"Duhn duhn dihn dihn duh duh denh denh duhn duhn dihn dihn duh duh denh denh…benenna…benenna…benenna…dunna…ben-"
"Orange bird will you shut up?" I whisper harshly as the sound of Minako singing the theme song to Mission Impossible filtered through my walkie-talkie.
"Sorry Green Hater, I was trying to get into the role." I heard her reply.
"Whatever, listen are you on location?"
"Currently on position…the guard dog is scheduled to arrive in 33.3 seconds…I have the package and leash ready." At least she's on point. "By the way, why can't I be look out, I'm not the one on a mission here."
"Orange bird we've already discussed this, I have my reasons now hurry up!" It's so hard to get good help these days.
"Fine, fine." I listen as she drawls before holding back up my Luna-er…dsiguise pen. "Disguise pen, make me look like a security guard that guards this dry cleaners!" In a whirl of light I am transformed downed to my black police boots. I just hope that Minako is doing her side of the job.
Minako watched as the dog came running out of a small doggie door located within the back door of the dry cleaners, it's mouth full of dripping saliva as it barked and growled at her.
"Nice doggie…good doggie." She reached into her pocket and pulled out some sausage links. "Look boy, look what I got." The dog sniffed the air. "You want this don't you? Don't you boy?" The dog reluctantly came closer. "Come here boy, here boy…come an get it." When it came in reach she hooked one end of the leash around his collar and threw the links hard through the doggie door and back into the store. "Go get it boy!" She held on tight to the end of the leash as the dog went back into the store and dragged her swiftly through the small shaft to the other side within the store.
Usagi rocked back and forth on her feet and whistled as she stood guard outside waiting for the guard to park his car. She could tell just by looking that he was surprised to see her there. She only hoped that when he reached she would be able to keep it cool long enough for him leave again. She swallowed hard when he finally was in speaking distance, his brown hair ruffled beneath his hat.
"I wasn't made aware of any other guard detail tonight." He replied.
"Well sir, actually…this was a last minute thing…yeah…" She racked her brains hard for an excuse. "The owner decided at the last minute that she wanted a guard to stand watch for the complete night."
"I see…you have the key to the establishment in case anything goes wrong…eh-"
"Moon…Serenity Moon." She replied quickly.
"Ms. Moon?"
"No sir…I was not given a key…do you have one that you can give me?" She smiled as the man began to fish through his pockets.
"Sure I do ma'am." He replied as he began to dig through his pockets.
Minako sighed as she continued to fish through the many hanging bags that contained various articles of clothing. One of them had to have Mamoru's jacket inside.
Usagi watched as he pulled out a spoon, a fish hook, some tape, toilet paper, pencil, pen, flowers…he dug deeper.
"I know they're in there somewhere ma'am."
"I can't see a darn thing, where's the lights around here?" She almost jumped when she heard a light tap on the floor. She turned around; after seeing nothing, she shrugged her shoulders. "Well, Minako, you need light, you make light." She pointed her finger towards the roof. "Venus '5 small' love me chain." She whispered, smiling broadly as a luminescent chain of gold hearts sprang from her fingers and served as a flashlight.
Some keyboard keys, a rope, a penlight…
This guy must have some long pockets. She thought as she watched him dig even further, bending over so he could reach the bottom.A CD, bag of cookies…
"Let me hold that for you." She replied, snatching the bag before he could throw it to the floor with the rest of the stuff.
Minako looked at her watch, they had about ten minutes to finish this before the police car came to circle the neighborhood. Her eyes skimmed over the end of the rack when she saw it.
"Bingo."
A Brush, a comb, deodorant, lotion, a donut…
Usagi crunched happily on the cookies as he finally stood up to face her.
"I think it must be in the other pocket, hold on let me check."
Minako was about to reach for the jacket when she felt someone suddenly grab her from behind and cover her mouth.
"I don't think so." A voice muttered as her temporary 'flashlight' went out causing her to have to struggle against them in the darkness.
A Sailor V video game, a computer disk, a plastic fork, a deflated balloon, a bottle of pills…
Minako kicked and screamed as she was quickly placed in a chair and tied down with tape over her mouth. Her eyes narrowed when she recognized her assailant.
