Rachel stood up, casting a cold glare at Moon, huffed, and walked out
towards the trees at the side of the field we were standing in. I shook my
head with a sigh. She shouldn't have jumped out like that. We had been
taught better. But it was odd, though, some one back here with the same
hairdoo, and it wasn't a common one either. It was our queens, and I, too,
had this raising anger about this person stealing our queens style.
The four other planet named scouts were guarding Moon like a hawk. They were eyeing us fiercely, waiting for us to make a move. I put out a hand to make sure Ashley, Alex and Aydel didn't move an inch, then stepped forward.
"Look," I said, "I think we got off on the wrong foot. I assume this is your guarding era and are very protective of it, as I would be, and we have no right to intrude. We're just looking for someone. It's an emergency, something we can't take any chances with. Please, do you think you can try and help us?"
Moon seemed pleased with my speech. She tried to step forward, but Jupiter did instead. "Who are you looking for?" She asked in an anger temper. I didn't blame her.
"Jupiter!" Venus nearly screamed.
"What? I think we have a right to know. We can't just let anybody look for people, that's what leads to scum like the heart snatchers, and amazon quartet. I say, the sooner we can deal with these guys, the better." Jupiter focused her gaze carefully in my eyes. I tried not to look away, but there was a flash of something unsettling in their that frightened me, and I searched for another pair of eyes to study.
"We're more civilized then this…" Alex tried to step in, but my silence told her to butt out. I was their leader, I could handle this. One way or another.
"Ok, first things first. It's none of your business who we're looking for. That's our business, no one else's, especially not yours. All you need to know is that it's important, and that the sooner we find her the sooner we can leave." I said strictly.
"But why don't you just tell us, then maybe we can help?" The one named Mercury begged.
I smiled satisfied I caused sympathy, "No, it's too risky to her safety. She's here, we know she is, we were told she is, and we can find her. Second thing," I continued, "there is an unexplained evil here that I know will get in our way. You can help with that. We'll destroy what we can, when we can, you destroy what you can, when you can. This evil isn't smart, but it's here to destroy. It is strong, it is vicious, and it will harm innocents for their soul stone. We are not trained in the area to destroy, only to defend and put off the evil, so we will work quickly to find the one we are looking for and get out of here before we have overstayed our visit."
"Wait, wait! You're not going to help us defeat it?" Mars asked with a tone of snobbish guilt.
I starred at her and replied, "I think I already explained that." I crossed my arms and prepared to say more, but Ashley interrupted with a very rude "Good bye." I figured we'd see these scouts again, and didn't want to embaress her, so I turned and ran off towards the trees. Alex, Rachel, Ashley and Aydel followed.
When we were all together far into the forest and positive we were out of sight, we clasped hands and chanted, "Galaxie Powers Undone!!!" When we were all back in our normal clothes, we composed our selves, then strolled gracefully from the forest and into the dark, street lighten, Tokyo streets.
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"Ahh!!!!!!!!!" There was a high-pitched scream in the distance. I looked in that direction. It was way too early in the morning for an attack, who could be screaming? Without thinking I ran in the direction the scream came from. Dodging through ally ways and down streets. I could tell I was getting close when a panic-stricken teenager bolted out of the gate to her home and ran down toward me, leaving a trail of dust behind her. "I'm going to be La-ie-ay-ei-ate!" She squealed. She hardly seemed to notice me as she bolted past me, leaving em to suck in her trail of dust. I coughed. It was just a girl worried about school. I wondered briefly how a girl like that could ever survive here in the first place, but dismissed the thought as I realized that I, too, would be late. It was my first day of school, too, and I would be late if I didn't hurry also.
I ran back in the direction I had came, dodging back through the same ally ways, running up the same streets. By the time I had reached my new school I had started to wonder about that girl's hair. I had only caught a glimpse as she took off away, but it looked just like our queens, but blond. 'Maybe that style's popular in this ear…' I told myself.
