-[iNSOLVENT]-
Usagi quickly ran down the steps of her house and smiled when she saw Minako still sitting in the spot on the couch in the living room where she had last left her. A few minutes ago Minako had asked Usagi if she could use her crystal to draw a picture for some sort of art show that Usagi had no idea about. A part of her wanted to believe that there really is an art show that Minako is so determined to win but another part wanted to believe that Minako is only up to mischief. Usagi consoled her self in the two minutes she had up in her room to retrieve her crystal. She told herself that Minako was a dear friend and she wouldn't do anything to hurt Usagi in any way. But she felt a bad vibe coming from Minako ever since she opened the door to let the blonde in. She had looked in her eyes and noticed a change of color in them, no longer the soft jubilant blue, but a deep black in the now insignificant orbs.
So, what was Minako really up to? It was hard to tell. One moment she's demanding the next to pleading, it was so unreal. But there Minako was, sitting on her couch, that was as authentic as it got. And Usagi was standing in front of her holding her crystal out in front of her with two hands, willing Minako to take it.
And she did. Slowly the young girl lifted her arm and snatched the crystal right out of her hand. And that was win Usagi noticed something different about Minako's wrist. There was an imprint-a small tattoo, the shape of an arrow. "Minako-Chan... where did you get that tattoo?" She asked softly a little bewildered from the quick gesture Minako had pulled but mostly the tattoo on her wrist.
All Minako did was shrug. "I don't know. I went out partying last night and got a little too drunk. It doesn't matter anyway." She said quickly and stood up walking behind the couch. "I got all I need for my drawing. Thanks, buddy." She said and headed for the door.
"Minako. You are not taking my crystal." Usagi shouted angrily. She blinked a little surprised at her own temper but ran over to Minako forcing the crystal out of her hand.
Minako laughed, whipping it away from her reach. "Now, now, Moon Princess. Let's not be too hasty. Remember, you gave this to me, for my... art show. Now if you would be so kind as to move aside, I really should be going. To work on my drawing, of course."
Usagi shook her head and grabbed the toughest object she could find. A book. For once she was happy to actually be holding one of those things. She made sure that Minako didn't see her take it and swiftly threw at her face. Right on cue the hard cover rammed itself into her face making the girl whelp in pain. The crystal dropped the floor in between the two girls. They knew they both had to be fast. They stared at it for a few more seconds daring each other to take the first move. As if on a signal both girls raced for the crystal, diving on the hard, cold base, but only one wasn't quick enough.
Minako leaped back quickly pulling her sleeve up. She glared at Usagi while holding her wrist out facing her. As quick as lightning the arrow dashed out creating the same vine that condemned Minako, and wrapped around Usagi's body.
Usagi cried out knowing that there wasn't much she could do. She couldn't get out of this thing that bound her body so tightly together. Tears streamed down her face as Minako made a sound of triumph.
As silent as a church mouse, Minako quietly opened the door and headed out into the dark street with Usagi's precious gem.
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Mamoru caught the stone that Minako gracefully tossed him in his apartment living room. "I've got it..." She giggled walking over to him, swaying her hips and batting her eyelashes. "It was so easy, that fool." She said angrily clenching her fist. She looked up at him hopefully pressing herself against his body. She sighed frowning, "Mamo-Chan, I was wondering about something..."
Brushing his fingers through her thick golden hair he looked down. "What is that, Minako?" He replied back a bit annoyed. He wanted to get this over with and soon.
She giggled again as he patted her head. "Well, maybe-both of us, could rule the moon, the planets, Crystal Tokyo together. I'll be the queen and you my king. It will be great, imagine it, stronger than all of the senshi combined. And maybe..." She giggled slightly again playing with his shirt, "we can bear a child to be the next ruler like that brat, Chibi-Usa, but better." She sighed wrapping her arms around him, "But it was just an idea."
Mamoru rolled his eyes, what a nuisance. He should really break that spell that made them so hot all the time, but how would he ever get anything if he weren't so damn irresistible? "Perhaps," he said slowly. "But right now, you have earned your reward," he said slowly. He had to do something, anything to get her out of his way, "go into my bedroom, I'm sure Usagi left something in there and put it on. I'll be in there in a second."
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After a few minutes of Minako's absence Usagi finally got free from the vine. She dropped to the grown panting, trying to get enough air flowing through her lungs as possible. After a few minutes she swallowed the large lump in her throat as fresh tears streamed down her face. How could Minako betray her like that? She took her crystal; Minako should have known how important it is to her-to everybody! Something wasn't going right. Something was definitely the matter with Minako and she was determined to find out what. But where to start? Minako could be anywhere right now, using the crystal; plotting Usagi's death. It's not it's never happened before. She pondered about involving her other friends but that would only put them in more danger. They were all happy about their lives right now; they haven't had to fight evil for a few months now, would Usagi risk ruining their bliss? Absolutely not, this was a battle she would have to fight alone. Even if it did kill her.
