chapter | part nine: mission revealed
[Meanwhile as night was falling, everyone in the sailor team were already back at the inn. Everyone that is except for Hotaru, but they already knew what was keeping her. Usagi seemed to be readying herself to go out somewhere.]
Mamoru: Usagi.... Where are you going out at this hour?
Usagi: Ummmm..... This will sound bad, but well you see I met this man....
Mamoru: Huh?
Usagi: Hehehe.... It's not what you think or like that even.... I think he could be the one, and I was invited to find out more about him. Sooo... I'm going over to find out who is he. Besides, I miss home and want to return.
Mamoru: Usako.... I'll go with you.
Haruka: We'll all go with you. I don't like the thought of anyone being on their own at such an hour. Especially you kitten.
Michiru: I agree.
Usagi: So you guys don't think it's such a bad idea that I go over there then, and tell them about us? The truth that is.
Setsuna: You already have your mind made up. We'll be there in case anything goes wrong. He's also the only person that we have to go on right now.
Usagi: Thank you. We should tell the others that we're going out.
[Usagi felt relieved to know that Mamoru and the outer senshi didn't disagree with her or tried to prevent her from going. One way or another she was going to go have a talk with this Kenshin. Meanwhile in the next room chatter from the inner senshi could be heard.]
Minako: I can't believe it!!
Makoto: I know it's so embarrassing!
Rei: First Rini manages to capture the heart of a guy before we do, and she's not even born yet! And now Hotaru is out there staying with some guy, and all because she thinks he's the one we're looking for. But we all know that's a facade.
Ami: Come on everyone. Cheer up, look at the bright side. In our time the guy that Hotaru is staying with now has to be over one hundred years old.
[The others that were in the next room had just walked in on them at this moment to gather them for the trip to the Kamiya Kasshin dojo.]
Haruka: Don't misunderstand. Hotaru is not like that. If she believes that this guy is a possibility, she is only trying to fulfill her sailor duties and make sure. Don't make it out to be more then what it is.
Michiru: [giggling a bit] Haruka's right, but I can't help to think that you haven't changed much over the years when it comes to men.
Rei: But we don't even know who this guy is and she didn't even give us a name.
Mamoru: Let's put some trust into her, okay? In the meantime, we'll be going out tonight. We've been invited over to speak to the legendary Battousai.
Minako: You mean that legendary hitokiri that everyone around town has been talking about when we were out searching today? He must be scary. I don't know if I want to meet up with a legendary killer.
Makoto: Don't worry so Minako. He may be big and tough, but there's the nine of us. Plus we were invited.
[Big sweat drop beads fall over Setsuna, Usagi, and Ami.]
Usagi: You haven't seen him yet.
Makoto: So, what am I going to do with all the dinner I have already waiting for us?
Usagi: Well, the more food the merrier! Why not bring it along. Besides it might be best if all of us go.
[The members of the sailor team were heading on their way over to the Kamiya Kasshin dojo with packages of food with them. As they approach the place, it was obvious to them that there was a fight or something had gone down. There was still a residual of the evil aura that was leaving the place. They picked up the pace and entered into the dojo, but they missed the action. Kaoru was already trying to clean up the place, Kenshin and Misao were cooking something, and the others were just resting around. They all stopped and looked at the girls and the man that just entered in.]
Usagi: Ehhh.... Sorry for the intrusion. Looks like we missed the action. Is everyone alright?
Kaoru: Welcome. Ahh..... [she looks over the crowd of nine people] Kenshin!!
[Kenshin comes over to Kaoru and looks of shock goes through the rest of the group except for the three who already met him earlier. Some snickering started to go through the group of the senshi.]
Haruka: Ahem!
Michiru: You must excuse their rudeness. They were expecting someone more.
Kenshin: Oro?
Haruka: Yes, they seem to forget sometimes that some people are more then what they seem. Isn't that right Usagi?
[Haruka and Michiru ceased the snickering through the crowd with this.]
Kaoru: That's okay. [She looks over to Kenshin] I thought you only invited one.