My thoughts vanished as I stood in front of my first class room door. Brand new students, brand new teachers, brand new halls… it would be hard to keep up, but I knew I could if the others could. But, then again, they at least had some classes together. I was all alone all day. I opened the door to find the same girl bowing apologetically to the teacher, begging forgiveness for being late. I prayed it wasn't something the teacher made you do.
"Serena, Serena, calm down. Take your seat now," the teacher smiled as she looked my way, "Aw, a newbie." She said invitingly. I bowed briefly then took off to find a seat. There was an open one way at the back, pretty much away from everyone.
'Perfect', I thought, 'Away from everyone, so there will be no one to bother me'. I started for the seat when the teacher gently grabbed my arm and told me to stay a while. I forced a fake laugh and smiled.
"So, tell the class your name, where you come from, and how you like it here in Tokyo so far." The teacher told me.
I smiled, pretending I was happy to be there, and answered her questions the best I could, "My name is Saruka Andrews. I'm from… uh, not too far from here, and Tokyo is great so far." They weren't lies, in my time I really didn't live that far from here, and this era of Tokyo wasn't as bad as I first thought it would be, and my name… well, it was close enough to my real one.
When I was given the go ahead, I started for the desk I had picked out, but, once again, the teacher told me to stop. "You can take this seat over here," She told me. It was right at the front, surrounded by other people… people I could have cared less about to know.
"Of course," I smiled, and took my seat.
The day was a long one. In each class I was offered the front seat, each class I was told to introduce myself, and each class people were being nice and considerate to me. I kept telling myself it wouldn't last, that, after we found our child queen, we would be back on our way to our home, to our friends, our training and routines. But right now, I could live this out.
The end of the day came and I was on my way off of the school grounds when someone stopped me.
"Hi!" A familiar voice said cheerfully. It was that girl, Serena. She had been in all my classes for the day, and for the rest of the semester, I assumed. "Don't you remember me?" She asked, a smile still beaming on her face.
"Yeah," I smiled back. I could tell she was about to ask me something, but I was saved by Alex.
"Saruka!" She called. Ashley, Rachel and Aydel were with her. They were waving for me to come over. I could see the fumes of jealousy coming from Rachel as she looked at Serena's hair.
"Uh, I gotta go." I told her, "Maybe I'll see you tomorrow though," I said just before I took off.
"Of course, we're in four classes together, DAH!!!" Serena called after me. When I reached the four I hurried them along.
"Saruka, what's wrong?" Ashely asked me.
"Nothing, just the sooner we find her the better." I snapped. Ashley left it at that. She knew not to interfere with my moods, and I was in a bad one.
"Saruka," Aydel asked, holding me back. Ashley urged Alex and Rachel a head.
"What?" I asked, putting on the same fake smile I had all day.
"What's wrong… tell me, please." Aydel asked. She looked me straight in the eye.
"I don't know," I told her honestly, "I just don't want to get too attached to this place, knowing we have to leave soon." I looked down.
"I know how you feel, it's starting to feel like home," Aydel said.
I laughed, "Yeah, home with moderate technology, gas powered cars, and wooden buildings."
She laughed with me. "They're here," She smiled.
I looked at her. She always tended to know something I didn't. "Who?"
"The scouts from last night. Their normal forms are a good disguise, but not good enough. They looked and sound nearly the same, but without a tiny skirt and tight body suit." Aydel explained.
"WHO?" I nearly yelled, enthrauled with anxiety and curiosity.
"You'll find out soon enough, I don't want to ruin the surprise." Aydel told me as she urged me along the sidewalk.
I looked around, "Is she one?" I asked and pointed. Aydel slapped down my hand, "Don't point, it's rude, and no, she's not one of them. I told you, their disguises are good, you will never figure it out, yet. But don't worry, you'll find out soon enough… I'll explain later."
I nodded. Aydel and I had always known each other's thoughts… nearly… she had a divine wit I couldn't capture, but I always figured it out on my own, if a little, or a lot, later. Seeing Ashley, Alex and Rachel farther a head glancing suspiciously back at us, I sprinted a head and jumped on Ashely's back. She fell down with me, laughing. Maybe things here wouldn't be that bad, as long as we could all remain friends.
