"Ne! You're pizza is here! Open the door!"

Rashid turned to the nearest soldier, his face twisted into a frown. "I don't remember Quatre-sama mentioning any take out, do you?"

"I didn't hear anything." He shrugged. "But it could be that Maxwell boy again. The chefs keep catching him raiding their cupboards for chocolate… Maybe he got hungry."

"I'm coming, I'm coming," Rashid grumbled as the knocking began to grow louder. "Now, would you like to be paid in cash or check? Either is fine—Wait a second!"

"Cash, please!" The familiar face of Usagi peered up at him from the edge of her pizza-delivery cap. "My boss doesn't particularly like dealing with checks."

Thoroughly suspicious, he bent over to meet her level. She looked straight, unaffected, at him as he inspected her. "I'd have to be stupid to take that from you. For all I know, it could be a bomb. Why should I trust the likes of you?"

"I'm only doing my job," she said, raising a hand in defense. "I thought you'd be happy I delivered your pizza so fast. We did our best to make it enjoyable."

Rashid took one of the five boxes piled up from her hand and opened the lid. Ham and pineapple; Duo's favorite type. He took out a slice carefully and placed it in her free palm.

She sent him a skeptical look. "No, thank you… we only take money…"

"No, eat it," he said. "If you are able to finish that whole piece without dying, I'll be satisfied. So, if it truly is an ordinary ham and pineapple pizza, you'll devour it."

"Who says I will?" she replied, turning her mouth from it. "I don't even like pineapple. At least let me have the cheese one…"

Rashid glared. "No. I don't care if you like it or not. Eat that one. Besides, cheese belongs strictly to Quatre… He'd be upset if someone ate part of his."

Usagi winced before shoving the large slice between her lips. Chewing thoughtfully, she handed it back to him. "There. Delicious. Couldn't have been better."

"All of it. I know poisons that cannot become deadly until taken a large amount. Go on, finish it."

"You're really pushing it," she managed between mouthfuls. "I could… take these away… and then… you'd be sorry. You Master would have no food…"

"And your Master would have no money. You're lucky I'm in a decent mood today. I wouldn't have given you a chance."

She wiped her mouth with the back of her hand and licked the remnants off her fingers. "There, sir. I've eaten every last crumb. Satisfied? Will you pay?"

"Fine. The pizza had better be good." Rashid took the boxes from her, stuffing a few bills in her extended hand at the same time.

Usagi removed her cap, running her fingers through her bangs. She glanced up at him again. "May I come in, then? Eating makes me thirsty. I'd like a drink."

Had this odd girl just invited herself in? This so-called pizza deliverer? Rashid watched with disbelief as she tossed her hat towards the top of the five boxes. "Excuse me?"

"I won't be long." She made her way past him. "Be quick with the food, too! I rather liked the taste of ham and pineapple!"

Had she just entered the Sanc Kingdom without proper permission? She hadn't even gotten an answer from him yet! He watched her leave with a raised eyebrow. "Strange girl."

                   "Oh, I think I smell pizza!" Duo shouted, leaping from his seat. "I'm famished! Rashid had better hurry up with them…"

Before Wufei could even snap at him, the doors burst open. A female figure stepped in. "Hello again," she said in a sing-song voice. Her lips molded into a well-known smile.

"Tsukino-san?" Quatre inquired, getting to his feet. "How on earth did you get in? What happened?"

She wagged a finger towards the Arabian, silencing him. "I happen to be a delivery-girl now. My Master thought it would be a better way to make money! And it's easier too!"

"Where is Rashid?" Wufei asked harshly. "Is the security this terrible, or are you just a criminal master-mind?"

"Oh, no," she giggled. "I'm not a criminal, mind you. Rashid will be arriving with your food any minute… And I can assure you; it is delicious."

"Do you always barge into people's houses whenever you feel like it? Isn't that a bit… you know… rude? I mean, it's every day a little girl waltzes into your mansion without a reasonable explanation!"

Usagi blinked. "Oh? Is that so? I thought Reberba-san enjoyed social company… As long as there are already four of you staying, I might as well visit."

"We don't know you." Heero kept his eyes on her. "From the impression you gave us the first time we encountered, you are nothing but a thief. Thieves don't visit."

"I'm most certainly not a thief. That was a highly important situation. And I ended up giving them back, did I not? Thieves don't give back things they stole."

"You're not going anywhere until we get your valid name… Who are you?"

"Usagi Tsukino," she repeated, sending a sad smile towards Heero. "It is my valid name. I have never changed it. Neither has my Master."

Trowa spoke up. "And your parents?"

"I do not know them, so I wouldn't know… But I'm positive that it is my real name. It has been for as long as I can remember."

"Perhaps you have an identity crisis, like Heero," Duo said. "Were you ever smacked across the head really hard? Or did you run into something with your head?"

"I… I don't think so!"

