Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Eternal
Book 05: Extra [Finally! Michiru's Birthday Party!]
e-mail [kisaki@tds.net]
I felt really bad about always crashing Michiru's birthday... *weep* Michiru! I'm so sorry! Anyway, this is a narration of Michiru and her final attempt to have a "normal" birthday party. The story is supposed to be a bit humorous, but I'm not quite sure how it turned out... It took me _forever_ to figure out a really good bad-guy name.... I was racking my brains for months... I hope this lives up to the expectations of all those Michiru-Fans out there! (Ironically, I'm not one of them... O.o Gomen... I like her, but she's not my #1...)
The song that Michiru's listening to (which Kyo sings at the beginning of the story) is an excerpt from Michiru's Image Song (I made it!) for Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Eternal. BTW: The song's called "Look Towards Tomorrow".
The name I chose for the bad-guy (Ketsujin) is a pun from the words "ketsui" (which means 'determination') and "kajin" (which means 'beautiful woman'). I chose it because Michiru refuses to give up on having her birthday. Naoko-sama used those types of puns when making/ choosing names for her villains, too!
Oh! This extra story (and all others, too) aren't offically a part of BSSM: Eternal plot. So actually.... you don't need to read them to finish the story. Why make them then? Well... uh... err... I can't think of a good reason right now, but I'll get back to you when I do. (So sue me! It's my story! I can do what I want with is! So there! ;P)
And now... I finally present to you:
Finally! Michiru's Birthday Party!
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[[ My name is Kaiou, Michiru. I am 17 years old, in 11th grade. ]]
Michiru Kaiou hummed to herself as she dunked her paintbrush into the glass full of murky water. She pulled it out, wiped it off, and dabbed it into a different color of paint as she continued to listen to one of the tapes playing in her radio. Kyo Seijaku's voice rang out loud from it.
'...fears overwhelm us
But we must be optimistic
I promise....
We just need to keep wishing
Even though I was a girl
I wanted to fly with you
I saw you in my dreams
And together we have survived...'
[[ Born on March 6th, a Pisces. My blood type is O. ]]
Michiru swept her brush across the canvas a couple of times. Humming to the tune, then she stopped and sighed sadly. She stared at the radio for a moment, setting down her paintbrush. "Another ruined birthday..."
'...It's a new day outside
The morning sun is shining
We have conquered darkness before
So today is no different
Look towards tomorrow
Don't look back - we must endure
There'll be a bright future waiting
I promise....
We just need to keep dreaming...'
[[ My favorite color is marine blue. My favorite food is Sashimi. My favorite class is music (because then I can play my violin!). ]]
There was a knock at the door.
Haruka stepped in and waved. "Hey, Michiru!" Behind her followed Usagi, Ami, Minako, Makoto, and Chibi-Usa. "Hi!"
'...The world is so uncertain
Sometimes our fears overwhelm us
But we must be optimistic
I promise....
We just need to keep wishing
Look towards tomorrow
Don't look back - we must endure
There'll be a bright...'
"Hello, everyone!" Michiru smiled back and shut off the music.
[[ I like to collect make up, play my violin, and sometimes paint. ]]
"Ch... Chibi-Usa?" Stammered Kisaki. Her voice echoing from the hall.
"Over here!" The pink-haired girl called.
Shortly after, Kisaki stepped although a bit hesitantly. "Chibi-Usa! It's so big! I though I was in a castle!"
"Ha, ha.... You'll get used to it after a while!" Chibi-Usa laughed.
Haruka turned to Michiru just as she had finished washing her brushes. "Ready?"
[[ Ahh... Haruka - my partner. ]]
Michiru screwed on the cap to her paint and nodded. "Yes, where are we headed?"
"To the park!" Cheered Minako ecstatically.
"The one with the big lake in it!" Added Chibi-Usa.
"Then let's go!" Michiru picked up her jacket and headed out the door with the others.
[[ Tenou, Haruka. Born January 27th - a strong Aquarius - also 17. I believe her blood type is B. Her favorite color is gold and her favorite class is Gym. She enjoys racing and driving of all sorts. ]]
"Setsuna, Hotaru, and Kouhi are supposed to meet us there." Haruka added as she stepped into the driver's seat of her blue Formula F512M.