[Kenshin seemed to sense what she was thinking and in response just shrugs at her with an innocent smile.]
Kaoru: Well, welcome to the place. Sorry about the mess, we ran into some trouble just a bit before you guys arrived.
[A voice came from behind the group, and it was no other then Saitoh. This time Saitoh was actually accompanied by a woman that you rarely see. With this, he seemed to be a bit more relaxed and his eyes were not so sharp.]
Saitoh: Yes, it almost seems more then coincidental that you arrive in the nick of time where our problems seem to happen. Isn't that right?
Usagi: Huh? You again.
Saitoh: We were just out walking, when we couldn't resist the only house that seems to have a dark cloud hanging over it.
Kenshin: Oro? Saitoh, who is this lady - de gozaru?
[Saitoh finally realizes that they haven't met her, yet. He gives a half smile, closes his eyes, and pulls out his hand for her to take. She takes his hand and steps forward.]
Saitoh: Let me introduce you to Tokio.
[It was the elusive Tokio! Misao creeps close to Kenshin, and just stares at Tokio. She had on an elegant kimono decorated with cherry blossoms and her dark hair wrapped up in a bun in the back.]
Misao: [in a whispered voice] She actually exists.
Kenshin: [in a whispered voice] Yeah, who would have guessed.
Misao: [in a whispered voice] So there really is a woman who can put up with him.
Kenshin: [in a whispered voice] There really is a goddess on earth.
Saitoh: Ahem.
Tokio: You must be the famous Battousai that Saitoh talks about.
Kenshin: Oro?
Setsuna: Ummm... If you don't mind we have some serious business to talk about.
Usagi: Yeah, and can we talk about it over dinner? I'm starving! We even brought over some food because it seems like a bit much cooking for you to do for all of us.
[Kaoru face seemed a bit happy at the mention of this, and Sanosuke gets up and goes over to the group.]
Sanosuke: Oy, did you say you brought some food over? Let me help you with those packages, must be heavy.
Saitoh: Hmmm..... Serious business?
Makoto: Why don't you join us? There should be plenty of food to go around. I do tend to overcook at times.
Haruka: Sounds like a good idea. Don't you agree Saitoh or should I say third division captain of the Shinsen Gumi? What we have to say you might want to hear.
[Saitoh eyes Haruka. Haruka crosses her arms and gleams back at him.]
Saitoh: Feh........ I heard that you guys were snooping around town, but we will join you. Only to hear what all this serious business is about. Tokio?
Tokio: Alright.
[Everyone gathers around for dinner. It was obvious that Yahiko was out with Tsubame this evening for his missing appearance for dinner. So all the senshi minus Hotaru, Kenshin, Kaoru, Sanosuke, Aoshi, Misao, Saitoh, and Tokio were all gathered for a huge meal. Sanosuke is obviously enjoying the food that was brought over. Aoshi finally breaks his silence.]
Aoshi: So what's this serious business that you wanted to talk about?
Usagi: Ahh.... Well.... I don't know how to tell you this actually. Where to start?
Mamoru: Usako.... How about starting from the beginning.
Usagi: Well... we are looking for someone. We're not sure of who this may be actually. We just know that he's known to be one of the strongest...
Saitoh: Tell us something new.
Usagi: Ah. Right.
Makoto: Give her a break. We've been through a lot just to get here.
Kenshin: So, if you don't mind, where are you from - de gozaru?
Usagi: Well.... How do I say this..... I wouldn't believe it myself if I didn't know what I know.....
Aoshi: Get to the point.
Usagi: Right. To the point..... We're protectors.... warriors if you will.....
Sanosuke: Eh? Most of you look like a bunch of young girls to me.... Heh... If I didn't know any better I would almost assume that this guy here [notions towards Mamoru] was your pimp or something along those lines.
Kenshin: Oro.
Kaoru: Mou... so embarrassing to admit that I actually know this guy.
Mamoru: Ahem.
Usagi: Anyways!.... We were sent here to help out the person we seek.
Misao: To protect him?
