Skittles, I could work with skittles, but a glass or water, bleh!
Well her it is folks.
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The girls followed Ririna around a dress shop. Of course she had to come to the most expensive one and the tackiest. Needless to say they were not having fun. They watched from a corner where they could see the whole store as Ririna tried on one dress after another.
"At this rate she will try on the whole damn store!" Haruka grumbled. Hotaru sighed.
"What ever she will pick will be pink and utterly revolting." She looks at Usagi. "Are you sure our things are waiting for us at the embassy?"
Tenshi nodded. They had planned a head and had the things needed for their costumes sent a head or sent to meet them at the Embassy. Each of the girl's had decided to be a princess from fable stories and not their own planets. They didn't know if the inners would show up there or if Ririna would tell the inners and lead to their destruction before they had a chance to plan properly. Tenshi sighed.
She thought for sure she had read Hiiro correctly or was she wrong? When she kissed him she felt something but he didn't responded back. She was at a lost and didn't know what to do. She couldn't ask the girls, one-they would kill him, two-they would scold her and three- she found they could be worse than the inners when asking about love advice or telling abut hers. She turned her mind from Hiiro and onto other things. She half listened to the others conversation. They were talking of what they had experienced upon arriving. Hotaru was telling the other two what has happened since she arrived at Usagi's side. Tenshi smiled in remembrance. The smile widened when she went over their code names.
Ru Seishi- Ru short for Hotaru and SeiShi because she is the solider of death and rebirth.
Mi Kaiyou- Mi-short for Michiru and Miyabita-graceful and Kaiyou for ocean.
Kaze Tsukino- Kaze is for wind and. she stopped there. Why was Haruka's name Tsukino. She was no relation to the girl. She looked at the other three they were laughing.
'Sorry to butt in but could someone please explain to me why on earth Haruka-chan has the last name TSUKINO?'
The three stopped. Michiru and Hotaru looked perplexed. They had no idea so they turned to a smirking Haruka.
"Simple, I protect the moon. I have given my life to her so there for I belong to her there for I am the wind of the moon."
Tenshi blushed. Hotaru began to sniffle.
"That was so beautiful." She leaned into Haruka. "Hold me." Haruka glared and pushed her away. Hotaru began to laugh.
"I always thought you were "full of hot air" or "breaks wind." Mi grabbed her stomach form laughing as Usagi leaned on her for support. Haruka mumbled a few choice words and rolled her eyes.
"Since when did you be come such a smart ass and Kenoko so damn blunt?" Haruka snapped. Hotaru and Usagi grinned.
'Well, we had one good teacher.' Both girls looked at Haruka.
"That and a little time with the boys and you can't help it." Hotaru added. Michiru giggled.
"Yes these boys are unlike anything I have seen." Haruka raised and eyebrow unnoticed by Mi. "They are total opposites of each other but yet they draw off each other as if each was a life raft for the other. What one lacks the others make up for."
Hotaru snorts. "In Yui's case they all make up for his non existent emotions."
Usagi stiffened a little and looked out side. Here she had tried to forget about the event and here she was again reminded of it. She heard Haruka chuckle and she looked back. The tall girl was eyeing Michiru with mirth.
"By the way you talk of them Mi-chan, it sounds you have already like one of them."
Michiru scowled at her but the blush was enough to confirm it. " You, can but out." Haruka grinned.
"By all means, go ahead. I have no problem. Though I wonder which one." Mi glared at her as Hotaru giggled. "Let see, there is no way it is Dou," Haruka's turn to glare, Hotaru stuck out her tongue in response. "It couldn't possible Chang, you would kill him, besides from the way my dear sister and him looked at each other." she left it there. "There is the silent one Trowa, possibility but I doubt it. Then gun boy, " she snorted at this. Usagi found her self-seeing red for no reason. She knew Michiru didn't like him but for some reason it still had her on edge even when it was joked about. Haruka smiled big and cheesy. " I know it is the cute little blonde. Awe Mi-chan you devil." Michiru punched her in the arm as her and Hotaru busted out in laughter.
"You both can shut up. It is nothing more than friendship. We happen to have a few things in common." Usagi snorted.
"I bet Hotaru's black underwear there is more." Michiru turned red as Quatra. Hotaru paled and Haruka glared at Hotaru.
"Black???"
'Yah, know. Duo is right. It is fun to stir up trouble.' Usagi said shaking her head. Hotaru gave her a raspberry.
"I take it that was to get back at me for ruining your homework." Usagi only shrugged.
She wasn't going to tell the girl that the Gingerbread Man would settle that score. Hotaru thought it funny to bust into Usagi's room with a water gun, needless to say Usagi had to bye a new computer, replace a book or two and rewrite all the homework she had just finished. Oh no. It was time the girls felt his wrath. Now Haruka was there it would be twice as fun. The things she had cooking.
Ririna bounded up to them.
"All done. They are sending the dress to the embassy. Now lets find the boys." Three groans were heard and muffled a soft growl that someone only wished her voice were higher for Ririna to hear.
'More like lets find Hiiro and slut our selves to death.' Usagi stopped. Ririna had an uncanny way of finding the boys and right now that was something she didn't want. She couldn't face Hiiro and the boys would immediately figure something was wrong by her attitude they had and uncanny way to that as well. Thank the Kami's Haruka saved her.
"Now Mrs. Ririna, it was agreed that we would not see the boys till the Mask. That way we could surprise them. How about we get something to eat, go back to the embassy, relax and sleep so we will be well rested for tomorrow for last minuet shopping, and our Hair, make-up and nail appointments."
Ririna smiled. "Of course you are right. Yes lets." Usagi stared after a retreating Haruka and Ririna.
'Someone, quick check Haruka's temperature I think she has a cold. Maybe one of you should Henshin, she could be a Yuma in disguise.'
Hotaru closed her mouth after picking up her jaw. "I know it was weird, Haruka-papa sounded like a.a."
"Girl?" Michiru finished for her. Hotaru could only nod. "She is one and she can't quite act her self or she will give her self away."
Usagi and Hotaru shrugged and followed the other three to Haruka's waiting car. (Haruka had her car towed with them. I do believe that goes everywhere with her along with her bike.)