She silently walked over to the couch and covered her face. Violent sobs overtook her body as she sat down on the plush furniture. She suddenly felt a shiver run down her spin. Leisurely she lifted her face out of her hands and looked around, tears blinding her eyes. And she heard a voice. A familiar one, but she couldn't put a finger on who it was.
"Moon Princess..." It said softly, almost soothingly. It was clear that it was a male's voice, but where was it coming from? She wiped her eyes and stood up clenching her fist.
"What do you want?" She shouted frightfully. "C-come out!"
The voice chuckled. "Now, now... don't be so demanding."
Usagi gasped, could it be? Was it possible? "Mamo-Chan?" she said softly placing a hand to her mouth. "Mamo-Chan, are you here?" She blinked a few times as a smile leaped to her face. "Mamo-Chan! I missed you! I wasn't sure if I should have called you, you seemed to busy the last few times that I did. I was scared that if you failed a test or something that you wouldn't be able to be with me for another week. I'm sorry, I know I should have called but I was worried about your grade and all and I know I was being such a bother and you didn't want me around 'til the quarter ended, so I just stayed home and watched TV-and-and, MAMO-CHAN! Minako-she-she..."
Mamoru sighed. "Yes, I was busy so it was a good thing you didn't call and yes, I know what Minako did."
Usagi blinked, that wasn't what Mamoru was supposed to say. Mamoru was supposed to tell her that it was all right if she called, not good that she didn't! She took a step back and looked around trying to find anywhere where the voice was coming from. It sounded so distant, so far off that it was probably not even in her house. She wrapped her arms around herself to stop from shivering. "Mamo-chan..."
"Infact," he started again, "It was I who told her to take it from you. I'm sorry, dear, but it had to be done. I have a plan and there is nothing you, nor anyone else for that matter, can stop it. So, now the last step to my plan....." he chucked softly, "Kill you."
Usagi's eyes widen as she fell into a dark black reverie of some sort. It was like she was in outer space, so light and free but sinister and faint. Everywhere she looked was black; it seemed like a never-ending time warp. She set on the thought that she must have fainted on her living room floor. But it was only a few moments later that she realized she was on top of the Tokyo Tower.
She was transported here to see her love. To be killed.
Usagi quickly ran down the steps of her house and smiled when she saw Minako still sitting in the spot on the couch in the living room where she had last left her. A few minutes ago Minako had asked Usagi if she could use her crystal to draw a picture for some sort of art show that Usagi had no idea about. A part of her wanted to believe that there really is an art show that Minako is so determined to win but another part wanted to believe that Minako is only up to mischief. Usagi consoled her self in the two minutes she had up in her room to retrieve her crystal. She told herself that Minako was a dear friend and she wouldn't do anything to hurt Usagi in any way. But she felt a bad vibe coming from Minako ever since she opened the door to let the blonde in. She had looked in her eyes and noticed a change of color in them, no longer the soft jubilant blue, but a deep black in the now insignificant orbs.
So, what was Minako really up to? It was hard to tell. One moment she's demanding the next to pleading, it was so unreal. But there Minako was, sitting on her couch, that was as authentic as it got. And Usagi was standing in front of her holding her crystal out in front of her with two hands, willing Minako to take it.
And she did. Slowly the young girl lifted her arm and snatched the crystal right out of her hand. And that was win Usagi noticed something different about Minako's wrist. There was an imprint-a small tattoo, the shape of an arrow. "Minako-Chan... where did you get that tattoo?" She asked softly a little bewildered from the quick gesture Minako had pulled but mostly the tattoo on her wrist.
All Minako did was shrug. "I don't know. I went out partying last night and got a little too drunk. It doesn't matter anyway." She said quickly and stood up walking behind the couch. "I got all I need for my drawing. Thanks, buddy." She said and headed for the door.
"Minako. You are not taking my crystal." Usagi shouted angrily. She blinked a little surprised at her own temper but ran over to Minako forcing the crystal out of her hand.
Minako laughed, whipping it away from her reach. "Now, now, Moon Princess. Let's not be too hasty. Remember, you gave this to me, for my... art show. Now if you would be so kind as to move aside, I really should be going. To work on my drawing, of course."
Usagi shook her head and grabbed the toughest object she could find. A book. For once she was happy to actually be holding one of those things. She made sure that Minako didn't see her take it and swiftly threw at her face. Right on cue the hard cover rammed itself into her face making the girl whelp in pain. The crystal dropped the floor in between the two girls. They knew they both had to be fast. They stared at it for a few more seconds daring each other to take the first move. As if on a signal both girls raced for the crystal, diving on the hard, cold base, but only one wasn't quick enough.
