The silence between the two was short, but seemed to stretch on forever. This silence was only interrupted by one of Mamoru's security people who had come from the back of the plane. "Sir, the teacher wishes to meet the rest of her students."
Mamoru was extremely grateful for the break. The show down with Nabiki had been extremely stressful in his opinion. He was not on board when Haruna, Nura, and Umino had boarded. "Very good, please bring her and the two students to me and I'll prepare them for the shock." The security guard nodded in response. "Very good sir."
Nabiki sighed and leaned back into Mamoru. "A lot of people are learning this particular secret Mamoru." Mamoru cursed himself for his earlier sloppiness. He wrapped his arms around Nabiki and gave her a quick hug. "Can't be helped Biki. These people have reason to be suspicious should these girls disappear at the same time." Before he could continue the guest in question walked in.
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Haruna walked into the cabin expecting to meet the organizer of this student expedition that her students had won. Ami had entered them all into some sort of contest for a trip in the bush of China and won. Upon entering the small cabin conference room she recognized the students benefactor and frowned. There was a high school student standing in his arms. "Ok Mamoru, what exactly is going on, and who is the jailbait in your arms?" She quirked an eyebrow, folded her arms across her chest, and began tapping her foot in irritation.
Mamoru frowned at her attitude. "It's nice to see you to Haruna. I'll explain everything, but let me introduce you to the jailbait first. I would like you to meet Nabiki Tendo. She is a senior at Fuurinkan High and in the Nerima district. We have not yet formally started dating, as I do not wish to interfere with her school or go to fast with this relationship. Her family is aware of our budding relationship and wished we would hurry things along."
Nabiki blushed at all he said. 'Only he has ever had this effect on me. I'm glad he is wanting to go slow.' Before she could further introduce herself Haruna began to speak.
Haruna realized she should have had more information before calling the young girl jailbait. "I'm sorry Nabiki, I should have gotten more information. I've only known Mamoru to be a honorable man. You are a little young .... Guess I'm just a jealous old maid. You have quite a catch there. Don't you dare let him slip through your fingers." She watched Nabiki blush even further and nodded her head. She changed her attention back to Mamoru. "Now Mamoru, I believe an explanation is in order.
After introducing Nabiki and himself to Nura and Umino he then told her about the accident, and how he had met and fallen for Nabiki. He then explained most of the training trip leaving out the bit about being an off world hero.
Haruna listened carefully to the entire story from beginning to end without interruption. At the end of the story she pounced on him. "So let me get this straight. This façade is a rescue mission?" Why on earth would you need any of my girls?" Umino made a protest at this statement and she quickly apologized to him.
Mamoru had expected this out burst and responded to her question as calmly as possible. "As to Nura and Umnio's presence.... I have no idea, It was a request made by my trainers and I have not questioned this request. As to the other girls...". He lets the pause speak for itself. "Do you remember the strange reason I was wanting to be in Juban?"
Haruna sits down in shock, and she reflects on the question when Nura puts everything together. "It all makes sense now. It explains everything. Why Usagi suddenly had very close friends and started pushing me away." Haruna shock her head at the statement. "There is no way! Absolutely no way! -- Four of my students? -- It would explain a lot.
Umino was confused. He went to an advanced astronomy class when they held English class. He had of course heard how cool Johnson-sensei was, but had never heard anything out of the extraordinary. "Why was Johnson-sensei teaching English Molly?" Nura quickly filled him in own wanting to see the Sailor Senshi. His eyes got as big as saucers. "Usagi-chan is one of them?"
Mamoru had waited for someone to broach the subject of one of the girls being a Senshi. "Yes Umino, she is... all four girls are. There is a fifth that ya'll most likely don't know." Before he could continue Haruna jumped him. "If you're recklessly endangering my students!" Mamoru holds up his hand in defense. "While they are in danger, its hardly reckless. I am duty and honor bond to save Ranma. They volunteered after I explained the situation to them. It's my hope to get out of this with no one getting hurt. I can't think of any other way." Mamoru looks down at the floor, and then rubs his temples. Nabiki turns around and embraces him to let him know she is there.