Michiru slid in to the passenger's seat beside Haruka and closed the door. She waved to the other six and called as they drove off: "We'll see you there!"
"But why can't we ride with them?" Complained Usagi.
"Because it's only a two-seated car!" Explained Makoto with a sigh as they headed to the nearby train station.
[[ Haruka has trouble with showing affection, but I know she still cares. Although, she does like to tease people a lot. ]]
Michiru chuckled softly.
"What? Something on my face?" Asked Haruka, puzzled. She glanced to her comrade.
"Nothing! Just thinking." Michiru assured with a wave and smiled.
* * *
"Ahh... the nice warm air feels great!" Minako stretched her arms, plopping herself down on the blanket upon the green grass.
"I brought..." Makoto told the group as she dished out the large meal. "Some cookies."
"Cookies!" Usagi reached for one, but her fingers were slapped.
"For dessert!" Makoto said firmly.
"Aww...." She whined, but consented.
"Anyway... I have some..." Makoto pulled out a plate and bowl. "Sandwiches and a salad..."
Haruka rooted. "Salad - my fave!"
"Some rice balls..." She continued. "And..."
[[ Oh, by the way... I can't stand... ]]
Makoto put the last plate in front of Michiru. "Sliced sea cucumbers."
[[ ...sea cucumbers. ]]
"Waaaiiiiiiii!!!" Michiru jolted backward in one swift motion, drawing her arm in front of her protectively. "Eeeewwwww! I HATE sea cucumbers!"
"Michiru?!" The others gasped in surprise, not used to seeing her like this.
Haruka - seeing her partner's panic - snatched the plate and moved it on the other side of the blanket. "Better, Michiru?"
Michiru heaved a sigh of relief and nodded, but she continued to eye the plate of sea cucumbers suspiciously.
"Hi!" Hotaru waved to her friends and ran over too greet them.
"Hey, Hotaru!" Chibi-Usa greeted her friend.
"I hope we aren't late!" She said in worry.
"No. You're right on time." Kisaki assured her.
"Now that everybody's here.... Let's eat!" Exclaimed Usagi.
"Yeah!" Everyone cheered and lunged for the food.
* * *
Michiru was walking past the Crown Game Center after school. She paused for a moment to peer in then continued on.
"EEEK!" Yelled a group of voices. She whirled, ready to go help the people in need...
To find it was a group of girls behind her, staring at her in awe. The fans crowed around her excitedly. "Michiru-sama!" "Can I have your autograph?!" "Me too!" "This is sooooo cool!" "I can't believe I'm face-to-face the wonderful Kaiou, Michiru!"
Michiru sighed in relief and smiled. "Sure!" She pulled out her pen as they grabbed their autograph books. "Who do I make it out to?" She signed each one. "Thank you for listening to my CD's." She told them with another smile.
"Thank you!" They chorused back, all bowing deeply in sync before running off.
[[ I'm supposed to write something in this diary, but I don't know what I'm going to write about yet. Maybe I'll talk about today's events. ]]
Michiru sighed. "I thought they were in trouble..."
"Hey! Michiru!" Haruka waved from across the street and walked over. "There's a meeting at our place later today!'
"Alright, then." Michiru nodded to her partner. She turned to walk down the sidewalk with Haruka. "I need to pick up some more blue paint, want to join me?"
"Sure, why not?" Haruka waved her hand freely.
* * *
"Thank you! Please come again!" The teller bowed politely as Michiru picked up her bag and left the store. Michiru waved back as she left.
"So... ready to go?" Haruka asked.
"Go?" Michiru looked at her puzzled. "Go where?"
"You'll see!" Haruka snatched Michiru's arm and the two scurried into Haruka's car and drove off before Michiru had a chance to say a single word.
* * *
"Home? We're very early..." Michiru pointed out, still confused.
"Yeah, well..." Haruka fidgeted slightly and walk up to the door. "WE'RE HOME!"
Michiru plugged her ears, wincing as Haruka opened the door. "Haruka! Why are you yelling?!" She unplugged them walking in after Haruka and closing the door. She walked into the living room and...
"SURPRISE!!!" The Senshi greeted her as Michiru gawked at the room. It was decorated with party goods, there were presents on the table, a large cake, and everyone was dresses for the occasion.
"Everyone..." Michiru whispered softly. "Thank you very much!"