Haruka: We're not really sure about this. Help being the operative word here.
Kaoru: Hey but you didn't answer Kenshin's question. I would like to know as well where you are from.
[Usagi looks around at the people surrounding her. She didn't exactly get reassuring faces from the members of her own crowd, except perhaps from Setsuna and Mamoru. She takes a gulp, sighs, and decides what the heck.]
Usagi: We are from the future city of Tokyo. We were sent back in time to protect someone known as one of the strongest in this time. From what evils we're unsure of as well.
[Everyone on the other group just stopped eating. It's unbelievable, even Sanosuke stopped eating, and some food was dribbling down the side of his mouth. Then he burst out laughing, and the others that were being told this information had followed suit. Everyone that is except for Kenshin, Aoshi, and Saitoh.]
Sanosuke: Hahaha! You don't mean to tell us that you are warriors or protectors sent from the future Tokyo in order to protect one of us? Hahaha.... Oh man, I haven't had such a good laugh in such a long time man! That's a good one.
Kaoru: Yeah, and here I thought Kenshin was in serious trouble or something with someone from his past. You really had me worrying for awhile there.
Misao: Hahahahaha. Oh man, stop it. You're killing me! Who would actually believe in this stuff. Right Aoshi-sama?
[Misao then takes a look at Aoshi only to see him looking as if he was really thinking about what they had said. She then looks at the guests who just gave this unbelievable story to them. She then looks over at Kenshin and Saitoh only to see the same expression on their faces.]
Misao: Oh, come on you guys. You cannot actually tell me that you believe any part of their story. They don't even know what it is that they are going to help you guys from.
Sanosuke: Kenshin?
Kenshin: Right. Well, it's that dark cloud sessha is thinking about - de gozaru.
Kaoru: The one that tried to enter you?
Kenshin: Sessha's never felt such a concentrated form of evil before.
Ami: It tried to enter you?
[Ami pulls out her pocket computer and inputs this new data into it.]
Sanosuke: Huh? What is that thing?
Ami: A computer. Right, you wouldn't know what a computer is. Well, basically it helps me to analyze information, and I've been collecting information from the start of our mission. I already have some idea of what we are fighting, but still nothing on who it is that we are looking for. Just a generalization of the person.
Rei: So what type of person is it that we are looking for?
Ami: Well, he is known as one of the strongest. We already know that. From what I gather from Kenshin, the person also has to be someone who is susceptible to evil.
Misao: Well that part would make sense. Kenshin is a far cry from evil if whatever it is tried to attack him and failed to do so.
Kaoru: More like take over his entire body.
Kenshin: So what is it sessha is wondering that we are fighting then - de gozaru?
Aoshi: Yes that is the more important question.
Haruka: Wait a minute. If you have nothing in connection with this fight then you needn't be concerning yourself with it. Perhaps this was a waste of our time.
Saitoh: We are already included in this battle whether you like it or not. Right from the beginning.
Usagi: Haruka, please. We may need their help. Ami, do continue on with what you were going on about. I actually want to know more about what it is that we are up against as well.
Ami: I'm not a hundred percent sure on this but it looks like we are up against........
[At that moment, a loud boom was heard overhead. Almost as if a bomb had gone off, and towards the direction of the sound was an evident smoke trail. The trail wasn't a regular one, but instead was one encircled with fire and that of the same dark cloud of evil as before. Everyone got up and quickly bolted right in the direction of where the smoke trail was emanating from.]
Footnotes:
Woo hooo I delivered on the previous chapter!
Now with that fun break taken we're heading back on track.
To Sinnatious I have listed it now in the Sailor Moon section.
So if anyone says it's in the wrong place, don't blame me......
*Points at Sinnatious* O=)
As far as squizzes & my fanfic goes... did I spell that right?.... go ahead & squiz away!
I didn't realize that there were so many HP&SM crossovers.
And you think Kenshin and Sailor Moon are totally off base with each other.
To the few brave readers I still would love to hear more, more, more...
if you could take a few minutes to post.
Besides giving me ideas and inspiration, they also encourage me.