-[TRAiTOROUS]-

What a stupid girl thinking she can pull this one off. But it doesn't matter. I can feel the power rising, it's gaining more energy off of what? I don't know but it feels great. Too bad I'm going to have to get rid of that Sailor Brat after she comes back with my crystal. Well, maybe I can destroy her after her 'reward' but it's all the same. She's going to die. Hopefully none of the other senshi will get in the way of my plan. If they do, I hope they know what's in store for them next. I've fought evil long enough to know what and what not to do to steal a crystal, this is a piece of cake.

I will take the crystal and use it rule all of Tokyo.... And maybe all of Japan. This is what my master is telling me. The shadow I sought in the dark that one afternoon. He's given me power I've never felt before, as I did with Minako. Too bad it's gone to waste.

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Usagi yawned as she flipped through the channels on the television screen. "Nothing, nothing.... NOTHING." She frowned resting her head on the couch's arm. Her legs were laying on the coffee table in front of her. Blonde, golden hair was sprawled everywhere around her after taking her buns out for the night.

Thank God, her family was gone on vacation. She was getting sick and tired of her brother's yelling and whining. How could her parent's stand to take someone like him out on vacation? Being home with him was more than enough. She shrugged realizing at least he wasn't there next to her at the exact moment.

Reaching down she grabbed her soda and took a big swig. After laying it back down on the table she wondered what the others were up to. Ami was most likely studying, not something on Usagi's agenda. Rei was probably meditating, and it wasn't wise to call her while in a deep trance. Mako was out bargain hunting, she had been raving about it all week and today was finally the day. But Minako, where was Minako? She always knew how to have a fun time.

She quickly got off the couch and bounded for the nearest phone in the kitchen. But before she had time to pick it up the doorbell rang.

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Minako slowly lowered the sleeve of her right arm over the new tattoo that had been given her. She was disappointed that she had to leave Mamoru so soon but she would get him sooner or later. She grinned at the thought of what he'd do when she'd come back with his precious jewel. But she had to concentrate at the task at hand. Usagi.

Taking a deep breath she pressed the doorbell of Usagi's home.

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"Hi, Minako-Chan." Usagi grinned. She was so happy, it was like Minako could read her thoughts. She was about to call Minako's house but instead she showed up at her door! That's what best friends were really about.

Usagi blinked after looking at Minako's dark eyes. "Mina-Chan, are you okay?" She asked softly grabbing her hand and bringing her into the house slowly. Usagi noticed that she still had the same distant grin that she had when she first opened the door and it was really freaking her out.

"Oh, of course, Usagi-Chan. I'm perfectly fine." She reassured patting Usagi's hand. "But I have a favor to ask of you. It's not really all that big but if you feel uncomfortable...." She trailed off slowly.

Scratching her head Usagi bit her lower lip. "I-I-I don't know, what is it that you want to ask?" She replied bringing them both over to the couch where they sat down silently.

"There's this thing for the art show, I know you must have heard about, right?" Minako penetrated her eyes into Usagi's to show her how serious she really was.

Usagi furrowed her eyes. "Nooo... I don't remember this a-"

"Well there's one at the school in a few weeks." Minako said quickly cutting Usagi off. "And I want to be in it and in order to do so I need something to do-to make for the art show... and I want to win." She said sternly.

Usagi opened her mouth wondering if she would be rudely cut off again but she needed to try. "W-well, you can always make a sculpture or a painting or something, I don't know much about art as you can see," she laughed nervously. She was never around a determined and serious Minako before and she never wanted to be again.

Minako shrugged considering the idea. "Maybe... but I wanted to draw something. Something no one has ever seen before, something of yours. And I think it's a grat candidate because it's simple yet... magical. And I know if I do draw it correctly I can have more of a chance of winning."

Usagi's eyes widen. She wanted something of her Sailor Moon identity. She could probably let her see it and draw a rough sketch here, but take it home? She didn't think so. And she seems so indomitable about winning this art show, maybe it'll be good for her, to do something more.... Educational than playing video games all day. "Okay, Minako-Chan, what item?"

Smiling, Minako propped herself up on her knees and clasped her hands together. Usagi relaxed a little seeing Minako almost back to her normal self, almost. "Your crystal."

Usagi hesitated. Would she risk giving Minako her crystal? What if she accidentally dropped and it shattered into a billion tiny shards. Her power would be gone forever. Her future would be thrown out the window.... Gone. But this was Minako she was thinking about. Minako her best friend for over four years, why would she do anything like that? Usagi laughed at herself for being so overprotective. Of course she would let Minako draw one little picture of the crystal for the art show. If the situation was the other way around she knew without a doubt that Minako would do the same. She nodded and stood up, "Of course, Minako, let me go get it, it's in my room."

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She fell for it. I can't believe she actually fell for the art show gig. It just shows how brainless and naïve she actually is. Now how in the world was she ever born leader of the moon? Any leader would never let anyone use his or her crystal for an art show. Now if I was the Queen of the Moon... things will surely be a lot different. Maybe, just maybe, I could persuade Mamoru to be his queen; he will be the Moon's king, will he not? If I marry Mamo-Chan-I could do so many things. I could rule the Moon and all the other planets. And so now that I have the crystal within my reach all I need is to bring it back to Mamoru and I shall be his queen.