Setsuna winked to her as Michiru sat down. "We all pitched in; Kouhi and Ami planned a lot of this, Mamoru got ingredients, Makoto baked the cake, Usagi and Chibi-Usa got the decorations, Minako set it all up, Hotaru and I cleaned, and Haruka kept you busy while we set everything up!"
* * *
"This one's from me and Chibi-Usa!" Usagi said and she hand Michiru a large, flat object. "I hope it's the right one!"
"Right one?" Michiru didn't understand until she opened up the package.
It was a painting. "This is...?!" Michiru remembered Kisaki and stopped herself in time. [The Silver Millennium...] In the front was Queen Serenity holding a picnic basket. She was looking back to the others, who were trying to catch up to her. Princess Jupiter was near the queen with had a small basket in her hands, behind her back. Following was Princess Mars, holding a checkered blanket in her arms, and Princess Mercury, who was pointing to the person lagging behind. Luna was on her shoulder. Next was Princess Venus with Artemis on her shoulder also and holding a bottle of wine. In the very back was Princess Serenity, running to catch up as she grabbed the front of her dress. In the very back were two other figures Michiru couldn't see very well and in the background was the Moon Palace.
"Usagi?" Minako asked "HOW the heck did you find something like this?!"
"In an Antique store - where else?" Usagi laughed.
"An ANTIQUE store?!" Ami said exasperatedly. Everyone else sighed also.
"What?" Usagi didn't seem to understand.
"We'll explain later..." Makoto assured quickly.
"Thank you..." Michiru said appreciatively.
Hotaru scratched her head. "If you weren't there at the time, how did you draw this?"
"Easy! I used my mirror." Michiru chuckled in amusement.
* * *
"La-dee-da..." Makoto hummed as she cut up the last of the food for dinner. "Uh oh! I forgot! Michiru doesn't like cucumbers!"
"Mako-chan! Michiru's almost finished changing!" Minako called from outside.
Makoto snatched up as many plates as she could carry. "Coming!"
Two red eyes blinked from the picture and looked at the pile of sea cucumbers. "That smell… that delicious aroma… sea cucumbers…!"
* * *
Michiru stepped down the stairs and opened to door to the dining room. "I'm…" She froze.
"Cuu… Cuu…" Chuckled the woman standing on top of the table, munching on a slice of sea cucumber. "They all fell under my spell so well! My Cucumber Sleep Potion always works! I need more girls who love sea cucumbers! And then, using my Cucumber Powers, I'll drain them of their energy!" Then she notice Michiru and blinked. "Eh? When did you get here? Say something next time!"
"What did you do to them?!" Michiru exclaimed angrily. "Who are you?"
"Me?" She put a hand on herself. "I am the beautiful incubus who's been haunting this land for four hundred years! I'm Ketsujin! You too will eat cucumbers and fall under my spell!"
"Eh, he…" The birthday girl hesitantly took a step back.
"Cucumber Attack!" Ketsujin called waving hundreds of sliced sea cucumbers towards Michiru.
"Cu…Cucumbers?!" Michiru panicked running in a circle before she leaped into the kitchen and slammed the door. "Phew…" Michiru heaved a breath. She suddenly clenched her hands, remembering her friends. "I have to go back in there! I'll just have to ignore it!" She gulped and raised her hand. "NEPTUNE CRYSTAL POWER… MAKE UP!" She barged through the door and yelled to Ketsujin. "Stop! Demon!"
"Eh? You again! Ready for my ultimate cucumber powers now?" Laughed Ketsujin.
"I won't let you defile this world with your hideous sea cucumbers!" Neptune proclaimed firmly. "On behalf of the planet, Neptune, I will vanquish you!"
"D-Defile?! HIDEOUS?!" Ketsujin shrieked. "Don't you even remotely like sea cucumbers?! Everybody likes sea cucumbers! What kind of a freak are you?!"
"No! I hate them – but that's beside the point!" Neptune snapped. She raised her hand and attacked. "DEEP SUBMERGE!!!"
Ketsujin scrambled out of the way and climbed up the side of the wall. "That little freak…!" She grumbled to herself. "There's no way I can beat her! Unless…" She whirled and hopped down.
Neptune drew back a fist.
