Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon, minna! Surprise! ^.^;;

...okay, I really don't know what to say about this fic. I have no clue where the idea came from, and it's going to be totally pointless. Unlike most of my stories, this one will probably just be random insanity. Well, not really random... but definitely insanity.

Anyhow, I'm still on my Starlights kick so that would be why I'm writing this. Yeah. I'm not doing the chapter titles in this like I am in "Umbroso Estrella", but I'm going to try and make the chapter titles in this amusing as well. *shrug* I get bored sometimes and this is what happens...

Review, ne minna? ^_^

Walk A Mile

Step 1: Why Walk When You Can Sailor Teleport?

"Really?"

"Hai."

"Seriously?"

"Hai-"

"For real?"

"Hai, Minako, hai!"

"Wai!" Minako squealed happily and fell back onto the floor of Rei's bedroom, flinging her arms out from her sides. "I'm so totally excited! I can't believe it, are we really going to visit the Starlights? Can we even do that?"

"It's true that Kakyuu-hime invited us," Luna told them hesitantly, "so I suppose..."

"Yosh!" The blonde leaped up, the motion almost too fast for the others to see. Holding her hands up to her mouth, she practically drooled as she thought of the Starlights... or, more correctly, the Three Lights. The stars in her eyes were somewhat disturbing... "let's go! I wanna' see my Yaten-kun! Let's go now! Letsgoletsgoletsgoletsgoletsgolets-"

"Hang on a minute Minako-chan," Makoto interrupted her friend's stream of 'let's go' and looked at the two Moon Cats; "ne, Luna? If we go to Kinmoku, who's going to protect the Earth while we're gone?"

"We will, as well as Mamoru-san." Michiru's musical voice said from the doorway, where she and Haruka were standing. She glanced toward Setsuna and Hotaru, who were seated on the edge of Rei's bed along with Ami. "The five of us really have no reason to want to go to Kinmoku, we didn't get to be friends with the Starlights as you did."

"Plus," Hotaru spoke up, "Haruka-papa refuses to go-"

"Hotaru-chan..." Setsuna said warningly, with a glance at Haruka.

The sandy-blonde was staring straight ahead with an unreadable expression on her face. Pressing her lips into a thin line, her eyes went to the odango-haired girl who was sitting around the low table. "I don't think it's a good idea for you to go."

Usagi winced visibly. Haruka had... issues… with Sailor Star Fighter that had yet to be worked out, and she was worried about the Star Senshi's intentions toward their Moon Princess. "Haruka-san, you know I-"

"Haruka has no love for them," Michiru sighed, reaching up to lay a restraining hand on Haruka's arm. "But," she added, with a meaningful look at her partner, "that does not mean you have the right to keep Usagi-chan and the others from visiting their friends. If they wish to go to Kinmoku, they can."

Haruka said nothing.

"Oi, Haruka-papa!" Hotaru said brightly, trying to turn the tense mood that had developed into a lighter one; "we can protect Earth, ne? And if it makes you feel any better about not having the Ginzuishou to defend it, Setsuna-mama can go to the thirtieth century and get Chibiusa-chan and the Sailor Quartet to come back and help us! Right Setsuna-mama?"

The Keeper of Time smiled down at the girl and ruffled her hair affectionately, "that's an excellent idea, Hotaru-chan."

"Ah, but Hotaru-chan is just looking for an excuse to see Chibiusa, aren't you Hime-chan?" Michiru said with a knowing laugh, making Hotaru giggle. "Well Haruka? Would that do for you?"

Haruka sighed heavily, her eyes sweeping around the room. The other Outer Senshi seemed calm and confident with what was being decided. And the Inner Senshi... well, Minako and Rei were practically ready to clobber her if she said 'no'. But they had always been the most fanatical about the Lights. Makoto was a little more restrained, but only because she had always been more level-headed than her blonde and black haired counterparts. Ami was silent, but it was obvious to Haruka's experienced eye that the blue-haired genius really did want to go to Kinmoku. Ah, but she seemed to have a soft spot for the tallest of the Starlights. Star Maker, was it? And Usagi... the girl was as excited as Minako about the prospect of visiting Kakyuu-hime and her senshi, despite the dangers posed by Seiya.

"Haruka-san," Makoto addressed her, "we always watch over Usagi-chan, ne? No matter what." She winked at the older senshi, "even if we're not on Earth!"

"Onegai, Haruka-san!" Minako begged, making puppy-eyes at her, "onegaiiiiii?"

"Oi..." Haruka reached up to rub the bridge of her nose. "I suppose..."

"Wai, Haruka-san!" Minako dove at her happily, "arigato! Thank you so much!"

"Minako-!" Haruka, unused to Minako's tendency to tackle people when she was excited, pried the blonde off of herself. "I said alright, but that doesn't mean I approve. But... if Setsuna calls Chibiusa-chan and the Quartet from the future-" she glanced at Hotaru, who was grinning ear-to-ear, "-to work, and help us here, then I can't really complain, can I? Luna?"