The boys had an easer time picking their costumes. At first Dou suggested that they dress as soldiers from the Barton foundation. He thought they were rather neat looking in a Boy Scout kind of way. That was shot down quick for certain they would be if they showed dressed like that. Then Quatra suggested the suits Ririna had made them wear when they were guarding her on at a Diplomatic convention. All they had to do was wear mask that looked like T. Kames only they tied in the back. The suits looked a lot like what Treiz wore.
(After tiring to describe the bloody things they wore I give up. Why don't you look at picture and save me a headache, please!!!!!! This way you know what I am talking about. Sorry.
if that link doesn't work then go here
and scroll towards the bottom you should spot it. it with the one with Quatra holding a bouquet of flowers as is Duo and they are all dressed up including Ririna in suits.)
Finally it was time for the party. The whole day the boys spent walking around studying the layout of the compound, studding the security having it heightened in places of need. The usual things they did. They could also breathe easier. The girls had Ririna with them so she wouldn't be there to get in the way or second-guess everything they had planned out.
At the stroke of 7 o'clock all five boys were standing out side of Ririna's bedroom door. They were to escort her to the ballroom and stay with her in intervals unless one of the girls would be so kind to them. Fat chance. Finally she came out of the room. The boys had to gawk. They couldn't believe that it was Ririna (ack- Asia-chan has cursed me I am talking good about Ririna. Must.Do.. It. For.The .Story.Mustn't. .Loose.Control.).
This was not the same dress they were shown earlier. They had to be sure of what she was wearing so they could keep and eye for her and plan for her safety. The fist dress she had looked to be the exact replica of when she was Queen of the World. They had been told the girls were going with a Princess/Queen theme.
Ririna grinned at their faces. She twirled around.
"You like it, Minako and the girls sent it to me." She stopped and put a finger to her chin in thought. "Though I don't know why Tenshi and her group went nuts though." (Take a good guess to the dress she is wearing.)
The sentence hit Trowa. He knew why. He elbowed Wufei passed it on to Quatra then to Dou then to Hiiro. Hiiro glared at them. Of course they wanted him to escort her. He didn't even have to hold out his arm she just attached herself as if it was a lifeline. They made their way to the ballroom. The boys followed in close formation a few feet behind them. With the dress Ririna looked like a true Princess, but at the same time the dress seemed to reject her. It looked good on her but it was made for one person and it wasn't Ririna.
The girls finally made it to the ballroom after getting lost twice and having to drag one person or another to the ballroom. One time it was Usagi her reason she didn't want to face Ririna-reality she didn't want to face Hiiro then kill Ririna for what she was wearing. Haruka-she WAS going to kill Ririna for what she was wearing which would blow their cover. Hotaru- 'cause everyone kept saying how cut she looked. Michiru was the only with out a big problem she was just wondering if she looked good enough for someone.
They had gone with the Princess theme. Haruka was dressed as a Princess from the eighteenth century Spanish court. Her shirt was a pale yellow silk and it rode just off her shoulders. Her skirt was a deep blue hung off her and would bell out when she moved. The girls made her spin a few times to check it, and was embarrassed to find like most of the Spanish skirts it showed all. She had on shoes that matched her skirt. They were small pumps. To her disagreement at fist they placed a few flowers into her hair by a barrette that had her side pulled back to show her eyes instead of hanging in them like normal.
Michiru looked like a French Princess. Her dress was a deep green satin dress. Ruffles laced the front of her bodice. Though Haruka complained when she stood over her you could see straight down her belly button because her neckline was a little low. Michiru smacked her arm and told her it was just her corset she had seen. Her sleeves ended at the elbow and continued one in ruffles of a deep blue that matched Haruka's the bodice lace ruffles were the same. She had on shoes that were replicas of her senshi shoes. Her skirt ballooned out because of all the petticoats she was wearing. A few strands of her hair was pulled back into a small barrette to show her face but allow her hair to frame her face.
Hotaru's was Purple. Hotaru's was silk instead of Satin and was strapless. Her's had a deep purple almost black with a crimson ribbon tied around her. She had a chocker that had a train tied to it, the top was the same as her dress and the under side was the color of her ribbon. She had on long gloves that almost reached her shoulders. On each middle finger held a rind that had part of the train tied to it. The skirt of the dress seemed to cling to her till she moved. Then it would billow out about her. Her shoes were crimson, heals that made her seem taller and helped with the length of her skirt. She had lavender glitter dusted in her hair
Usagi startled them with her dress. it was rare to see her wear anything black. (Okay so sue me I like Mercedes Lackey and I fell in love with this dress and decided Usagi had to wear It. so this bit goes to her (Mercedes I mean.)) In heavy black silk-satin, embroider all over in a patter with a suggestion of feathers, encrusted with jet beads and tiny black gemstones that reflected light in a million minuscule facets. Beneath her heavy over gown with is long elaborate train and divided front panel, was an under dress of black gossamer silk and beneath that were so many black petticoats, each as light as breath of air. But the crowning touch was the small set of real feather wings (I changed this bit), springing form the gown at her shoulders. The wings were also ornamented with jewelry. (That was from the book Black Swan.) Her shoes were that of slippers that laced up her legs. Her hair had been built up, braided and twined with more jewels. (the hair bit also from the book.)
Girls had on a small tiara nothing big and nothing fancy to gain them attention. (Like their dresses wouldn't do that already?). Each also had on little masks that matched their dresses, but unlike the boys these did not tie.
They snuck their way into the large room and up the balcony to watch the people down below. The outers could only gaze in wonder at all the people and their costumes. Usagi watch through saddened eyes.
'Reminds me of the moon.' The others looked at her.
"This is what the Balls on the Moon looked like." Haruka asked dazed. Her and Michiru had been to a few balls when they were touring the world but never like this.
'Hai, though me and mother would be sitting on our thrones for most of it till she gave me leave to dance, walk around and mingle.' The girls turned back to the display of colors dancing around. They were quick to spot the boys and their breaths caught in their throats. The schools uniform did them not justice, (well till they took off the jacket and vest. I saw a picture of them like that laying on the grass and had to wipe up the drool. ~-^). Though that was quickly lived for they noticed the girls around them and in Usagi's case the lack of breath someone was giving the other. Even in a corner the guys had found themselves in much unwanted attention.
