Goku and Piccolo walk into the room with a very scared Odango and Pyro who peek out from behind them.

Odango: Uh... hi guys!

Pyro: So nice to see you.... again! (Minna glare at the two)

Odango: I know we said Sunday but I had a major paper to do and I put it off until the last minute

Pyro: Plus it was my grandmother's birthday Sunday so I couldn't get on the computer

Odango: And that's not even half of the bad news minna

Pyro: MY COMPUTER DELEATED CHAPTER 22!!!! (Minna gasp and cry)

Goku: It's a good thing you saved it on a disk then ne Odango? *Odango nods sweat dropping*

Odango: Yeah even though I forgot about it. Sorry its late guys

Piccolo: Then stop talking and get to it!

Pyro: Oi! Hush up you big green booger! *Odango and Goku laugh*

Piccolo: *growls*

Pyro: Humph. Baka.

Odango: So without further.... hahahahahahaha.... she called you a booger! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Pyro smirks: I guess it was pretty funny

Goku: It was down right hilarious!

Pyro: *bows* Thank you thank you. You're all too kind

Odango: Hahahaha..... Okay okay okay... Here it is minna. Chapter 22

Odango, Pyro and Goku: Enjoy!!!!!

Piccolo: Humph.

Chapter 22

Venus' head snapped to the right as she was slapped.

"You stupid bitch! How could you let Mars get away?! Now Serenity has both her and Saturn on her side!" Endymion shouted pacing the poorly lit room. Venus bowed her head and glared at the floor.

"I'm sorry your Highness. I didn't think she'd turn on us yet" Venus said in a steady voice.

"Yeah well sorry isn't going to make up for it Venus! Mars is going to tell her our plans and then everything will be ruined!"

"Maybe we can use this to our advantage" Mercury said quietly. Endymion turned to her.

"How?" he asked, voice edged with fury.

"If Mars does tell her, then she'll know and try to stop it but in doing so, she'll fall right into our trap as if nothing had changed" Mercury said. Endymoin thought about this.

"I guess you didn't screw up so much after all Venus. Go train. We attack again after the full moon has passed that way Serenity won't have all her moon power. Dismissed!" Endymion left the girls in the meeting room. Mercury and Jupiter walked up to Venus.

"You okay?" Jupiter asked. Venus nodded.

"Wasn't the first time and I know it won't be the last time" Venus said as she sat down in a seat. Mercury rested her palm on her cheek and Venus could feel the cold coming from it. She winced slightly as the cold healing stopped a bruise from forming. "Arigato Mercury" Venus said when she pulled her hand away.

Mercury nodded. She turned to the girls. "I guess we should go train."

"I agree. This might be the last time we train before the final battle" Uranus said.

"Come on leader. Time to kick some Outer butt" Jupiter said and grinned at Uranus who smirked back. Venus shook her head.

"Lets just go" she said as the group walked to their training room. 'I hope Mars does tell Usagi. At least then she'll have a chance against them.'

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Usagi dodged Gohan's punch and tried to kick him but he blocked and went for a roundhouse kick. After explaining what happened with the senshi and how Mars was now on their side, Usagi decided that she wanted to spar to work off some of the tension that the scouts caused. Gohan was more then willing to spar with her.

"Come on Usa. You can do better then that!" Gohan said once again blocking her punch by catching her left hand in his.

"I know I can. I just don't want to hurt you!" Usagi threw another punch but Gohan caught this fist and brought her close to him. Usagi's breath caught in her throat as she stared in his eyes. (Pyro: AGAIN!) (Odango: She does that a lot and that's one of her weaknesses that Gohan knows of) (Pyro: And the others?) (Odango grins: You have to wait and read like everyone else) (Pyro pouts then smiles: K!)

"Do you honestly think you CAN hurt ME? What did I tell you when we first kissed hmm?" Gohan asked not releasing her hands. His tail unwrapped from his waist and began to run up and down her side.

