Hola Minna-sama! I know you all are ready to kill me 'cause I took so long getting this out.
SORRY! But I've had a bunch of stupid C-SAP tests at school and to much biology
homework. Stupid Mrs. Fritz. ANYWAY! Enjoy the next part to ScatM!

I don't own Sailor Moon or Dragonball Z. Or Escaflowne or Gundam Wing or Outlaw Star.
But you should watch all of those shows! They are GREAT!!

Sweet Caresses at Midnight- The Kiss

"FOOD!" I cried before digging into a t-bone steak and mashed potatoes. I chewed my steak
savoring the flavor. I glanced at Trunks who seemed equally famished. He dug into his potatoes
faster than I ever could. I thought back to when Trunks almost kissed me. His eyes had been
filled with passion and longing and some other emotion. I can't place my finger on what it was. I
think something is troubling him, it's like I can sense his feelings.

"So, what are we gonna do with this Master Nappa dude? It's not gonna take him long to find
us, I mean he knows what building we're in." Minako asked from her spot beside me.

Trunks looked up from his plate. "We are going to need help with Nappa, he may not be
powerful but he has minions and lots of them."

"What exactly are you suggesting?" Makoto asked. "Bringing some Circle Men? Aren't you
on vacation or something?"

Trunks gave her a secretive smile. "I never said I was on vacation by myself, did I? My partner,
Gohan is here with me. My father and his partner, Goku are here also."

"Goku? THE Goku? And your Father? Vegeta? Prince of Assassins?" Rei asked
incredulously.

"Yes." Trunks replied wryly.

"Oh boy." Rei sighed and sank into her chair.

"Do we get to meet them?" Shinigo asked hopefully.

Trunks smiled, "Sure, why not?" Trunks answered before taking another bite of steak and
swallowing it in seconds.

Motoki shook his head in amazement. "You eat more than Usagi, and I thought that was
impossible." He commented.

"Hey! What's that supposed to mean Motoki?" I asked glaring at him. Everyone laughed
except Trunks who was confused.

"Does Usagi eat a lot?" Trunks asked.

"She eats me out of house and restaurant." Makoto answered. I glared daggers at her. Some
supportive friend SHE was.

Trunks raised his eyebrows. "She couldn't possible eat more than Goku. He can down a ten
course meal in minutes and ask for seconds."

"Whoa, that is definitely more than Usagi." Shinigo said in awe.

Trunks laughed. "We'll need them as soon as possible, I need to get to the Legation Quarters
down town. That is where they are." Trunks said standing up. He looked at me straight in the
eye. "Would you like to come with Usagi?"

"Sure." I exclaimed standing up.

"Wait just a minute here, Usagi, what about your bite? If it gets infected you could die." Ami
cautioned also standing up.

I rolled my eyes. "Come on Ami, nothing is going to happen." I said rubbing my bite wound. It
no longer hurt but it sure was ugly. I hope it heals soon.

"I'll take care of her." Trunks assured Ami. She still looked skeptical.

"Well, I guess, Just please be careful Usa." Ami pleaded.

"Of course I will." I cried hugging her. I then walked over to Trunks. He and I walked to the
door and he grabbed his coat and I grabbed mine. Right before we ate I had changed out of
my skimpy dress to some of Makoto's clothes. I now wore blue jeans and a jade green tank top.
We walked out the door and Trunks went to the emergency stairs.

He opened the door cautiously and peered into the hall. He didn't see anything and took my
hand leading me down the stairs towards the bottom. After the quiet trip down the stairs we
stopped by the lobby door and Trunks glanced through the window. He cursed silently.

"What's in there?" I asked.

He looked at me and then back at the door. "About forty or so vampires and werewolves. I
think I even saw a few Chaos Demons." He whispered. Oh great, Chaos Demons, they are
so ugly and disgusting. Trunks then turned around and pulled me to the basement door.

"Trunks, that door is always locked. Only the manager can get through." I whispered.