"I am sorry we are so inquisitive, Tsukino-san. We hope you won't take it as rudeness." Quatre bowed slightly. "And I'm happy to hear you haven't been hit across the head."

Usagi dipped her head. "I do not mind at all. You don't have to be so formal, though. It really isn't necessary… but thank you for being considerate."

"Your pizza has arrived."

A servant appeared from behind the doors, and placed the food neatly atop the table. He was gone in a matter of seconds.

Duo clasped his hands together. "That smells good! Who made it?"

"I did. My Master has no time to prepare the food." Usagi smiled. "I made sure to make all your favorite types as well."

"How do you know them?" Wufei scowled at her. "And why would we trust your cooking?"

"I know because I must… But if you don't want to eat any of it, that's fine. I have been paid and it is no longer my concern."

Duo swallowed a mouthful of pizza. "It doesn't taste bad to me at all! In fact, I'd say it's flawless! Even the crust tastes good."

She nodded. "I did the best I could. Now, if you will excuse me, I must contact my boss at once."

"Do your business here," Heero said. "You're not going away unattended."

Usagi pulled out a cell phone from her back pocket. Her fingers snapped open the receiver with ease, and she began punching in a variety of numbers.

They watched as she waited in silence for an answer. After only moments, someone picked up.

"Master, I have successfully delivered the pizza and have retrieved the full payment. Would you like me to return at once?"

A pause. Her expression altered.

"I have decided not to carry that out. It would only upset them… They aren't as evil as you say."

A longer pause. She winced now and then.

"I'm sorry I have failed you again, Master… Would you like me to return and receive punishment? I could come at any time."

The boys looked at each other. Punishment?

"Of course. I will be back to report as soon as I possibly can… Goodbye." She pressed a button, and the conversation ended.

"Was your Master angry with you?" Duo reached out for another slice.

"Yes, a little… I should go, before I irritate my Master further. I do not want to be around when she is at the peak of her rage."

"You aren't going to leave this place until we know more about you." Heero had already pulled out his gun. "Don't move."

She raised her hands after staring at him with the oddest expression. "But, I cannot stay any longer… I'd gladly help you find more about me, but I must leave!"

"No. You will stay."

"Oh." She lowered her head. "If I don't report to my Master within the span of two hours, they will see me as an outcast and declare me fired… Can I not just come back?"

Heero let out a growl of agitation. She did not flinch under his glare. "I don't care if you lose your job. That Master has brainwashed you."

"No! How could you say that?" Her bottom lip trembled. "She would never do that to us… She cares about us too much…"

"She?" Duo's eyebrows shot up. "So it's a female we're dealing with? Why the hell would she try to steal our Gundam chips?"

"Usagi," Quatre said. "Why not stay here for a while?"

"Here? She won't be pleased… I have two hours to return… otherwise I won't be welcome there anymore. This was my final chance to prove myself."

"I wouldn't want to stay anywhere like that, if they punish you," Duo pointed out. "Just stay here for a while and take the time to relax. You'll see independence is much better."

"I… don't have a choice, do I?"

Heero shook his head.

"I… I will stay, if that is what you'd really like. I have done enough to cause you stress." She didn't meet their eyes. "I suppose I deserve it…"

"We're not punishing you, Usagi," Quatre said. "We just think it's best for you to be away from your Master for a while… and see what life is really like."

"Does that mean… I'll be able to experience anger?"

"When you're dealing with people like Wufei and Heero, I haven't a doubt in my head that you will." Duo grinned. "Make yourself at home. Forget about your duties."

She nodded. "Right. I'll do my best."

          "Report!"

"Mistress… Usagi has not returned from the Sanc Kingdom… I do not think she is coming back."

"Damn! Stupid girl!" The woman gritted her teeth together. Usagi was a major loss, indeed, but at least she could still rely on the remaining legendary senshi. Then again, what if they were to deceive her as well and join up with the Moon Princess, as they had sworn to do so for an eternity?

No, she concluded stubbornly. The senshi were brainwashed, after all. They only lived to serve out her. There would be no such knowledge as their 'moon princess.' Usagi was doomed.

Author's Notes:  Yes, I've given out a single clue to the identity of her Master; she is a woman! Who did you think it was going to be? Well, now that you know… You'll just have to keep waiting for her true self to be revealed! I cannot lie; I have been having a lot of fun with this… Especially all you awesome reviewers! Thanks always!

ChibiBear Check!: DeedlitsFlame, once again you have taken in so many people's interest… Now, who is this oh-so-powerful Mistress? You're getting me all anticipant! I'm happy the chapter came out so soon, so thank you! It was great how Usagi was, being a pizza deliverer and all… And I absolutely adore Rashid's reactions! He finds her so strange! Yes, well, wait until those Gundam Boys get a taste of her… They haven't seen how awkward she can really be, I'll bet! Ja ne!