Minako leaped back quickly pulling her sleeve up. She glared at Usagi while holding her wrist out facing her. As quick as lightning the arrow dashed out creating the same vine that condemned Minako, and wrapped around Usagi's body.
Usagi cried out knowing that there wasn't much she could do. She couldn't get out of this thing that bound her body so tightly together. Tears streamed down her face as Minako made a sound of triumph.
As silent as a church mouse, Minako quietly opened the door and headed out into the dark street with Usagi's precious gem.
---
Mamoru caught the stone that Minako gracefully tossed him in his apartment living room. "I've got it..." She giggled walking over to him, swaying her hips and batting her eyelashes. "It was so easy, that fool." She said angrily clenching her fist. She looked up at him hopefully pressing herself against his body. She sighed frowning, "Mamo-Chan, I was wondering about something..."
Brushing his fingers through her thick golden hair he looked down. "What is that, Minako?" He replied back a bit annoyed. He wanted to get this over with and soon.
She giggled again as he patted her head. "Well, maybe-both of us, could rule the moon, the planets, Crystal Tokyo together. I'll be the queen and you my king. It will be great, imagine it, stronger than all of the senshi combined. And maybe..." She giggled slightly again playing with his shirt, "we can bear a child to be the next ruler like that brat, Chibi-Usa, but better." She sighed wrapping her arms around him, "But it was just an idea."
Mamoru rolled his eyes, what a nuisance. He should really break that spell that made them so hot all the time, but how would he ever get anything if he weren't so damn irresistible? "Perhaps," he said slowly. "But right now, you have earned your reward," he said slowly. He had to do something, anything to get her out of his way, "go into my bedroom, I'm sure Usagi left something in there and put it on. I'll be in there in a second."
---
After a few minutes of Minako's absence Usagi finally got free from the vine. She dropped to the grown panting, trying to get enough air flowing through her lungs as possible. After a few minutes she swallowed the large lump in her throat as fresh tears streamed down her face. How could Minako betray her like that? She took her crystal; Minako should have known how important it is to her-to everybody! Something wasn't going right. Something was definitely the matter with Minako and she was determined to find out what. But where to start? Minako could be anywhere right now, using the crystal; plotting Usagi's death. It's not it's never happened before. She pondered about involving her other friends but that would only put them in more danger. They were all happy about their lives right now; they haven't had to fight evil for a few months now, would Usagi risk ruining their bliss? Absolutely not, this was a battle she would have to fight alone. Even if it did kill her.
She silently walked over to the couch and covered her face. Violent sobs overtook her body as she sat down on the plush furniture. She suddenly felt a shiver run down her spin. Leisurely she lifted her face out of her hands and looked around, tears blinding her eyes. And she heard a voice. A familiar one, but she couldn't put a finger on who it was.
"Moon Princess..." It said softly, almost soothingly. It was clear that it was a male's voice, but where was it coming from? She wiped her eyes and stood up clenching her fist.
"What do you want?" She shouted frightfully. "C-come out!"
The voice chuckled. "Now, now... don't be so demanding."
Usagi gasped, could it be? Was it possible? "Mamo-Chan?" she said softly placing a hand to her mouth. "Mamo-Chan, are you here?" She blinked a few times as a smile leaped to her face. "Mamo-Chan! I missed you! I wasn't sure if I should have called you, you seemed to busy the last few times that I did. I was scared that if you failed a test or something that you wouldn't be able to be with me for another week. I'm sorry, I know I should have called but I was worried about your grade and all and I know I was being such a bother and you didn't want me around 'til the quarter ended, so I just stayed home and watched TV-and-and, MAMO-CHAN! Minako-she-she..."
Mamoru sighed. "Yes, I was busy so it was a good thing you didn't call and yes, I know what Minako did."
Usagi blinked, that wasn't what Mamoru was supposed to say. Mamoru was supposed to tell her that it was all right if she called, not good that she didn't! She took a step back and looked around trying to find anywhere where the voice was coming from. It sounded so distant, so far off that it was probably not even in her house. She wrapped her arms around herself to stop from shivering. "Mamo-chan..."
"Infact," he started again, "It was I who told her to take it from you. I'm sorry, dear, but it had to be done. I have a plan and there is nothing you, nor anyone else for that matter, can stop it. So, now the last step to my plan....." he chucked softly, "Kill you."
Usagi's eyes widen as she fell into a dark black reverie of some sort. It was like she was in outer space, so light and free but sinister and faint. Everywhere she looked was black; it seemed like a never-ending time warp. She set on the thought that she must have fainted on her living room floor. But it was only a few moments later that she realized she was on top of the Tokyo Tower.
She was transported here to see her love. To be killed.