Buds tried yet again to think how to set up a date between Hotaru and Gorby, and failed again. All he knew that the girl lived with Setsuna and the two other outer annoying Senshi, but what was her phone number? What about the address?

(Sheesh, things are so messed up, we can't even go home!) Buds thought.

-Flashback-

"WHAT? SAY THAT AGAIN?" Buds bellowed at Reiko.

"I said," Reiko said in dead calm that Rei Ayanami always displayed, "I can't send you guys back because of the complications."

"What complications?" asked Gorby.

It's been a day since all the Sailor Senshi met with the Omminator [Omega + Sperminator], where they lost spectacularly against the two boys. Since they won the bet, they knew that they just bought their tickets home, but now, Reiko states that he can't send them back.

"Complications... I bet Reiko doesn't want to go home since we won the bet..." Buds grumbled.

Reiko ignored that comment. "The element we need to go back home is Space and Time. I was able to manipulate time to avoid Pluto from detecting you, but now that you defeated her, she's constantly watching her Time Gate, hoping to get you. Space, on the other hand is handled easily by hacking in the Yggdrasil, but since it is also being constantly being watched, I can't hack into it as well..."

"So, in other words, to go home, we have to make up with Pluto, and the one guarding or using the Yg-thingy," Buds said. "Hmm, maybe I'll start with the Yg... whatever they call it."

"Oh," Reiko said. "Then you have to meet up with Urd, she knows who. They're sisters."

Buds paled.

-End of Flashback-

Buds sighed again as he looked in the ceiling. Things weren't going to well. He was going to stay into this world until Reiko figures out how to get them home in one piece. And Buds had many things to worry about. (Where the heck is Mara? How do I set up a date with Hotaru and Gorby? Who's my next client?) he thought as he read his schedule. (Meiou, Ms. Meiou... that name is awfully familiar... and she's a bit late...)

"I'm sorry I'm late," said the woman as she entered the room.

Buds just nodded, not bothering to look at her. "Hmm, Ms. Meiou, you haven't stated what type of massage you..." and he looked up, and froze.

The woman had long green hair, and wrapped in a towel, but the face was clearly in Buds' mind. She looked up and her face changed from cheerful to anger to fury. "YOU!!!"

It was Setsuna...

-Omega X Presents-

-Me Against All Odds-

-Chapter 6: Hotaru's Date!!-

=In the abandoned building, almost in ruins=

Two boys looked around as the building was still standing. They were impressed. It seems that the third floor blew up and the building still stood defiantly.

But what got the kids curious was the banging sound in the toilets.

"I bet it's a ghost!" said the small brown head.

"Nah, maybe two people enjoying their privacy... I heard mom and dad talking about it!" said his companion.

"But, the sounds don't seem enjoyable. They sound like moans from pain..."

"That's the sound my mom makes too!"

Both approached carefully towards the stall. One of them dared to unlock the hook. The door exploded.

"AAAAAGH!!!!" one of the boys said. And Mara coughed as the dust cleared, and walked out.

"Oh no! My mother told me about them! They are like vampires, my mom said! They target men!"

Mara smiled. It seems that they were warned by their parents against demons.

"She's a prostitute!!!" and the two boys ran.

Mara face faulted a big one that the building shook a bit.

=Back at the Golden Spa=

"YOU!" Setsuna screamed. Buds winced.

Quick to her feet, she sprang to him, held his neck and started to try and choke the life out of him. Buds just stood there, getting his head jerked [not that one Hentai!] back and forth [I'm warning you!] until it began to spasm [it's not it okay?] and began to turn blue. Setsuna stopped shaking him.

"After three days of searching, I find you here," she said, and Buds opened his eyes once more. It widened like platters and blood came out of his nose, and he promptly fainted.

"Huh?" Setsuna asked, wondering what she did. It was now that she noticed that the grip in her towel was gone and she was displaying her very mature and sexy body. She just shrugged. Someone like her who wore that skimpy Sailor fuku was more or less not affected by modesty. She began to slap Buds awake.

"Ow..." Buds muttered as he opened his eyes. It went as wide as a platter again, but Setsuna just pinched his nose.

"Oh, no you don't! I'm not gonna kill someone who gets knocked out by seeing a naked body," Setsuna said. "Especially when they are the ones supposed to massage me..."

Buds froze. (This is it...) he thought. (After all the youmas, and all the encounters with the Senshi, Pluto just strolls in and my death warrant is signed...)

"So make it good, boy," she continued, "or I'll change my mind in letting you live longer..."

Buds choked. "B-but... you wanted to kill me... because of the formation of Crystal..."

"No..." Setsuna cut him off. "I was doing Mars a favor by assisting them... She seems a bit disturbed by the harsh word you use..."

Buds still didn't move. "But... were you really gonna kill me?"