Trunks turned and looked at me with a grin. He then turned back to the door and kicked it
open. The heavy-duty bolt snapped as if it were a toothpick. My jaw hit the ground and my
eyes widened in amazement. "Wow!" I exclaimed. I always knew Circle Men were strong but
breaking down heavy steel doors was totally unexpected.

Trunks laughed down at my expression and walked down the flight of stairs taking me with him.
The basement was dark and cold and I snuggled up to Trunks shivering. He smiled and
wrapped his strong arm around my waist anchoring me to his side. I smiled and let Trunks
lead me through the dark.

We came to a small window well that light flowed through. It led into the ally behind the building.
Trunks let go of me and walked over to the window. He pulled it open and glanced up to the
top of the window well. He stood inside sticking his head up so he could see. He motioned
for me to come up with him. I quickly climbed up standing next to him. It was a tight squeeze for
both of us, and Trunks was pressed into me. He looked down at me, passion filling his eyes
again. I licked my lips and stared back into his eyes. His lips started moving closer to mine,
soon they were centimeters from mine and getting closer. I felt one of his arms running over
my back. He leaned in just about the make contact, I closed my eyes and-

BAM! MEEEEEeeeeeEEEOW!!!

Trunks and I jumped and started to look around startled. A cat had fallen into a metal trashcan
and started meowing furiously. Trunks sighed and pulled away running a hand through his lilac
hair. I sighed also leaning against the cold steel of the well. Stupid cat, could he have worse
timing? I think not! Sheesh! Trunks was about to KISS me there. Arg!

"You go first." He told me gesturing to the ally. I grabbed the edge of the well and hauled
myself out in one fluid movement. I stood and glared at the little calico cat that had ruined the
moment. It looked back at me with large blue eyes and was chewing on a piece of meat it had
found.

Trunks jumped up and took my hand again. We headed towards the street. We reached the
corner and Trunks peered around seeing nothing. He turned back to me. "Usagi, what way
to the L.Q.?" He asked.

"This way." I told him starting down the street. He walked along side me glancing every which
way for possible threats. We walked down the street and reached Limon Avenue. We glanced
around before walking towards the large marble building called Legation Quarters. The most
expensive and finest hotel in the whole city. I've never been in it, only driven by it.

We ran through the doors and into the lobby. I almost tripped flat on my face when I saw the
lobby. There was a marble fountain in the middle of the room and lovely pictures adorned all
the walls. The floor was also marble and there were Chinese rugs under all the couches and
chairs. It had to be the most beautiful room I've ever seen. Trunks lead me to the elevator and
he pushed the button.

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I led Usagi to the elevator loving the feeling of her small hand in mine. I couldn't get the scene
out of my mind. She was pressed against me looking so gorgeous. I almost kissed her and was
so close to tasting heaven. Stupid cat. Note to self: never buy a cat.

I pushed the button for the elevator. Soon came the little ding announcing that the elevator had
arrived. The doors opened and I stepped inside. I pushed the fifteen button and the doors
closed behind me. Usagi looked around in awe. The elevator was nice oak and had a plush
bench on three of the walls. I guess she isn't used to this kind of luxury like I am. The elevator
shook a little making her stumble and fall. I reached out and wrapped my arms around her
breaking her fall. She looked up at me and blushed.

"Thanks." She said. I stood her up but didn't let go of her. She felt so right in my arms.
Her golden silver hair was cascading down her back and over my arms. I looked down into her
sapphire blue eyes feeling desire flow through me once again. She looked so enticing. Usagi
looked back with the same amount of intensity. I reached a hand up to sweep a strand of hair
out of her eyes. My hand then ran down her cheek and stopped on her lips. They were so
soft, like silk. My hand then went to her chin and tilted it up to me. Her eyes were now half
closed and swirling with desire. I leaned down to taste her full lips.

DING!

The elevator dinged startling both of us. Another opportunity down the drain. I sighed and
stepped out pulling Usagi with me. Someone was plotting against me so I would never be able
to kiss her. I lead her down the hall to room 15e. I knocked on the door and heard a thump
inside the room followed by a muffled "Who is it?"

