AN: Who can really own an idea? *Sigh* Not me.
Where Do We Regroup"Campfire potatoes, beef stew, and s'mores. Pure genius, Heero, Makoto," chuckled Duo as he licked the chocolate off of his fingers. "With a no open flame policy on the Colonies, real s'mores were nothing more than sweet dreams. Laser-charred marshmallows just don't task like this." Minako gently slapped his hand as he reached for her gooey dessert. The proud chefs laughed at the others' mock tussle for the graham cracker sandwich. A tired looking Usagi came and plopped down in the sand.
"Could somebody give me two bowls of stew? Healing busted toes is hungry work." An equally drained Wufei joined them and gratefully accepted his portion of the meal. He gulped down half of the stew without really tasting it, but after his body's immediate demand for substance was sated he slowed and murmured his complements to the chefs.
Makoto gave Minako some credit for waiting for the two healers to revive before pouncing with her questions, but she couldn't help rolling her eyes when the blonde's impatience finally burst through. "Is Rei going to be okay? Did using the Crystal objects in unison stop the life drain on Usagi? Where are Rei and Quatre? What," It was Ami's hand that shushed Minako's chattering, by lovingly pulling the lips together so the only sound that could escape was an odd sort of croak.
Following Ami came Trowa and Quatre with a sleepy Rei being held up between them. "Rei's foot will be completely well by morning. Right now she needs to eat to restore the energy that the accelerated healing ate up and then get some rest." Ami sounded so mature that one could almost see a Ph. D following her name. The entire group seemed to converge on the injured member and before she could really comprehend it, Rei had a full belly and was wrapped in a cocoon of warm blankets next to her dearest who's arm was draped over her shoulders. As she watched the faces surrounding the campfire, Rei realized that everyone was relaxed and happy. It seemed that each couple had finally come to terms with their connection in their own way.
Later, after the stars had multiplied by exponential proportions to prick the sky, Usagi had the idea for Ami to use her Mercury Bubbles to keep the perishable food in the bungalow's fridge from spoiling. It was Duo who saw the brilliance in her suggestion. "This must be a sign!"
"What's a sign," asked a half-asleep Wufei as he raised his head from Usagi's shoulder.
"Our being stuck on a practically deserted stretch of land with no electronics to scramble with massive energy discharges is the best situation that could have happened to us!" By now, Duo was practically hopping with his need to get his point across.
"Massive energy discharges? But Makoto's not pissed anymore…" Minako squeaked as Makoto gave her an arched glare. Heero put his hand upon her shoulder and smiled when his mate looked into his eyes.
"Duo isn't talking about you specifically," he looked at the swiftly nodding boy next to him. "What our sugar shocked comrade is trying to say is that this place would be a great place for you Princesses to show us how to really use our powers. With college happening, we've really had no time to practice anything beyond transformations."
"That's a great idea," burst Usagi. Her enthusiasm soon infected the other girls and it was quickly decided that, in the days before the power company showed, they would whip the boys into fighting condition.
"Get plenty of rest tonight, fellas," gushed Minako as she led the group back into the bungalow for the night. "Tomorrow training begins!" As everyone fell asleep in their bunks, their thoughts were mirror images of anticipation and excitement for the morning to come.
AN: Look out, here comes the training! I bet the boys have a few things to teach the ladies when it comes to combat, but magic? This could be good. Later!