Haruna does her own sigh. "You're right, I should have more faith in the girls and you in this matter. Can I please see them now? Are there any other surprises I should be aware of? Mamoru looks at her and smirks. Possibly a few little things I either glossed over or don't know about. "I will need all of you to promise that what you learn on this trip will remain secret."
He watched all three people nod their heads in an affirmative. "Well, lets go meet the Sailor team. Haruna, would you like to meet them as the students you know and love, "He watches her make a face. "or as the Senshi?"
Haruna stood there and thought about it. "Being I will be dealing with them as the Senshi I would like to meet them as such."
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Akane is still stunned over the realization that Ranma had kept such a secret from her. "I still can't believer you are them. I only thought of you as being legends until I fought side by side with you."
Usagi smiled at her distant cousin. "It's us Akane. I hate to bring this up..."
Akane held up her hand to stop her. "There is nothing more to say Usagi. The Senshi's secret is safe with me. I still can't believe Ranma knew and did not tell me. Then again, I have learned in the past year that he has made other honor pacts." She thinks back to when Ryoga tried to attack Mamoru for no reason. She never could figure out the secret.
Rei sighed in relief. She was not happy with any of this. "That's good to know Akane. Thank you."
They are interrupted by one of the security personnel. "Lady's... Mamoru has informed Nabiki and is now talking to your teacher and two friends. I'll let you know if there is any more information.
Akane blinked, "Teacher and friends? Aren't to many people learning this secret?"
Ami jumped in with the information. "Mamoru thought it would be a good cover to make this a educational trip. Your school is being told the same thing. Our teacher is actually our Homeroom and English teacher. We determined she would be able to put two and two together due to Mamoru's visit. The baka while well organized was a little reckless in dropping hints. Not that he had a choice in how he did it. We decided it would be best to let her know in a controlled environment." Akane digested the information. "And the two friends?"
Usagi quickly took over. "Nura was my best friend before I became Sailor Moon. For some reason Mamoru wants both her and her boyfriend to learn this secret. Something about his trainers wanting them involved. We'll be meeting up with them once we reach China. Hopefully those reasons will then be revealed.
The security guard walked back into the room. "Ladies, your instructor wishes to meet you in your Senshi identities. She will be here momentarily.
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Mamoru waited for the sign from his top security person. He addressed his guest. "Lady's and germ." He watches Umino pout at the joke. "It's time to meet them." As he leads them the ten feet into the next room his thoughts wonder. Despite the fact that it's a very short distance, it seemed to be just as long as that day he was stuck outside in the storm so long ago. 'To many people are learning this secret. Damn you cologne. You've messed with the wrong male.'
Haruna was sharing similar thoughts as she walked in on six students. Five of whom were transformed. Looking them over she tries to identify them by their features but fails. Her mind somehow seems fuzzy. She always hated meeting the Senshi for this very reason. It had only happen once or twice. The sixth girl she did not recognize and in order to buy herself more time she addressed her. "Who are you young lady? Are you a Senshi to?"
Akane blurted out her answer. "I wish!" She covered her mouth in horror as she realized her social blunder to an adult. Finally she gained enough composer and self-confidence to try again. "Sorry Sensei, No I'm not a senshi, I'm Ranma's fiancée Akane Tendo. Younger sister to Nabiki Tendo, and hopefully one day sister-in-law to Mamoru." She grinned along with everyone else as both Nabiki and Mamoru power blushed.
Before silence could engulf the room once again Haruna returned her greeting. "Glad to meet you Akane, and think nothing of it. I'm use to it from Usagi. Allow me to introduce you to another couple. Nura Osaka and Umino Gurio. Though no one seems to know why they are here." She focuses on the girls in their sailor forms. She bows her head and begins to rub her temples. "I'm getting one of my headaches. I know Sailor Mercury here due to my previous encounter with her and Mamoru.... I know the Sailor names be heart, but I can't place names to any of you. I can't identify you by your civilian names either."
Sailor Mercury responded to her frustration. "The effect of the glamour magic will soon pass Sensei. Give it some time."
As if a large curtain had been removed the cloudiness in her mind cleard. "There is only one student who would address me with such respect. Everyone else just calls me Miss H. You must be Ami!" Sailor Mercury beamed in pride at her instructor. "Correct Sensei."
