And You I Love
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Location: the girls' cabin
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The next day went by. Usagi and Duo became a happy couple. He seemed relieved that a pack of girls stopped following him everywhere. Usagi was just happy to be with him.
Things between Usagi and Duo were a little bit awkward, like things between a new couple always are. But after Thursday passed they got over the giggles and blushes, and they had become quite comfortable with each other. Usagi found herself getting closer and closer to Duo.
It was late, and the girls stayed up talking.
So have you kissed him? Minako asked, throwing herself onto her bunk. Oh, nevermind, you told me about that night at the Spot. Have you kissed him since then, though?
Usagi shrugged, Little butterfly kisses on the cheek and on his mouth, but nothing really romantic... Usa sighed.
Rei laughed, You're so lucky. Since I kissed Wufei, on the forehead for Pete's sake, he hasn't spoken a word to me. I think he's avoiding me...
You've noticed that, too? Makoto asked, It seems like none of the guys want to talk to us anymore, save Duo. Have we gotten boring?
Ami shook her head, No. Quatre has been talking to me...Well, now that I think of it, he really hasn't said anything to me since yesterday. He's waved and stuff- What could be the problem?
Usagi suggested, it has something to do with the fight Heero and Duo got into? She had told them of Duo's black eye, and they had noticed it that morning, too. The bruises on Heero's dark skin showed up also.
A devilish grin appeared on Minako's face. Then...lets...get their attention...
Whatever it is you are thinking that is making you smile like that- Don't! Makoto scolded, I've seen you with that smile too many times!
Minako cried, faking her innocence. I just have a tiny...going home...
Ami finished.
Yes! A tiny, going home prank. Nothing big.
I don't like it. But then Usagi admitted, Ok, that's a lie, I do. What's the plan?
What? What? Usagi said as if she were doing no wrong, It's just a teeny little joke. Rei, Makoto, are you guys in?
Rei nodded. After just a moment's hesitation, Makoto did, too.
So come on, Ami, Minako persuaded.
Ami sighed. I guess I have to make sure you don't do anything too terrible...
Usagi cried, So Minako, what did you have in mind?
Minako smiled that grin of hers again. Well, for starters....
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Location: the boys' cabin
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They were outside, peering into a window at the sleeping pilots. They walked around to the front.
Minako...How did I let you talk me into this? Ami hissed, holding a bottle of honey.
You're doing it because you love me, remember? Mina reminded. Ami sighed and shook her head.
Usagi hissed, Shh!! Quiet! They might hear...
Let's hurry, Rei said anxiously, waving the scissors she had in her hand.
Makoto was the first to go in. She opened the door oh-so-quietly, and snuck inside. The rest of the girls followed. Though it was almost completely dark, all the cabins had the same layout, so they found their way to the boys' dresser and closet.
Rei quietly opened the closet door, chose five white shirts, and began two cutting circles out around the -ahem- chest area in each one. She supressed the urge to laugh, imagining Wufei in that shirt the next morning. She got the rest of the boys' clothes from the closet and dresser, and she walked out the door silently. Rei took them across the little trail to her own cabin, dumped them on her bed, and returned.
When she opened the door to the boys' cabin, Rei was looking into the barrel of a gun. The lights suddenly flickered on, and all was revealed. Rei stared directly into Wufei's black eyes.
Ami was standing near the table, pouring honey into a bottle of shampoo. Quatre held a gun to her temple. Usagi was emptying a bottle of pen ink(non toxic of course) into a toothpaste tube. Duo had gun aimed directly into her heart. Makoto was standing bearstyle over Trowa(who was holding a gun to her forehead), a can of whipped cream in her hand. Minako had a black magic marker in her hands, and Heero held a gun between her eyes.
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Location: the boys' cabin
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Everyone stood perfectly still, no one speaking or even blinking. Minako stared down the gun and into Heero's icy blues. The death glare'. Minako began to shake, and then she couldn't hold it in any longer.
Minako laughed.
She giggled, still eyeing Heero. The moment she was waiting for came- Heero relaxed just for a half-instant, wondering why on Earth she was laughing. Minako took her opportunity. In a swift motion she grabbed the gun out of his hands and tackled him.
Minako cried, still laughing. She beat down with small force on Heero's chest, like people do when they are cracking up.
Everyone stared at her. After a moment, everyone sweatdropped massively, and they, too, began to laugh. Duo fell over laughing and Quatre had to steady himself. A small grin lit Trowa's face and Wufei was shaking his head with a cute smile.
Heero was the only one who didn't smile. He was furious. Get off me, he commanded, I said get off me!
