Chapter Four,
Are you almost ready for your time shift Setsuna? Hotaru asked.
I will only be gone for an hour, give Michiru and Haruka a hug for me, but I doubt that Haruka would like to be hugged. Setsuna made a face. Oh I'm sure I can convince her. Hotaru said with a smile. I just hope that the information that they have can help us though. Hotaru said quietly. I was just thinking- Setsuna put down her time staff and sighed. Hotaru asked. Oh nothing your going soon? Setsuna asked Hotaru nodded. Don't forget to lock up! Setsuna laughed and took out her henshin wand and put in her pocket. You think you might need to henshin? Hotaru asked with a smile. Oh you never know and don't forget- To lock up I know! Hotaru said laughing waving at Setsuna the doors gave a big mighty heave and then made a sighing type nose when it finally closed. Now I think I might might leave now too and I might just take my henshin too- something about that email- I know she was going to say something before she left. She just shook her head and left the Time Gates she was ready. If something is wrong- and Haurka and Michiru are in trouble then they might need Sailor Saturn- I just hope I don't need to henshin- and use my glaive. I hope Rei-chan's wrong about this. But when has her visions been wrong?
Salem had a good lead on that mousie of course all he had to do was capture it and it was his! He could smell the flesh of the mouse already and it made his mouth water he loved to eat food- and when it came to mousies he just loved them! Okay mousie! You may have not been captured- if not for that damn Serendipity! I'm gonna find you and eat you! You cannot escape the paws of Salem Seamus La Paglia! Salem bounded around a corner and jumped over Chloe Mann's legs and then turned around another corner and then jumped onto Zoe's shoulders and then back onto the floor and then saw he the mousie! He had her in his grasp! He had his lunch!- No wait- his in between meal! A HA! I got you you slippery mousie! Salem shouted with glee. CHOMP!
SALEM WHAT DID YOU JUST DO TO THAT POOR DEFENSELESS MOUSE!!? Paige screamed. I'mf notf suref what youmsf mean at all Paigefth. Salem said the only thing that was left of the poor mouse was it's tail which was dangling from the cats mouth. Oh no! Paige said and promptly fainted at the sight of the tail in the cats mouth. Salem promptly swallowed and sighed. Oh you! You mortals can't seem to keep anything down! I only ate a mouse! It's not my fault that you happened to be here! And neither was the mousie! I just happened to find the damn idiot and decided she would make a great meal. Salem said to the fainted body of Paige Matthews. Okay now then I'm gonna take a nappie that mousie sure made me drowsy like turkey.
Salem padded off in the direction of Zoe's and the girl's room his tail happily going back and forth hypnotically.
Those key's are our link to the past- they must not be taken! They must be found and placed in the box! If the key's of Odobi are taken to the wrong hands- I'm afraid something bad will happen. The hooded gray bearded man said. I'm afraid the world will come to a terrifying end. He said to the group of five men and five women. If what your saying is true then- why should we take it seriously? This legend- has been in our books for over many generations! How can we take one little story serious? Only two key's have been taken Master Zekele and nothing what the book stated has happened yet. One tall woman with curly red hair said in the back of the group. You may not believe me Winnie but let me assure you that this will happen- if the four keys are used- and they are put in their respective holes- then we have failed to protect the Odobi keys! The keys of our past! Master Zekele said looking at the woman gravely. Then show us! Show us what will happen! I will let me show you. He walked up towards a alter and pointed a long crocked finger at it. Hino Rei showed up it showed her having her vision in the fire in her Temple in Tokyo Japan. This is Hino Rei- also known as the warrior Sailor Mars- she knows what is going to happen! She has seen it! But they are after two other senshi- Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune who have two of the Odobi keys. Zekele said quietly. The alter in the middle was a water basin- and inside that it showed Rei transforming into Sailor Mars. Now do you believe me? Those two have the two keys- and the other two are here- somewhere- but we must find them and quickly.And he ate that mouse! I mean sure it was a mouse- but I'm sure it didn't wake up this morning and say Oh I'm going to wake up eat some cheese and then be eaten by a sick twisted black haired feline! Paige said loudly. I said I was sorry! A cat can't help but catch food! It's in our blood! Salem protest to Xaiver. No! It's in outdoor cats blood! Your just as indoor cat Salem! Paige said glaring at the poor kitty. I'm sure he didn't know that you were there Paige, and I'm sure next time Salem will eat something other then a mouse? Hm? Xaiver asked turning to look straight at the kitty. Oh I'm sure that I will next time eat something remotely like a mousie right outside. Salem said and licking his paws jumped down from the desk and outside the office. I'm going to watch that cat very carefully! Paige Matthews said in a huff and walked outside Xaiver's office. She is very interesting isn't she? Logan said quietly. Now would you want to see a animal eating a mouse? Xaiver said with a small smile. Not what that cat eats. Logan said with a grin.
You know I have no idea what your talking about but- if I did then I would tell a pretty girl such as yourself! I mean your very pretty. The tall lanky shopkeeper said to the blonde powerful woman. Good cause we're here for the key of Odobi you ever heard of it? She snarled. Oh! Of course! I mean who wouldn't? Then why don't you hand it over then?
She asked him. Oh right! Okay! Sure! The man squeaked.
Are you sure you don't want to come inside with us? I mean I did promise Chloe a pet- and I'm sure they won't have any mice inside Paige. Alex Mann said with a smile. Um- no thanks- I'm sure if they didn't I might see a cat just like Salem. Paige said. Okay then. He said and the small group let by Alex and Ororo went inside along with Piper and Phoebe and the group started oohing and ahhing at a bunch of cute six month old calicos.
