Never Again - Part Nine
By: PhoenixStAr
Rating: Pg-13
Disclaimer: Sailormoon not mine. However, Saikoushidousha attacks,
Sailor Phoenix, Fenikkusu Kirei, the Platinum Guard, the Platinum Star,
concept and story line *are* mine. Please ask before you use them.
My email: kireiphoenix@hotmail.com
My site : http://takeoff.to/platinumphoenix
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Armand's P.O.V.
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Usagi and Co.'s new apartment, 4:56 p.m.
"Ah...finally done unpacking. That took long enough. Anyway,
girl, you sure as hell have found a *nice* apartment here!"
"Ki-chan, you're way too over enthusiastic. But she's right,
Usa-chan. This place *is* nice."
"Thanks Ar-chan. I lucked in, finding this place. I mean, after
the *short notice* that I was put under by *some* people, since those
certain *some* peoples," Usa glares at us, "never actually *found* a
place, after promising they had it all fixed up for the past *five*
months."
Kami, Usa sure has grown up in the past few years we've lived
with her. I take one look at the reflection of her determined face while
she looks out the full-length window. The Sailor Senshi aren't going
to know what hit them.
In the 'short notice' that Usa was put under, like she says,
she's done an amazing amount of work. She's found this apartment,
furnished, decorated and revamped the whole place, *and*, she's
found jobs for all of us. She's taken over this little building.
The bottom floor consists of a martial arts wing, where we'll all be
training people in. The second floor is a club, which Usa and Ki will
be in charge of. Justin's gonna be performing with the girls, he just
loves singing with them. Honestly, in my opinion, I think Rei would
kill him if she saw how he was flirting with them. Anyway, when Jed
and the girls aren't performing, I'm one of the DJs. The top floor is
a restaurant that Nicholas is in charge of.
Just because some people don't have any special 'skills' to
be exploited in this thing, they get to waitress for the restaurant
and the club. I feel so bad for Brian, Dan, Kris, and Owen.
Zachary gets to do the management and stuff, so he doesn't have to
waitress. I can't believe they let Usa talk them into it. But then
again, no one can really avoid her puppy eyes, and of course, her
accusation. "Hey, y'all still owe me for tricking me into moving here in
the first place." She glared at us, and then she flashed her puppy eyes.
"Please?" Kami, we're stupid.
Usa named the whole building. It's only fair considering all the
work she's done. The entire place will be called 'The Platinum Palace
of Serenity'. As if that wasn't an obvious clue to the Senshi, but she
says that she plans to 'inform them of her presence' as she puts it,
before the grand opening. Anyway, the club will be called 'Moon Paradise'.
Personally, I find the name to be too peaceful for a place that's about
to be blasted with music, but hey, it's Usa's choice. As for the martial
arts wing, it's just going to be called 'the Defense Arts of the Silver
Millennium'. The restaurant's going to be called the 'Silver Millennium'.
Is that a dead give away or what? Her major in interior designing paid off.
The place is stunning.
Back to the penthouse. The place *is* 'sure as hell nice', as Ki
would put it. I'm not surprised that Usa could afford this place, I mean,
if you see the amounts of money people pay her to decorate their homes...
ouch. But nonetheless, the splendor of this place is amazing. Her talents
are obvious. The main room has a full wall of glass that curves out,
looking out on a gorgeous city line. The walls were white, and so was the
furniture. Plush white couches lined two of the walls furthest away from
the window. In front of the corner where the couches meet, there's this
clear coffee table. It's lined with dark steel that directs down into
claw-like feet.
As for each of our own rooms, we got to decorate it as we wish,
with help from Usa. There's one hall for us guys, and another for the
girls. In our hall, she prepared a room for Mamoru. I think she expects
him to have to stay over, but I don't know how she'd know. There's also
a room for each of the Senshi in the girls' hall.
I snap out of my thoughts when I hear Ki-chan chirp, "Hey! Let's
go get some ice cream!"
"Hai, that's a fantastic idea! I know this great place called
'Crown Arcade and Café'. I used to go there all the time! Come on guys,
you coming?"
"Uh...nah, it's okay."
"Yeah, Usa, you know what he means. It's embarrassing
being seen in public with two extremely overly hyperactive girls."
Usagi sticks her tongue out at Jed and whips a cushion at his
head. "Well, if you think that's the case, then I guess I shouldn't
tell you about the fact that the Senshi usually hang out there."
I laugh as I watch Justin fall out of his chair. "Senshi?
Rei?"
"Did I mention the Senshi? Nah..." Usagi smiles innocently.
"Yeah, I'll come." Kris tries to answer nonchalantly.