Usagi shivered. "You.. you told me.... that I... I wouldn't.... be able to... to... *groans*" (Pyro: Wait Odango. Aren't they flying?) (Odango laughs and nods) (Pyro's mouth becomes a perfect 'O')

Gohan smirked. "Wouldn't be able to what Usagi?" He bent his head and nibbled on her ear causing her to gasp. He chuckled.

"To.... to.... Gohan..." Usagi whimpered as he trailed his kisses along her jaw.

"I'm waiting" Gohan said pausing in his kisses. His lips hovered over hers as he stared down at her. "Tell me Usa. Tell me what I told you." His tail began to caress her tail causing her to shiver even more.

"Gohan.....that I wouldn't be able to... to.... *small moan* to handle..... *shivers and gasps* YOU!" Usagi crushed her lips against Gohan's in a brutal passionate kiss that had Gohan growling for more.

He wrapped his arms around her waist, crushing her body to his. It amazed him who they fit together so well.

Usagi wrapped her now free arms around Gohan's neck and buried her hands in his hair. Neither one cared for anything in the world except the other right now. Sigh. It's too bad that someone ALWAYS ruins the good moment. (Odango: Isn't it always?)

"OI! Did you two leave to make out like there's no tomorrow or spar?"

Usagi and Gohan pulled back growling. They turned and glared down at the figure.

"Rei! If you weren't my best friend I'd send a Kamehameha wave at you followed by my fist!" Usagi shouted.

Rei smirked. "You wish! Come down here Usa. We have to talk."

Usagi blinked at her friend's sudden seriousness. She turned to Gohan who shrugged. The two descended to the ground and stood in from of a serious Rei.

"What's up Rei?" Usagi asked. She smiled when Gohan pulled her into his embrace and looked at him. He smiled down at her and nuzzled her neck with his nose. Usagi purred.

Rei looked at the happy couple and knew she was going to ruin it. "Usagi, there's a problem."

Usagi looked at her. "Nani? If it's with my niisan then tell me and I'll kick his butt." Usagi giggled and Gohan chuckled.

Rei gave her a small smile. "It's not him Usa-chan..... it's the senshi." Usagi and Gohan fell silent.

"What about them Rei?" Gohan asked giving the fire scout his full attention. Usagi felt a little jealous but pushed that feeling FAR away.

"They plan on attacking again. When I'm not sure but it's soon" Rei said. Usagi thought about this.

"Well let them. It's not like I can't handle them after what they've done." Usagi's blue eyes flashed silver for a brief second before retuning to their normal blue. Rei smiled at her friend's protectiveness but then frowned.

"There's more guys. They plan to use Gohan against you." Usagi and Gohan stared at her.

"And how do they plan on doing that? By taking him without any of the saiyans knowing and holding him hostage?" Usagi asked. Rei nodded. Usagi rolled her eyes and sighed. "Look Rei, thanks for the warning but I don't think the girls are capable of taking Gohan without me knowing. And even if they did, you know I'd go after him in a heartbeat."

"That's what they want you to do! Don't you see? If you go to where they take Gohan not only won't you be able to use your saiyan strength but your moon power as well!" Usagi's eyebrows shot up.

"Come again?"

Rei sighed. "Endymion put up a barrier to block saiyan and moon power. We're able to use our powers because he didn't block them."

"But he block hers right?" Gohan asked. Rei nodded. Gohan's brow creased in thought. He looked down at Usagi who was looking at him. "Well koi, I guess you'll just have to train harder then ne?" Usagi nodded. Rei rose a confused eyebrow.

"You're still going to fight?"

"Of course! Why wouldn't I fight for something that is mine? Heaven and Hell can kiss my ass for all the damage I'd cause to get Gohan back and believe me when I say I won't go down without a fight" Usagi said looking at Rei. She felt the arms around her tighten and looked up.

Usagi blinked innocently. "Hai?"

"Don't hai me. Since when do I belong to you?" Gohan asked trying hard not to smirk.

"Since I'm the only one who can kiss you."