Dou and Quatra were being polite the girls that had swarmed them as Wufei and Trowa ignored them and Hiiro tried to breath. Something glinting from the balcony above caught Dou's eye. He looked up and froze; there were all four of the girls. He nudged Quatra and gave a slight hint were to look. From the sharp in take of breath Dou had guess he had seen them. They excused themselves from the girls and turned to the guys. Luckily Ririna was called away.
"Guys I want you to take a quick glance to the balcony and tell me what you see." Was all Dou told them. At first they thought he had seen soldiers or maybe an assassin. That was quickly changed when they noticed the girls. Dou grinned at their faces even Hiiro looked star struck. He turned around and waved. Hotaru waved back and quickly headed for the stairs. Michiru and Haruka followed more slowly after her. Dou was already making his way through the crowed to reach her. Quatra found himself making his way as well. Trowa noticed that Tenshi was still looking down at them or rather behind him. He turned to see only Hiiro. He glared a little before walking to the boy and leaning down to whisper to him. Hurt her and you will find yourself in a predicament not even you could weasel you way out of. With that he turned and left following the same path as Dou and Quatra. Wufei snorted at their antics till he seen Sally standing with Catherine talking to some of the Preventors heads. She was wearing a spaghetti strapped gown that was the replica of Haruka's Uranus Princess gown. Only she had a sash across her, as did Catherine. A Broach was attached to the right shoulder strap holding the sash in place. The sash was white lined with silver. On the broach was the sign of the Preventors. He nearly chocked on his cup of wine. He sleeked his way from Hiiro and made it towards Sally.
Hiiro watched as Tenshi backed into the shadows form his sight. Damn how was he going to complete his mission if he couldn't get to the girl? He looked around and found Dou/ Ru and Quatra/Mi on the dance floor. What he saw next he raised an eyebrow. Trowa was leading a slightly blushing Kaze onto the dance floor. The next thing he witnessed had both eyebrows raised and a small bit of laughter to almost bubble up. Wufei and Sally were dancing she almost a half foot to a foot taller than him. Something sparkling caught his eye. He followed it and watched as Tenshi slipped onto the balcony that had stairs leading down to the garden. He looked around. Ririna was busy dancing in the middle of the crowd and the other four were there as well. For once he eased up on this mission he had one that was a little more important. (Yeah, any mission is a little more important that Ririna- can ya tell I don't like her much?)
He quietly made his way on to the balcony and looked out across the garden to find her.
Hiiro looked out across the gardens from the balcony. He knew he had seen her come out here. Of course she had to wear all black, but his training helps him see in the dark once his eyes adjust. Finally he found her. She was dancing to the music along the ledge of a large fountain in the back part of the garden. He walked down the stairs and headed on the path that would take him to her.
On his way there he noticed the rose bushes. When he came to the red roses he found the roses picked off the bush then shredded in what he guessed was a furry of anger. On closer examination he noticed little drops of blood where the thorns had cut the flesh that tore it's beauty apart. He was inclined at first to find the wounded person but shook it off. He had a mission, small things like that need not be in his head. He again headed in the direction of Tenshi.
He finally reached her and watched through the shadows of a large oak. She had lifted her skirts high enough to keep out of the water and to only let her slipper clothed feet show. She danced on the ledge with care and grace on her toes. Her eyes closed as she was lulled by the music poring to them from the open doors. He watched in awe. She looked like an angel- a fallen angel. She was wasn't she? She had been betrayed and hurt causing her to fall. He had so much blood on his hands hell surely would reject him in disgust. Maybe if he helped this angel- HIS angel rise once again he and the others could be cleansed.
A little sharp pain was in his heart. Was he just using her to clean way all his sins? NO! This was much more. Because of Ririna he thanked her for unlocking the door Dr. J. had locked. His emotions. He was unfortunately unable to give any back to the girl but protection and friendship. He knew now why. He was waiting for someone. For her-HIS TENSHI.
He slipped from the shadows and silently joined her on the ledge. He slowly grasped her hands and began to lead her. She still held he eyes close and followed his movements with out questioning it. When the music stopped she had a smile on her face that quickly disappeared as she slowly opened her eyes. She made such a quick movement that she lost balance and would have fall in if it wasn't for the arms that stopped her.
Hiiro pulled her up right and closer to him. All she could do was stare. Was he going to yell for earlier, was he mad at her? What was he doing of going to do? So many possibilities and outcomes crossed her mind that it was her turn to be surprised when he leaned down and kissed her. She was startled at first but when she felt him pull away she wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him closer.
So many things had been running through his mind as he stared into her eyes. Mainly all the movies he had been forced to watch. He was playing each scene that contained kissing. No of them suited what he wanted. So he created his own. He could see she was going through her own battle in her head. One of his training lessons came to mind. Object of surprise. Why not? It has worked for him in so many other missions. He leaned down and kissed her. He felt her tense up and knew he had failed. That he was wrong. He began to pull away when her arms came up and wrapped him in closer to her. A million things happened to him. Mostly an overload on the emotions, but mainly two thoughts crossed his mind.
OH my god she is kissing me....now what?
The movies showed the people kissing they never explained what you were to do. Maybe he should have researched this better. Well Tenshi seems to know what to do and all he can do is respond back. The solider side kicked in a little. Mission parameter changed. Let her lead and next time it will be him.
Tenshi was turmoil of emotions herself. She was on cloud nine. She never felt like this when Mamo-baka kissed her. He never made her feel like she had let the ground and was floating. He never created a spark when he touched her. She decided to move a little further in the kissing and slightly opened her mouth. Hiiro followed and the next thing she new was their tongue's battling one another, both groaning into the kiss. Finally they parted for breath.
They heard some people coming down the path. Hiiro gave her one of his rare smiles before jumping down off the fountain. He reached up and grabbed around the waist and brought her down. She was smiling and this time it reaches her eyes. He grabbed her hand intent on leading them into the shadows from the party guest. But something stopped him he looked down at her hands.
