Silver moons and amethyst skies

Chapter 2: Friends

The sun beat down on the sidewalk as a cool breeze flew by a group of people standing in front of an arcade. The group of girls chattered while Ami read a book on the side, only half listening to the conversation.

"So did you SEE him?" asked an excited Minako. Makoto frowned.

"See who?" she asked, curious as to who this guy was. Minako giggled.

"He had platinum blonde hair, with some of it falling over his eyes. OH his EYES! They were a cerulean blue. Gorgeous...and his body was to DIE for. Look...i'm actually drooling." Makoto mirrored Minako's dreamy look as Usagi giggled and Ami just shook her head. "I hope I see him again someday..." She was instantly cut off by Usagi.

"MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIYUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!" An excited Usagi jumped up and down while she called the embarrassed girl's name. Miyu smiled and sweatdropped as she approached the over excited girl and her friends who conveniently looked away pretending not to know the energetic bunny.

"Hey everyone..." greeted Miyu. "By the way Usagi..."

Usagi looked up. "Yeah?"

"I could hear you perfectly from 2 blocks away..." said a sore-eared Miyu.

"Ehehehehe...really?"

"So could we Odango..."

Usagi turned to the 3 newcomers.

"SEIYA! TAIKI! YATEN!!!!!!!!!!" The rest of the group looked up shock evident on their faces. Miyu hung back a little, curious to know who these 3 handsome guys were.

"Hey! You guys came back!!!" exclaimed an excited Minako.

"Of course...how could we stay away forever when there are such pretty girls here?" responded Yaten smoothly. Taiki noticed the new girl standing behind Makoto.

"And who may you be?" Taiki questioned while smiling softly. Makoto looked behind her and saw that Miyu was hiding. She softened and pushed Miyu in front of her gently.

"Hey...don't be shy...this is Taiki, Yaten, and Seiya. They are close friends of ours."

Miyu looked up at Makoto and smiled making her melt (a/n: no...she's not a lesbian...Miyu is just super cute...geez...).

"Me...shy? Never!" She turned back to the 3 guys and bowed. "Hello...I'm Miyu. Nice to meet you!" she gave them a warm smile. Seiya spoke up first.

"Ahem...I'm Seiya. Nice to meet you too." He held out his hand. Miyu took it and laughed softly when Seiya kissed the back of her hand. Seiya grinned as the rest of the people watching just shook their heads. Yaten burst in not wanting to be left out of the spotlight.

"Yo! I'm Yaten! Nice ta meetcha!" Yaten flashed an award-winning smile and winked. Taiki stepped forward.

"Hello...I'm Taiki...the only gentleman of our little group. Do not mind my friends..."

Miyu laughed, sending chills up the two other boys' arms. She noticed the blush that crept along Ami's cheeks while she gazed at Taiki from the top of her book. Miyu smiled as she made a mental note.

"Nice to mee..."Miyu was cut off by a voice yelling Usagi's name.

"Usako!"

Usagi whirled around, surprise and hope etched into her pretty features. Miyu saw a man with dark hair and midnight blue eyes walking towards them, a grin gracing his lips.

"MAMORU!!!!!!!!!!!" Usagi jumped into his arms and gave him a big hug. Miyu sent a questioning look at the odd pair. A voice answered her unasked question.

"They just happen to be a couple...how he likes her, I don't know, so don't ask."

A girl with long black hair joined the group, followed by a girl with shoulder-length sea-green hair who's arm was linked with another taller girl who had short blonde hair. Miyu looked at the taller woman. 'Looks like a guy...nope...it's a woman. Hm...interesting indeed...' Next to the blonde was a beautiful lady with long dark green hair, who was holding a young girl's hand. The young girl looked about 12, and had short black hair. The little girl looked Miyu straight in the eyes, her deep amethyst eyes boring into Miyu's equally as deep ones. The blonde finally spoke up.

"Well, isn't someone gonna introduce us to the new kitten here?"

Usagi came bounding over with Mamoru.

"Ok! I'll introduce you guys...Miyu, this is Michiru, Haruka, Setsuna, and the little girl is Hotaru. She's very mature for her age. And this handsome hunk next to me is Mamoru. OH! And the girl with long black hair is Rei." Everyone exchanged greetings and Michiru slapped Haruka's arm playfully when Haruka winked at Miyu. Miyu locked eyes with Rei. 'A priestess...' Usagi suddenly came up with an idea. "Let's go play games and get some food!" Mamoru's face fell as he shook his head sadly while everyone laughed. Miyu smiled at Rei and turned back to Usagi. Haruka grinned at the meatball head and pet her head affectionately.

"That sounds good to me kitten."

"I'll just read a book..." answered Ami.

"Me too..." said Taiki who went to go sit next to Ami.

"They'll probably do more then that!" mumbled Seiya under his breath. Miyu grinned, and whispered back.

"I think so too...I saw the way they looked at each other." Seiya and Miyu smiled at each other. The rest of the group turned towards them with questioning looks. Mina, Makoto, Rei and Usagi looked at each other with wide, knowing smiles.

"Uhh...let's go!" Seiya said while pushing them in, and hiding a blush.

Miyu stopped suddenly.

"Miyu...what's wrong?" asked a curious Usagi who noticing the strange look in her eyes.

"I...I...I have to go...sorry! I just remembered that I'm late for an appointment... I'll see you tomorrow at school ok? BYE! SORRY!" and with that, Miyu ran off. After she left, Rei spoke up, suspicion evident in her eyes.

"There's something strange about her. While I was standing next to her, her aura...it's...just...I don't know! It was familiar...not threatening, but it still gave me goosebumps cause it felt so familiar..." she knit her brows in confusion.

Hotaru spoke up as well. "I could sense something too. I'm not sure what though." she whispered. Usagi took a step forward, hands on her slim hips.

"How can you think she's a threat? She just moved here! Can't you be nice for once?!"

Seiya cleared his throat and spoke up. "I'll keep a close eye on her...if it'll make Rei feel better..."

"I'm sure you'll do more than that..." mumbled Yaten. Everyone snickered while Seiya glared at Yaten.

"Oh shut up!" snapped Seiya. "You were checking her out too." Yaten glared back at Seiya.

"So? How about I watch her instead?" he challenged.

Mamoru cleared his throat and spoke up.

"There is definitely something strange, yet familiar about her...we should keep an eye on her. Although I'm sure she isn't a threat...she actually seemed pretty nice." Everyone nodded their heads in agreement while Makoto frowned at Rei.

Usagi just shook her head sadly, then she spoke up, and reluctantly gave in. "We will all keep a close eye on her then..." she was interruped by a beeping noise. It was Minako's communicator. She walked off to a corner. Everyone gave each other strange looks. When Minako returned she was frowning.

"Girls, we have a new enemy! An attack, near the park!"

"How come we didn't sense it?! And how come my brooch didn't glow indicating danger?!" questioned a worried Usagi. This had never happened before.

Ami spoke up, worry lacing her words. "Wait a minute, isn't that where Miyu was headed?"

Everyone's eyes widened.

"She might be in trouble! Let's go! Transform along the way."

Everyone nodded and ran out of the arcade. A sandy-haired man came out from the backroom and looked around the empty arcade.

"Huh? Where'd everyone go...I was SURE I heard voices..." He shook his head. "I need some rest..." he mumbled as he went to go get an ice pack.

To be continued...