"Wait!!!!" Ketsujin waved her arms frantically. "I want to be fair! Time out!"
"What?!" Neptune looked at her, bewildered.
"I make a deal with you, okay? We'll duel!" She explained. "This way, we'll fight fair!"
"Fight fair?" Neptune nodded in agreement. "Alright."
"Good!" Ketsujin put her hands on her hips and continued. "We stand back-to-back! Walk out ten paces, turn, and fire with everything we've got! Got it?"
"Got it." Neptune said at the two turned back-to-back.
"Ten! Nine! Eight! Seven!" Ketsujin counted as she started to sneak out the window. "Six! Five…! Fo…ur… Thr-EEK!!!" Her eyes bulged as she saw a furious Sailor Neptune marching over.
"Why you little…?!" Neptune hissed. "Fight fair - huh?! You cheater!"
"Ulp!" Ketsujin scrambled through the room. "Cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!"
Neptune frowned and attacked. "NEPTUNE VIOLIN TIDE!!!"
"Cuuuuu!!!" Wailed Ketsujin as she exploded into dust.
"Ha! Serves you right for playing unfairly!" Neptune told the fading remains.
* * *
"So the painting had a monster in it?" Remarked Setsuna with a sigh.
"Iiiiiiiiii'm sooooooo soooorrrrrrrrrrrry, Miiiiiiiichiiiiiiiiruuuuuu!" Usagi wailed loudly.
Michiru just laughed. "It's alright."
"Sea cucumbers…" Haruka snorted. "How weird is that?"
"Don't feel bad, Michiru." Chibi-Usa said sympathetically. "Mamo-chan did the same thing for my birthday!"
[[ So, I learned an important lessen that day: don't underestimate the power of sea cucumbers! ]]
Michiru smiled as Haruka put an arm around her. "Maybe we should try..." Haruka began another suggestion for her birthday.
"No!" Michiru waved her hands frantically. "No more birthday parties! No more monsters ruining my birthday! I'll just go without, thank you!"
"Ha, ha, ha, ha!" Haruka laughed. "Just teasing!"
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Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Eternal
Book 05: Extra [Finally! Michiru's Birthday Party!]
e-mail [kisaki@tds.net]
Book 05: Extra [Finally! Michiru's Birthday Party!]
e-mail [kisaki@tds.net]
I felt really bad about always crashing Michiru's birthday... *weep* Michiru! I'm so sorry! Anyway, this is a narration of Michiru and her final attempt to have a "normal" birthday party. The story is supposed to be a bit humorous, but I'm not quite sure how it turned out... It took me _forever_ to figure out a really good bad-guy name.... I was racking my brains for months... I hope this lives up to the expectations of all those Michiru-Fans out there! (Ironically, I'm not one of them... O.o Gomen... I like her, but she's not my #1...)
The song that Michiru's listening to (which Kyo sings at the beginning of the story) is an excerpt from Michiru's Image Song (I made it!) for Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Eternal. BTW: The song's called "Look Towards Tomorrow".
The name I chose for the bad-guy (Ketsujin) is a pun from the words "ketsui" (which means 'determination') and "kajin" (which means 'beautiful woman'). I chose it because Michiru refuses to give up on having her birthday. Naoko-sama used those types of puns when making/ choosing names for her villains, too!
Oh! This extra story (and all others, too) aren't offically a part of BSSM: Eternal plot. So actually.... you don't need to read them to finish the story. Why make them then? Well... uh... err... I can't think of a good reason right now, but I'll get back to you when I do. (So sue me! It's my story! I can do what I want with is! So there! ;P)
And now... I finally present to you:
Finally! Michiru's Birthday Party!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
[[ My name is Kaiou, Michiru. I am 17 years old, in 11th grade. ]]
Michiru Kaiou hummed to herself as she dunked her paintbrush into the glass full of murky water. She pulled it out, wiped it off, and dabbed it into a different color of paint as she continued to listen to one of the tapes playing in her radio. Kyo Seijaku's voice rang out loud from it.
'...fears overwhelm us
But we must be optimistic
I promise....
We just need to keep wishing
Even though I was a girl
I wanted to fly with you
I saw you in my dreams
And together we have survived...'