He brought her hands palm up into the light. There were little cuts all over them the blood had already began to clot. Then it hit him. She was the one who shredded the rose bush. He looked up to question her and she wouldn't look at him. It must be part of her past. Though he vowed to get it out of her. Why would anyone shred such a beautiful flower the way she did?
He pulled out his handkerchief dipped it into the fountain water and cleaned the blood away. Later on she would have to clean the cuts. The guest voices were closer; Hiiro grabbed her hand again and led her to the shadow of the big oak he had been watching her from. Once there he brought her hands up to his lips and kissed them.
"Why?" he looked up and saw only pain in her eyes. She took her hands from his and sat on a bench that was under the tree. When he sat next to her she already had her computer out.
'Before I came to you boys, I lived another life I guess you can say. For one I could talk, I was carefree; I loved life and everything about it. I even thought I had loved somebody, we were engaged. As time went by we began to drift apart. I found I no longer loved him. He didn't care. I was his property the minuet I became his girlfriend. Before I was attacked we had a rather big fight. I can't remember what he said, but that is the past. What I did to the rose bushes was out of anger that he had used me, played with my emotions. See roses were like his calling card, well red roses anyways.'
To say the least Hiiro was none to happy with that. Somebody had mistreated her so. Now he knew it were more that just friends betrayal but that of loves as well. He lifted her chin up to look at him.
"It won't happen again." He leaned foreword and this time he was the lead. When they broke apart Tenshi nuzzled next to him and they sat that way for a while before finally heading back to the party.
When they finally entered and registered the music paying they had to stop and look at one another. What the hell? Looking around they spotted the others but Dou and Ru in a corner laughing or holding in laughter. On the dance floor the found Dou and a not to happy Ru. The song Tale as old as Time, from beauty and the beast was playing. Obviously by the request of the others at Dou's and Ru's expense. They crept closer keeping in the shadows. The others were laughing and making jokes of which on was the beast and the beauty. Hiiro and Tenshi couldn't help but notice how they were standing. Trowa had an arm around Kaze's waist, Mi had her arm tucked in Quatra's and Wufei had his hand at the small of Sally's back. They were laughing and making jokes about Ru and Dou, even after the song had ended and Ru marched up with Dou in tow.
Tenshi watched as Ru ranted on how wrong that was. A plan formed as a smile spread on her face. Hiiro caught the smile and knew what she was thinking. A new song started up and he guided her to the floor. Tenshi was pleased and surprised. She thought for sure Hiiro would refuse to dance. When she looked into his eyes she could see a little humor.
"So you want to get them all?" Tenshi snorted and nodded her head. Now that Haruka was there it would be all the more fun. Hiiro gave a small smirk and continued to lead her around the dance floor.
The others had calmed down and were just standing in a corner talking. Every once in a while the guys would tag off on whom would watch over Ririna though they seemed to missing one. Wufei stomped over to the table they were sitting at and picked up the first drink of alcohol he could grab and downed it one gulp.
"That onna is getting on my nerves! During the war her talks were needed now they are just droning on." He plopped down in a chair. "Where the hell is Yui. She wouldn't stop asking for him!" Mi and Quatra giggled and pointed to the dance floor were Tenshi and Hiiro passed still dancing.
"They have been on the floor for almost twenty minuets straight." Haruka growled. She was upset because she didn't get the first dance Hiiro had but they hadn't stopped. She was a little relived no other males had danced with her but still.
"I think it is his turn." Trowa told the others. He walked onto the floor leaned down and talked to Hiiro. Hiiro released Tenshi gave her a bow and made his way to Ririna. They could see Tenshi giggle as Trowa took his turn dancing with her.
In the end each of the boys took turns dancing with each of the girls and Haurka pulled Tenshi on the floor and danced with her. That began were each of the girls danced with each other to the boy's amusement. Ririna finally signaled it was time for the talks.
The girl's groaned. It was heading for midnight and now they wanted to talk! Since they were just guest and not representatives they were not allowed inside. Hiiro was to sit with Ririna and Trowa was to sit with Quatra. So that left Wufei to take the balcony. They had already agreed to let the girls follow him. Besides they would be able to help them spot trouble.
The talks began. Some representatives stood and talked on how the peace has helped their kingdoms. Some asked for others help, they were still trying to mend themselves from the wars. Finally one man stood, walked to Ririna, bowed, and helped her up to stand. They could see Hiiro glaring at the man. When he turned around. Tenshi nearly fainted. They could see Quatra grab his chest in pain. Wufei was on the other side and not paying them any attention.
"Kenoko, what is wrong?" Haruka whispered out not to draw attention to them. They could hear the man go on about helping Ririna's cause and being there to help her in anyway possible. This new enemy must be stopped and on and on.
'It's him.'
"Him, who?" Michiru asked franticly. Usagi was now rocking herself, shuddering violently and trying not to cry
'Endymion.' They froze. The Earth Prince! They looked back down at the man. Sure enough it was he. Usagi let out a strangled sob before running out. They followed her, but had lost her when she ran through the party guest not attending the talks.
They finally found her in the garden crying on the same bench her and Hiiro had occupied previously. Haruka gathered her up in her arms and let her cry. Usagi finally cried herself to sleep.
"Don't worry princess, we won't let them hurt you again." Haruka whispered to her before kissing the top of her head. They took her back to the rooms they were given and laid her in bed. Outside a storm began. The three girls stared out into the dark night.
"Appropriate, ne?" Michiru asked sadly. The other two agreed and crept out of the room.
They had to explain to the guys that they had left a little after the peace talks and what Quatra had felt was just a nightmare that Tenshi was having. The guys finally accepted the answer and left to their own rooms.
Hiiro laid in bed listening to the sound of the storm outside. He was deep in thought. Trying to piece the puzzle together. He had most of the pieces, only a few more and they would have the answers they looked for and the enemy would go down. He heard a creek near his door and went for his gun. The door slowly opened and a head popped in. He sighed and lowered the gun and scooted over.
"Come on."
Tenshi grinned and jumped into bed. She sunk under the covers and curled next to him and in not time at all was asleep again. Hiiro watched her and smiled. They guys had learned that she didn't like thunderstorms and usually ended up in one of their beds. He was just glad it was his. He lie down next to her and fell asleep. No longer thinking of the enemy, but his angel next to him.