"Real inconspicuous, Kris. Real inconspicuous."
After a few more minutes of teasing, we all finally leave.
Will I finally see you, Michi? Oh kami-sama, I miss you,
Michi-chan.
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Mamoru's P.O.V.
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Mamoru's office, 5:00 p.m.
Damn, I'm not functioning properly today. All because of
whatever happened this morning. Shimatta, I miss you, Usako.
Gomen for what I've done. HOLY SHIT WHAT WAS THAT?
*ring* *ring*
Oh, it's the phone. Damn, I get too caught up when I
think of her.
"Moshi moshi?"
"Mamoru-san?"
"Hai, who is this?"
"It's me, Rei."
I run my hand through my hair. I haven't heard from her
since..since it happened. "What is it?"
"Did you feel something this morning? Around 7:00
a.m.?"
I freeze. How did she know? "Hai, how did you know?"
"The rest of the Senshi felt it as well. There's a
meeting at the temple today, in half an hour. Can you make it?"
"Hai, I'll be there. Ja ne."
"Ja." She seems to have lost her zest ever since Usako
left. I suppose we all have.
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Rei's P.O.V.
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"Where *is* Mamoru?"
"I called him, he should be on his way over. Kami,
he's acting like Odang-...gomen."
"It's okay, we all miss her."
I look up when I feel the wood floor creaking under
my knees. Mamoru's running up to us. "Gomen nasai, minna.
I was caught up in some last minute paper work."
Luna coughs to get our attention, "I assume that each
of you felt that strong sense of power this morning?"
"Hai, it felt like Usagi," Minako puts in quietly.
"Yeah, but it felt like she had some other strong essences
around her as well. You might not have felt it because we've
never experienced it before, but I'm more skilled in this stuff,"
I pipe up.
"Ami, can you track her down?"
"I've endeavored, Artemis, but I can not seem to encounter
a fixture on her energy signal. It's eminently altered out of
appurtenance of the one she had erstwhile." (Translation: I've
tried, Artemis, but I can't seem to find a fix on her energy signal.
It's really different compared to the one she had before.)
"Nani? How can she change her energy signature?" Mako asks,
scratching her head in confusion.
"It's inconceivable, Mako, however, I assume that it's due
to a herculean summation to her endowments, or she could have
reprogrammed her DNA into one of her alter egos." (Translation:
I don't know, Mako, but I guess that it's because her powers
have really grown, or she could have changed into Princess
Serenity or one of her other counterparts.)
"Oh." Mina-chan's obviously confused.
"Well, there's not much we can do-"
"Wait, I have unequivocal comprehensible
interpretations. It's suggestible that she's accompanied by a
woman and eight men. Each of their energy signatures are foreign
to my computer, yet they're familiar in some sense." (Translation:
Wait, I have some clearer readings. It looks like she's with one
other woman and eight men. Their energy signatures are unfamiliar
to my computer, but in some sense, they seem familiar.)
"Eight men?" I watch as Mamoru clenches his fists in a fit
of jealousy.
"Mamoru, there shouldn't be anything to be jealous of.
We're not even sure if it's her. And besides, it's like saying
Usagi would be jealous of you, because you're here with eight
women." Leave it to Michiru to calm anyone down with her logic.
"~sigh~. I guess."
"Hey! Let's go down to the arcade! My new game's coming out
today!" Mina-chan grins.
"You girls," Luna starts, before catching Mamoru's glare,
"and Mamoru, go ahead. Artemis and I will come only to check
Central to see if anything's gone astray."
"But I indisputably should endeavor and toil on her energy
signal." (Translation: But I really must work on her energy signal.)
"Oh, come on, Ami-chan, have some fun!" Hotaru says while
jumping up and down. I don't get how she can be so perky after this
whole Usagi thing.
"Hai, even Haruka's going, right?"
Ruka glares at Michiru. "Hai, hai. Rei-chan, can I leave
my car here for now?"
"Hai, of course."
"Well, Ami-chan?"
"Fine, perchance I could scrutinize for a comparable intensity
beacon while we're extrinsic." (Translation: Fine, I could look for
a similar energy signal while we're out.)
"Nuh-uh, you're not taking that computer out with you!
And that's an order from your leader!" Mina puffs up importantly.
We all sweatdrop while Mina shrugs innocently, "Nani?"
"~sigh~. Hai, I'll forbear my computer," Ami replies
reluctantly. (Translation: Hai, I'll leave my computer.)