[[ Born on March 6th, a Pisces. My blood type is O. ]]
Michiru swept her brush across the canvas a couple of times. Humming to the tune, then she stopped and sighed sadly. She stared at the radio for a moment, setting down her paintbrush. "Another ruined birthday..."
'...It's a new day outside
The morning sun is shining
We have conquered darkness before
So today is no different
Look towards tomorrow
Don't look back - we must endure
There'll be a bright future waiting
I promise....
We just need to keep dreaming...'
[[ My favorite color is marine blue. My favorite food is Sashimi. My favorite class is music (because then I can play my violin!). ]]
There was a knock at the door.
Haruka stepped in and waved. "Hey, Michiru!" Behind her followed Usagi, Ami, Minako, Makoto, and Chibi-Usa. "Hi!"
'...The world is so uncertain
Sometimes our fears overwhelm us
But we must be optimistic
I promise....
We just need to keep wishing
Look towards tomorrow
Don't look back - we must endure
There'll be a bright...'
"Hello, everyone!" Michiru smiled back and shut off the music.
[[ I like to collect make up, play my violin, and sometimes paint. ]]
"Ch... Chibi-Usa?" Stammered Kisaki. Her voice echoing from the hall.
"Over here!" The pink-haired girl called.
Shortly after, Kisaki stepped although a bit hesitantly. "Chibi-Usa! It's so big! I though I was in a castle!"
"Ha, ha.... You'll get used to it after a while!" Chibi-Usa laughed.
Haruka turned to Michiru just as she had finished washing her brushes. "Ready?"
[[ Ahh... Haruka - my partner. ]]
Michiru screwed on the cap to her paint and nodded. "Yes, where are we headed?"
"To the park!" Cheered Minako ecstatically.
"The one with the big lake in it!" Added Chibi-Usa.
"Then let's go!" Michiru picked up her jacket and headed out the door with the others.
[[ Tenou, Haruka. Born January 27th - a strong Aquarius - also 17. I believe her blood type is B. Her favorite color is gold and her favorite class is Gym. She enjoys racing and driving of all sorts. ]]
"Setsuna, Hotaru, and Kouhi are supposed to meet us there." Haruka added as she stepped into the driver's seat of her blue Formula F512M.
Michiru slid in to the passenger's seat beside Haruka and closed the door. She waved to the other six and called as they drove off: "We'll see you there!"
"But why can't we ride with them?" Complained Usagi.
"Because it's only a two-seated car!" Explained Makoto with a sigh as they headed to the nearby train station.
[[ Haruka has trouble with showing affection, but I know she still cares. Although, she does like to tease people a lot. ]]
Michiru chuckled softly.
"What? Something on my face?" Asked Haruka, puzzled. She glanced to her comrade.
"Nothing! Just thinking." Michiru assured with a wave and smiled.
* * *
"Ahh... the nice warm air feels great!" Minako stretched her arms, plopping herself down on the blanket upon the green grass.
"I brought..." Makoto told the group as she dished out the large meal. "Some cookies."
"Cookies!" Usagi reached for one, but her fingers were slapped.
"For dessert!" Makoto said firmly.
"Aww...." She whined, but consented.
"Anyway... I have some..." Makoto pulled out a plate and bowl. "Sandwiches and a salad..."
Haruka rooted. "Salad - my fave!"
"Some rice balls..." She continued. "And..."
[[ Oh, by the way... I can't stand... ]]
Makoto put the last plate in front of Michiru. "Sliced sea cucumbers."
[[ ...sea cucumbers. ]]
"Waaaiiiiiiii!!!" Michiru jolted backward in one swift motion, drawing her arm in front of her protectively. "Eeeewwwww! I HATE sea cucumbers!"
"Michiru?!" The others gasped in surprise, not used to seeing her like this.
Haruka - seeing her partner's panic - snatched the plate and moved it on the other side of the blanket. "Better, Michiru?"
Michiru heaved a sigh of relief and nodded, but she continued to eye the plate of sea cucumbers suspiciously.
"Hi!" Hotaru waved to her friends and ran over too greet them.
"Hey, Hotaru!" Chibi-Usa greeted her friend.
"I hope we aren't late!" She said in worry.
"No. You're right on time." Kisaki assured her.
"Now that everybody's here.... Let's eat!" Exclaimed Usagi.
"Yeah!" Everyone cheered and lunged for the food.
