Hi again. Well, here's chapter 8. I had no clue what to do, so I'm trying something. Standard
disclaimers apply. I own Nicole, Cosmos, Travis, Terra, and the associated cats. Serena and
Nicole and Travis mind link { } Changes between mindlink and conversation will still be in
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Chapter 8 of 'Nicole'
"Tokyo-Home Again"
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"Sere, wake up. We're landing." Nicole said.

"Huh? We are?" Serena said, very groggily. (That is a word.)

"I can't wait to beat up Darien." Travis said.

"Travis! Darien is 3 years older than you." Rose said.

"She has a point Travis. I don't want to see you in the emergency room." Laura said.

"How true. Although, Travis, you can be pig-headed." Lynn said.

"There they go again." Terra said.

"You think by now they would get along, but no." April said.

"Look, knock it out." Paul said.

"He started it!" Lynn said.

"Did not!" Travis replied.

"I don't care who started it. Just stop." Paul said.

"On top of that the whole plan is staring." Nicole said.

"Oh." Lynn said. Both she and Travis blushed.

".Flight 123 is now landing. Please fasten your safety belt and prepare to land." the fight
attendant said.

"Are you sure about this Sere?" Terra asked.

"Yes." said Serena.

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In Space...
The Lair of King Solaris...

"To my knowledge, sire, we should next attack Tokyo. There appears to be a large sum of pure
energy coming from it." Captain Ironhead said.

"That sounds fine. Any more information on these Sailor Cosmos?" King Solaris asked.

"No, my king."

"That shall be all. Dismissed."

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After the plane landed...
"Nikki, where are we going again?" Rose asked.

"Well, there is an apartment complex next to the house." Nicole asked. (Somehow, Nicole, Paul,
and Travis have a house. Serena and Terra are sharing an apartment.)

"Okay. Want to buddy up to keep the cost low?" Laura asked.

"That works." April said.

"Well, Sere and I are sharing an apartment..." Terra began.

"Why don't you guys pair up in the same complex as us?" Serena finished.

"What? You and Terra spend too much time around each other." Moonbeam said. (The cats came too.)

"Agreed." Crescent said.

"Anywho, April, will you share an apartment with me?" Lynn asked.

"Sure." April said.

"That leaves us. Any problems Rose?" Laura asked.

"Nope."

(Look, for all you sickos out there, nothing nasty is involved. Most apartments have two rooms.
There you go. Each girl has her own room. Only in one apartment. Okay?)

"That's settled. Let's clean out our sub-space pockets. All of our stuff is in there." Nicole
said.

Soon, they got to were the house was. The apartment complex was 1 block away.

"You guys go get settled in. No killing each other. See you soon." Nicole said.

"You know, you just took the fun out of life Nicole!" Lynn said.

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The Temple...

Everyone was at the Great Fire. Raye was trying one last time to find Serena.

"Oh, Great Fire, please tell me where Serena is." Raye chanted.

No luck.

"Sorry, guys. I did try." Raye said.

"That you did." Amy said.

"Did you guys here that Nicole White has chosen Tokyo to begin her international tour?" Mina
asked.

"No, but what's that got to do with anything?" Lita said.

"She has a baby sister named Serena." Mina replied.

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5 hours later...

"Man, this feels like home." Terra said.

"I'm just happy they allow cats here." Aurora said.

"That is a plus here." Serena said.

"Serena, do you think I could go for a walk?" Luna asked.

"I wouldn't Luna. Artemis or one of the scouts might see you." Laura said.

"When did you come in?" Serena asked.

"I just let her in. Didn't you here her knock?" Terra asked.

"Nope."

"That is true. I should stay here." Luna said.

"I'm sorry Luna." Serena apologized.

"Well, did you get settled in?" Terra asked.

"I did. Let's not talk about Rose." Laura replied.

KNOCK, KNOCK

"Who is it?" Serena asked.

"Us." was the reply.

It was April and Lynn.

"Hey guys. Settled in?" Aurora asked.

"Yup. Where's Rose?" April asked.

"Still settling in." Laura replied.
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(Okay, here is a little conversation between Nicole and Serena via mind link.)