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Well her it is folks.
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The girls followed Ririna around a dress shop. Of course she had to come to the most expensive one and the tackiest. Needless to say they were not having fun. They watched from a corner where they could see the whole store as Ririna tried on one dress after another.
"At this rate she will try on the whole damn store!" Haruka grumbled. Hotaru sighed.
"What ever she will pick will be pink and utterly revolting." She looks at Usagi. "Are you sure our things are waiting for us at the embassy?"
Tenshi nodded. They had planned a head and had the things needed for their costumes sent a head or sent to meet them at the Embassy. Each of the girl's had decided to be a princess from fable stories and not their own planets. They didn't know if the inners would show up there or if Ririna would tell the inners and lead to their destruction before they had a chance to plan properly. Tenshi sighed.
She thought for sure she had read Hiiro correctly or was she wrong? When she kissed him she felt something but he didn't responded back. She was at a lost and didn't know what to do. She couldn't ask the girls, one-they would kill him, two-they would scold her and three- she found they could be worse than the inners when asking about love advice or telling abut hers. She turned her mind from Hiiro and onto other things. She half listened to the others conversation. They were talking of what they had experienced upon arriving. Hotaru was telling the other two what has happened since she arrived at Usagi's side. Tenshi smiled in remembrance. The smile widened when she went over their code names.
Ru Seishi- Ru short for Hotaru and SeiShi because she is the solider of death and rebirth.
Mi Kaiyou- Mi-short for Michiru and Miyabita-graceful and Kaiyou for ocean.
Kaze Tsukino- Kaze is for wind and. she stopped there. Why was Haruka's name Tsukino. She was no relation to the girl. She looked at the other three they were laughing.
'Sorry to butt in but could someone please explain to me why on earth Haruka-chan has the last name TSUKINO?'
The three stopped. Michiru and Hotaru looked perplexed. They had no idea so they turned to a smirking Haruka.
"Simple, I protect the moon. I have given my life to her so there for I belong to her there for I am the wind of the moon."
Tenshi blushed. Hotaru began to sniffle.
"That was so beautiful." She leaned into Haruka. "Hold me." Haruka glared and pushed her away. Hotaru began to laugh.
"I always thought you were "full of hot air" or "breaks wind." Mi grabbed her stomach form laughing as Usagi leaned on her for support. Haruka mumbled a few choice words and rolled her eyes.
"Since when did you be come such a smart ass and Kenoko so damn blunt?" Haruka snapped. Hotaru and Usagi grinned.
'Well, we had one good teacher.' Both girls looked at Haruka.
"That and a little time with the boys and you can't help it." Hotaru added. Michiru giggled.
"Yes these boys are unlike anything I have seen." Haruka raised and eyebrow unnoticed by Mi. "They are total opposites of each other but yet they draw off each other as if each was a life raft for the other. What one lacks the others make up for."
Hotaru snorts. "In Yui's case they all make up for his non existent emotions."
Usagi stiffened a little and looked out side. Here she had tried to forget about the event and here she was again reminded of it. She heard Haruka chuckle and she looked back. The tall girl was eyeing Michiru with mirth.
"By the way you talk of them Mi-chan, it sounds you have already like one of them."
Michiru scowled at her but the blush was enough to confirm it. " You, can but out." Haruka grinned.
"By all means, go ahead. I have no problem. Though I wonder which one." Mi glared at her as Hotaru giggled. "Let see, there is no way it is Dou," Haruka's turn to glare, Hotaru stuck out her tongue in response. "It couldn't possible Chang, you would kill him, besides from the way my dear sister and him looked at each other." she left it there. "There is the silent one Trowa, possibility but I doubt it. Then gun boy, " she snorted at this. Usagi found her self-seeing red for no reason. She knew Michiru didn't like him but for some reason it still had her on edge even when it was joked about. Haruka smiled big and cheesy. " I know it is the cute little blonde. Awe Mi-chan you devil." Michiru punched her in the arm as her and Hotaru busted out in laughter.
"You both can shut up. It is nothing more than friendship. We happen to have a few things in common." Usagi snorted.
"I bet Hotaru's black underwear there is more." Michiru turned red as Quatra. Hotaru paled and Haruka glared at Hotaru.
"Black???"
'Yah, know. Duo is right. It is fun to stir up trouble.' Usagi said shaking her head. Hotaru gave her a raspberry.
"I take it that was to get back at me for ruining your homework." Usagi only shrugged.
She wasn't going to tell the girl that the Gingerbread Man would settle that score. Hotaru thought it funny to bust into Usagi's room with a water gun, needless to say Usagi had to bye a new computer, replace a book or two and rewrite all the homework she had just finished. Oh no. It was time the girls felt his wrath. Now Haruka was there it would be twice as fun. The things she had cooking.
Ririna bounded up to them.
"All done. They are sending the dress to the embassy. Now lets find the boys." Three groans were heard and muffled a soft growl that someone only wished her voice were higher for Ririna to hear.
'More like lets find Hiiro and slut our selves to death.' Usagi stopped. Ririna had an uncanny way of finding the boys and right now that was something she didn't want. She couldn't face Hiiro and the boys would immediately figure something was wrong by her attitude they had and uncanny way to that as well. Thank the Kami's Haruka saved her.
"Now Mrs. Ririna, it was agreed that we would not see the boys till the Mask. That way we could surprise them. How about we get something to eat, go back to the embassy, relax and sleep so we will be well rested for tomorrow for last minuet shopping, and our Hair, make-up and nail appointments."
Ririna smiled. "Of course you are right. Yes lets." Usagi stared after a retreating Haruka and Ririna.
'Someone, quick check Haruka's temperature I think she has a cold. Maybe one of you should Henshin, she could be a Yuma in disguise.'
Hotaru closed her mouth after picking up her jaw. "I know it was weird, Haruka-papa sounded like a.a."
"Girl?" Michiru finished for her. Hotaru could only nod. "She is one and she can't quite act her self or she will give her self away."
Usagi and Hotaru shrugged and followed the other three to Haruka's waiting car. (Haruka had her car towed with them. I do believe that goes everywhere with her along with her bike.)