Usagi sighed as he dug further into his pocket, this was taking way too long. He bent down even further like last time, except this time she noticed a strange streak of blond hiding beneath the brown curls. With lightening quickness she snatched his hat away and watched as a brown wig fell to the floor.
"Motoki!" She cried out in hushed alarm. He smiled sheepishly. "That must mean" Without think she made a mad dash for the back of the building with him not far behind. Looking up she could see the open window where someone else must have scaled the building and got in. She jumped quickly, caught the edge of the pane and almost threw herself in.
Minako squeaked from were she was seated as she watched Usagi tumble inside through an open window, almost immediately getting into stealth mode and crouching near to the ground.
"I wouldn't move any further, if I were you." She heard the sound of the switch followed by the room filling with light. Her eyes focused on where Minako was sitting down tied to a chair. Her eyes narrowed as she focused on her opponent. "So we meet again, green hater." Her opponent smiled evilly.
"Bite me, cape boy." She replied as she looked towards where Minako was gesturing towards something with her eyes.
"Didn't think that I was on to your plan did you?" He titled his head back and cackled. Usagi followed Minako's line of vision when she saw it and smiled. "Bwahahaha! You shall never have-" His mouth fell open as he watched her run jump and pull the jacket from the metal rack on the other side of them.
"Now who has the last word, cape boy?" She smiled as she tore through the plastic garment wrapping and held a knife teasingly at one of the buttons. "Untie orange bird."
"Uh-uh-uh. I still have an ace up my sleeve green girl." He replied. "Nosy Blond Boy, through me the secret weapon!" He smiled as a huge white soft object flew through the window; he caught it easily.
"Noooooooo!" Usagi shrieked. "Mamo-chan you wouldn't!" She screamed.
"That's right babe, make one destructive move on that jacket and Mr. Floppy gets it." He replied as he brought a knife to the huge white stuffed bunny's neck.
"That is cruel Mamo-chan, real cruel." She whispered evenly.
"Life is full of cruelties…" He replied as pointed to where she held a knife close to the sleeve of his green blazer.
"Hey guys, as much as I enjoy this little ploy and all…there's a cop coming." Motoki intercepted.
"Quick, give me the bunny!"
"Give me the jacket!"
"Maerjmmthgfhuyimsdgmbs!" Minako squealed, rocking the chair back and forth.
"We switch on three okay?"
"Fine."
"One."
"Two."
"Three." Both faked a throw and then glared at the other with narrowed eyes.
"Okay, we obviously won't settle this here, we'll take it home. Deal?" Usagi narrowed her eyes before nodding her head while clutching the jacket.
"Deal."
"Untie her nosy blond boy." Mamoru replied, motioning towards Minako.
"You know, I never agreed to that name." He grumbled, muttering explicatives as he moved to untie her.
When we got home we ended up calling a truce, neither of us were willing to concede and let go of our bargaining chip. So we held tight to our treasures and made a pact that we could both hide our precious chips from each other without the other looking. Granted, that didn't keep me from plotting. In fact, I am very proud to say that it only took me three days later to crack him. I was that determined. In fact, he conceded to not wearing the jacket of his own free will. How did I do it you ask? I hit him with a double whammy. First, I bought similar jackets for male customers who frequented the Crown Arcade and paid them to wear them every time Mamo-chan was stopping by; cause they would never unless paid ever concede to such a disgusting fate. Considering that Mamo-chan stops by there everyday for lunch when he's working, it made it rather easy. I could tell he was irritated whenever he came home. Would you believe my husband expected me to comfort him with sex because he was feeling less special and unique? Unbelievable. Here I grin evilly; cause I was on a strike. I know what you're thinking, it didn't work last time. Ha, but this time, I walked around naked! Let's just say he cracked a lot faster and harder than I did. Suffice to say, it was our first time against the fridge...kitchen cabinets...front door...coffee table...bathroom sink...balcony doors...television (don't ask)...dresser...well...lets just say that our whole house is blessed now...watch your step!