Thanks to all those who reviewed. Sorry it took me so long, what with
Midterms and all the schoolwork, I didn't have time to update.on with the
story!
Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon. Damien, however, is mine.
"."= Speech '.'= Thoughts (.)= Me
Unlikely Obsession-----------------Chapter 8
The stroll to the 4 Sisters' was just like the old days, the girls were being girls, commenting on the guys who would give them appreciative looks as they passed by.
Usagi was, as usual, clinging onto Mamoru's arm while Chibiusa and Hotaru were talking about what they usually talked about. (Whatever that may be)
Haruka and Michiru were behind the group, saying little, and taking in their surroundings.
Ami had her nose stuck in a book, quite engaged in its contents.
Makoto and Mina were arguing over whom the boy on the corner actually winked at.
And Rei was thinking about her predicament. She liked how things were going with Damien, I mean; tomorrow would be their date. However, she didn't want Rubius to hurt Damien because of his fascination with her. Rubius.there was a man that who would kill to have her. She found herself liking the attention he gave her. Sure, he did try to kill her at one point in time, but she couldn't help feeling a little sympathetic. In a way, Rei felt like she needed his attention. So many men have played with her heart, and here comes the most unexpected person to bring her some glimmer of hope that all is not lost. Of course, there's also Damien. She loved how she felt when being around him. The conversation never ended and they had a lot in common, especially that mysterious aura surrounding them both. Both were intrigued with each other and that would make the relationship grow. She thought, 'If only Rubius would be more interested in getting to know me, instead of my body. Why would I think that? Could I be really giving my stalker a chance?
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The Sisters' shop was located in a nice, quaint neighborhood. They never lacked customers, their business was thriving, and their success was evident in their faces; they were truly happy.
Saffire had joined them after recovering from his injuries acquired when taking on Wiseman. Now, Saffire, Emerald, Catsy, Ivory, and Birdy were on their extended lunch break, awaiting the arrival of the Senshi. "I wonder what's wrong, Mina said it was urgent that they speak with us," said Catsy trying to break the silence. It didn't work. Everyone was quiet musing over their own guesses. Just then there was a knock on the door. The Senshi were finally there and the mystery would be mystery no longer.
After the greetings were done with, Mina was the first to speak. "Okay, there's no point in dragging this out any further. We would like you to tell us all you know on Rubius."
"Why? From what we know Rubius is dead," stated Ivory.
"No, he's very much alive and after Rei," added Usagi.
Mamoru noticed the way Saffire shifted and asked, "What do you know Saffire? Since when does Rubius have these 'feelings' for Rei?"
Saffire looked around at the anxious faces of the Senshi. He sighed and continued saying, "Rubius has had feelings for Rei since as long as I can remember."
At this the entire group let out a groan. If it was really that long, they had a lot of work to do. Working with a psycho obsessed is easily the hardest part of being a Senshi.
Saffire went on. "I first found out about this infatuation when I noticed a human magazine in the ship. I cover said the magazine had acquire exclusive pictures of the Senshi in action. When I opened the magazine the only pictures there were of Sailor Moon, Sailor Mercury, Sailor Venus, and Sailor Jupiter. All the pictures of Sailor Mars were cut out. (Freaky, ne?) I went to ask Rubius if he knew where the magazine had come from and why only Sailor Mars' pictures were cut out. Upon entering his room I saw pictures of Sailor Mars all over the place, on the walls, on the floor, and on the ceiling above his bed."
Rei cringed at what he said last. 'Above his bed? What could he be doing with pictures on the ceiling above his bed?' (You can imagine whatever you like)
Suddenly, all the windows in the shop exploded, sending glass shards streaming at the team. The Senshi ducked for safety, making sure they covered their eyes from any of the glass. A youma rapidly jumped into the shop, screeching and thrashing everything in its sight. Some passer-bys stopped in front of the shop to see what was going on, but ran screaming when the youma turned around.
Usagi was the first to react and transformed. The others followed suit. The youma was incredibly strong and looked nothing like the youmas the Senshi fought before. The youma looked ugly and there was no ostentatious clothing to go along with it. As the battle heated up Venus used her "Love and Beauty Shock," but to no avail.