The boys had an easer time picking their costumes. At first Dou suggested that they dress as soldiers from the Barton foundation. He thought they were rather neat looking in a Boy Scout kind of way. That was shot down quick for certain they would be if they showed dressed like that. Then Quatra suggested the suits Ririna had made them wear when they were guarding her on at a Diplomatic convention. All they had to do was wear mask that looked like T. Kames only they tied in the back. The suits looked a lot like what Treiz wore.
(After tiring to describe the bloody things they wore I give up. Why don't you look at picture and save me a headache, please!!!!!! This way you know what I am talking about. Sorry.
if that link doesn't work then go here
and scroll towards the bottom you should spot it. it with the one with Quatra holding a bouquet of flowers as is Duo and they are all dressed up including Ririna in suits.)
Finally it was time for the party. The whole day the boys spent walking around studying the layout of the compound, studding the security having it heightened in places of need. The usual things they did. They could also breathe easier. The girls had Ririna with them so she wouldn't be there to get in the way or second-guess everything they had planned out.
At the stroke of 7 o'clock all five boys were standing out side of Ririna's bedroom door. They were to escort her to the ballroom and stay with her in intervals unless one of the girls would be so kind to them. Fat chance. Finally she came out of the room. The boys had to gawk. They couldn't believe that it was Ririna (ack- Asia-chan has cursed me I am talking good about Ririna. Must.Do.. It. For.The .Story.Mustn't. .Loose.Control.).
This was not the same dress they were shown earlier. They had to be sure of what she was wearing so they could keep and eye for her and plan for her safety. The fist dress she had looked to be the exact replica of when she was Queen of the World. They had been told the girls were going with a Princess/Queen theme.
Ririna grinned at their faces. She twirled around.
"You like it, Minako and the girls sent it to me." She stopped and put a finger to her chin in thought. "Though I don't know why Tenshi and her group went nuts though." (Take a good guess to the dress she is wearing.)
The sentence hit Trowa. He knew why. He elbowed Wufei passed it on to Quatra then to Dou then to Hiiro. Hiiro glared at them. Of course they wanted him to escort her. He didn't even have to hold out his arm she just attached herself as if it was a lifeline. They made their way to the ballroom. The boys followed in close formation a few feet behind them. With the dress Ririna looked like a true Princess, but at the same time the dress seemed to reject her. It looked good on her but it was made for one person and it wasn't Ririna.
The girls finally made it to the ballroom after getting lost twice and having to drag one person or another to the ballroom. One time it was Usagi her reason she didn't want to face Ririna-reality she didn't want to face Hiiro then kill Ririna for what she was wearing. Haruka-she WAS going to kill Ririna for what she was wearing which would blow their cover. Hotaru- 'cause everyone kept saying how cut she looked. Michiru was the only with out a big problem she was just wondering if she looked good enough for someone.
They had gone with the Princess theme. Haruka was dressed as a Princess from the eighteenth century Spanish court. Her shirt was a pale yellow silk and it rode just off her shoulders. Her skirt was a deep blue hung off her and would bell out when she moved. The girls made her spin a few times to check it, and was embarrassed to find like most of the Spanish skirts it showed all. She had on shoes that matched her skirt. They were small pumps. To her disagreement at fist they placed a few flowers into her hair by a barrette that had her side pulled back to show her eyes instead of hanging in them like normal.
Michiru looked like a French Princess. Her dress was a deep green satin dress. Ruffles laced the front of her bodice. Though Haruka complained when she stood over her you could see straight down her belly button because her neckline was a little low. Michiru smacked her arm and told her it was just her corset she had seen. Her sleeves ended at the elbow and continued one in ruffles of a deep blue that matched Haruka's the bodice lace ruffles were the same. She had on shoes that were replicas of her senshi shoes. Her skirt ballooned out because of all the petticoats she was wearing. A few strands of her hair was pulled back into a small barrette to show her face but allow her hair to frame her face.
Hotaru's was Purple. Hotaru's was silk instead of Satin and was strapless. Her's had a deep purple almost black with a crimson ribbon tied around her. She had a chocker that had a train tied to it, the top was the same as her dress and the under side was the color of her ribbon. She had on long gloves that almost reached her shoulders. On each middle finger held a rind that had part of the train tied to it. The skirt of the dress seemed to cling to her till she moved. Then it would billow out about her. Her shoes were crimson, heals that made her seem taller and helped with the length of her skirt. She had lavender glitter dusted in her hair
Usagi startled them with her dress. it was rare to see her wear anything black. (Okay so sue me I like Mercedes Lackey and I fell in love with this dress and decided Usagi had to wear It. so this bit goes to her (Mercedes I mean.)) In heavy black silk-satin, embroider all over in a patter with a suggestion of feathers, encrusted with jet beads and tiny black gemstones that reflected light in a million minuscule facets. Beneath her heavy over gown with is long elaborate train and divided front panel, was an under dress of black gossamer silk and beneath that were so many black petticoats, each as light as breath of air. But the crowning touch was the small set of real feather wings (I changed this bit), springing form the gown at her shoulders. The wings were also ornamented with jewelry. (That was from the book Black Swan.) Her shoes were that of slippers that laced up her legs. Her hair had been built up, braided and twined with more jewels. (the hair bit also from the book.)
Girls had on a small tiara nothing big and nothing fancy to gain them attention. (Like their dresses wouldn't do that already?). Each also had on little masks that matched their dresses, but unlike the boys these did not tie.
They snuck their way into the large room and up the balcony to watch the people down below. The outers could only gaze in wonder at all the people and their costumes. Usagi watch through saddened eyes.
'Reminds me of the moon.' The others looked at her.
"This is what the Balls on the Moon looked like." Haruka asked dazed. Her and Michiru had been to a few balls when they were touring the world but never like this.
'Hai, though me and mother would be sitting on our thrones for most of it till she gave me leave to dance, walk around and mingle.' The girls turned back to the display of colors dancing around. They were quick to spot the boys and their breaths caught in their throats. The schools uniform did them not justice, (well till they took off the jacket and vest. I saw a picture of them like that laying on the grass and had to wipe up the drool. ~-^). Though that was quickly lived for they noticed the girls around them and in Usagi's case the lack of breath someone was giving the other. Even in a corner the guys had found themselves in much unwanted attention.