The four other planet named scouts were guarding Moon like a hawk. They were eyeing us fiercely, waiting for us to make a move. I put out a hand to make sure Ashley, Alex and Aydel didn't move an inch, then stepped forward.
"Look," I said, "I think we got off on the wrong foot. I assume this is your guarding era and are very protective of it, as I would be, and we have no right to intrude. We're just looking for someone. It's an emergency, something we can't take any chances with. Please, do you think you can try and help us?"
Moon seemed pleased with my speech. She tried to step forward, but Jupiter did instead. "Who are you looking for?" She asked in an anger temper. I didn't blame her.
"Jupiter!" Venus nearly screamed.
"What? I think we have a right to know. We can't just let anybody look for people, that's what leads to scum like the heart snatchers, and amazon quartet. I say, the sooner we can deal with these guys, the better." Jupiter focused her gaze carefully in my eyes. I tried not to look away, but there was a flash of something unsettling in their that frightened me, and I searched for another pair of eyes to study.
"We're more civilized then this…" Alex tried to step in, but my silence told her to butt out. I was their leader, I could handle this. One way or another.
"Ok, first things first. It's none of your business who we're looking for. That's our business, no one else's, especially not yours. All you need to know is that it's important, and that the sooner we find her the sooner we can leave." I said strictly.
"But why don't you just tell us, then maybe we can help?" The one named Mercury begged.
I smiled satisfied I caused sympathy, "No, it's too risky to her safety. She's here, we know she is, we were told she is, and we can find her. Second thing," I continued, "there is an unexplained evil here that I know will get in our way. You can help with that. We'll destroy what we can, when we can, you destroy what you can, when you can. This evil isn't smart, but it's here to destroy. It is strong, it is vicious, and it will harm innocents for their soul stone. We are not trained in the area to destroy, only to defend and put off the evil, so we will work quickly to find the one we are looking for and get out of here before we have overstayed our visit."
"Wait, wait! You're not going to help us defeat it?" Mars asked with a tone of snobbish guilt.
I starred at her and replied, "I think I already explained that." I crossed my arms and prepared to say more, but Ashley interrupted with a very rude "Good bye." I figured we'd see these scouts again, and didn't want to embaress her, so I turned and ran off towards the trees. Alex, Rachel, Ashley and Aydel followed.
When we were all together far into the forest and positive we were out of sight, we clasped hands and chanted, "Galaxie Powers Undone!!!" When we were all back in our normal clothes, we composed our selves, then strolled gracefully from the forest and into the dark, street lighten, Tokyo streets.
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"Ahh!!!!!!!!!" There was a high-pitched scream in the distance. I looked in that direction. It was way too early in the morning for an attack, who could be screaming? Without thinking I ran in the direction the scream came from. Dodging through ally ways and down streets. I could tell I was getting close when a panic-stricken teenager bolted out of the gate to her home and ran down toward me, leaving a trail of dust behind her. "I'm going to be La-ie-ay-ei-ate!" She squealed. She hardly seemed to notice me as she bolted past me, leaving em to suck in her trail of dust. I coughed. It was just a girl worried about school. I wondered briefly how a girl like that could ever survive here in the first place, but dismissed the thought as I realized that I, too, would be late. It was my first day of school, too, and I would be late if I didn't hurry also.
I ran back in the direction I had came, dodging back through the same ally ways, running up the same streets. By the time I had reached my new school I had started to wonder about that girl's hair. I had only caught a glimpse as she took off away, but it looked just like our queens, but blond. 'Maybe that style's popular in this ear…' I told myself.
My thoughts vanished as I stood in front of my first class room door. Brand new students, brand new teachers, brand new halls… it would be hard to keep up, but I knew I could if the others could. But, then again, they at least had some classes together. I was all alone all day. I opened the door to find the same girl bowing apologetically to the teacher, begging forgiveness for being late. I prayed it wasn't something the teacher made you do.
