Once agian thanks for the reviews. I wanna apologize to Whiro(I think I just closed the review window so now I'm not so sure!) that these chapters have been so short, but I write til I find a place that I think is perfect to stop and that where I leave you for the week. Enjoy! And sorry if there are any errors I corrected all the ones that I could find!
Enjoy! ^_^
Rini
p.s. I don't own SM.
*Two Years Later*
Usagi exited the computer design lab and made her way down the street, laughing all the way at what she had just done. She and Taiki had designed that hand held computer in less than an hour not coming near to perfecting the design, but making it advanced enough that it should sell it self--for as far as Usagi could remember there wasn't anything near that advanced on Earth yet, with the exception of the Mercury Computer Ami used in battles.- Their hopes were that Usagi could use it to make a little bit of money to live off of until she could find a steady job After all, the money she'd taken with her when she left couldn't last forever, though it would last about a month at her current rate of expenditures. The tiny machine had done more for her than what they had expected. They had had her sign patent agreements that stated she was the orignal designer of the machine and she would be given a percentage of there profits that the company made off the miniture computers. She'd also signed contracts of agreement to work for them! The computer company had given her the job! Usagi was estatic to say the least. She woudl start her job tomarrow at 4:30 p.m. and she would recieve her first pay check in two weeks! If she was careful she would have enough money left at the end of the day after buying the neccesities to go to the mall for a small shopping spree... but as she thought about it she'd decided she would be responsible and save the money in case she needed it at a later date. 'I've changed alot in the past two year. I guess its thanks to my wonderful friends.'
Usagi smiled as she was reminded of her friends she'd left early that day, and all the things they had taught her.
Sailor Star Fighter-Seiya taught her the art of combat. Seiya showed her different types of fighting techiniques, including boxing, Seiya's favorite, and karate(SP please!) her own favorite. Seiya had also taught techniques involved in energy attacks. This included teaching her some new energy attacks, how to better control her own enrgy, nd it was through this that she had learned how to better control the silver crystal(I would call it the ginzoshou but I don't know how to spell it right!). She also learned what true courage was from Seiya, and it was Seiya who pointed out that this was a quality which she had contained all along.
Sailor Star Healer-Yaten had taught her to use her sixth sense. Through these teachings, she learned how to read other people's minds and emotions, how to levitate objects with her mind, and how to see inside people's dreams--When first learning of this she's asked Yaten why you didn't use the same technique as reading one's mind, and Usagi was rewarded with a three hour lecture on how it was entirely different thing from reading one's mind. From Yaten she'd also learned what complete and total confidence in one's self was, and how at times it could be good leading to a complete victory, and where other times it could lead to a persons down fall. Most often with Yaten it had led to downfall.
Sailor Star Maker-Taiki had taught her the basic subjects she would have learned in school. Under the guidance of Taiki she had learned all the things she had failed to understand in a regular class room and more. Taiki had taught her in all subjects from a junior high level till graduate level in college with a main emphasis on computers, and Taiki would have continued to help Usagi with her education had she not had to leave. Taiki had also taught her what respect was, and that it was more of a job to keep respect over time than gain it in an instance.
Sailor Kakyu-Princess Kakyu of Kinmoku taught her how a princess should properly act. With the teachings of Kakyu came grace, agility, and a new found ability to sing and dance. Kakyuu had shown Usagi the importance of love and understanding when she had greated the moon princess to her planet and into her castle without the least expectations of anything in return. Usagi had known these things all along, but had never seen their true impact on a single person.
Usagi's thoughts of her friends she'd left ended as she came to her destination. She was afraid to come here Afraid these people would no longer love her--despise her for leaving them to become whom she now was. So she began thinking of what needed accomplished... 'Got an apartment, registered for school, sold the computer, got a job... now all that left is to visit my family... I hope they're not to angry with me...'
With that last though Usagi knocked on the door. She could hear rustling inside followed by "Just a minute." She smiled as she recognized her mothers voice.
The door slowly opened to show a frazzled Ikuko who looked almost the same as when Usagi had left accept for a few wrinkles by the eyes, "Why hello dear how may--" Ikuko cut herself off as she looked at the young women standing infront of her, " Oh my! Its my baby!" She then proceeded to hug the very life out of 'her baby'. "We've missed you so much, oh KENJI, SHINGO, CHIBI-USA come quickly!"