"Hm?" Luna's ears twitched, "hai?"

"Can I ask you to send reports every day?"

The cat nodded, "we'll keep you posted on what's happening."

"Haruka-san!" Rei laughed, "you sound like we're going into battle!"

"It's just a visit with friends," Usagi agreed.

Haruka looked at her sharply, "there are dangers still."

Usagi sighed, her eyes turning downward. Behind her, Ami laid a hand on her shoulder gently. "Hai, Haruka-san," the blonde odango agreed, "but they're still my friends and I really do want to do and see them all."

At the sad look on her Princess' face, Haruka softened. "I know, Usagi-chan." Usagi looked up at her and she managed a lopsided grin; "which is why I'm willing to let you go. You all want to see them again, and we can handle Earth without the Ginzuishou's power. So..." she shrugged, "go."

Usagi smiled brightly, "domo arigato, Haruka-san."

"Yeah..."

"Ne, Luna?" Ami asked suddenly, turning to the two Moon Cats, "are you and Artemis coming along with us?"

"I don't-" Artemis began.

But Luna had taken on a far-away look, "hai!" She responded, stars in her eyes that echoed the ones in Minako's. "I think I will!" Artemis grumbled under his breath, and the senshi all chuckled; Luna had a tiny thing for the cat-loving, silver-haired Yaten...

"Well?" Minako demanded.

"Ano..." Ami blinked, "well what, Minako-chan?"

"When are we leaving?"

"As soon as we can get packed." Luna responded, "Ami-chan, can I borrow your computer? I'll let Kakyuu-hime know that we're on our way. She wanted to know so she can greet us when we arrive."

"Hai." Digging in her pocket, Ami pulled out her mini computer and handed it to Rei, who opened it and set it on the table for Luna to use. The cat set about contacting Kinmoku immediately, Artemis watching her work with a glower on his feline face.

"Are you coming, too, Artemis?" Rei asked.

....of course!" He snapped, "I go where Minako goes."

"Sure, sure," Rei chuckled, "a likely story."

"Ah," Michiru sighed, catching their attention. "As we have no interest in the rest of your conversation, I think Haruka and I will be going." Linking her arm through the tall blonde's, she smiled warmly; "travel safely, minna-chan, and I hope you have fun on your trip."

"Oi, tell me all about Kinmoku when you get back!" Hotaru giggled as she and Setsuna stood to leave with Michiru and Haruka. "I don't know the Starlights very well, but I know they're good people and I'd like to see their planet." She sighed, "but I'm kind of young to go halfway across the galaxy, ne? Plus, if I stay here I get to see Chibiusa-chan! Hey, maybe she can go, too, and-"

"Nice try, Hime-chan." Setsuna laughed softly, "but you and Chibiusa are staying on Earth with us."

The girl nodded, "I thought as much. Oh well! I still get to see Chibiusa-chan!"

"Come on Hotaru," Michiru waved her hand lightly, beckoning for her to follow; "we're going home."

"Hai!" Hotaru responded, running after the aqua-haired beauty. Setsuna followed at a more sedate pace, and soon the three were gone. Haruka, however, paused once they were gone and turned to look back at Usagi.

"I told you before, Koneko-chan, and my advice remains the same even now" she murmured with a meaningful look before turning, "it's far too late once you've been caught by a wolf. Watch yourself, little Princess, when he's near."

Usagi flushed at her words, but nodded.

"Ja ne!" Haruka called, waving lightly. And then she vanished after the other Outers.

"Ne-" Luna said after they were gone. She glanced up from Ami's computer; "Kakyuu-hime says she and the Starlights are looking forward to our visit. They're expecting us some time later today, so as soon as you all go and-"

"Yosh!" Minako shouted, "alright!" Snatching Artemis from the table, she flung the cat over her shoulder and bolted for the door.

"M-Minako!" Artemis gasped in shock, "what are you doing?"

"You said you go with me, right?" The blonde's voice could be heard as she raced down the steps and away from the temple, "well I'm going home to pack, and you're coming with me! Oi, minna! I'll meet you back here in half an hour!"

"Hai!" Came the chorused reply.

Makoto, Ami and Usagi were just getting ready to leave as well, and Rei was already whipping out the things that she wanted to take with her. She didn't even care that the others were still there, and she didn't shout at Usagi when the blonde attempted to smuggle a handful of comic books out the door under her arm.

"Hey," Makoto said suddenly, just as she was leaving with Ami and Usagi in tow; "just how are we getting to Kinmoku, anyway?"

"Mako-chan!" Rei called, winking, "that's a cinch! Why walk when you can Sailor Teleport?"

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Me: Yeah, another Starlights fic. Ah, but this one isn't dark like "Umbroso Estrella" is. Actually, it's going to be kind of funny... well, let me know what you think... though not much happened in this chapter. Review chapter 2 and you should have something to review. ^_^;;