* * *
Michiru was walking past the Crown Game Center after school. She paused for a moment to peer in then continued on.
"EEEK!" Yelled a group of voices. She whirled, ready to go help the people in need...
To find it was a group of girls behind her, staring at her in awe. The fans crowed around her excitedly. "Michiru-sama!" "Can I have your autograph?!" "Me too!" "This is sooooo cool!" "I can't believe I'm face-to-face the wonderful Kaiou, Michiru!"
Michiru sighed in relief and smiled. "Sure!" She pulled out her pen as they grabbed their autograph books. "Who do I make it out to?" She signed each one. "Thank you for listening to my CD's." She told them with another smile.
"Thank you!" They chorused back, all bowing deeply in sync before running off.
[[ I'm supposed to write something in this diary, but I don't know what I'm going to write about yet. Maybe I'll talk about today's events. ]]
Michiru sighed. "I thought they were in trouble..."
"Hey! Michiru!" Haruka waved from across the street and walked over. "There's a meeting at our place later today!'
"Alright, then." Michiru nodded to her partner. She turned to walk down the sidewalk with Haruka. "I need to pick up some more blue paint, want to join me?"
"Sure, why not?" Haruka waved her hand freely.
* * *
"Thank you! Please come again!" The teller bowed politely as Michiru picked up her bag and left the store. Michiru waved back as she left.
"So... ready to go?" Haruka asked.
"Go?" Michiru looked at her puzzled. "Go where?"
"You'll see!" Haruka snatched Michiru's arm and the two scurried into Haruka's car and drove off before Michiru had a chance to say a single word.
* * *
"Home? We're very early..." Michiru pointed out, still confused.
"Yeah, well..." Haruka fidgeted slightly and walk up to the door. "WE'RE HOME!"
Michiru plugged her ears, wincing as Haruka opened the door. "Haruka! Why are you yelling?!" She unplugged them walking in after Haruka and closing the door. She walked into the living room and...
"SURPRISE!!!" The Senshi greeted her as Michiru gawked at the room. It was decorated with party goods, there were presents on the table, a large cake, and everyone was dresses for the occasion.
"Everyone..." Michiru whispered softly. "Thank you very much!"
Setsuna winked to her as Michiru sat down. "We all pitched in; Kouhi and Ami planned a lot of this, Mamoru got ingredients, Makoto baked the cake, Usagi and Chibi-Usa got the decorations, Minako set it all up, Hotaru and I cleaned, and Haruka kept you busy while we set everything up!"
* * *
"This one's from me and Chibi-Usa!" Usagi said and she hand Michiru a large, flat object. "I hope it's the right one!"
"Right one?" Michiru didn't understand until she opened up the package.
It was a painting. "This is...?!" Michiru remembered Kisaki and stopped herself in time. [The Silver Millennium...] In the front was Queen Serenity holding a picnic basket. She was looking back to the others, who were trying to catch up to her. Princess Jupiter was near the queen with had a small basket in her hands, behind her back. Following was Princess Mars, holding a checkered blanket in her arms, and Princess Mercury, who was pointing to the person lagging behind. Luna was on her shoulder. Next was Princess Venus with Artemis on her shoulder also and holding a bottle of wine. In the very back was Princess Serenity, running to catch up as she grabbed the front of her dress. In the very back were two other figures Michiru couldn't see very well and in the background was the Moon Palace.
"Usagi?" Minako asked "HOW the heck did you find something like this?!"
"In an Antique store - where else?" Usagi laughed.
"An ANTIQUE store?!" Ami said exasperatedly. Everyone else sighed also.
"What?" Usagi didn't seem to understand.
"We'll explain later..." Makoto assured quickly.
"Thank you..." Michiru said appreciatively.
Hotaru scratched her head. "If you weren't there at the time, how did you draw this?"
"Easy! I used my mirror." Michiru chuckled in amusement.
* * *
"La-dee-da..." Makoto hummed as she cut up the last of the food for dinner. "Uh oh! I forgot! Michiru doesn't like cucumbers!"
"Mako-chan! Michiru's almost finished changing!" Minako called from outside.
Makoto snatched up as many plates as she could carry. "Coming!"
Two red eyes blinked from the picture and looked at the pile of sea cucumbers. "That smell… that delicious aroma… sea cucumbers…!"