"Gohan, it's me, Trunks." I heard footsteps and the door swung open revealing a half dressed
Gohan. His hair was jumbled up and he had lipstick on his cheek. I raised an eyebrow at his
bedraggled appearance. I guess we were interrupting him.

"Hey Trunks, what's up? Can it wait? I kinda busy here." Gohan said scratching his head.
He then looked at Usagi smiled. "Hi, I'm Son Gohan." He stuck out his hand.

"I'm Tsukino Usagi." She shook his hand.

"Listen, Gohan, we have a serious problem that can't wait. Can we come in?" I asked.

Gohan blushed and waved us in. We walked into his large room. There was a large canopy
bed and large windows. A dark purple haired girl was looking around on the floor for something.
She stood when we came in and her eyes widened to the size of saucers.

"Usa?" She asked.

Usagi started at the girl. "Hota?" They laughed and hugged each other.

"How are Haruka, Michiru and Setsuna?"

"Good, and how is the gang?"

"Great! Makoto's restaurant's business is booming, and Ami is now the head doctor at Tokyo
General Hospital. And Minako came for a visit."

"Really? I saw her last movie, she was so good!"

Gohan and I looked at each other and shrugged. Usagi sure does have a lot of friends. "So,
Gohan, where did you meet her?"

"Well, after that stupid registration thing I saw her. Some vamps were picking on her so I beat
them into the ground. It was love at first sight." Gohan sighed. I shook my head at him. "How
about Usagi?"

"I met her in the park, we couldn't get back to the hotel I was staying at so we went to her place.
Then we went to registration together and that Nappa guy decided that he liked Usagi.
That's why we are here. We need your help getting rid of Nappa." I told him. Gohan looked
thoughtful.

"This will be interesting. Have you asked Vegeta and my dad yet?"

"No, we were going there after we picked you up."

"NO WAY! YOU DID IT?!" Usagi screeched. I looked at Gohan suspiciously who
laughed nervously. "I can't believe you are now the head scientist of Tomoe Labs!" Usagi
cried hugging her friend. Gohan looked relieved.

"Trunks, I don't want to leave Hotaru, could she come along?" Gohan asked leaning against
the wall. His eyes were on her and he looked wistful.

I smiled. "Sure, after all, she IS a friend of Usagi." Gohan looked happy.

"Thanks man."

"Now put some clothes on." I demanded. He reddened and went to find his shirt.

"Usagi, are you almost ready? Hotaru is coming too." I called. Usagi looked happy and
nodded. Hotaru pulled on her shoes and ran her fingers through her hair.

Finally we were ready. We walked out into the hallway and Gohan closed his door. I guided
everyone to room 15g. It was safer to get Goku before my Dad. I knocked on the door.

A few seconds later, Goku opened the door. He smiled when he saw us. "Hey Trunks!
Gohan! What's happening?" He greeted.

"Hey dad, how's mom?" Seconds after Gohan asked a voice was heard in the room.

"Is that my precious Gohan?" Chi-chi appeared at the door. Her black hair was in its usual
bun.

"Uh, hi Mom." Gohan greeted. Chi-chi hugged her son.

"How have you been honey?"

"Chi-chi, you saw him yesterday not a month ago." Goku told his wife.

"Is there something wrong with greeting my son Goku?" Chi-chi yelled. "IS THERE?"

"Well, no. But-" Goku never got to finish.

"BUT WHAT?" Chi-chi roared.

"Nothing." Goku gave up. She smirked and marched back into their room. "So, what's up?"
He asked.

"Well, first of all, this is Usagi and this is Hotaru." Gohan introduced the two girls. Goku
grinned.

"Second, we have a problem named Nappa. We need help eliminating him." I began.

"Great! So when do we leave?" Goku asked rubbing his hands together. Sometimes
Goku gets a little to excited.

"After we get Vegeta." Gohan told his dad.

"All right. Bye Chi-chi, be back in a while!" Goku called to his wife.

"Be careful you three!" She called to her husband, son and son's friend.

Goku closed the door and we walked over to the door 15f. I knocked on the door. Immediately
it was thrown open by my father. He and I were the same height. He had black hair and black
eyes that were usually scowling.