Dou and Quatra were being polite the girls that had swarmed them as Wufei and Trowa ignored them and Hiiro tried to breath. Something glinting from the balcony above caught Dou's eye. He looked up and froze; there were all four of the girls. He nudged Quatra and gave a slight hint were to look. From the sharp in take of breath Dou had guess he had seen them. They excused themselves from the girls and turned to the guys. Luckily Ririna was called away.
"Guys I want you to take a quick glance to the balcony and tell me what you see." Was all Dou told them. At first they thought he had seen soldiers or maybe an assassin. That was quickly changed when they noticed the girls. Dou grinned at their faces even Hiiro looked star struck. He turned around and waved. Hotaru waved back and quickly headed for the stairs. Michiru and Haruka followed more slowly after her. Dou was already making his way through the crowed to reach her. Quatra found himself making his way as well. Trowa noticed that Tenshi was still looking down at them or rather behind him. He turned to see only Hiiro. He glared a little before walking to the boy and leaning down to whisper to him. Hurt her and you will find yourself in a predicament not even you could weasel you way out of. With that he turned and left following the same path as Dou and Quatra. Wufei snorted at their antics till he seen Sally standing with Catherine talking to some of the Preventors heads. She was wearing a spaghetti strapped gown that was the replica of Haruka's Uranus Princess gown. Only she had a sash across her, as did Catherine. A Broach was attached to the right shoulder strap holding the sash in place. The sash was white lined with silver. On the broach was the sign of the Preventors. He nearly chocked on his cup of wine. He sleeked his way from Hiiro and made it towards Sally.
Hiiro watched as Tenshi backed into the shadows form his sight. Damn how was he going to complete his mission if he couldn't get to the girl? He looked around and found Dou/ Ru and Quatra/Mi on the dance floor. What he saw next he raised an eyebrow. Trowa was leading a slightly blushing Kaze onto the dance floor. The next thing he witnessed had both eyebrows raised and a small bit of laughter to almost bubble up. Wufei and Sally were dancing she almost a half foot to a foot taller than him. Something sparkling caught his eye. He followed it and watched as Tenshi slipped onto the balcony that had stairs leading down to the garden. He looked around. Ririna was busy dancing in the middle of the crowd and the other four were there as well. For once he eased up on this mission he had one that was a little more important. (Yeah, any mission is a little more important that Ririna- can ya tell I don't like her much?)
He quietly made his way on to the balcony and looked out across the garden to find her.
Hiiro looked out across the gardens from the balcony. He knew he had seen her come out here. Of course she had to wear all black, but his training helps him see in the dark once his eyes adjust. Finally he found her. She was dancing to the music along the ledge of a large fountain in the back part of the garden. He walked down the stairs and headed on the path that would take him to her.
On his way there he noticed the rose bushes. When he came to the red roses he found the roses picked off the bush then shredded in what he guessed was a furry of anger. On closer examination he noticed little drops of blood where the thorns had cut the flesh that tore it's beauty apart. He was inclined at first to find the wounded person but shook it off. He had a mission, small things like that need not be in his head. He again headed in the direction of Tenshi.
He finally reached her and watched through the shadows of a large oak. She had lifted her skirts high enough to keep out of the water and to only let her slipper clothed feet show. She danced on the ledge with care and grace on her toes. Her eyes closed as she was lulled by the music poring to them from the open doors. He watched in awe. She looked like an angel- a fallen angel. She was wasn't she? She had been betrayed and hurt causing her to fall. He had so much blood on his hands hell surely would reject him in disgust. Maybe if he helped this angel- HIS angel rise once again he and the others could be cleansed.
A little sharp pain was in his heart. Was he just using her to clean way all his sins? NO! This was much more. Because of Ririna he thanked her for unlocking the door Dr. J. had locked. His emotions. He was unfortunately unable to give any back to the girl but protection and friendship. He knew now why. He was waiting for someone. For her-HIS TENSHI.
He slipped from the shadows and silently joined her on the ledge. He slowly grasped her hands and began to lead her. She still held he eyes close and followed his movements with out questioning it. When the music stopped she had a smile on her face that quickly disappeared as she slowly opened her eyes. She made such a quick movement that she lost balance and would have fall in if it wasn't for the arms that stopped her.
Hiiro pulled her up right and closer to him. All she could do was stare. Was he going to yell for earlier, was he mad at her? What was he doing of going to do? So many possibilities and outcomes crossed her mind that it was her turn to be surprised when he leaned down and kissed her. She was startled at first but when she felt him pull away she wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him closer.
So many things had been running through his mind as he stared into her eyes. Mainly all the movies he had been forced to watch. He was playing each scene that contained kissing. No of them suited what he wanted. So he created his own. He could see she was going through her own battle in her head. One of his training lessons came to mind. Object of surprise. Why not? It has worked for him in so many other missions. He leaned down and kissed her. He felt her tense up and knew he had failed. That he was wrong. He began to pull away when her arms came up and wrapped him in closer to her. A million things happened to him. Mostly an overload on the emotions, but mainly two thoughts crossed his mind.
OH my god she is kissing me....now what?
The movies showed the people kissing they never explained what you were to do. Maybe he should have researched this better. Well Tenshi seems to know what to do and all he can do is respond back. The solider side kicked in a little. Mission parameter changed. Let her lead and next time it will be him.
Tenshi was turmoil of emotions herself. She was on cloud nine. She never felt like this when Mamo-baka kissed her. He never made her feel like she had let the ground and was floating. He never created a spark when he touched her. She decided to move a little further in the kissing and slightly opened her mouth. Hiiro followed and the next thing she new was their tongue's battling one another, both groaning into the kiss. Finally they parted for breath.
They heard some people coming down the path. Hiiro gave her one of his rare smiles before jumping down off the fountain. He reached up and grabbed around the waist and brought her down. She was smiling and this time it reaches her eyes. He grabbed her hand intent on leading them into the shadows from the party guest. But something stopped him he looked down at her hands.