"If I did wanted your death, Uranus and Neptune would've used their relics to do the job..." Setsuna said calmly. "All Mars wanted was you to be alive and have enough time to enjoy watching you squirm in pain and suffering..."

Buds still shook his head, and muttered "Damn sicko..."

Setsuna smiled. "Well, she does have a temper..."

"But you were searching for us in the Time Gate!" Buds said.

"No... I was mearly checking the present situation..." Setsuna said. "Now, will you massage me, or will Mars get to know where you live?"

=After an hour=

"Ahh... that was so good..." Setsuna said, standing up and stretching. "I think that pays back the bra attack you did to me. It ripped the fabric and it cost high yen..."

Buds sighed in relief.

"Maybe not..." Setsuna said as she stepped forward and...

"EEP!" Buds declared as he felt a sharp pain in his young family jewels.

"Now listen to me..." Setsuna said in a happy sing-song voice [which if you hear her, you'd be best if you run]. "If you ever do that attack again to any one of the Sailor Senshi, or especially to me, you can kiss these good- bye!"

Buds weakly nodded, feeling a faint coming, Setsuna must have noticed because she let go of her death hold. "Good boy... Well, I'm leaving."

Buds who could do nothing but nod, thought about it. "Um, Miss Meiou, could I have your address and phone number?"

Setsuna narrowed her eyes. "Don't get ideas that what I did to you is some sort of thing I would..."

"No, it's not that. It just..." Buds began to think quickly. "Well, for future encounters, I don't want trouble anymore... I mean, we got what me and my partner wants, so I want to establish friendly relationship with you..."

"Try to establish with Rei Hino..." Setsuna said, smiling evilly. Buds gulped. "Oh, alright," Setsuna finally said. She wrote her phone number and address.

"Thanks," Buds said, taking the piece of paper. "I'll call when I get lonely..." he joked.

Setsuna made a scissor gesture cutting and something. Buds stopped joking and gulped. (At least I got Hotaru's address...) he thought. (Gorby will be happy...)

=A few hours later, Gorby and Buds' Apartment=

Gorby circled the phone like a vulture waiting to strike. The number that Buds gave was right in his hand and he was still thinking on calling her. (What am I gonna say?) he thought...

He made up his mind. He dialed the number and waited.

"Hello?" asked a voice in the third ring.

"Uh, hello, may I talk to... um, Hota... Hotaru...?" he asked.

"Yes, please wait a moment. May I know who this is?"

"Um, Gorby..."

"Wait a minute," and there was a pause. Gorby tapped his fingers in the table, accidentally pressing two and five.

"Hello," said a familiar voice.

"Um... Hotaru?" asked Gorby.

"Gorby?" she asked.

"Yes..." Gorby said. "I just wanted to... to ask you... are you free?"

"Free?" she asked.

"Yeah. I'm gonna be free in Friday, so, are you free?" Gorby asked.

"Well, I think so..." Hotaru said. "I'll ask my mama..."

"Well, call me for your decision..." Gorby said a bit disappointed. Afer giving his phone number, Gorby hung up the phone.

=Friday=

It came so suddenly, when Hotaru finally called and agreed. Gorby met Hotaru in the amusement park, where Gorby carefully planned the day. It was written in a paper which Buds had in his hand. Secretly following them, he tried to make sure that nothing goes wrong.

He wasn't the only one. Urd was also following the two couples. Being the self-called Goddess of Love, she made her reputation by constantly trying to get two people together, while still trying to ignore her love life.

There were also two girls following them. It was Michiru and Haruka. Their mission? To guard Hotaru from the forward and advancements of a boy who asked her for a date.

And if that isn't enough, the Inner Senshi decided that Friday would be a good day to go to the amusement park. They wanted to cheer Rei up.

Oh, don't forget Mara, who also came to find Buds. It was easy after all. Buds' power came from Mara, and it was easily detectable even when not in use.

Now all we need is a youma and the party will be complete...

"That was fun..." Hotaru said, smiling. They just came of from a the Ferris wheel. It was a beautiful view from the top.

"I'm glad you like it..." Gorby said. They approached the food zone.

One of the tables, Michiru and Haruka were in the table nearby. They watched the two figures in their side.

"I still don't trust him," Haruka said. Michiru was discussing about the trustworthiness of the boy. It seems that the boy is sincere about Hotaru and she told Hakura that she trusts Gorby. Of course, Hakura disagreed. "He might take advantage of her..."

Buds was opposite of them. He smiled. It seems like the day will be going on without a hitch.

Urd was watching the couple in her hand scope. She also smiled.

Mara was still going around, and Buds' energy signature was close in the food center. She hurried to find him. The power she transferred to him was powerful. He needed to know how to control it.

Rei, Usagi, Ami, Makoto, and Mina were also going to the food area. It seems that Usagi had another food attack urge.