Haruna then looked over the other girls. The fuzziness goes away a lot quicker with them. "Sailor Jupiter wears green." She looks at Sailor Jupiter. "Makoto!" She got a nod in confirmation. "Sailor Venus wears Orange... Maniko!" How could she mistake the bow in her hair with anyone else? Maniko give her the trademark victory sign of Sailor Venus. "Sailor Mars wears Red. She gives the girl a hard look. "I'm sorry I don't know you." Mamoru interrupted. "Sailor Mars is not particularly happy with so many people learning their secret identities. When she is more comfortable with you she will reveal herself. Haruna never did like wild cards. She then looks at the young women in the white/rain bowed colored fuka who had wings. "Through the process of elimination you must be ..."
She was interrupted by Nura who yelled out "Usagi!" and ran up to her to give her a hug. For some unknown reason she can't take her eyes off of Usagi. For some reason the girl glowed in power and elegance. It hurt to look at her. This was Completely opposite of what she was use to with her favorite student. Suddenly a memory flashes in her minds eye and with out thinking vocalizes that memory. "That's odd. I can't seem to shake the image of a princess. Someone I use to tutor, but that can't be right..."
Her thoughts were interrupted by a sharp intake of breath from Usagi who started to shed tears. She heard Ami call out. "Everyone be on your guard. It's an involuntary transformation." Not being able to take her eyes off of her she is temporarily blinded by a flash of light. Usagi was no longer sporting her fuka. She was now in a long flowing white dress.
Mamoru broke the silence that had suddenly encompassed the room. "Well this definitely was not on the agenda. Princess Serenity of the Moon I presume?" Haruna was finally able to break contact with Usagi and stare at Mamoru for a second. This did not last long as her eyes went directly back to Usagi who was speaking in a regal tone that made even her cower in her presence.
Princess Serenity confirmed Mamoru's guess with a simple jester. "We are sorry everyone, our tutor and long time advisor and friend is a key for some of our memories to return. We can handle the onslaught of memories better this way." She waved her hand over her heart and produced a crystal that glowed with power. "Old friend, please focuse on this crystal and remember."
Haruna without question or thought looked into the crystal's light. Her mind was quickly engulfed in that light. All the memories from her previous life came rushing at her like an oncoming freight train. She had watched Serenity grow up as she taught her and her friends the knowledge and skills they would need in the future. The ultimate destruction and death of the Moon Kingdom and the fall of her princes. 'To much, to fast.' She welcomed the darkness that engulfed her.
Princess Serenity watched her friend hit the floor in blissful sleep. "Do not panic our friends. The memories where to much for her. She will be alright, now we also must rest."
Mamoru watched in amazement as the two women hit the floor. He watched as Usagi slowly reverted back to her Sailor Moon form. The silence could be cut with a knife -- it was so thick.
Sailor Mercury broke the silence. "Now this changes everything. Sailor Mars, it looks like our secret is safe after all. She will not dare to betray our princess and future Monarch."
Nabiki looked startled at the revelation. "Future Monarch?" She saw Sailor Mercury flinch at the question. Being the shrewd businesswomen she is and having a total lack of tact she address Mamoru. "Well, I guess they will need a consulting firm and handler. Up to the challenge Mamoru?" Mamoru smiled at her and nodded a quick yes, but added something. "Sounds interesting, but I do think they will have to approve of such a business venture." Nabiki nodded her head realizing her mistake. 'Now is not the time you Baka!, too late now. "Your right of course." She looks at the girls in question. "Can I at least put together a presentation?" The girls look at each other before Mercury speaks. "We will have to discuss this among ourselves Nabiki. We will get back to you." Nabiki nods at this and looks at Mamoru. "Any other secrets?" Mamoru nodded yes, "I was not aware this would happen. Consider it bonus to the main event."
Before she could respond Sailor Moon groans and sits up. "Gosh I hate those memory rushes. My head is killing me. Every thing is so clear now. I could probably work math problems that would make Ami cry." Sailor Mercury frowned at this. "I doubt that Sailor Moon." Sailor Moon looks up at her with her trademark smile. "A lot was taught to us Sailor Mercury. We were already working on some of the theories they are just rediscovering today."