"Serena, Serena, calm down. Take your seat now," the teacher smiled as she looked my way, "Aw, a newbie." She said invitingly. I bowed briefly then took off to find a seat. There was an open one way at the back, pretty much away from everyone.
'Perfect', I thought, 'Away from everyone, so there will be no one to bother me'. I started for the seat when the teacher gently grabbed my arm and told me to stay a while. I forced a fake laugh and smiled.
"So, tell the class your name, where you come from, and how you like it here in Tokyo so far." The teacher told me.
I smiled, pretending I was happy to be there, and answered her questions the best I could, "My name is Saruka Andrews. I'm from… uh, not too far from here, and Tokyo is great so far." They weren't lies, in my time I really didn't live that far from here, and this era of Tokyo wasn't as bad as I first thought it would be, and my name… well, it was close enough to my real one.
When I was given the go ahead, I started for the desk I had picked out, but, once again, the teacher told me to stop. "You can take this seat over here," She told me. It was right at the front, surrounded by other people… people I could have cared less about to know.
"Of course," I smiled, and took my seat.
The day was a long one. In each class I was offered the front seat, each class I was told to introduce myself, and each class people were being nice and considerate to me. I kept telling myself it wouldn't last, that, after we found our child queen, we would be back on our way to our home, to our friends, our training and routines. But right now, I could live this out.
The end of the day came and I was on my way off of the school grounds when someone stopped me.
"Hi!" A familiar voice said cheerfully. It was that girl, Serena. She had been in all my classes for the day, and for the rest of the semester, I assumed. "Don't you remember me?" She asked, a smile still beaming on her face.
"Yeah," I smiled back. I could tell she was about to ask me something, but I was saved by Alex.
"Saruka!" She called. Ashley, Rachel and Aydel were with her. They were waving for me to come over. I could see the fumes of jealousy coming from Rachel as she looked at Serena's hair.
"Uh, I gotta go." I told her, "Maybe I'll see you tomorrow though," I said just before I took off.
"Of course, we're in four classes together, DAH!!!" Serena called after me. When I reached the four I hurried them along.
"Saruka, what's wrong?" Ashely asked me.
"Nothing, just the sooner we find her the better." I snapped. Ashley left it at that. She knew not to interfere with my moods, and I was in a bad one.
"Saruka," Aydel asked, holding me back. Ashley urged Alex and Rachel a head.
"What?" I asked, putting on the same fake smile I had all day.
"What's wrong… tell me, please." Aydel asked. She looked me straight in the eye.
"I don't know," I told her honestly, "I just don't want to get too attached to this place, knowing we have to leave soon." I looked down.
"I know how you feel, it's starting to feel like home," Aydel said.
I laughed, "Yeah, home with moderate technology, gas powered cars, and wooden buildings."
She laughed with me. "They're here," She smiled.
I looked at her. She always tended to know something I didn't. "Who?"
"The scouts from last night. Their normal forms are a good disguise, but not good enough. They looked and sound nearly the same, but without a tiny skirt and tight body suit." Aydel explained.
"WHO?" I nearly yelled, enthrauled with anxiety and curiosity.
"You'll find out soon enough, I don't want to ruin the surprise." Aydel told me as she urged me along the sidewalk.
I looked around, "Is she one?" I asked and pointed. Aydel slapped down my hand, "Don't point, it's rude, and no, she's not one of them. I told you, their disguises are good, you will never figure it out, yet. But don't worry, you'll find out soon enough… I'll explain later."
I nodded. Aydel and I had always known each other's thoughts… nearly… she had a divine wit I couldn't capture, but I always figured it out on my own, if a little, or a lot, later. Seeing Ashley, Alex and Rachel farther a head glancing suspiciously back at us, I sprinted a head and jumped on Ashely's back. She fell down with me, laughing. Maybe things here wouldn't be that bad, as long as we could all remain friends.