After a minute, Usa said breathlessly, "Mama I can't breathe!"
Her mother quickly let go, but by this time the others had made their way to the front door and Usagi started to take them in until, she was grasped in another death hold, this time by her father who was looking much older than he should, and this she was sure had been caused by her disapperance. When he finally pulled away she noticed that he was crying so she took him into her arms once more before gently letting go so she could give Shingo and Chibi-Usa hugs.Both of which looked slightly older, but no older than she had expected.
After all the hugs were given they headed inside. Usagi refused to tell them where she had traveled to, but did inform them of all the people she had met along the way and those she had spent the most time with.
Around 9:30 p.m. she got a feeling at the back of her mind that told her the senshi had transformed, so she excused herself made sure her family would tell no one of her return, promised to come for dinner the next day, and headed to the battle.
Once there she quickly transformed, and jumped into the highest tree to watch.
After about 15 minutes it was obvious the senshi were out matched, Pluto hadn't exaggerated when she'd said they senshi were getting more and more desperate for her help with each battle. So from her perch in the tree Sailor Moon, threw her tiara, with a considerable amount more of energy than normal, at the monsters back. It quickly disentegrated.
She watched as the scouts picked themselves up and assess their wounds. She waited until they had all headed home which took longer than it used to, after reading their minds for a few minutes she discovered they were trying to figure out who or what had helped them. She smiled to herself happy that she wasn't a hinderance in the battle as she used to be.
Mars was the last to leave and once she was gone, Moon de-transformed, jumped from her perch and headed to her own apartment.
*The Next Day*
Usagi rose at 6 a.m. and made herself a small breakfest before preparing for school. When she was finished eating she washed the dishes, and left them out to dry.
Next she showered and dried her hair. Once this task was complete she put her hair in a french braid which ,when comoplted, the end hit the back of her calf. She then dressed for school, and left.
Usagi arrived at school five minutes before the bell would ring, so she headed straight for her homeroom. The teacher wasn't there yet. So she began to read 'The Destiny of the Stars' a book Taiki had given her as a going away present.
A minute before the bell was to ring, the teacher walked in and immediately Usagi recognized her old teacher(Ms.Haruna got transfered up cause she couldn't keep up with hyper active junior high students! j/j I just felt like making her the teacher!). "My my, is that you Tskunio Usagi?" At Usagi's nod the teacher continued, "I wasn't expecing you this early I remember in grade school you were always late. Its good to see you agian dear. Where ever-" Ms. Haruna was cut off by the bell.
Ms.Haruna patiently waited as the students filed into the class room, once they were all seated Ms.Haruna cleared her throut to get there attention. It was only now that they saw the new, yet old, student standing infront of the class room. And it was at this time that three people simotaneously shouted, "USAGI???"
Ms.Haruna glared at the three girls, while Usagi giggled at the antics of Ami, Makoto, and Minako. "As these girls have pointed out, we have a student who will once agian be joining us after two years of abscence. For those of you who don't know, this is Tskunio Usagi. Usagi please take a seat behind Minako."
The time till lunch passed quickly for the girls, they couldn't wait to find out where Usa had been the past to years. They found her sitting under an old gnarled oak tree reading a book and giggling quietly. Ami was the first to speak, "Hey Usagi-chan, what are you reading?"
"The Destiny of the Stars, it was a going away present from one of my friends. Its kinda funny cause its a book about Endy's and my love during the Silver Millenium... only most of the stuff that happens didn't actauly happen. So, how are you girls?"
Minako was the first to brake down and give Usagi a hug, followed by Makoto, and then Ami. And so it was Minako who answered first. "Better now that you are back, where have you been? We've missed you! Mostly Raye... oh, don't get me wrong she didn't cry that wouldn't be like Raye at all! But she did try and kill Mamoru about a month after you left!"
Usagi smiled and shook her head. "Why don't we talk about this at the scout meeting at the arcade after school. I can explain that and some other things, plus I'll get to soo Motoki-onichan!"
