---Chapter 5---
They arrived at the factory later that day. Everyone was bathed and dressed in brand new clothes. Each of the scouts would have special jobs as types of secretaries, to keep them out of harms way. Mamoru spent a few hours with them in his office, explaining how things would work, so their plans wouldn't be discovered by the Nazis.
"I feal like a whole new person!!" Usagi exclaimed happily as she twirled around, her blue summer dress swaying softly.
Minako grabbed Usagi's hands and they jumped and danced around the room together. Mina smiled as they stopped. "We're free and safe now! I'm so happy!"
Haruka frowned. "What if we're discovered?" she questioned. "We'll be executed and so will everyone in the factory!"
"That is not an option." Mamoru said angrily. "I won't let it happen." He protectively wrapped an arm around Usagi and one around Chibiusa. He smiled down at Chibiusa, and let her go back to Hotaru to play with their new dolls. "We have a lost of work... let's get started."
They had to go through piles of paperwork, make lists of historical people to be rescued, organize the factory and the workers, and other strenuous affairs. Many hours later, files had been organized, list were written, and the factory was producing multiple types of goods to be shipped over to other countries. The workers where beyond happy. Without of the stress of being slaves, some were even beginning to learn how to smile again.
Mamoru sat in his chair and looked out a window in his office, that overlooked the workers. "All is in order... now we just sit and wait out the war." he sighed heavily. "I'm going to worry so much."
Usagi came to Mamrou and took his hand in hers. "Don't worry... but if you must, let me worry with you. We'll handle this together." She smiled and kissed him quickly on the lips. She pulled him up from his chair. "C'mon, the public awaits, and they already adore you."
He smiled and walked with her down to the factory floor. The whir of the machines blurred with the hushed whispers of the workers, a swirling mix in his mind. He leaned on Usagi, who seemed to be bubbling with joy, for support. They walked up and down the rows together, the workers edging away, as if Mamoru had the plague. Finally one little boy, about Chibiusa's age slowly came over to Mamrou and tugged on his pant leg. Mamoru looked down at the boy and patted his head.
"What is it that you need lad?" Mamoru said softly.
The white haired boy smiled. "I am Helios. I jus waned to tank you fo hewpin me."
Mamoru smiled at the boy. "It's nice to meet you Helios. My name Mamrou Chiba. You can call me Mamoru though... I have a daughter about your age. She's in my office, why don't you go and play hmmm? It's not fitting for a little boy like you to have to work all day."
The boy grinned once again and ran off to the office. He was greated by Chibiusa and Hotaru, their arms wide open with exceptance. The children sat down together on the floor, playing happily, like they'd known each other forever.
Mamrou stood up slowly, an idea creeping into his mind. "I'll shorten the workers hours, and give them all work breaks... the children especially."
Usagi smiled. "It's a wonderful idea... but it will have to be put on pause when the inspectors come. Setesuna has the week they come already. We'll just need to keep our guard up then."
Mamoru nodded. They walked back, smiling as the workers began to babble on about what they'd heard. The scouts set to work on Mamoru's new plans. A court yard, mess hall, and new bunks, were under construction. Everyone would be pleased... except the Nazi Inspectors and Guards soon to come.
---Chapter 6---
Chibiusa shrieked when the limousine pulled up into the courtyard, the wheels crushing her tiny doll. She looked up in horror as a ghastly man climbed out of the car and looked down upon her in disgust. Chibiusa stood up and ran over to Usagi, who had come out when she'd heard the scream.
"Your early sir..." She said, not making eye contact. "We haven't prepared for you."
The man smirked. "I didn't want you to prepare for my visit" he said nonchalantly, emphasizing prepare. "I know your boss would try to hide something."
"He has nothing to hide sir."
He glowered at Usagi. "Then what is this?!" he said pointing at Chibiusa and her broken doll.
Usagi's nostrils flared. Her sign that she was angry, but couldn't do anything about it. "In this factory, all the workers have time off. We've discovered that it increases moral... higher moral increases the factories total output. It was her time for a break... sir." She looked up at him for the first time and glared at him. "If you have any problems, or doubts about that, we have charts and records to show you." she paused and added coolly, "Of course if you can't understand our complicated records... I'm sure little Chibiusa here can draw you a line graph."
"That's quiet a mouth you have on you for a Jew. I think you'd be a little more respectful of a high ranking German officer such as myself." He said bitterly.
"The only German Officer's I will respect, started this factory, and are running it fairly. You, aren't one of them." she said snootily, her head held high.
He raised his arm, about to hit her, when a strong hand grabbed his arm stopping him. "Hitting a lady, of any background or history, is against my code." Mamoru said angrily.
"This whore isn't a lady. She's a Jew."
Mamoru released the man's arm. "Sir, she isn't a whore, she's my secretary, and I can guarantee that the fact she's a Jew, doesn't make her any less a lady then your wife."
"How dare you associate my wife with those lower creatures." He growled.
Mamoru stepped closer to the man. "Well how dare you try to hit my secretary, for standing up for the way I run the most productive factory in Germany." he looked to Usagi and said telepathically, 'It's amazing that we can be the best provider here, and still produce enough to be the highest one to ship to the USA!'
Usagi nodded. 'Yes, but you can't let that slip to him.'
'I know... there are too many things that can go wrong as it is.' Mamoru added, nodding.
Before the officer could question what was going on between them, Usagi smiled and said, "Now sir. Chibiusa will go and get you and your friends some refreshments, and we'll start the tour." Usagi needed to stall for time, while Chibiusa warned the others. It was one of their basic drills. "This is the courtyard where all of our workers take their breaks, even the children. The window above is to the main office. Mr. Chiba can supervise everything from up there."
She smiled as the officer nodded approvingly, and as Chibiusa came out with full wine glasses on a silver platter. "This is a 5 year T.B.A.... one of the finest in Germany." The men nodded and each took a glass. Chibiusa grinned ear to ear. She'd drugged it enough to make them agree to practically everything... and remember coming and maybe leaving.
"This is spectacular!" one of the men commented. Chibiusa's smile only grew.
Once they had finished their drinks, Usagi led them through the factory, knowing they'd remember little or nothing. When she'd finished, she smiled and led them to a place they could fill out the review forms. "I trust you enjoyed your time here..." she said with a smile as they left to turn in the forms to their superior.
Mamoru laughed when the limo left. "That was almost too easy. What did you put in there Chibiusa?"
"Um, the wine and the tranquilizers must have interacted, making them a little more happy than intended... but they shouldn't remember much either. Just that they had a great time." she said proudly.
"Yes well I guess so..." Usagi said smiling. "Now... all we can do is wait for it to end. Right?" she asked turning to Mamoru.
"Just wait out the war... yes... that's all that's left." he frowned. "I hope all goes well."
"I know it will... This life will have it's hardships, but it has a happy ending. " Setsuna said smiling. "By the way Mamoru, Motoki is coming here later today."
Mamoru smiled. "Oh wonderful! I can't wait to see him..."