Mina's smile disappeared as she lifted herself off of him. She shook her head. You know, Minako sighed, You're always like this- angry and annoyed! But sometimes you let the softer side of you show. And it's so...nice. Minako paused, and then added, looking Heero in the eye, Then you go back to being an ass.
Minako stomped angrily out of the cabin. Heavy silence fell over the cabin. Heero got up and sat on the edge of his bed. He stared down at his fight, as if he wished to burn holes through his shoes with his stare. Suddenly, Ami spoke.
"Explain!" she said.
"Explain what?" Quatre asked.
Ami gave a rather pointed look to the gun in his hand. Quatre caught on, saying, "Oh, that."
"We're in the military," Trowa lied, "We're on call, and it's imperative that we're always well equipped."
"And do you pull them on everything that moves?" Rei questioned, "You scared the daylights out of me."
"It wouldn't have happened if you onnas hadn't have been up to something," Wufei reasoned, gesturing to the various things the girls were holding, "You explain."
Usagi argued, "It was a joke! A gun is not a joke. Really, you would've blown my brains out."
Makoto shuddered. "Put them away. They're making me nervous."
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Location: the bus
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The girls and the guys sat segregated on the bus. Things were awkward- very. No one spoke to anyone.
Usagi looked at Minako. She was staring out the window. Usagi remembered coming back to the cabin with the girls to hear Minako crying, just barely, but it hurt all of them. They didn't have anyone to blame, though, because Heero hadn't really done anything.
The bus ride home seemed longer than the ride to the park.
Duo did not sing.
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Location: Usagi's house
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Usagi opened the door to her house. She had expected to find it empty. It was a Friday; Ikuko should have been shopping, Kenji should have been working and Shingo should have been at school.
Instead, they were all seated on the couch watching TV, overwhelmed by nasty tissues.
Oh. Usagi. You're home. I midsed you so...*sneeze*. Much. Ikuko said, rubbing her nose, Oh it's so terrible! We all hab de flu! She sneezed again, and then Shingo did, too.
We got it from hib... Kenji gestured at his son. I would helb you unback but I'b just too weak!
That's OK! Usagi said, inching away from them toward her room. You germs- I mean, you guys stay here, I'll get this upstairs on my own.
She ran into her room. Her clean, bacteria-free room. Usagi's door opened, and her mother peeked in.
Darling? Would you be so nice and take dese to da Setsu Building? Dey are bills but I don't dink your fadder is in de condition to drive...Achoo!
Usagi took the envelope gingerly. Yes, mom. You go rest now. She cleaned off her doorknob with her shirt. I can't get sick...
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Location: Usagi's house
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So this guy we're supposed to kill, he's a big member of some company, right? Duo asked.
Heero shook his head. No. He's important- that doesn't mean he's the CEO of any company. He could be the mayor, for all I know.
Duo nodded. Cool. So we'll go in there, blow up the place, wait for the cops to come, find the leader, take his house key, rob the safe he's got and wham! We're out of here?
Heero nodded, taking a turn.
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Location: the Setsu building
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Usagi strolled into the overly large building. Great. Mom said take these to the Setsu building, and drop them off. Where?!
She looked around.
Aha! There was a large, enclosed information desk in the center of the building. There was a slot that read: PAYMENTS. Usagi walked to it, and slipped the envelopes in it. Now for the two mile walk back home. Gee whilickers, it's getting really hot in here. -yawn- I'm feeling really...really...sleepy.
Suddenly, Usagi fell to the ground. She curled up and fell asleep.
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Location: Makoto's apartment
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Makoto looked out her window. Shouts were coming from the Setsu building just across the street. She squinted. A person tried to get out the door, but they seemingly fell asleep. The Negaverse...?
Makoto closed her eyes, and uttered the words which she hadn't in so long.
The transformation began.
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Location: the Setsu building
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When Venus arrived, the other girls were already walking calmly toward the building. She ran to catch up with them, grabbing Mars by the shoulder as she did.
What's going on? she asked.
People inside there are falling asleep. We think the Negaverse might be behind all of it. We're going to go check it out right now, Mars replied. Venus nodded. She opened the glass doors of the place.
The stepped inside. It was dark- the electricity had been cut. Sleeping bodies were all over the floor; the Setsu building was always a very busy place.
Venus spotted a familiar body on the ground. ...did someone contact Sailor Moon?
Mercury nodded. I couldn't find her.
Venus ran to the figure lying on the floor. She recognized Usagi. It's her. We need to get her awake.
Coming from who knows where, a bullet whizzed by Venus' ear. Quickly, she lifted Usagi's body with her improved strength and carried her into the bathroom nearby. Soon, the other senshi hurried in.
