Chapter 3: Talk



"Chibi Usa!" a voice yelled from behind her. Startled, she broke the kiss and turned around quickly to see Haruka, Michiru and Setsuna looking at her with disappointment. Chibi Usa adverted her eyes from theirs, she knew she was going to get an earful. "Come on, we need to talk." Setsuna yelled to her so she could hear her over the loud music. The tree older women gestured for her to follow. Chibi Usa looked back at Van and motioned for him to follow as well.

"Chibi Usa, how could you?" Michiru asked concerned.

"How could I what? Go out and have a good time? Try to make up for the youth I lost!" Chibi Usa yelled back interrupting Michiru.

"We're only trying to protect you Small Lady-" Setsuna began but was quickly interrupted by Chibi Usa.

"I can take care of myself just fine. And don't ever call me that again." Chibi Usa said in a bitter tone as she turned away from the three woman. "Come on Van, let's get out of here." she grabbed him by the wrist and walked away. Haruka began o follow but Michiru stopped her by grabbing her hand.

"Just let her go Haruka-chan. If we go after her, we'll only make it worse." Haruka knew that Michiru was right. Chibi Usa was already mad at them enough.



"What was that all about?" Van asked as he tried to keep up with Chibi Usa.

"Oh those were the senshi. They think the can baby me all my life! I'm what, 914 years old and they still treat me like I'm only 5." Chibi Usa huffed as she slowed down her walking pace.

"You're-you're 914?" Van asked in shock and amazement. Chibi Usa looked back at him and nodded. "Wow, you don't look it at all." she smiled and laughed at his comment.

"The reason I look so young is because of the silver crystal." she glanced back at Van and saw a confused look upon his face and smiled. "You see, when my mother ascended to the thrown she used the silver crystal to purify all people on Earth. The side effect of it was that everyone was given longer life spans." she paused and the smile faded from her face. "It's scary to think about sometimes."

"How is it scary?" Van asked confused and concerned from her sudden mood change.

"Well, just thinking that I've been alive for over 900 yrs and still look like I'm 19 just makes me wonder how long will I live? What would I look like in another 900 yrs? Will I still be alive? I just find that questions like that scare me sometimes." Chibi Usa stopped walking and sat down on a nearby bench. Van then sat down beside her.

"Well, perhaps you shouldn't be asking yourself those kinds of questions. Just try and focus on the present rather than the future." Chibi Usa looked up at Van and deep into his warm brown eyes. He's not like any man I've met before, he actually has feelings.

"You're right Van, I shouldn't be asking myself these questions and I should just focus on the present." she shifted closer to him. "It really means a lot to me to have someone I can just talk to like this." she shut her eyes and hugged him loosely. Instinctively, Van returned the favour by wrapping his arms around her fragile body and forcing her closer. A few moments later Chibi Usa broke the hug. "I guess we should be getting back before my parents send the rest of the senshi." she said with a giggle. The couple then stood up and headed back to Chibi Usa's navy blue corvette. This time she drove slower than before. The main reason for that was because the longer the drive, the longer it took to get back and she wasn't ready to face her parents. They would scold her as usual for leaving the palace without one of the senshi to protect her and she also left with out permission.

When they arrived at the palace, Chibi Usa parked the car in the garage and locked it. The two then went to the main hall where Chibi Usa was greeted by her disappointed parents. "I think it would be best if you left and went to your room. This could take awhile." she said to Van in a whisper. He nodded and left.

"Ya I know, I shouldn't have gone out without your permission and for also taking one of the corvettes without asking but I, and Van, couldn't stand being around all those nobles and we needed to have some fun and I thought the best thing was to show him around the city but I was being selfish and I should be punished." Serenity and Endymion looked at each other surprised.

"Well, that certainly saves my breath." Serenity said with a sigh.

"And you're right Chibi Usa. You did need to have fun because you are young. I know you don't want to be around all these nobles and nor do I but next time just ask." Endymion added. Serenity then moved towards her daughter and hugged her.

"Chibi Usa, next time, invite me." Serenity whispered into her ear." Chibi Usa smiled and broke her mothers hug.

"Well, I guess I should get some sleep. I'll see you in the morning." she hugged her father and left.



A/N: No I didn't forget about my fic. I just had a bad writers block. Well, hoped you enjoyed the chappie. I still need to think of a bad guy or villain for the fic so until then, it's just gonna be fluff. And just remember, any personal comments (ideas for a villain) or flames can be sent to me at sailor_cosmos71@hotmail.com