He brought her hands palm up into the light. There were little cuts all over them the blood had already began to clot. Then it hit him. She was the one who shredded the rose bush. He looked up to question her and she wouldn't look at him. It must be part of her past. Though he vowed to get it out of her. Why would anyone shred such a beautiful flower the way she did?
He pulled out his handkerchief dipped it into the fountain water and cleaned the blood away. Later on she would have to clean the cuts. The guest voices were closer; Hiiro grabbed her hand again and led her to the shadow of the big oak he had been watching her from. Once there he brought her hands up to his lips and kissed them.
"Why?" he looked up and saw only pain in her eyes. She took her hands from his and sat on a bench that was under the tree. When he sat next to her she already had her computer out.
'Before I came to you boys, I lived another life I guess you can say. For one I could talk, I was carefree; I loved life and everything about it. I even thought I had loved somebody, we were engaged. As time went by we began to drift apart. I found I no longer loved him. He didn't care. I was his property the minuet I became his girlfriend. Before I was attacked we had a rather big fight. I can't remember what he said, but that is the past. What I did to the rose bushes was out of anger that he had used me, played with my emotions. See roses were like his calling card, well red roses anyways.'
To say the least Hiiro was none to happy with that. Somebody had mistreated her so. Now he knew it were more that just friends betrayal but that of loves as well. He lifted her chin up to look at him.
"It won't happen again." He leaned foreword and this time he was the lead. When they broke apart Tenshi nuzzled next to him and they sat that way for a while before finally heading back to the party.
When they finally entered and registered the music paying they had to stop and look at one another. What the hell? Looking around they spotted the others but Dou and Ru in a corner laughing or holding in laughter. On the dance floor the found Dou and a not to happy Ru. The song Tale as old as Time, from beauty and the beast was playing. Obviously by the request of the others at Dou's and Ru's expense. They crept closer keeping in the shadows. The others were laughing and making jokes of which on was the beast and the beauty. Hiiro and Tenshi couldn't help but notice how they were standing. Trowa had an arm around Kaze's waist, Mi had her arm tucked in Quatra's and Wufei had his hand at the small of Sally's back. They were laughing and making jokes about Ru and Dou, even after the song had ended and Ru marched up with Dou in tow.
Tenshi watched as Ru ranted on how wrong that was. A plan formed as a smile spread on her face. Hiiro caught the smile and knew what she was thinking. A new song started up and he guided her to the floor. Tenshi was pleased and surprised. She thought for sure Hiiro would refuse to dance. When she looked into his eyes she could see a little humor.
"So you want to get them all?" Tenshi snorted and nodded her head. Now that Haruka was there it would be all the more fun. Hiiro gave a small smirk and continued to lead her around the dance floor.
The others had calmed down and were just standing in a corner talking. Every once in a while the guys would tag off on whom would watch over Ririna though they seemed to missing one. Wufei stomped over to the table they were sitting at and picked up the first drink of alcohol he could grab and downed it one gulp.
"That onna is getting on my nerves! During the war her talks were needed now they are just droning on." He plopped down in a chair. "Where the hell is Yui. She wouldn't stop asking for him!" Mi and Quatra giggled and pointed to the dance floor were Tenshi and Hiiro passed still dancing.
"They have been on the floor for almost twenty minuets straight." Haruka growled. She was upset because she didn't get the first dance Hiiro had but they hadn't stopped. She was a little relived no other males had danced with her but still.
"I think it is his turn." Trowa told the others. He walked onto the floor leaned down and talked to Hiiro. Hiiro released Tenshi gave her a bow and made his way to Ririna. They could see Tenshi giggle as Trowa took his turn dancing with her.
In the end each of the boys took turns dancing with each of the girls and Haurka pulled Tenshi on the floor and danced with her. That began were each of the girls danced with each other to the boy's amusement. Ririna finally signaled it was time for the talks.
The girl's groaned. It was heading for midnight and now they wanted to talk! Since they were just guest and not representatives they were not allowed inside. Hiiro was to sit with Ririna and Trowa was to sit with Quatra. So that left Wufei to take the balcony. They had already agreed to let the girls follow him. Besides they would be able to help them spot trouble.
The talks began. Some representatives stood and talked on how the peace has helped their kingdoms. Some asked for others help, they were still trying to mend themselves from the wars. Finally one man stood, walked to Ririna, bowed, and helped her up to stand. They could see Hiiro glaring at the man. When he turned around. Tenshi nearly fainted. They could see Quatra grab his chest in pain. Wufei was on the other side and not paying them any attention.
"Kenoko, what is wrong?" Haruka whispered out not to draw attention to them. They could hear the man go on about helping Ririna's cause and being there to help her in anyway possible. This new enemy must be stopped and on and on.
'It's him.'
"Him, who?" Michiru asked franticly. Usagi was now rocking herself, shuddering violently and trying not to cry
'Endymion.' They froze. The Earth Prince! They looked back down at the man. Sure enough it was he. Usagi let out a strangled sob before running out. They followed her, but had lost her when she ran through the party guest not attending the talks.
They finally found her in the garden crying on the same bench her and Hiiro had occupied previously. Haruka gathered her up in her arms and let her cry. Usagi finally cried herself to sleep.
"Don't worry princess, we won't let them hurt you again." Haruka whispered to her before kissing the top of her head. They took her back to the rooms they were given and laid her in bed. Outside a storm began. The three girls stared out into the dark night.
"Appropriate, ne?" Michiru asked sadly. The other two agreed and crept out of the room.
They had to explain to the guys that they had left a little after the peace talks and what Quatra had felt was just a nightmare that Tenshi was having. The guys finally accepted the answer and left to their own rooms.
Hiiro laid in bed listening to the sound of the storm outside. He was deep in thought. Trying to piece the puzzle together. He had most of the pieces, only a few more and they would have the answers they looked for and the enemy would go down. He heard a creek near his door and went for his gun. The door slowly opened and a head popped in. He sighed and lowered the gun and scooted over.
"Come on."
Tenshi grinned and jumped into bed. She sunk under the covers and curled next to him and in not time at all was asleep again. Hiiro watched her and smiled. They guys had learned that she didn't like thunderstorms and usually ended up in one of their beds. He was just glad it was his. He lie down next to her and fell asleep. No longer thinking of the enemy, but his angel next to him.
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