Someone's shooting! Jupiter exclaimed, slamming the door shut behind her.
This isn't the Negaverse's style, Ami pointed out, They use monsters, not guns. This has to be something different.
Get down, Venus ordered, A bathroom door isn't going to stop them from shooting. We need to wake up Usagi.
She tapped her on the face several times.
Usagi muttered groggily, Wha...? It's Sailor Venus! Oh wow...
USAGI! We need Sailor Moon, now!
Usagi rubber her eyes as she nodded.
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Location: Bathroom of the Setsu building
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Sailor Moon finished transforming. So what's the problem? Why did I fall asleep? Is it the Negaverse again?
Not sure, I don't know and maybe, Mars said, answering all her questions.
Mercury looked down into her mini computer, rolling her eyes. There's some sort of sleeping gas in the air. It's powerful. Based on the chemical ingredients, I don't think you're supposed to remember falling asleep at all. I guess with your increased power...I don't think it's the Negaverse. This isn't their style. Plus the sleeping gas is chemical, not...how would you say it? It's not magical, like something the Negaverse created would be.
Sailor Moon nodded. We have no idea who these people are?
The senshi shook their heads at once.
Then we-
The bathroom door was blown off it's hinges, catching Jupiter and pushing her with much force. She landed on the ground, crushed by the door. The other senshi managed to jump into stalls. Looking out, Venus rushed to Jupiter, pulling her out from beneath the door.
Are you ok? she asked. Jupiter nodded, shaking dust off of her as she stood up.
Fine...but whoa...That's it! Jupiter stepped out the door. Mercury, can you give me a general direction?
Mercury slipped her visor on and looked out the door. She pointed. Over there, I see life forms.
Jupiter nodded. She concentrated her hands together. A disc of electricity was formed, and it shot in the direction Jupiter had aimed. It caused a small explosion.
All the senshi was out of the bathroom now, staring into the space Jupiter had attacked. There was silence, and then nothing.
Suddenly, a ball of fire was headed their way. They ducked and dived. A small rocket rammed into the wall of the Setsu building, just above Mars's head. An explosion sent the girls flying.
Gee, Jupiter. Kinda sends your attack running! Burning....Mandala! A flame spiraled around Mars. As if alive, the fire dived in the general direction Mars was aiming. Another burst of light and smoke filled the room.
Let's go! Sailor Moon shouted, We need to get out into the open, so we can see our opponent!
Like a true leader, Sailor Moon watched each of the girls run for the door, each dodging stray bullets. She went last. She started to run, but a chilling voice whispered, Don't make a move. A gun was held to the back of her neck.
Sailor Moon froze. Every muscle in her body tensed.
a voice shouted. Neptune? Someone dived at Sailor Moon, saving her from whoever was holding the gun.
Sailor Moon looked up at her savior. Sailor Pluto?! What's goi-
No time to explain, Sailor Pluto said, dragging Sailor Moon out the door of the Setsu building.
But the people- Sailor Moon resisted. She made an attempt to reenter the building.
Pluto pulled harder. They'll be fine. She looked Sailor Moon in the eye. Trust me.
Sailor Moon took a last glance inside the building, then with a nod, she followed Sailor Pluto.
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Location: the boys' apartment
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Heero was typing up a mission report when Duo flipped on the TV. Still typing, Heero listened to the Breaking News' that Sally Mickoru, the channel 5 anchor, was announcing.
...the Setsu building was set on fire today. Some officials believe that it could have been just a prank. The victims were put to sleep with a light sleeping gas before the fire started, leading others to believe that it was a terrorist attack. Twenty minutes after the building had been set fire, victims began waking up. Here is an amateur recording of some of the victims fleeing the flaming building.
Heero turned to watch the clip.
He tensed.
Since they had one of those rewindable TVs, Heero pressed a button, rewound the clip and played it again in slow motion. Then he paused it.
he exclaimed, pointing to the screen.
Duo walked over to screen. He took a bite out of his sandwich. What's up Heero?
He took a closer look. Duo dropped his sandwich
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Location: Makoto's apartment
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Nine girls were settled into Makoto's apartment, all sitting comfortably in the living room. Makoto offered drinks.
...silence...no words...blinking...
You're back, Usagi said suddenly.
Rei exclaimed, No kidding! You guys died in a fire- or so we were told. I'm sensing that there's more to the story?
Usagi, Haruka, Michiru, Setsuna and Hotaru remained still.
It's a long story, Setsuna pointed out.
We've got time, Minako replied.
It's up to Usagi, Haruka said.
Usagi looked down. A single tear fell from her eye as a wave of unhappy memories flowed through her head.
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