{Sere, are you settled in?} Nicole

{Yup. How is everything?} Serena

{The usual. Paul is attempting to kill Travis, Moonbeam is asleep, and I'm working.}

{That sounds usual. What about Crescent?}

{Next to me. She is telling me how to arrange my sock drawer.}

Serena burst out laughing.

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"Serena, what's so funny?" Lynn asked.

"Nicole is talking to me via mindlink, and Crescent is telling her how to arrange her sock
drawer." Serena explained.

"Really? Cool! I never knew Crescent wore socks!" Aurora said.

"Now, if you will excuse me, back to Nicole." Serena said.

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{Nikki, how is the house?}

{Nothing like Vermont, but I like it.}

{Good. I am sorry I brought everyone here.}

{Sere! In case you forgot, I brought YOU here.}

{True.}

{Do you like the apartment?}

{Yes. Nicole, I am going to go out and eat. Interested?}

{No, ask everyone else. Ouch!}

{What?}

{Nothing. Gotta go administer first aide to our brother.}

{What happened?}

{Paul hit Travis in the head with his briefcase.}

{Ouch. That's gonna leave a mark.}

{You bet. Bye Sere.}

{See ya.}

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Serena's and Terra's Apartment

"Be glad we aren't at Nicole's right now." Serena said.

"Why?" Luna asked.

"Nicole is giving Travis first aide." Serena said.

"What happened?" Terra asked.

"Paul hit Travis in the head with his briefcase." Serena said. (I can write pretty good on
6 hours of sleep at 10 o'clock at night. I've been up since 8.)

"Now that may hurt." said Laura said.

"Hi guys." Rose said.

"Hey Rose."

"Do you guys want to get something to eat?" Serena asked.

"Sure." Terra said.

"Yeah, I am a little hungry." Rose said.

"Why not." Laura said.

"I'm always hungry."
"Aurora, please stay with Luna." Terra said.

"Of course I will." Aurora said.

"See you two later." Serena said, as they shut and locked the door.

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20 Minutes Later...

"That was a great dinner." Lynn said.

"It was." agreed Laura.

"Are you guys sure the scouts won't recognize me?" Serena asked.

"Sere! You grew since you last saw them. Your hair is now mid-back, and curly. Right now, you
are wearing classes. I don't think so." Terra said.

"That's good." Serena said.

"Why?" Rose asked.

"Look."

The girls looked to where Serena was pointing. There was the scouts with Darien.

"Let me at them!" April said.

"Keep calm." Laura said.

"Yes. Fighting only leads to more fighting." Rose said.

"I still want to beat up Darien." Terra said.

"Keep your tempers in check. I don't want to see any blood shed today. Please, and you know how
I hate to fight." Serena said.

"Com'on, let's got to the apartment." Terra said.

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Nicole's house....

"Thanks for helping me unpack boys." Nicole said.

"Your welcome." Paul said.

"I'm going to bed." Travis said.

"Going to work on a finding a place for the firm." Paul said.

"Here's a question for you Crescent." Nicole said.

"Yeah?"

"How am I going to maintain my sanity without Sere here to help me?"

"Yup, that's a good one. I want you to know something Nicolina."

"What Crescent?" Crescent calling Nicole 'Nicolina' always caught Nicole's attention.

"I will always be here for you. No matter what. I shall be here." Crescent said.

"Thank you." Nicole said with watery eyes.

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Back with Serena and Terra....

"Hi guys." Serena said.

"Hi, Serena." Luna said.
Aurora said.

"What?"
"Any thing new?" Aurora asked.

"Well, we ran into the scouts." Terra said.

"What happened?" Luna asked.

"Well, we did keep April from killing them." Terra said.

"Let's go to bed. That should calm you guys down." Luna said.

"Good night." Serena said.

"Luna, come here."

"What do YOU think about coming to Tokyo again?" Aurora asked.

"It's nice to be back. I just hope Serena is okay."

"She's strong. More so than she let's us think."

"You're right. She has changed. Still ever-so lovable and happy."

"She will, when the time comes, make the right decision."

"Night Aurora."

"Night Luna."

Both cats went to the rooms their respective mistress was.
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All right, I need your help. Should I have a battle in the next chapter or not?
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Seeya soon!

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