Sailor Mercury gave this some thought. She had discovered a few math theories in her computer that she did not understand. In fact she had cried out in frustration when she could not crack them. "Then again, I could be wrong."
Sailor Moon did not hear this admittance. She was totally focused on her teacher who was waking up. "Things will be different from now own."
Silence seemed to be the norm for this group of prominent personalities. Haruna finally woke up and realized what had happen. With a great effort she got up and the kneeled to her princess. "I'm at your service your majesty." Sailor Moon was not pleased by this action. Both on the Moon and now in this life she hated all the ceremony and formality with her inner circle of friends, associates, and servants. She understood there was a need for it on the outside. "Rise my friend, and please never refer to me as your majesty again. That is only reserved for those who crawl across the ground like snakes to seek my council. My name will do right nicely for addressing me." Haruna stood up and inwardly cursed herself for her lapse. The memories were still confusing, but she clearly remembered her expecting her staff to treat her as a commoner. "Of course Usagi, I'm still a little scatterbrained from the memory rush." Usagi nodded her head in understanding. "You are forgiven my friend. I know the effects ever so well."
Mamoru thought both Usagi and Haruna could use a break. He called everyone's attention to himself and smirked. "If it would please your highness." His smirk grew even wider as he watched her flinch. She knew he was teasing, and he knew it. "I have arranged a little distraction and now would be as good as time as any." Every one nodded that they would like a distraction. He pulled out a remote and activated the planes projection system. An image of the clear blue sky was super imposed on the screen. The occasional white cloud could be seen and the ocean could be seen below gleaming like a crown jewel. "This is a sight not many people get to see. It is the pilots bird eye view at the front of the plane." Everyone nodded in understanding taking in the beauty that was before them. Significantly distracted they did not see Mamoru reach into a dimensional pocket and pull out a head set and Kodak camera.
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A little longer than normal, but I wanted to be done with the fluff. I did not want to break in the middle of the next segment. A little over 3000 words posted this time round.
What's with the Kodak camera you might ask? Think about it. You will get it.
As always thank you for any constructive comments you might throw this way.
Crystalstorm21: I hope this was fast enough. Again, thank you for your kind words.
Jerry: Thanks as always.
Mamoru was extremely grateful for the break. The show down with Nabiki had been extremely stressful in his opinion. He was not on board when Haruna, Nura, and Umino had boarded. "Very good, please bring her and the two students to me and I'll prepare them for the shock." The security guard nodded in response. "Very good sir."
Nabiki sighed and leaned back into Mamoru. "A lot of people are learning this particular secret Mamoru." Mamoru cursed himself for his earlier sloppiness. He wrapped his arms around Nabiki and gave her a quick hug. "Can't be helped Biki. These people have reason to be suspicious should these girls disappear at the same time." Before he could continue the guest in question walked in.
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Haruna walked into the cabin expecting to meet the organizer of this student expedition that her students had won. Ami had entered them all into some sort of contest for a trip in the bush of China and won. Upon entering the small cabin conference room she recognized the students benefactor and frowned. There was a high school student standing in his arms. "Ok Mamoru, what exactly is going on, and who is the jailbait in your arms?" She quirked an eyebrow, folded her arms across her chest, and began tapping her foot in irritation.
Mamoru frowned at her attitude. "It's nice to see you to Haruna. I'll explain everything, but let me introduce you to the jailbait first. I would like you to meet Nabiki Tendo. She is a senior at Fuurinkan High and in the Nerima district. We have not yet formally started dating, as I do not wish to interfere with her school or go to fast with this relationship. Her family is aware of our budding relationship and wished we would hurry things along."
Nabiki blushed at all he said. 'Only he has ever had this effect on me. I'm glad he is wanting to go slow.' Before she could further introduce herself Haruna began to speak.
Haruna realized she should have had more information before calling the young girl jailbait. "I'm sorry Nabiki, I should have gotten more information. I've only known Mamoru to be a honorable man. You are a little young .... Guess I'm just a jealous old maid. You have quite a catch there. Don't you dare let him slip through your fingers." She watched Nabiki blush even further and nodded her head. She changed her attention back to Mamoru. "Now Mamoru, I believe an explanation is in order.