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Author's Notes: So...how'd you like? Comments, suggestions,
.flames, death threats, send them all to kireiphoenix@hotmail.com
My site: http://takeoff.to/platinumphoenix
By: PhoenixStAr
Rating: Pg-13
Disclaimer: Sailormoon not mine. However, Saikoushidousha attacks,
Sailor Phoenix, Fenikkusu Kirei, the Platinum Guard, the Platinum Star,
concept and story line *are* mine. Please ask before you use them.
My email: kireiphoenix@hotmail.com
My site : http://takeoff.to/platinumphoenix
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Armand's P.O.V.
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Usagi and Co.'s new apartment, 4:56 p.m.
"Ah...finally done unpacking. That took long enough. Anyway,
girl, you sure as hell have found a *nice* apartment here!"
"Ki-chan, you're way too over enthusiastic. But she's right,
Usa-chan. This place *is* nice."
"Thanks Ar-chan. I lucked in, finding this place. I mean, after
the *short notice* that I was put under by *some* people, since those
certain *some* peoples," Usa glares at us, "never actually *found* a
place, after promising they had it all fixed up for the past *five*
months."
Kami, Usa sure has grown up in the past few years we've lived
with her. I take one look at the reflection of her determined face while
she looks out the full-length window. The Sailor Senshi aren't going
to know what hit them.
In the 'short notice' that Usa was put under, like she says,
she's done an amazing amount of work. She's found this apartment,
furnished, decorated and revamped the whole place, *and*, she's
found jobs for all of us. She's taken over this little building.
The bottom floor consists of a martial arts wing, where we'll all be
training people in. The second floor is a club, which Usa and Ki will
be in charge of. Justin's gonna be performing with the girls, he just
loves singing with them. Honestly, in my opinion, I think Rei would
kill him if she saw how he was flirting with them. Anyway, when Jed
and the girls aren't performing, I'm one of the DJs. The top floor is
a restaurant that Nicholas is in charge of.
Just because some people don't have any special 'skills' to
be exploited in this thing, they get to waitress for the restaurant
and the club. I feel so bad for Brian, Dan, Kris, and Owen.
Zachary gets to do the management and stuff, so he doesn't have to
waitress. I can't believe they let Usa talk them into it. But then
again, no one can really avoid her puppy eyes, and of course, her
accusation. "Hey, y'all still owe me for tricking me into moving here in
the first place." She glared at us, and then she flashed her puppy eyes.
"Please?" Kami, we're stupid.
Usa named the whole building. It's only fair considering all the
work she's done. The entire place will be called 'The Platinum Palace
of Serenity'. As if that wasn't an obvious clue to the Senshi, but she
says that she plans to 'inform them of her presence' as she puts it,
before the grand opening. Anyway, the club will be called 'Moon Paradise'.
Personally, I find the name to be too peaceful for a place that's about
to be blasted with music, but hey, it's Usa's choice. As for the martial
arts wing, it's just going to be called 'the Defense Arts of the Silver
Millennium'. The restaurant's going to be called the 'Silver Millennium'.
Is that a dead give away or what? Her major in interior designing paid off.
The place is stunning.
Back to the penthouse. The place *is* 'sure as hell nice', as Ki
would put it. I'm not surprised that Usa could afford this place, I mean,
if you see the amounts of money people pay her to decorate their homes...
ouch. But nonetheless, the splendor of this place is amazing. Her talents
are obvious. The main room has a full wall of glass that curves out,
looking out on a gorgeous city line. The walls were white, and so was the
furniture. Plush white couches lined two of the walls furthest away from
the window. In front of the corner where the couches meet, there's this
clear coffee table. It's lined with dark steel that directs down into
claw-like feet.
As for each of our own rooms, we got to decorate it as we wish,
with help from Usa. There's one hall for us guys, and another for the
girls. In our hall, she prepared a room for Mamoru. I think she expects
him to have to stay over, but I don't know how she'd know. There's also
a room for each of the Senshi in the girls' hall.
I snap out of my thoughts when I hear Ki-chan chirp, "Hey! Let's
go get some ice cream!"
"Hai, that's a fantastic idea! I know this great place called
'Crown Arcade and Café'. I used to go there all the time! Come on guys,
you coming?"
"Uh...nah, it's okay."
"Yeah, Usa, you know what he means. It's embarrassing
being seen in public with two extremely overly hyperactive girls."
Usagi sticks her tongue out at Jed and whips a cushion at his
head. "Well, if you think that's the case, then I guess I shouldn't
tell you about the fact that the Senshi usually hang out there."
I laugh as I watch Justin fall out of his chair. "Senshi?
Rei?"
"Did I mention the Senshi? Nah..." Usagi smiles innocently.
"Yeah, I'll come." Kris tries to answer nonchalantly.
