Chapter 2: Lessons

Bunny sighs. "What's wrong Buns?" Darien asked.

"Nothing, I just wish that our peace didn't have to end," Bunny replied.

"Hey, don't worry. We'll beat this new threat and then go back to our peaceful time together," Darien reassures Bunny, while walking over to give her a hug.

"You're right." Bunny says, "But why did this new threat have to come just when school's about to start again? It's so hard being a good student and a Sailor Scout."

"I must admit Bunny," Luna chimes in, "That you have become a much better student this past year."

"Well, I've had a little more help lately," Bunny said, looking at Darien.

The next day was the start of school. Bunny, Amy, Lita, Mina, Raye, and Ann are starting 12th grade, their senior year. Hotaru, Pearl, Jet and Jade were starting 8th grade, and Rini was starting 4th grade. All of them where going to Crossroads, except for Raye who still goes to The First School For Girls. All the rest were going to KO University.

Bunny also had a music lesson, with Missouri Backmen, after school. Bunny was becoming a fine musician as well as a good student. She wasn't even late for school anymore. She always had plenty of time to get there.

"Bye Darien! See you this afternoon," Bunny and Pearl called as they left for school that morning.

"Bye Buns! Bye Pearl! Have fun," Darien called after them. He went into the living room and smiled. Bunny had forgotten her violin. He could have gone after her with it now, but it gave him an excuse to meet her after school.

Bunny and Pearl meet up with all their friends and walked to school with them. They did this every morning now.

"You know Bunny. It's remarkable that we can actually walk to school with you, and not be late," Raye teased.

"Can it Raye! I've become much better about that sort of thing. I even did my homework," Bunny retorted. "Oh no!"

"What? Did you forget your homework or something?" Amy asked.

"No, I forgot my violin. I have a lesson this afternoon," Bunny admitted. "I'll have to run and get it after school."

As they walked to school they talked and laughed. They had just left Raye when they saw Ann and Alan.

"Hi!" Bunny called to them.

"Wow! You're not running late for school? I'm impressed Bunny," Ann greeted them.

"Yeah, well I've changed sense you left," Bunny shrugged.

"I guess you have," Alan agreed. He gave Bunny a look that told the others that he still sort of liked her. They all continued on their way.

"Hey Alan, aren't you in college now?" Hotaru wondered.

"Yes, I just thought I'd walk Ann to school today," Alan replied.

"I can't believe that we're going to graduate this year!" Mini said.

"I know, it's really exiting," Lita agreed.

When they all got to school they split up. Ann was in Bunny's, Lita's and Mina's class. When they entered the room Molly ran over to talk to Bunny. "Hey Bunny. What's up?"

"Hey Molly. Not much. How are you and Melvin?" Bunny and Molly started to gossip.

"Some things never change," Lita commented. Mina and Ann agreed.

At lunch they all meet outside. "So how's your day going?" Pearl asked Bunny.

"Good. How bout you guys?" Bunny questioned.

"We're all in the same class again," Jade answered. Pearl, Jade, Hotaru and Jet would have been crushed if they weren't in the same class.

"My class is really fun," Rini shared. "I got chosen to be Class Representative again, and Momo's there too."

"So how about you Ann, exited to be a senior?" Hotaru asked.

"Well, yes. But so far it's been just like normal," Ann admitted "Hey Bunny, I've noticed one thing that definetly hasn't changed, your appetite."

Bunny looked up from her lunch and blushed. It was true, she still loved to eat. "Well, what did you expect, a total miracle. I can only change so much," Bunny jokingly replied.

"Come to think of if, why aren't you eating?" Jet asked.

"Oh, that's because they don't need to," Amy explained.

"Yeah, our tree gives us the energy we need," Ann continued. 'Bong! Bong!'

"Oh, that's the bell. We better get back to class," advised Amy.

The rest of the day went smoothly. Amara, Trista, Darien, Kunzite, Nephrite, Zoisite, Jedite, Helios, Alan, Fiori, and Fiona had their classes at college. However, Darien was still able to surprise Bunny after school.

"How was your day Buns?"

"What?" Bunny was startled. She hadn't expected Darien to be there and she had been gossiping with Molly as she left school. "Darien! Why are you here?"

Darien held up Bunny's violin case, "You forgot this and I thought I'd bring it to you."

"That's so sweet of you," Bunny sighed. She turned back to Molly, "See you tomorrow."

"So how was your day?" Darien repeated his question.

"It was fine. Nothing really happened," Bunny chatted as they walked to her lesson. "Ann's in my class. We all had lunch together, but nothing happened that will help with our current problem."

They continued to chat until they arrived at Missouri Backmen's studio. "Hello Bunny, Darien. How was your first day of school?" Missouri Backmen greeted them.

"Hello Missouri Backmen. School was fine. I'm really looking forward to my lesson," Bunny answered. After a little conversation Bunny's lesson started. She no longer just learned the violin from Missouri Backmen. She also got instructed on her piano and flute playing as well as singing. This had been Missouri Backmen's idea when Bunny's old talent had fully surfaced. They had decided that all the instruments deserved equal attention.

Just as her lesson was finishing Bunny got a very bad feeling. She could sense that something was wrong. "I'm sorry Missouri Backmen. But I've got to go. Something's not right," Bunny explained as she pulled Darien out of there.

"What's wrong Buns?" Darien asked full of concern.

"I'm not sure. But I think that we may finally learn something about why Ann and Alan are back." Bunny took out her communicator and called all the scouts. They would all meet at Darien and Bunny's place in five minuets.