Jupiter was up sending the youma an "Oak Evolution." It fell to the ground but quickly stood up, its breathing becoming more rapid. It was tired and they would use this to their advantage. Mars now came out of nowhere and roundhouse kicked the youma in the face, making it take a couple of steps back. Uranus was waiting for it and delivered her own massive assault and yelled, "NOW!" Sailor Moon took her cue and almost vaporized the youma if it weren't for the monster disappearing.
Peals of laughter erupted from the doorway. Quartz laughed at the scene before him. The Senshi looked hurt, there was dirt on their face and their hair was everything, but kempt.
"Who are you?!" asked Sailor Moon.
"My name is Quartz and I believe we will be seeing more of each other. I will always keep this image in my mind.the day when the Senshi couldn't defeat one weak youma." And with that Quartz was nowhere to be found.
"I can't believe it, that's Quartz, Diamond's contingency plan," commented a shocked Ivory.
"What do you mean 'contingency plan'," asked Haruka, now detransformed.
Ivory continued. "Diamond and Wiseman hired him just in case we couldn't defeat you guys. He's the best in this world and the next. He's what you would call a hired assassin. He continues the case he was hired for until he finishes it, meaning that even though Diamond and Wiseman are both definitely dead, he will continue his original work, which was to destroy the Senshi."
"Great now we have another thing besides Rubius to worry about," replied Hotaru.
"I don't know which is worst," added Rei trying to stifle the laughter that was rising in her throat. She couldn't contain it anymore and just let it out. She was now on her knees and tears were coming out of her eyes, but the laughter just continued to come.
The girls were worried about her behavior and were about to reach down to calm her down, but Ami stopped them. They looked at her incredulously, wondering why Ami would deter them from helping Rei, who was obviously not well.
"It's a sign of stress. People react differently to things. Some people cry, others do work to get their minds off of what's bothering them, and still others laugh because they don't know how to take what's happening to them. Rei laughs." Ami stated this, never keeping her eyes off Rei.
A/N: There it was. Was it good? Saffire is in love with one of the Sisters, but I don't remember who, could someone actually tell me! ^_^; Review! Review! Review! Feedback and Suggestions are welcome.
Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon. Damien, however, is mine.
"."= Speech '.'= Thoughts (.)= Me
Unlikely Obsession-----------------Chapter 8
The stroll to the 4 Sisters' was just like the old days, the girls were being girls, commenting on the guys who would give them appreciative looks as they passed by.
Usagi was, as usual, clinging onto Mamoru's arm while Chibiusa and Hotaru were talking about what they usually talked about. (Whatever that may be)
Haruka and Michiru were behind the group, saying little, and taking in their surroundings.
Ami had her nose stuck in a book, quite engaged in its contents.
Makoto and Mina were arguing over whom the boy on the corner actually winked at.
And Rei was thinking about her predicament. She liked how things were going with Damien, I mean; tomorrow would be their date. However, she didn't want Rubius to hurt Damien because of his fascination with her. Rubius.there was a man that who would kill to have her. She found herself liking the attention he gave her. Sure, he did try to kill her at one point in time, but she couldn't help feeling a little sympathetic. In a way, Rei felt like she needed his attention. So many men have played with her heart, and here comes the most unexpected person to bring her some glimmer of hope that all is not lost. Of course, there's also Damien. She loved how she felt when being around him. The conversation never ended and they had a lot in common, especially that mysterious aura surrounding them both. Both were intrigued with each other and that would make the relationship grow. She thought, 'If only Rubius would be more interested in getting to know me, instead of my body. Why would I think that? Could I be really giving my stalker a chance?
**** ***** ******
The Sisters' shop was located in a nice, quaint neighborhood. They never lacked customers, their business was thriving, and their success was evident in their faces; they were truly happy.
Saffire had joined them after recovering from his injuries acquired when taking on Wiseman. Now, Saffire, Emerald, Catsy, Ivory, and Birdy were on their extended lunch break, awaiting the arrival of the Senshi. "I wonder what's wrong, Mina said it was urgent that they speak with us," said Catsy trying to break the silence. It didn't work. Everyone was quiet musing over their own guesses. Just then there was a knock on the door. The Senshi were finally there and the mystery would be mystery no longer.