After introducing Nabiki and himself to Nura and Umino he then told her about the accident, and how he had met and fallen for Nabiki. He then explained most of the training trip leaving out the bit about being an off world hero.
Haruna listened carefully to the entire story from beginning to end without interruption. At the end of the story she pounced on him. "So let me get this straight. This façade is a rescue mission?" Why on earth would you need any of my girls?" Umino made a protest at this statement and she quickly apologized to him.
Mamoru had expected this out burst and responded to her question as calmly as possible. "As to Nura and Umnio's presence.... I have no idea, It was a request made by my trainers and I have not questioned this request. As to the other girls...". He lets the pause speak for itself. "Do you remember the strange reason I was wanting to be in Juban?"
Haruna sits down in shock, and she reflects on the question when Nura puts everything together. "It all makes sense now. It explains everything. Why Usagi suddenly had very close friends and started pushing me away." Haruna shock her head at the statement. "There is no way! Absolutely no way! -- Four of my students? -- It would explain a lot.
Umino was confused. He went to an advanced astronomy class when they held English class. He had of course heard how cool Johnson-sensei was, but had never heard anything out of the extraordinary. "Why was Johnson-sensei teaching English Molly?" Nura quickly filled him in own wanting to see the Sailor Senshi. His eyes got as big as saucers. "Usagi-chan is one of them?"
Mamoru had waited for someone to broach the subject of one of the girls being a Senshi. "Yes Umino, she is... all four girls are. There is a fifth that ya'll most likely don't know." Before he could continue Haruna jumped him. "If you're recklessly endangering my students!" Mamoru holds up his hand in defense. "While they are in danger, its hardly reckless. I am duty and honor bond to save Ranma. They volunteered after I explained the situation to them. It's my hope to get out of this with no one getting hurt. I can't think of any other way." Mamoru looks down at the floor, and then rubs his temples. Nabiki turns around and embraces him to let him know she is there.
Haruna does her own sigh. "You're right, I should have more faith in the girls and you in this matter. Can I please see them now? Are there any other surprises I should be aware of? Mamoru looks at her and smirks. Possibly a few little things I either glossed over or don't know about. "I will need all of you to promise that what you learn on this trip will remain secret."
He watched all three people nod their heads in an affirmative. "Well, lets go meet the Sailor team. Haruna, would you like to meet them as the students you know and love, "He watches her make a face. "or as the Senshi?"
Haruna stood there and thought about it. "Being I will be dealing with them as the Senshi I would like to meet them as such."
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Akane is still stunned over the realization that Ranma had kept such a secret from her. "I still can't believer you are them. I only thought of you as being legends until I fought side by side with you."
Usagi smiled at her distant cousin. "It's us Akane. I hate to bring this up..."
Akane held up her hand to stop her. "There is nothing more to say Usagi. The Senshi's secret is safe with me. I still can't believe Ranma knew and did not tell me. Then again, I have learned in the past year that he has made other honor pacts." She thinks back to when Ryoga tried to attack Mamoru for no reason. She never could figure out the secret.
Rei sighed in relief. She was not happy with any of this. "That's good to know Akane. Thank you."
They are interrupted by one of the security personnel. "Lady's... Mamoru has informed Nabiki and is now talking to your teacher and two friends. I'll let you know if there is any more information.
Akane blinked, "Teacher and friends? Aren't to many people learning this secret?"
Ami jumped in with the information. "Mamoru thought it would be a good cover to make this a educational trip. Your school is being told the same thing. Our teacher is actually our Homeroom and English teacher. We determined she would be able to put two and two together due to Mamoru's visit. The baka while well organized was a little reckless in dropping hints. Not that he had a choice in how he did it. We decided it would be best to let her know in a controlled environment." Akane digested the information. "And the two friends?"
Usagi quickly took over. "Nura was my best friend before I became Sailor Moon. For some reason Mamoru wants both her and her boyfriend to learn this secret. Something about his trainers wanting them involved. We'll be meeting up with them once we reach China. Hopefully those reasons will then be revealed.
The security guard walked back into the room. "Ladies, your instructor wishes to meet you in your Senshi identities. She will be here momentarily.