"How did you know about--" Ami began but was cut off as the bell rang, so the girls agreed to meet at the front gate after school and head to the crown where they would meet Raye.
During the afternoon session of classes, Makoto and Mina were disappointed and shocked when Usagi did not return to class with them, but went with Ami. The entire section of advanced classes, whom had known Usagi in junior high, were also shocked as the girl entered there class.
When the bell rang signaling the begining of classes once more, the teacher entered and noticed his new student. "Miss Usagi Tskunio is it?" At Usagi's nod he contined. "I need to see the scores from your placement test." Usagi handed him a small slip of white paper. "Thank you miss you can take a seat behind Umino." After looking over the paper several time, he smiled "Very impressive."
Umino raised his hand, "May I inquire what Usagi got Mr. Jones(its a bad name I know but I can't think of anything else!) ?"
"And what is your reasoning behind this inquiry, Umino?"
"I knew Usagi as Cross Roads Junior High, were she was lucky to get a 20%." At this the entire calss, save for Ami and Usagi, snickered. "I was wondering what she got that could be so impressive."
Mr.Jones took a look at Usagi, "Usagi do you care if I share your scores with the class?" Usagi shook her head no, and Mr. Jones smiled. "Miss Tskunio recieved a perfect in every single category." The same people that snickered now gasped and looked at Usagi in shock. "Any other questions Umino?" When Umino remained silent with shock, Mr.Jones continued, "Then lets continue with class."
'Surely I wasn't that unintellegent in Junior High...' Usagi thought sadly, before returning her attention to Mr.Jones.
The day continued and the students were convinced by one girl, a red head named Fuiren(since she's gonna be kinda a bitch and sorta go agianst Usagi I gave her a wonderful name that means cockroach! I love being in control and being able to give the mean rude people a mean name they deserve!... Ah the powers of being the author.... hm... this note is gettin kinda long, I bet you wanna get back to the story, right? oh okay!), that Usagi had cheated on the test-though she could give no valid explination as to why(not terribly mean I know, but the really mean stuff just sounded stupid!). Usagi herself answered questions and she managed to explain things even Ami couldn't comprehend- yet this in no way disuaded them from Furien's beliefs.
At three o'clock the girls met at the front gates and headed to the Crown to meet Raye.
Enjoy! ^_^
Rini
p.s. I don't own SM.
*Two Years Later*
Usagi exited the computer design lab and made her way down the street, laughing all the way at what she had just done. She and Taiki had designed that hand held computer in less than an hour not coming near to perfecting the design, but making it advanced enough that it should sell it self--for as far as Usagi could remember there wasn't anything near that advanced on Earth yet, with the exception of the Mercury Computer Ami used in battles.- Their hopes were that Usagi could use it to make a little bit of money to live off of until she could find a steady job After all, the money she'd taken with her when she left couldn't last forever, though it would last about a month at her current rate of expenditures. The tiny machine had done more for her than what they had expected. They had had her sign patent agreements that stated she was the orignal designer of the machine and she would be given a percentage of there profits that the company made off the miniture computers. She'd also signed contracts of agreement to work for them! The computer company had given her the job! Usagi was estatic to say the least. She woudl start her job tomarrow at 4:30 p.m. and she would recieve her first pay check in two weeks! If she was careful she would have enough money left at the end of the day after buying the neccesities to go to the mall for a small shopping spree... but as she thought about it she'd decided she would be responsible and save the money in case she needed it at a later date. 'I've changed alot in the past two year. I guess its thanks to my wonderful friends.'
Usagi smiled as she was reminded of her friends she'd left early that day, and all the things they had taught her.
Sailor Star Fighter-Seiya taught her the art of combat. Seiya showed her different types of fighting techiniques, including boxing, Seiya's favorite, and karate(SP please!) her own favorite. Seiya had also taught techniques involved in energy attacks. This included teaching her some new energy attacks, how to better control her own enrgy, nd it was through this that she had learned how to better control the silver crystal(I would call it the ginzoshou but I don't know how to spell it right!). She also learned what true courage was from Seiya, and it was Seiya who pointed out that this was a quality which she had contained all along.