"Yes Trunks?" He asked gruffly.

"Hi dad. We are going to kill the Master Nappa and we need your help to get rid of him." I
told my father.

He smiled and laughed evilly. "Perfect, I've been getting rather bored here with only Bulma.
She's been complaining about EVERYTHING!" He said exasperated.

"I HEARD THAT VEGETA!" Bulma boomed from inside.

"Bye Bulma!" He called slamming to door before Bulma came and yelled at him. "So, who are
these two?" He asked pointing to Usagi and Hotaru.

"I am Tsukino Usagi, and this is Tomoe Hotaru, top scientist of all Tokyo." Usagi spoke up.

Vegeta looked approvingly at Usagi's commanding voice. "And why are we killing him?"

"He tried to rape Usagi and he's mad at the fact I shot him in the chest." I told him.

"Good enough for me." Vegeta said heading for the elevator. Goku was right behind him
followed by Gohan and me. Usagi and Hotaru were after us. We piled into the elevator and
Vegeta pushed the floor one button. I glanced at Usagi who blushed remembering what we
did last time in the elevator. Gohan had his arm casually over Hotaru's shoulders. Goku was
humming and Vegeta was scowling at the elevator door.

The door opened and we stepped into the lobby. "What first?" Vegeta asked me.

"Well, I guess we find Nappa." I said. We wouldn't be able to sneak back to Makoto's. Not with
all six of us. "He's in the capital."

Vegeta nodded at the building down the road of Kayku Street. "This will be you average
seek and destroy operation. It's the easiest to do with vampires and werewolves. Son is with
me, Tomoe is with Son Jr. and Tsukino is with Briefs. When we get there, everyone split
up with your group. Understood?" Vegeta ordered. Everyone nodded. "All right, let's
move."

We all headed down the street to Kayku and the capital. When we reached it, only a few
vampires were outside. Vegeta pulled out a sawed off shotgun with a silencer. He shot them
down with silver bullets. They fell and dusted right on the steps not making any noise.

We ran up the steps and through the door. No one was right inside. Vegeta motioned for
everyone to split up. He and Goku went straight down a huge hallway that lead to the
registration area. Gohan and Hotaru went right and Usagi and I went left.

We walked down the hallway peering into each door looking for vampires or werewolves. It
was strangely quiet. I looked at Usagi who was biting her lip and looked scared. I stopped
and looked at her. She stopped and looked at me questioningly. I took her by the shoulders
and stared into her endless eyes. "Usagi, I'm not going to let Nappa even breath on you. I
swear he wont hurt you again. I'll protect you." I told her. She smiled at me.

"Thank you Trunks. I don't know where I'd be if it weren't for you." She whispered. She
hugged me tightly and I stroked her back. I closed my eyes and savored the feeling of having
her in my arms. Nappa would die a painful death for hurting her. Usagi moved back a little and
looked at me in the eye. She looked hopeful and hesitant about something. I nuzzled her
forehead with mine. Our noses touched and our lips were an inch apart.

"What are you thinking?" I asked her. She looked sheepish for a minute and glanced down.

"I, I was wondering what you'd do if I kissed you." She mumbled.

"I think I would kiss you right back." I told her. I didn't give her a second to think about it. I
brought my lips down on hers before anything could ruin the moment. Her lips were so soft
and tasted like strawberries. I caressed her lips with mine. She opened her lips to me and I
started to explore her mouth, savoring her taste. One of my hands was lost in her hair and
the other pressed her close to me. Her arms were around my neck and stroking my muscles.
I felt the passion in me flood into the kiss and she clung to me as she weakened. She kissed
me back with all her passion and longing. Seconds flew into minutes as we kissed. I was ready
to explode so I backed off gasping for breath. She gulped in large amounts of air resting her
head on my chest.

"Well, well, well. What do we have here?" I turned around to see Nappa and a few werewolves
in wolf form looking at me from a doorway.

***

Bwahahahha! I'll try to get the next part out faster, like tomorrow fast.
ONLY IF I GET A LOT OF REVIEWS!!! I know I'm evil for that cliffhanger.