* * *
Michiru stepped down the stairs and opened to door to the dining room. "I'm…" She froze.
"Cuu… Cuu…" Chuckled the woman standing on top of the table, munching on a slice of sea cucumber. "They all fell under my spell so well! My Cucumber Sleep Potion always works! I need more girls who love sea cucumbers! And then, using my Cucumber Powers, I'll drain them of their energy!" Then she notice Michiru and blinked. "Eh? When did you get here? Say something next time!"
"What did you do to them?!" Michiru exclaimed angrily. "Who are you?"
"Me?" She put a hand on herself. "I am the beautiful incubus who's been haunting this land for four hundred years! I'm Ketsujin! You too will eat cucumbers and fall under my spell!"
"Eh, he…" The birthday girl hesitantly took a step back.
"Cucumber Attack!" Ketsujin called waving hundreds of sliced sea cucumbers towards Michiru.
"Cu…Cucumbers?!" Michiru panicked running in a circle before she leaped into the kitchen and slammed the door. "Phew…" Michiru heaved a breath. She suddenly clenched her hands, remembering her friends. "I have to go back in there! I'll just have to ignore it!" She gulped and raised her hand. "NEPTUNE CRYSTAL POWER… MAKE UP!" She barged through the door and yelled to Ketsujin. "Stop! Demon!"
"Eh? You again! Ready for my ultimate cucumber powers now?" Laughed Ketsujin.
"I won't let you defile this world with your hideous sea cucumbers!" Neptune proclaimed firmly. "On behalf of the planet, Neptune, I will vanquish you!"
"D-Defile?! HIDEOUS?!" Ketsujin shrieked. "Don't you even remotely like sea cucumbers?! Everybody likes sea cucumbers! What kind of a freak are you?!"
"No! I hate them – but that's beside the point!" Neptune snapped. She raised her hand and attacked. "DEEP SUBMERGE!!!"
Ketsujin scrambled out of the way and climbed up the side of the wall. "That little freak…!" She grumbled to herself. "There's no way I can beat her! Unless…" She whirled and hopped down.
Neptune drew back a fist.
"Wait!!!!" Ketsujin waved her arms frantically. "I want to be fair! Time out!"
"What?!" Neptune looked at her, bewildered.
"I make a deal with you, okay? We'll duel!" She explained. "This way, we'll fight fair!"
"Fight fair?" Neptune nodded in agreement. "Alright."
"Good!" Ketsujin put her hands on her hips and continued. "We stand back-to-back! Walk out ten paces, turn, and fire with everything we've got! Got it?"
"Got it." Neptune said at the two turned back-to-back.
"Ten! Nine! Eight! Seven!" Ketsujin counted as she started to sneak out the window. "Six! Five…! Fo…ur… Thr-EEK!!!" Her eyes bulged as she saw a furious Sailor Neptune marching over.
"Why you little…?!" Neptune hissed. "Fight fair - huh?! You cheater!"
"Ulp!" Ketsujin scrambled through the room. "Cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!"
Neptune frowned and attacked. "NEPTUNE VIOLIN TIDE!!!"
"Cuuuuu!!!" Wailed Ketsujin as she exploded into dust.
"Ha! Serves you right for playing unfairly!" Neptune told the fading remains.
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"So the painting had a monster in it?" Remarked Setsuna with a sigh.
"Iiiiiiiiii'm sooooooo soooorrrrrrrrrrrry, Miiiiiiiichiiiiiiiiruuuuuu!" Usagi wailed loudly.
Michiru just laughed. "It's alright."
"Sea cucumbers…" Haruka snorted. "How weird is that?"
"Don't feel bad, Michiru." Chibi-Usa said sympathetically. "Mamo-chan did the same thing for my birthday!"
[[ So, I learned an important lessen that day: don't underestimate the power of sea cucumbers! ]]
Michiru smiled as Haruka put an arm around her. "Maybe we should try..." Haruka began another suggestion for her birthday.
"No!" Michiru waved her hands frantically. "No more birthday parties! No more monsters ruining my birthday! I'll just go without, thank you!"
"Ha, ha, ha, ha!" Haruka laughed. "Just teasing!"
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Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Eternal
Book 05: Extra [Finally! Michiru's Birthday Party!]
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