After the greetings were done with, Mina was the first to speak. "Okay, there's no point in dragging this out any further. We would like you to tell us all you know on Rubius."
"Why? From what we know Rubius is dead," stated Ivory.
"No, he's very much alive and after Rei," added Usagi.
Mamoru noticed the way Saffire shifted and asked, "What do you know Saffire? Since when does Rubius have these 'feelings' for Rei?"
Saffire looked around at the anxious faces of the Senshi. He sighed and continued saying, "Rubius has had feelings for Rei since as long as I can remember."
At this the entire group let out a groan. If it was really that long, they had a lot of work to do. Working with a psycho obsessed is easily the hardest part of being a Senshi.
Saffire went on. "I first found out about this infatuation when I noticed a human magazine in the ship. I cover said the magazine had acquire exclusive pictures of the Senshi in action. When I opened the magazine the only pictures there were of Sailor Moon, Sailor Mercury, Sailor Venus, and Sailor Jupiter. All the pictures of Sailor Mars were cut out. (Freaky, ne?) I went to ask Rubius if he knew where the magazine had come from and why only Sailor Mars' pictures were cut out. Upon entering his room I saw pictures of Sailor Mars all over the place, on the walls, on the floor, and on the ceiling above his bed."
Rei cringed at what he said last. 'Above his bed? What could he be doing with pictures on the ceiling above his bed?' (You can imagine whatever you like)
Suddenly, all the windows in the shop exploded, sending glass shards streaming at the team. The Senshi ducked for safety, making sure they covered their eyes from any of the glass. A youma rapidly jumped into the shop, screeching and thrashing everything in its sight. Some passer-bys stopped in front of the shop to see what was going on, but ran screaming when the youma turned around.
Usagi was the first to react and transformed. The others followed suit. The youma was incredibly strong and looked nothing like the youmas the Senshi fought before. The youma looked ugly and there was no ostentatious clothing to go along with it. As the battle heated up Venus used her "Love and Beauty Shock," but to no avail.
Jupiter was up sending the youma an "Oak Evolution." It fell to the ground but quickly stood up, its breathing becoming more rapid. It was tired and they would use this to their advantage. Mars now came out of nowhere and roundhouse kicked the youma in the face, making it take a couple of steps back. Uranus was waiting for it and delivered her own massive assault and yelled, "NOW!" Sailor Moon took her cue and almost vaporized the youma if it weren't for the monster disappearing.
Peals of laughter erupted from the doorway. Quartz laughed at the scene before him. The Senshi looked hurt, there was dirt on their face and their hair was everything, but kempt.
"Who are you?!" asked Sailor Moon.
"My name is Quartz and I believe we will be seeing more of each other. I will always keep this image in my mind.the day when the Senshi couldn't defeat one weak youma." And with that Quartz was nowhere to be found.
"I can't believe it, that's Quartz, Diamond's contingency plan," commented a shocked Ivory.
"What do you mean 'contingency plan'," asked Haruka, now detransformed.
Ivory continued. "Diamond and Wiseman hired him just in case we couldn't defeat you guys. He's the best in this world and the next. He's what you would call a hired assassin. He continues the case he was hired for until he finishes it, meaning that even though Diamond and Wiseman are both definitely dead, he will continue his original work, which was to destroy the Senshi."
"Great now we have another thing besides Rubius to worry about," replied Hotaru.
"I don't know which is worst," added Rei trying to stifle the laughter that was rising in her throat. She couldn't contain it anymore and just let it out. She was now on her knees and tears were coming out of her eyes, but the laughter just continued to come.
The girls were worried about her behavior and were about to reach down to calm her down, but Ami stopped them. They looked at her incredulously, wondering why Ami would deter them from helping Rei, who was obviously not well.
"It's a sign of stress. People react differently to things. Some people cry, others do work to get their minds off of what's bothering them, and still others laugh because they don't know how to take what's happening to them. Rei laughs." Ami stated this, never keeping her eyes off Rei.
A/N: There it was. Was it good? Saffire is in love with one of the Sisters, but I don't remember who, could someone actually tell me! ^_^; Review! Review! Review! Feedback and Suggestions are welcome.