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Mamoru waited for the sign from his top security person. He addressed his guest. "Lady's and germ." He watches Umino pout at the joke. "It's time to meet them." As he leads them the ten feet into the next room his thoughts wonder. Despite the fact that it's a very short distance, it seemed to be just as long as that day he was stuck outside in the storm so long ago. 'To many people are learning this secret. Damn you cologne. You've messed with the wrong male.'
Haruna was sharing similar thoughts as she walked in on six students. Five of whom were transformed. Looking them over she tries to identify them by their features but fails. Her mind somehow seems fuzzy. She always hated meeting the Senshi for this very reason. It had only happen once or twice. The sixth girl she did not recognize and in order to buy herself more time she addressed her. "Who are you young lady? Are you a Senshi to?"
Akane blurted out her answer. "I wish!" She covered her mouth in horror as she realized her social blunder to an adult. Finally she gained enough composer and self-confidence to try again. "Sorry Sensei, No I'm not a senshi, I'm Ranma's fiancée Akane Tendo. Younger sister to Nabiki Tendo, and hopefully one day sister-in-law to Mamoru." She grinned along with everyone else as both Nabiki and Mamoru power blushed.
Before silence could engulf the room once again Haruna returned her greeting. "Glad to meet you Akane, and think nothing of it. I'm use to it from Usagi. Allow me to introduce you to another couple. Nura Osaka and Umino Gurio. Though no one seems to know why they are here." She focuses on the girls in their sailor forms. She bows her head and begins to rub her temples. "I'm getting one of my headaches. I know Sailor Mercury here due to my previous encounter with her and Mamoru.... I know the Sailor names be heart, but I can't place names to any of you. I can't identify you by your civilian names either."
Sailor Mercury responded to her frustration. "The effect of the glamour magic will soon pass Sensei. Give it some time."
As if a large curtain had been removed the cloudiness in her mind cleard. "There is only one student who would address me with such respect. Everyone else just calls me Miss H. You must be Ami!" Sailor Mercury beamed in pride at her instructor. "Correct Sensei."
Haruna then looked over the other girls. The fuzziness goes away a lot quicker with them. "Sailor Jupiter wears green." She looks at Sailor Jupiter. "Makoto!" She got a nod in confirmation. "Sailor Venus wears Orange... Maniko!" How could she mistake the bow in her hair with anyone else? Maniko give her the trademark victory sign of Sailor Venus. "Sailor Mars wears Red. She gives the girl a hard look. "I'm sorry I don't know you." Mamoru interrupted. "Sailor Mars is not particularly happy with so many people learning their secret identities. When she is more comfortable with you she will reveal herself. Haruna never did like wild cards. She then looks at the young women in the white/rain bowed colored fuka who had wings. "Through the process of elimination you must be ..."
She was interrupted by Nura who yelled out "Usagi!" and ran up to her to give her a hug. For some unknown reason she can't take her eyes off of Usagi. For some reason the girl glowed in power and elegance. It hurt to look at her. This was Completely opposite of what she was use to with her favorite student. Suddenly a memory flashes in her minds eye and with out thinking vocalizes that memory. "That's odd. I can't seem to shake the image of a princess. Someone I use to tutor, but that can't be right..."
Her thoughts were interrupted by a sharp intake of breath from Usagi who started to shed tears. She heard Ami call out. "Everyone be on your guard. It's an involuntary transformation." Not being able to take her eyes off of her she is temporarily blinded by a flash of light. Usagi was no longer sporting her fuka. She was now in a long flowing white dress.
Mamoru broke the silence that had suddenly encompassed the room. "Well this definitely was not on the agenda. Princess Serenity of the Moon I presume?" Haruna was finally able to break contact with Usagi and stare at Mamoru for a second. This did not last long as her eyes went directly back to Usagi who was speaking in a regal tone that made even her cower in her presence.
Princess Serenity confirmed Mamoru's guess with a simple jester. "We are sorry everyone, our tutor and long time advisor and friend is a key for some of our memories to return. We can handle the onslaught of memories better this way." She waved her hand over her heart and produced a crystal that glowed with power. "Old friend, please focuse on this crystal and remember."
