he looks once again, to the spot Venus disappeared from. And here I thought my human life was already getting complicated again. His step-father's promotion of him to being the CEO of the newly opened Minato-ward branch was sudden enough, with this being his first day officially moved into the big city. Only a week had passed of fully unpacking his previously delivered furniture and boxes, and thinking a nice stroll around the area to gauge his new surroundings was a good idea, came across the beautiful senshi herself only an hour afterward.
Although he had been to Minato on occasions when Hatanaka-san had been getting the new building up and running, it was only now that Kurama had met the city's complicated golden guardian. And what a perplexing creature she is! So childlike and brash some moments, incredibly enticing and sensual in others, and even brooding and melancholy as well. It was like watching the colorful gems of a kaleidoscope rolling within the device, the tumbling rainbows awing any who dare look within. Yet, only one eye was able to perceive it while the other had to remain closed off to the rest of the world. And now I'm getting poetic.
Huffing to himself, he turns from the door in front of him and heads over to the couch to relax while he continues to ruminate. I'm sure Yusuke would have a laugh, and Kuwabara would be ecstatic. Smiling lightly, the thought of his old friends eases the pain lancing his chest as he admits to himself, I do rather miss them. Perhaps I should give them a call? Tell them about her and perhaps... Ivy irises narrowing, he decides simply, I need to find out more about this. About her. How to find her though… His thoughts continue to roil even as he prepares for sleep.
_ ~Minako~ _
Minako blinks as she stands in the hidden lunar headquarters unseeing for a moment while she recalls the encounter again. Wrapping her arms around her stomach, azure eyes grow foggy as she remembers the tingle of something from that moment, but what, she's not really sure. Whatever it was, it was definitely dangerous. Dangerous to my heart. "What in the world was I thinking, kissing the guy like that!" Ocean seas clearing up to stare darkly at her reflection in the polished stone floors, she mutters to herself, "You done messed up Minako. Men like him are dangerous, but…" both hands go to her cheeks with steam practically blowing out her ears. It was a spur of the moment thing, to keep him from asking anything else, but kami! Sighing to herself, she puts one hand to her cheek, and the other fans her flushing face as she groans,
"Mou, men that are super smart, handsome, and nice that I can't have shouldn't exist. It's just gotta be against some sort of cosmic law." Or an all consuming evil entity laying a trap, one of those 'too good to be true' situations. Still… It won't hurt to keep these memories for a rainy day right? Her face flushes as she's reminded of the incredibly fit body beneath the baggy clothes. He definitely works out, he's one of those Bruce Ki kind of guys! The muscles are deliciously, densely compact! It's then she remembers just how she knows so much about his muscles. Cornflower irises shrink as the pupils expand, her lips popping open to try and breathe deeply. Oh. . . oh kami… he must have felt my… more steam escapes her ears while blood from her nose runs down her chin. Before she can reminisce further, a voice pierces the glowing silence, startling the Soldier of Love,
"Mina-chan! What in the world happened! You were supposed to be here hours ago!" When she turned to look at Artemis over her shoulder, she'd forgotten about her nose bleed, making the Moon feline wail, "What the hell! Your nose is bleeding!" Quickly stuffing fabric up her nose, she argues,
"No it's not."
"Yes it is! Get in the healing chamber before you bleed everywhere!" Lapis gems roll up, doing as the heckled feline asks while she adds to her earlier assessment; beautiful, kind, dangerous smart men I can't have are definitely a cosmic curse.
Author Notes
For Japanese Translations, I use Jisho. org, it is such a good resource!
Kuso - damn; damn it; shit; crap
Mou - tsk; dammit; jeez; come on; what the hell
Senshi - soldier; combatant; warrior
Akuryō - evil spirit.
Kitsune - fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes)
yokai - ghost; apparition; phantom; spectre; specter; demon; monster; goblin
Akage-san - Mr. Redhead
Yô-ko - As per the official translation in the manga; (Latin Name: Vulpus Mirus) A fox of great age that has attained supernatural powers. The most famous subspecies has 9 tails. Primary Abilities: Shape-shifting and casting illusions.
Ningen - human being; human; person; man; mankind; humankind
Ojou-san - (another's) daughter Polite (teineigo), See also お嬢様
Your daughter passed the examination, I hear.
Noun
2. young lady
She was a rather prim and proper young lady.
Sayonara - goodbye; so long; farewell
Kami - god; deity; divinity; spirit; kami
Mamoru Chiba's apartment (The same as Kurama's) - 1-chōme-10-3 Azabujūban, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0045, Japan (Thanks to these mad lads for figuring this out! post/175964014527/the-documentation-of-chiba-mamorus-apartment)
Mina being 'turned on' while transformed came from the Sailor V Manga, Volume 1 Chapter 1. I took some liberties with this as it's not really described in the Sailor Moon Manga, but the fact that her weaker form is like that, I can only imagine more power means more horny energy.
(*艸)
Mina's energy smelling nice comes from Chapter 4 page 126, when she purifies Puchi Pandora's noxious fumes from her decaying body. Then before that, Chapter 2 page 51 has Taku describing Mina's floral mouse.
In case anyone was curious how '~' works, here it is as I use it a lot for speech. The tilde was first used in the polytonic orthography of Ancient Greek, as a variant of the circumflex, representing a rise in pitch followed by a return to standard pitch. wiki/Tilde
Mina tends to mistake words in Japanese for one another. Kyōkishin is 'curiosity' in Japanese. Kyokushin Karate is a style of stand-up fighting and was founded in 1964 by Korean-Japanese Masutatsu Oyama.
Bruce Ki - Definitely a pun on Bruce Li! I love the gag of the two series using puns on famous people, places, or things that are copyrighted, so this is definitely gonna continue!
I take it from Mina being able to use her Crescent Boomerang and transformation pen even after awakening to Sailor Venus as 'she can use her V abilities and powers in her Venus form.'
I just realized that the majority of the human guys in the Sailor Moon universe are pretty well put together (Mamoru, Matoki, Assanuma, etc. ). It's the girls that got issues lmao.
In the original concept for the Sailor Moon Manga, Venus' eyes were going to change to gold when she transformed. I like the idea, so I'm going with it!
Another thing that bothered me is at the end of the Sailor Moon manga, none of the Senshi got upgraded attacks. Naoko Takeuchi was strapped for time, so I'm guessing she just wasn't able to include it, so now I'm coming up with them!
Venus, Beauty Mark Striker - An upgrade of Wink Chain Sword
Venus, Crescent Beam Barrage - I changed the name from the anime version of Crescent Beam Shower, which is quite similar to Venus Power Crescent Shower.