I can't believe that I let Salem gross me out like that! I've seen way more gross stuff then that! It's just- that when you see a cat- A noise- what was it? CRASH! Oh! What on earth- Paige shouted and ran towards the noise. She saw three figures one man- one dangling man- two women- one with aqua green hair and one with short blonde hair who was holding the man! Hey you! Paige shouted. What? Hey look Michiru- someone's trying to stop our fun- and try to get the key of Odobi in the first place! The blonde snarled. Well I'm going to make sure that she doesn't. The girl named Michiru said and took out a funny pen. Neptune Crystal Power! Makeup! Paige asked. Michiru fully transformed took out her Aqua mirror! Submarine Reflection! She shouted. Paige shouted and dogged the attack three times.
She summoned and knocked the mirror out of Neptune's hand. Neptune! You allright? Haurka asked shocked. You just get the damn key! Neptune commanded. Right! Now tell me were it is! The man pleaded and handed over the key! Paige thought. Odobi Key! Paige commanded. The key simmered in her hand and then she stuck out her tongue. You! The key! But how did it get over there? Haurka asked.
I'm not sure but it must be magic- otherwise she would have never gotten it! Neptune said angrily and then decided to attack Paige with Deep Submerge. Deep Submerge! Neptune shouted. Oh oh. Paige muttered.
How about this one? She's cute. Chloe said pointing to a cute gray tabby who was playing with a string on the ground. Oh yeah but this Iguana is really cute! Fridget said grinning pointing to the ugly lizard. No I think I might want a cute animal with fur- and no scales. Chloe said making a face. And what's wrong with him? I mean he's a cute pet no poop to scoop and you don't halfta take him for a walk! He does it for himself! She said. Oh I think I have to agree with my sister on this one.
How about this cute golden retreiver? He's so cute! And he likes you!
Zoe said pointing towards a little puppy. I'm thinking this cat is fine-
Chloe started. No! This Husky! Kitty said looking at the cute female pup.
I think this tabby will do. Chloe said again and started to tap the glass.
Oh I think she likes you too! And I think it's about time that she got a good home. The employee said with a smile. C'mere kitty! Chloe said the tabby walked over and meowed apparently taking a liking to Chloe.
So how do we do this? Carry him in Zoe's Jacket? Chloe asked taking the tabby's paw in her hand. I think a cat carrier will do find for now. The employee said with a smile and picked up the tabby for the girl to hold. I'm going to make sure that Paige didn't orb out or anything okay? Piper asked. Phoebe said nodding and went back to oohing at Chloe's new pet. Piper walked outside the pet shop and walked back towards were they had left Paige about fifteen minutes ago. She was just in time to find a strange sight- a girl a tall one- holding up a strange stick and shouting something like a incantation. Okay now that's strange. Piper said outloud. Piper ran up to Paige who had just orbed back and watched the finishing touches of the henshin of Haurka. Who are they? Piper asked her younger sister.
I'm not sure but I think they might be nuts ya know? That one- with the green hair scares me. And that one- Paige pointed towards Sailor Uranus -scares me even more I don't think I want to make her pissed off at me. Paige said. So what is going on? Piper asked. Well I'm guessing that this is one of the missing two keys- or the two keys that haven't been stolen yet. And I'm guessing they did it? Piper asked. Paige nodded. I'm glad that you could come here and play with us but we're late for a meeting. Uranus said and jumped down from the store window. Neptune nodded and followed her friend they jumped onto a building roof and then vanished from sight. What the hell was that?!
The store keeper asked who had just watched the two vanish. I'm not sure but if I were you I would make sure that I have some insurance for this. Paige muttered. Yeah but that's not what I'm worried about. The man started to mumble.
Now this is a strange turn of events. Ororo said looking at the big giant mess that used to be the stores front window display. And this key was very important to them too. Paige remarked. The key was a dark brass the handle was a large circle and it had two notches at the end of it. So this is the key of Odobi? It's very beautiful. Phoebe said gazing att the key that was held in Paige's hand. Yeah and I wonder what they do when the four are together? Piper asked.
What do you mean that a girl has it! I want to know why you lost it to another person! And what did she do? Tell me! Manning asked Haruka and Michiru. She called for it- by it's name and then it vanished from my hand and it went straight to hers! It's not my fault that I lost it! She called for it! She might be a senshi or something- No she maybe a demon- or worse- a witch! I want you to find this girl and I want you to get it back for me! You hear? Manning said angrily hitting his fist against his desk in the office. Of course. Michiru bowed. We will get it back for you Mr. Manning. She promised. Good now you two girls have a meeting at Touchstone Park with your friend don't you? He asked them. Oh right. Haurka said quietly and walked out the office with Michiru at her heels. Oh and Michiru- I want this key back you hear? We only have until the end of this week- and we only have the two! The fourth one will be quite easy to get. Manning said. Michiru nodded and followed her friend outside.
Nigel stood at the door and sighed and turned around to face his friend. Are you sure that this friend of yours can help us find the four keys? You do remember that we only have a week to find them don't you? He asked. I know! I remember Nigel- but this friend of mine can help us and I think we can help him as well. Sydney repiled. Okay but I hope your right Syd. Nigel repiled and then the duo walked up to the large door and with that Nigel used the giant knocker and let go of it.