Sailor Star Healer-Yaten had taught her to use her sixth sense. Through these teachings, she learned how to read other people's minds and emotions, how to levitate objects with her mind, and how to see inside people's dreams--When first learning of this she's asked Yaten why you didn't use the same technique as reading one's mind, and Usagi was rewarded with a three hour lecture on how it was entirely different thing from reading one's mind. From Yaten she'd also learned what complete and total confidence in one's self was, and how at times it could be good leading to a complete victory, and where other times it could lead to a persons down fall. Most often with Yaten it had led to downfall.
Sailor Star Maker-Taiki had taught her the basic subjects she would have learned in school. Under the guidance of Taiki she had learned all the things she had failed to understand in a regular class room and more. Taiki had taught her in all subjects from a junior high level till graduate level in college with a main emphasis on computers, and Taiki would have continued to help Usagi with her education had she not had to leave. Taiki had also taught her what respect was, and that it was more of a job to keep respect over time than gain it in an instance.
Sailor Kakyu-Princess Kakyu of Kinmoku taught her how a princess should properly act. With the teachings of Kakyu came grace, agility, and a new found ability to sing and dance. Kakyuu had shown Usagi the importance of love and understanding when she had greated the moon princess to her planet and into her castle without the least expectations of anything in return. Usagi had known these things all along, but had never seen their true impact on a single person.
Usagi's thoughts of her friends she'd left ended as she came to her destination. She was afraid to come here Afraid these people would no longer love her--despise her for leaving them to become whom she now was. So she began thinking of what needed accomplished... 'Got an apartment, registered for school, sold the computer, got a job... now all that left is to visit my family... I hope they're not to angry with me...'
With that last though Usagi knocked on the door. She could hear rustling inside followed by "Just a minute." She smiled as she recognized her mothers voice.
The door slowly opened to show a frazzled Ikuko who looked almost the same as when Usagi had left accept for a few wrinkles by the eyes, "Why hello dear how may--" Ikuko cut herself off as she looked at the young women standing infront of her, " Oh my! Its my baby!" She then proceeded to hug the very life out of 'her baby'. "We've missed you so much, oh KENJI, SHINGO, CHIBI-USA come quickly!"
After a minute, Usa said breathlessly, "Mama I can't breathe!"
Her mother quickly let go, but by this time the others had made their way to the front door and Usagi started to take them in until, she was grasped in another death hold, this time by her father who was looking much older than he should, and this she was sure had been caused by her disapperance. When he finally pulled away she noticed that he was crying so she took him into her arms once more before gently letting go so she could give Shingo and Chibi-Usa hugs.Both of which looked slightly older, but no older than she had expected.
After all the hugs were given they headed inside. Usagi refused to tell them where she had traveled to, but did inform them of all the people she had met along the way and those she had spent the most time with.
Around 9:30 p.m. she got a feeling at the back of her mind that told her the senshi had transformed, so she excused herself made sure her family would tell no one of her return, promised to come for dinner the next day, and headed to the battle.
Once there she quickly transformed, and jumped into the highest tree to watch.
After about 15 minutes it was obvious the senshi were out matched, Pluto hadn't exaggerated when she'd said they senshi were getting more and more desperate for her help with each battle. So from her perch in the tree Sailor Moon, threw her tiara, with a considerable amount more of energy than normal, at the monsters back. It quickly disentegrated.
She watched as the scouts picked themselves up and assess their wounds. She waited until they had all headed home which took longer than it used to, after reading their minds for a few minutes she discovered they were trying to figure out who or what had helped them. She smiled to herself happy that she wasn't a hinderance in the battle as she used to be.
Mars was the last to leave and once she was gone, Moon de-transformed, jumped from her perch and headed to her own apartment.
*The Next Day*
Usagi rose at 6 a.m. and made herself a small breakfest before preparing for school. When she was finished eating she washed the dishes, and left them out to dry.
Next she showered and dried her hair. Once this task was complete she put her hair in a french braid which ,when comoplted, the end hit the back of her calf. She then dressed for school, and left.
Usagi arrived at school five minutes before the bell would ring, so she headed straight for her homeroom. The teacher wasn't there yet. So she began to read 'The Destiny of the Stars' a book Taiki had given her as a going away present.