Haruna without question or thought looked into the crystal's light. Her mind was quickly engulfed in that light. All the memories from her previous life came rushing at her like an oncoming freight train. She had watched Serenity grow up as she taught her and her friends the knowledge and skills they would need in the future. The ultimate destruction and death of the Moon Kingdom and the fall of her princes. 'To much, to fast.' She welcomed the darkness that engulfed her.
Princess Serenity watched her friend hit the floor in blissful sleep. "Do not panic our friends. The memories where to much for her. She will be alright, now we also must rest."
Mamoru watched in amazement as the two women hit the floor. He watched as Usagi slowly reverted back to her Sailor Moon form. The silence could be cut with a knife -- it was so thick.
Sailor Mercury broke the silence. "Now this changes everything. Sailor Mars, it looks like our secret is safe after all. She will not dare to betray our princess and future Monarch."
Nabiki looked startled at the revelation. "Future Monarch?" She saw Sailor Mercury flinch at the question. Being the shrewd businesswomen she is and having a total lack of tact she address Mamoru. "Well, I guess they will need a consulting firm and handler. Up to the challenge Mamoru?" Mamoru smiled at her and nodded a quick yes, but added something. "Sounds interesting, but I do think they will have to approve of such a business venture." Nabiki nodded her head realizing her mistake. 'Now is not the time you Baka!, too late now. "Your right of course." She looks at the girls in question. "Can I at least put together a presentation?" The girls look at each other before Mercury speaks. "We will have to discuss this among ourselves Nabiki. We will get back to you." Nabiki nods at this and looks at Mamoru. "Any other secrets?" Mamoru nodded yes, "I was not aware this would happen. Consider it bonus to the main event."
Before she could respond Sailor Moon groans and sits up. "Gosh I hate those memory rushes. My head is killing me. Every thing is so clear now. I could probably work math problems that would make Ami cry." Sailor Mercury frowned at this. "I doubt that Sailor Moon." Sailor Moon looks up at her with her trademark smile. "A lot was taught to us Sailor Mercury. We were already working on some of the theories they are just rediscovering today."
Sailor Mercury gave this some thought. She had discovered a few math theories in her computer that she did not understand. In fact she had cried out in frustration when she could not crack them. "Then again, I could be wrong."
Sailor Moon did not hear this admittance. She was totally focused on her teacher who was waking up. "Things will be different from now own."
Silence seemed to be the norm for this group of prominent personalities. Haruna finally woke up and realized what had happen. With a great effort she got up and the kneeled to her princess. "I'm at your service your majesty." Sailor Moon was not pleased by this action. Both on the Moon and now in this life she hated all the ceremony and formality with her inner circle of friends, associates, and servants. She understood there was a need for it on the outside. "Rise my friend, and please never refer to me as your majesty again. That is only reserved for those who crawl across the ground like snakes to seek my council. My name will do right nicely for addressing me." Haruna stood up and inwardly cursed herself for her lapse. The memories were still confusing, but she clearly remembered her expecting her staff to treat her as a commoner. "Of course Usagi, I'm still a little scatterbrained from the memory rush." Usagi nodded her head in understanding. "You are forgiven my friend. I know the effects ever so well."
Mamoru thought both Usagi and Haruna could use a break. He called everyone's attention to himself and smirked. "If it would please your highness." His smirk grew even wider as he watched her flinch. She knew he was teasing, and he knew it. "I have arranged a little distraction and now would be as good as time as any." Every one nodded that they would like a distraction. He pulled out a remote and activated the planes projection system. An image of the clear blue sky was super imposed on the screen. The occasional white cloud could be seen and the ocean could be seen below gleaming like a crown jewel. "This is a sight not many people get to see. It is the pilots bird eye view at the front of the plane." Everyone nodded in understanding taking in the beauty that was before them. Significantly distracted they did not see Mamoru reach into a dimensional pocket and pull out a head set and Kodak camera.
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A little longer than normal, but I wanted to be done with the fluff. I did not want to break in the middle of the next segment. A little over 3000 words posted this time round.
What's with the Kodak camera you might ask? Think about it. You will get it.
As always thank you for any constructive comments you might throw this way.
Crystalstorm21: I hope this was fast enough. Again, thank you for your kind words.
Jerry: Thanks as always.