"Really now?" Gohan said bending his head closer to Usagi.

"Hai." Usagi was about to seal the distance between them when Rei sighed in annoyance.

"Guys please. Your niisan and his wife are just as bad as your parents Gohan" Rei said a bit annoyed at the couple who laughed.

"Gomen Rei. We just can't seem to help ourselves lately" Usagi said. She sighed leaning against Gohan.

"So what was this challenge I was hearing when you explained to your parents, who I still have trouble believing are the same Luna and Artemis I know, why you transformed and why your niisan was yelling at you?" Rei asked all in one breath. Usagi and Gohan smirked.

"The challenge was from a rival at school who's pissed that I snagged Gohan" Usagi said smiling.

"And Vegeta yelled at her for her skirt being so short. Personally I didn't see a problem with it" Gohan said with a grin.

"You wouldn't!" Usagi and Rei said at the same time. Gohan chuckled.

"But what kind of a challenge and where is it at?" Rei asked as they walked back to the house.

"It's not a physical challenge of strength that much I'm sure and as to where... DAMION'S!!" Usagi squealed in delight at the thought of going back to the club. Gohan just laughed.

"And how koi are we going to convince our parents to let us go? We got grounded for going there last time." That stopped Rei in her tracks.

"You were grounded? For going to a club?"

"For coming home LATE from a club" Usagi said. Rei rose an eyebrow. Gohan sighed.

"Long story short. I started a fight after some jerk slapped Usa. Then we left to a friends and ended up staying the night only to come home at six-thirty in the morning and be yelled at by the three people who let us stay out late" Gohan said shaking his head. He still thought it was weird being grounded by his dad, his koi's mom and their friend. Rei laughed.

"You two sure do know how to keep a person entertained you know that?" she asked them.

"We know" the couple replied. The three laughed as they entered the house. Usagi grinned.

"FOOD!" She said and dashed for the kitchen. Rei and Gohan shook their heads.

"She'll never change" Rei said.

"Not that we would want her demo I love her for who she is. Not her looks or power. But for her just being Usagi" Gohan said. Rei stared at him and smiled.

"Usagi is a very lucky girl to have a guy like you" Rei said.

"I'm lucky to have her. She means everything to me.... even if we went at it the day after we met."

"SON GOHAN! YOU BETTER NOT TELL REI THE STORY!!! I WANT TO!!!" Usagi's voice shouted from the kitchen.

"You eat all the food and I will Tsukino Usagi!" Gohan said. He chuckled as he felt her pout through their link.

Rei and Gohan walked into the kitchen to see the three families already sitting down. Usagi was bouncing in her seat waiting to eat.

"Slow polks. Sit down so we can eat! I'm starving! Sparring gave me an appetite" Usagi said. Chuckles were heard around the table.

"Usa settle down. The food's not going anywhere" Luna giggled setting the rice on the table. Soon everyone was digging in to eat.

:So when do we tell them?:

:Um.... after we eat?:

:Good idea:

:Don't roll your eyes at me Son Gohan! I'll smack ya into next Tuesday!:

:And I'd take you with me:

Gohan chuckled as he heard Usagi mentally growl.

"Would you two mind not holding a conversation while we're eating?" Vegeta said in an annoyed voice. Usagi grinned at him.

"Demo niisan Gohan just asked me what bra size I was." Gohan choked on his drink causing Rei and Hotaru to burst out laughing. Hotaru patted him on the back.

"Usagi!" Luna scolded. She frowned on the outside but was laughing on the inside.

"Gomen Kaasan" Usagi said looking down trying to hide her grin.

:Smooth move koi:

:Wasn't it?:

Gohan shook his head with a chuckle. Trunks looked at the couple.

"Basan, how is it that Rei-san turned to your side?" Usagi stared at him.

"Good question Tru-chan. Hmmm.... it's like this. Ask Rei" Usagi said before stuffing some food in her mouth. Minna sweat drop.

"Usa.... to answer your question Trunks I came back to Usagi because like Hotaru, I could never turn on my best friend. It just doesn't work that way."

