Back at the house of the Three Lights, everyone's mind was wandering. In the mind of Taiki, after seeing the photo, he rested on more of a logical guess. "Perhaps she adopted a child in need to fulfill some of her life," he thought quietly. "I wouldn't be surprised if she wanted someone to adore and call her own." He nodded sternly. "Yes, that's got to be it. And once she realized she couldn't handle the pressure, she cracked and sent her back to the orphanage." He studied the picture with more intent, almost certain that his theory was correct.
Yaten, with his pride, thought to himself, "I never trusted that Usagi. Probably slept around the place, and got stuck with a child that she couldn't bare to abort." He chuckled. "Figures from such a irresponsible girl like herself. I can only image what was going through her mind, when she was messing around." He flicked his silvery hair back. "Slut," he murmured.
Seiya turned around, "What, Yaten?" There was a glint of curiousity in his eye.
Yaten blushed, and just waved his hands in front of him frantically. He replied frantically, "Nothing! Don't mind me!" A look of embarrassment washed over his face, as he just hid his face behind a nearby pillow, to discourage any suspicions from his friend, Seiya.
Seiya nodded quietly, as he leaned against the counter. An eerie thought crossed his mind, "Perhaps it's this Mamoru that's Odango's always whining about." He pouted, not pleased with this idea. "I wouldn't be surprised that someone would take advantage of such a pretty girl like herself. But Odango to give in? Never. She knows the consequences of being a mother, she's a sensible girl.." He sighed, starting to become frustrated with his thoughts. He wanted to find out what was going on with this pink haired girl, and his Odango. He smiled.. "Yes. My odango."
- - - -*ding dong*
The girls looked around at each other, confused as to who would be at their door. "Should we go answer it?" Minako wondered. "It's dark out, and I heard that there's some evil man on the loose that escaped from prison!" Her eyes filled with fear, as she clutched onto Makoto.
The girls tensed up, only imagining the peril that they might have to go through.. Yes, they could all picture it now. An evil man, with a rusty chainsaw and a gun! Of course! And he would have a patch over his left eye, hiding his past from all to see.. He would be a strong, muscular man, of course, ready and willing to throw each and every one of these girls against the wall without a second thought. Without any other thought, they all yelled with a tremble of fear in their voices, "Rei-chaaaann!!"
Rei appeared out from the hallway, with Usagi right behind her. "Hai?"
Ami smiled a forced grin and said, "Someone's at the door." Lightning striked outside, causing the three girls to jump, as Rei and Usagi exchanged curious glances.
Rei shrugged and headed towards the door. Minako, Makoto and Ami trembled with fear, as each of them prayed to send their good friend Rei-chan to heaven once the maniac killer on the loose will tear her up to shreds.. Before Rei opened the door, Minako whispered, "God bless you, Rei-chan."
Rei turned back with suspicion, as she swung open the door. A shriek escaped Rei's throat, as she disappeared behind the hallway wall leading towards the door.
The three girls blinked in unison, and budged towards the door in terror. "Do you think he got her?" Ami whispered, with a tremble.
"Of course. She's too small to defend herself," Makoto replied with a sense of firmness.
And behind the wall wasn't a crazed killer; nor a mad man with a rusty chainsaw and a black patch. Rather.. it was someone they knew all too well. But.. why here? Why now?
Usagi's eyes filled with happiness and questionment as a grin came upon her face.. At first a squeak came out of her voice, but then it was clear.. "Chibi.. usa?"