A/N: Whoohoo! Another update! Wow, its amazing how much studying I could do if I actually felt compelled to do so ...

Anyway, sorry for this -- to be honest, I just don't really feel it in me to continue on with these fics *ducks from tomatoes* BUT I WILL FINISH THIS ONE! And all those other uncompleted ones ... I hate to have something started and not finish it ... but we'll just see how long it takes ...

Reviewers:

Skyking: The chapters are awfully short ne? I write them, and think gosh i've been at this for a while' ... and after I post them, I'm like wow, i waste a lot of time'

Alex-chan: I'm glad that its interesting at least ~_^

Danim: Coming along? Really? You prolly won't think so after this ...

G: Its continuing!!

Nadia: Sorry for spelling your name wrong in the previous chapter ... but thanks! I always thought that I was being really corny, but if someone likes them, then I guess I did my job! ^_^

13th Knight: Honestly, thanks for the review, I prolly would've completely forgotten to update if it wasn't for that little reminder :D

Now, on with the story!

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Chapter 3


Haruka, there's something I need to tell you. Michiru calmly stated. There was an awkward sense of déjà vu that flashed through the blonde girl, but she easily maintained her composure and looked at the girl as if there was nothing special to say. I don't really know how to say this other than directly ... but I think Ryu is trying to prove a point here. The confused expression on Haruka's face was corrected as Michiru reached behind her back and pulled a piece of paper stuck to her back that read We Are The Champions!.


The blonde blushed slightly in embarrassment before crumpling the sheet and tossed it into the garbage. Thanks. I would've never known.


Now now, we wouldn't want the whole world to think that you're _that_ arrogant and bigheaded? Michiru replied coyly.


Haruka gave her skeptical look, How would you know what I'm like? You've only known me for barely 2 days. No no no, wait, don't answer that. I know what you're going to say. I know more than you know.' She put on a high pitched girly voice as she mocked Michiru's words.


I'm so glad you're catching on! The aqua haired girl teased. But seriously, I do know more than you. For example, she leaned in and whispered in her ear, I know that this is your fourth high school in less than two years. Perhaps you were running away from something?


Haruka stepped back, startled, and hit her locker causing a loud clash of metal. Who do you think you are? She demanded, in a less than friendly tone. Have you been checking up on me? If you wanted to know something about me, you could've just asked me personally!


And wouldn't you have blown up at me like you are now? Michiru asked calmly, a little too calmly for Haruka's nerves. I don't need to check up on you' to know who you are, but perhaps you'd like to check up on yourself.


Look, I think you need to check in with a psychologist, because apparently, you've got some loose wires underneath all that hair. Haruka replied, becoming more and more irritated by the second. Thankfully, the bell rang, signaling the start of class and potentially diverting any further arguments. The blonde stormed off to class, wondering why on earth Michiru kept giving off strange vibes.


Crimson.death.Running.rUn.faSTer.
DArkNEsS.Helpme.DYing.blOOd.eViL.dARkneSS.
cOlD.DeATH.BlOOD.rUN.hELPme.





Is there something about trigonometric laws that frightens you Miss Tenoh? A couple students chuckled into their textbooks; Haruka blinked a few times and looked around.


Gomen nasai ... (A/N: means ... just in case ;) ) May I please be excused? The teacher gave her a skeptical look and nodded, unsure of what the sudden outburst was. Haruka quickly gathered her things and left the classroom, leaning against the door as she closed it. Taking a deep breath, she tried to think back on what it was that had startled her nearly out of her wits. Death.


~*~


Ryu said, stopping in his steps and grabbing Haruka's bag pulling her back. You know you have issues when you start dreaming about death. I think you're just concentrating too hard---not on school, but perhaps on a certain aqua haired beauty?


Haruka jabbed him in his ribs ceasing his smirks, There's nothing going on between us.


Sticking his tongue out at her, they both headed outside to the parking lot. Well, maybe you're just sleeping too much.


Or maybe its a premonition?


Haruka and Ryu both jumped, startled by the sudden interjection of another voice. For a Miss Goody Goody, you sure don't have a very good manners. Didn't your mother ever tell you not to eavesdrop?


Its hard to block voices out of my head that have been there since before this lifetime. Michiru replied, with yet another mischievous grin plastered across her face.


Well, I know how to block your voice out of mine. And that's all that's important to me. Haruka growled, slamming the door shut to her car and revving off into metropolitan Tokyo.


Ryu chuckled, Don't mind her, she's just got a lot on her mind.


I'm sure she does. About those dreams I presume.


Erm, yeah ... maybe. Anyway, there's my little bro' waiting for a ride, I'll see you tomorrow, Michiru-chan! He called off, as he headed over to his car. It was barely 10 minutes since school ended, but the parking lot appeared to be deserted for a long time. A cool breeze flowed its way through, rustling through Michiru's hair.


I know what you're here for, Setsuna-san.


You're getting better at this. A tall dark woman appeared, standing next to Michiru looking off in the direction that Haruka had driven off to. But you should also know that you can't do this alone forever. You're going to need her help; the Witches 5 have been increasingly stronger since we first encountered them.


She's having the dreams. I think it was the first time ...


And once they keep occurring, she'll stop running.


Are you sure about that? Sailor Uranus was always awfully stubborn.


Setsuna smirked and began to lead the way back home, That's why you were awoken first.