"And why not?" Goku asked. Minna turn to him. "You put on a convincing show when we first met."

"We did didn't we Taru-chan" Rei said looking at Hotaru who grinned.

"I guess the acting lessons neechan gave us came in handy" Hotaru giggled.

"But still.... why?" Trunks asked. Goten nodded his head indicating that he too wanted to know. The three girls grinned.

"Well you see Tru-chan, Ten, Hotaru can never betray her sister. The gods forbid it. They also forbid the forming alliance between the planets but my okaasan, the Queen, pulled that one off without a care. So as punishment my senshi were to betray me except one" Usagi said looking at the young teens.

"Mars" both Goten and Trunks said. Usagi smiled.

"Do you know why?" The two shook their heads. "Mars was the closest planet with people to match the fiery tempers of the saiyans. So my father pleaded with the Gods to have mercy on my happiness and asked that the protector from Mars be loyalist to me." (Odango: Don't even say it Pyro cause I know I'm a bad speller) (Pyro pouts)

"And I still am to this day demo.... I still feel bad about that slap Usa" Rei said bowing he head.

"Rei please. After all the training we've been through I've got one thing to tell you." Rei stared at Usagi who smirked. "You still hit like my brother." That broke the tension.

"NANI?! WHAT DO YOU MEAN I HIT LIKE THAT PINEAPPLE TOP?!" Rei shouted as her temper flared. Usagi laughed uncontrollably.

"Ack! Gomen Rei-chan! I didn't mean heheheheh... it really" Usagi said trying to get her giggles under control. Rei playfully frowned.

"Just watch it next time or your tail will be on fire." Usagi's eyes sparkled.

"Is that a challenge?"

"IIE!!" Luna, Artemis, Chichi and Bulma shouted causing Goku and the others to laugh.

"Relax guys. I was only playing. Besides I have something to ask you mama, papa" Usagi said. Luna and Artemis rose their eyebrows.

"Hai?" Luna said looking at her daughter. Usagi fidgeted at her gaze.

"Um.... well you see there's this contest at the club tomorrow and I was wondering if..." Usagi tried to say but failed to finish.

"If you could go?" Artemis said looking at Usagi. Usagi gulped and nodded. Artemis looked at his wife.

"Well considering that you just got off of being grounded" Artemis said.

"And how you almost got in a fight in school today" Luna said. Usagi almost pouted at where this was heading.

"Hai" both Luna and Artemis said shocking Usagi and Gohan.

Gohan blinked. "Did we just hear you right?"

"You said we can go?" Usagi asked making sure she didn't hear things. Luna and Artemis laughed.

"Hai you two, you heard us right. You can go only if Gohan get his parents permission" Artemis said. Gohan looked at his parents.

"Mom? Dad?"

Goku and Chichi looked at each other before turning back at their son and grinning. "Hai!" both said. Usagi and Gohan were now officially shocked.

:Either they're playing with us or this is a dream come true:

:I'm with you Usa:

The adults laughed at the two. Luna, Hotaru and Rei cleared off the table.

"Are you sure we can go? This isn't a trick ne?" Usagi asked looking at her father. Artemis chuckled.

"Iie Hime. No trick" he said.

"Good" Usagi said with a sigh of relief.

"So now that that is settled, who wants dessert?" Luna asked as she, Rei and Hotaru brought in six pies. Immediately Usagi and Vegeta look at each other.

"HOMEMADE APPLE PIES!!! YES!!!!" the two shouted and high fives each other. The group laughed.

Odango: Okay there you have it folks. Another late chapter.

Piccolo: At least you got it out

Odango: True.... Goku.. if you will

Goku: Please review minna. Odango and Pyro will try to get the next ones out sooner. Its just schools been tough lately and the work is getting harder for their little minds

Odango and Pyro: HEY!! *Piccolo and Goku chuckle*

Odango: Grrrrr... until next time

Odango, Pyro, Goku and Piccolo: JA NE!