A minute before the bell was to ring, the teacher walked in and immediately Usagi recognized her old teacher(Ms.Haruna got transfered up cause she couldn't keep up with hyper active junior high students! j/j I just felt like making her the teacher!). "My my, is that you Tskunio Usagi?" At Usagi's nod the teacher continued, "I wasn't expecing you this early I remember in grade school you were always late. Its good to see you agian dear. Where ever-" Ms. Haruna was cut off by the bell.
Ms.Haruna patiently waited as the students filed into the class room, once they were all seated Ms.Haruna cleared her throut to get there attention. It was only now that they saw the new, yet old, student standing infront of the class room. And it was at this time that three people simotaneously shouted, "USAGI???"
Ms.Haruna glared at the three girls, while Usagi giggled at the antics of Ami, Makoto, and Minako. "As these girls have pointed out, we have a student who will once agian be joining us after two years of abscence. For those of you who don't know, this is Tskunio Usagi. Usagi please take a seat behind Minako."
The time till lunch passed quickly for the girls, they couldn't wait to find out where Usa had been the past to years. They found her sitting under an old gnarled oak tree reading a book and giggling quietly. Ami was the first to speak, "Hey Usagi-chan, what are you reading?"
"The Destiny of the Stars, it was a going away present from one of my friends. Its kinda funny cause its a book about Endy's and my love during the Silver Millenium... only most of the stuff that happens didn't actauly happen. So, how are you girls?"
Minako was the first to brake down and give Usagi a hug, followed by Makoto, and then Ami. And so it was Minako who answered first. "Better now that you are back, where have you been? We've missed you! Mostly Raye... oh, don't get me wrong she didn't cry that wouldn't be like Raye at all! But she did try and kill Mamoru about a month after you left!"
Usagi smiled and shook her head. "Why don't we talk about this at the scout meeting at the arcade after school. I can explain that and some other things, plus I'll get to soo Motoki-onichan!"
"How did you know about--" Ami began but was cut off as the bell rang, so the girls agreed to meet at the front gate after school and head to the crown where they would meet Raye.
During the afternoon session of classes, Makoto and Mina were disappointed and shocked when Usagi did not return to class with them, but went with Ami. The entire section of advanced classes, whom had known Usagi in junior high, were also shocked as the girl entered there class.
When the bell rang signaling the begining of classes once more, the teacher entered and noticed his new student. "Miss Usagi Tskunio is it?" At Usagi's nod he contined. "I need to see the scores from your placement test." Usagi handed him a small slip of white paper. "Thank you miss you can take a seat behind Umino." After looking over the paper several time, he smiled "Very impressive."
Umino raised his hand, "May I inquire what Usagi got Mr. Jones(its a bad name I know but I can't think of anything else!) ?"
"And what is your reasoning behind this inquiry, Umino?"
"I knew Usagi as Cross Roads Junior High, were she was lucky to get a 20%." At this the entire calss, save for Ami and Usagi, snickered. "I was wondering what she got that could be so impressive."
Mr.Jones took a look at Usagi, "Usagi do you care if I share your scores with the class?" Usagi shook her head no, and Mr. Jones smiled. "Miss Tskunio recieved a perfect in every single category." The same people that snickered now gasped and looked at Usagi in shock. "Any other questions Umino?" When Umino remained silent with shock, Mr.Jones continued, "Then lets continue with class."
'Surely I wasn't that unintellegent in Junior High...' Usagi thought sadly, before returning her attention to Mr.Jones.
The day continued and the students were convinced by one girl, a red head named Fuiren(since she's gonna be kinda a bitch and sorta go agianst Usagi I gave her a wonderful name that means cockroach! I love being in control and being able to give the mean rude people a mean name they deserve!... Ah the powers of being the author.... hm... this note is gettin kinda long, I bet you wanna get back to the story, right? oh okay!), that Usagi had cheated on the test-though she could give no valid explination as to why(not terribly mean I know, but the really mean stuff just sounded stupid!). Usagi herself answered questions and she managed to explain things even Ami couldn't comprehend- yet this in no way disuaded them from Furien's beliefs.
At three o'clock the girls met at the front gates and headed to the Crown to meet Raye.