"Real inconspicuous, Kris. Real inconspicuous."
After a few more minutes of teasing, we all finally leave.
Will I finally see you, Michi? Oh kami-sama, I miss you,
Michi-chan.
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Mamoru's P.O.V.
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Mamoru's office, 5:00 p.m.
Damn, I'm not functioning properly today. All because of
whatever happened this morning. Shimatta, I miss you, Usako.
Gomen for what I've done. HOLY SHIT WHAT WAS THAT?
*ring* *ring*
Oh, it's the phone. Damn, I get too caught up when I
think of her.
"Moshi moshi?"
"Mamoru-san?"
"Hai, who is this?"
"It's me, Rei."
I run my hand through my hair. I haven't heard from her
since..since it happened. "What is it?"
"Did you feel something this morning? Around 7:00
a.m.?"
I freeze. How did she know? "Hai, how did you know?"
"The rest of the Senshi felt it as well. There's a
meeting at the temple today, in half an hour. Can you make it?"
"Hai, I'll be there. Ja ne."
"Ja." She seems to have lost her zest ever since Usako
left. I suppose we all have.
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Rei's P.O.V.
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"Where *is* Mamoru?"
"I called him, he should be on his way over. Kami,
he's acting like Odang-...gomen."
"It's okay, we all miss her."
I look up when I feel the wood floor creaking under
my knees. Mamoru's running up to us. "Gomen nasai, minna.
I was caught up in some last minute paper work."
Luna coughs to get our attention, "I assume that each
of you felt that strong sense of power this morning?"
"Hai, it felt like Usagi," Minako puts in quietly.
"Yeah, but it felt like she had some other strong essences
around her as well. You might not have felt it because we've
never experienced it before, but I'm more skilled in this stuff,"
I pipe up.
"Ami, can you track her down?"
"I've endeavored, Artemis, but I can not seem to encounter
a fixture on her energy signal. It's eminently altered out of
appurtenance of the one she had erstwhile." (Translation: I've
tried, Artemis, but I can't seem to find a fix on her energy signal.
It's really different compared to the one she had before.)
"Nani? How can she change her energy signature?" Mako asks,
scratching her head in confusion.
"It's inconceivable, Mako, however, I assume that it's due
to a herculean summation to her endowments, or she could have
reprogrammed her DNA into one of her alter egos." (Translation:
I don't know, Mako, but I guess that it's because her powers
have really grown, or she could have changed into Princess
Serenity or one of her other counterparts.)
"Oh." Mina-chan's obviously confused.
"Well, there's not much we can do-"
"Wait, I have unequivocal comprehensible
interpretations. It's suggestible that she's accompanied by a
woman and eight men. Each of their energy signatures are foreign
to my computer, yet they're familiar in some sense." (Translation:
Wait, I have some clearer readings. It looks like she's with one
other woman and eight men. Their energy signatures are unfamiliar
to my computer, but in some sense, they seem familiar.)
"Eight men?" I watch as Mamoru clenches his fists in a fit
of jealousy.
"Mamoru, there shouldn't be anything to be jealous of.
We're not even sure if it's her. And besides, it's like saying
Usagi would be jealous of you, because you're here with eight
women." Leave it to Michiru to calm anyone down with her logic.
"~sigh~. I guess."
"Hey! Let's go down to the arcade! My new game's coming out
today!" Mina-chan grins.
"You girls," Luna starts, before catching Mamoru's glare,
"and Mamoru, go ahead. Artemis and I will come only to check
Central to see if anything's gone astray."
"But I indisputably should endeavor and toil on her energy
signal." (Translation: But I really must work on her energy signal.)
"Oh, come on, Ami-chan, have some fun!" Hotaru says while
jumping up and down. I don't get how she can be so perky after this
whole Usagi thing.
"Hai, even Haruka's going, right?"
Ruka glares at Michiru. "Hai, hai. Rei-chan, can I leave
my car here for now?"
"Hai, of course."
"Well, Ami-chan?"
"Fine, perchance I could scrutinize for a comparable intensity
beacon while we're extrinsic." (Translation: Fine, I could look for
a similar energy signal while we're out.)
"Nuh-uh, you're not taking that computer out with you!
And that's an order from your leader!" Mina puffs up importantly.
We all sweatdrop while Mina shrugs innocently, "Nani?"
"~sigh~. Hai, I'll forbear my computer," Ami replies
reluctantly. (Translation: Hai, I'll leave my computer.)
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Author's Notes: So...how'd you like? Comments, suggestions,
.flames, death threats, send them all to kireiphoenix@hotmail.com
My site: http://takeoff.to/platinumphoenix