It was a perfect day, no cloud in the sky, sun shining and wind blowing gently in the park when an explosion took place. The source? A very weird looking spider.

Gorby cursed. His day was going perfect.

Hotaru shivered a bit. Gorby must've noticed, because he took her in a one hand embrace. She looked to him.

"I'll take care of this..." he said. Hotaru wanted to stop him, but she noticed something. He had a sniper rifle and was shooting the enemy. It had no effect. The spider attacked Gorby backed, it spat acid. The yellow liquid eroded the building at once. Gorby appeared in it's side of the spider and began shooting again. The shot had no effect.

The Sailor Senshi arrived at the scene in their fuku glory. Mars was again angry, the boy was taking the glory away again. "KILL THAT MONSTER BEFORE HE DOES!" Mars shouted.

Urd was trying to find a curse word that could get through the her limitor. But when she found out about Gorby fighting it, she began cheering. (A hero rescuing her damsel... How romantic!!!) she thought.

Buds just stood and drank his rootbeer in peace. He sighed again. "Ahh, this is life..."

The Inner Senshi were assisting in the destruction of the monster. Well, that was the news, but in reality, the Inner Senshis were trying to kill it first so that they take the glory. But all attacks had no effect. But they found an opening when Gorby threw a grenade. The grenade blew up underneath the monster, turning it. At the same time, Mars hit it with the flame sniper. It roared.

(So, it's weakness is the belly) Gorby thought. He tried to throw a grenade, but then he remembered. He only brought one...

When the spider approached him, Gorby felt another surge of power. Suddenly, like it was natural, he did his move. Pointing the ground with his sniper rifle, he shouted "MAGNUM GEYSER!" and he shot it. the bullet was filled with energy, hit the ground and it exploded under the spider near him. It roared in rage, and when it flipped, Gorby saw the red orb. It was the same as the one he defeated. He charged another shot. "ENERGY SHOT!" and the bullet shattered the orb. The monster roared and died. Gorby took a deep breath.

"HEY!" Mars shouted. He ignored her and went to Hotaru.

"You okay?" Gorby asked.

"LET HER GO!" all the Inner Senshi shouted, recognizing Hotaru, thinking that Gorby was about to harm her. They jumped in front of them.

"LEAVE 'EM ALONE!" a voice shouted from their back. The Inner Senshi turned around. It was Buds with a rocket launcher that he got from Reiko.

"DROP THAT GUN!" said a voice behind Buds. Uranus held a sword in Buds' neck.

Buds froze a minute, and Uranus felt something in her stomach. Buds used one hand to hold the rocket launcher and another hand held his .45 handgun which he held in her stomach.

"Well, looks like I got you again," Buds stated.

"Guess again," Neptune said, appearing in front of Buds with the mirror facing... her?

"What are you doing Neptune?" asked Uranus.

"Fixing my hair..." she said, and then she faced the mirror to Buds.

"Let... him... go," said a voice behind Neptune. It was Mara.

"Who are you?" asked Uranus.

"That is my boyfriend that you are holding..." Mara said.

"Let 'em go, Mara, " said a voice behind Mara. It was Urd.

"What the hell do we really do?" asked the Inner Senshi, Buds and the Outer Senshi.

"STOP!" Hotaru and Gorby declared. They all stared at them.

"I can't believe this Buds!" Gorby said to Buds. "I thought it was a private date!"

"Why are you here?" asked Hotaru to the Outer Senshi. "I thought I was allowed to go with him!"

Everyone looked around in confusion. "STOP THIS!" a voice said above them. It was Pluto.

"PLUTO! IT'S THEM! THE ASSHOLES THAT..." Mars started.

"I know, Mars. But they are not anymore against us," Pluto said in a calm voice. "All they planned was defeating us in combat. Now that they did that, they won't be against us."

Buds and Gorby looked confused. "But... Pluto, do you really mean it?" Buds asked.

"Yes, Omega, or Buds. We don't need to hide your name now that you are our allies..."

"ALLIES?" shouted everyone.

"YOU GONNA ALLY WITH THIS DEMON?" asked Urd.

"De... demon?" asked all the Senshi except Mars and Pluto.

"ALLY WITH THIS ASSHOLE?" Mars bellowed, raising her voice.

"Yes..." said a voice calmly behind them. It was Reiko.

"WHY? AND WHO ARE YOU?" Mars asked.

"Because, as I explained to Pluto," Reiko said. "The youmas are gonna decide the worlds fate. We all need to defeat them for the sake of humanity."

"Pluto, is she telling the truth?" asked Uranus.

"I'm afraid so. The monsters appearing are not normal demons," Pluto said. "They are Angels..."

To be continued...

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WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON? Angels? Why does Pluto want Buds and Gorby to be their allies? What's so special about them?

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