Title: The American Sailor Scouts
Author: Serenity/ NQueenSerenity@gurlmail.com
Part 1

At School
"Hey Claudia! I know you're the real brains out of all my friends (sweat drop), but I was hoping you could help me out after school today." Stephanie asked. "Sure. It's lucky you asked me today. I don't go to that Ruby Crystal place today." Claudia responded. "I hope you're not allergic to cats! My kitty's name is Sprinkle." Stephanie said. "No (laughs), I'm not allergic to cats. I'll see you at 5:00 pm, then?" Claudia smiled waving goodbye, letting her long light blue hair gleam in the sunlight.

"Sherry, what's wrong?" Diana asked. "I don't know. The sun is glowing and all but it feels cold around here. Maybe I'm going to catch a cold." Sherry said shaking the strange mood off immediately. "Me in particular, I feel the cold coming from that new girl over there. It seems she has something cold in her stare. She is so an outcast." Diana declared sarcastically. "Let's go. I'm starved. Our friends have been waiting really long for us." Sherry said coolly walking to the benches where her big group of friends always hung out. "So what did you find out about the new girl?" Stephan asked annoyed. "Well first of all her white hair looks cool, but tacky. Her fashion sense is so not cool, and last but not least she is so cold. I can feel it. It's like she doesn't want friends. I am, after all the best person to judge a person. I can sense cheery and cold people." Sherry said snottily. "I meant, what's her name?" Stephan asked. "Oh it's Renee." Diana answered. "I see. Hey, Sherry, you can fix her up can't you? I mean after all you're also the best makeover candidate to makeover somebody. So do you rise to the challenge, milady? I bet $20.00 you can't." Stephan said laughing. "Fine. I rise to your challenge. If I win you have to kiss either Stephanie or Renee. I suggest you make friends with one of them just in case." Sherry giggled as Stephan stopped laughing.

"Hey Stephanie. I was wondering if you wanted to go out sometime." Stephan asked politely taking her hand and kissing it gently. Stephanie stopped abruptly looking at Stephan like he was a crazy maniac. "Umm, Stephan are you sure you have the correct Stephanie? You and your 'Snot Group' never talk to any one of us, and you're asking me out?" Stephanie asked confused. "Of course I'm talking to the right Stephanie, the one with the beautiful pink hair and enchanting red eyes. You're the only Stephanie I would ask out." Stephan said feeling his heart beating faster and faster. "I guess." Stephanie whispered blushing.

"Exactly why did you say yes, Stephanie? He's a jerk. He's not going to actually ask you out. It's probably one of Sherry's schemes. Please listen to me. I don't want you to get hurt." Jake said looking into her eyes adoringly. " Jake, I … don't think it's a joke. I know as my best friend you try to protect me, but, well sometimes, it's almost as if you…" Stephanie said getting cut off by her friend Claudia. Jake turned away, looking in another direction. He felt his heart break. He had always liked Stephanie, but never had the guts to tell her. He was afraid it would ruin their friendship. "Hi guys. I, I hope I didn't interrupt your conversation." Claudia said sitting down not daring to talk. "Hi, Claudia. Can I sit here?" Matt asked cheerfully. "Sure. I wouldn't mind." Claudia said looking up, getting cheerful already. Matt always seemed to know how to cheer her up. Matt looked at Claudia's beautiful blue eyes.

He could see right through them. Though Claudia appeared shy on the outside, deep inside she could be very funny and nice to hang out with. Once during class Claudia had found Matt staring at her. She quickly looked away, blushing. She had looked so beautiful. Matt wished he could freeze time and look at her all day.

"So what's up, Matt, you look very cheery today." Claudia asked. "Hmm? Oh. Well my ex-girlfriend is here! We split up because I moved from New York to California. Except now she moved here, and we're getting back together. Isn't it great you guys?" Matt asked. "Yeah, that's way cool." Jake said. "That's nice. You haven't been in any relationships at all. It's about time!" Stephanie replied. "Yeah that's great." Claudia responded without any emotion at all. She was, for some reason hurting inside. "What's wrong, Claudia? You seem a little down today." Stephanie asked knowing what it might be. "Oh, nothing really. I just have a headache. It might be because I didn't eat breakfast this morning. Nothing serious." Claudia laughed which everybody noticed was artificial.

After School-Stephanie's House
"Hey Stephanie. It's 5:00. Am I too early?" Claudia asked noticing Stephanie was with Jake. "Nope. You're right on time. This bozo (giggles) was just about to leave." Stephanie giggled as she waved bye to Jake. "I've noticed you two have been getting very close to each other. Or is it just me?" Claudia asked. "What? No way! It is definitely just you. I don't like that creep!" Stephanie lied looking after the figure walking away.

"Wow. Sprinkle is beautiful. Where did you get her?" Claudia pointed out. "A long time ago I was on my way to school, and some boys were picking on this cat. I told them off! Poor kitty. I saw a water drop design or whatever on her forehead, so I named her Sprinkle." Stephanie replied sighing. "Anyway we better start on our homework. It's getting late!" Claudia mumbled noticing the time. "Okay! I need help busting a whole bunch of math problems." Stephanie yelled cheerily. "Uh. That's my worst subject even though I'm really good at it. So where do we begin?" Claudia sighed.

"The name isn't Sprinkle. It's Water Crystal! Both of you are Sailor Scouts. I just know it. We have a mission and a lot of work to do." Sprinkle said obviously who was now Water Crystal. "Did the cat just talk?" Claudia asked quizzically. "Yes I did. Now here, take these wherever you go never leave them behind." Water Crystal spoke jumping in the air. Out of thin air two necklace keys appeared. "Claudia, you are Sailor Cloud. A dreamer, but above all very smart and organized. Stephanie, you are Sailor Fire. You strongly believe in justice. Not to mention a big temper! You are 'The American Sailor Scouts!' You must use your powers wisely." She said finishing her speech. "Wow! This necklace is way cool! Who made you talk? I don't like this! Weird cat, get out!" Stephanie said angry. Claudia stared strangely at the talking cat. "Umm, pardon me little kitty. Where are your batteries? Stephanie here unfortunately never heard of robotics." Claudia said grabbing the kitty. "Let me go! I'm NOT a robot! Help. Here I'll prove it to you. Those key necklaces; Claudia, say Cloud Power Transform; Stephanie, say Fire Power Transform. If nothing happens I'm mistaken. You'll still have to help find the American Sailor Scouts. Go ahead transform." Water Crystal said impatiently.

"Cloud Power Transform!" Claudia yelled.
"Fire Power Transform!" Stephanie yelled.

There were two big flashes. One was red and the other was blue. After a cool light show, the two girls found themselves dressed in a sailor scout outfit. Claudia had on small boots (ankle length), Turquoise skirt, and a turquoise bow in front. Her tiara jewel was turquoise too. She had pretty little hand gloves, and on her hair was glitter. Not only that but she had a little wand with the shape of a cloud on it. Water Crystal thought she looked beautiful. While Stephanie had a red jewel, and everything was red. Her shoes were low heel, with a strap (regular school shoes), but were red. Her wand had the shape of a flame on a candle. Both girls looked surprisingly at the new clothes they were wearing. "This is very strange!" Claudia exclaimed. "What happened? This outfit makes me feel strong." Stephanie said amazed at all the power she felt.

"I'm glad you like them. There's major trouble downtown, near China Town. Hurry up! People are in danger!



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