Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon or the Chibi Scouts. I wish I did.
Then I'd have all kinds of money. Sorry! I forgot to mention in all the
other disclaimers that aside from Rini, Angel Raye is the sole owner of the
Chibi Scouts. Anyway, I decided to have the Sailor Scouts children from
the future do a little time trip. If you see any characters that you don't
know then that means I created them! OMG! Ravyn has an original idea!
The world is ending! Aaaahhhh! This will be rated PG to PG -13 as later
chapters get a little dark. I'd also like to point out a mistake in the
Time Line. In the first chapter I wrote the Crystal Scouts came after the
Cosmic Scouts but I realized once again I got them mixed up but Angel Raye
straightened me out. So I apologize for the mistake out of fear of getting
another smack from Pluto's Garnet Rod. That thing hurts!
Big Trouble, Little Brother -- By Ravyn Knyght
Rini -- A Royal Headache
After the children went to school Serenity met up with the other Scouts to watch Brad train the twins Shin and Kota. They all looked away from the training to eavesdrop on the arguement between Raye and Colt. Sensing Raye was about to errupt, Serenity moved her along to try and calm her down. "He's your son alright." Serenity mused seeing how worked up both Raye and Colt were at the moment. "That sounds so strange. My son." Raye said. She thought that after Annika she wouldn't have anymore because of her operation. "Amy is always reminding you that it is completely reversable. Serenity pointed out. "I know." Raye sighed glancing back at the group. "I guess the Hino agression had to go to someone. I'm just glad it didn't go to Annika." Raye laughed. "You just want all your children to be like her don't you?" Serenity said. "Until yesterday I never gave such a thing any thought whatsoever." Raye commented as she watched Colt walk off. Raye couldn't explain it but she kept getting a sinking feeling in her heart about her son since first meeting him.
After everyone got settled in with their families, Rini wondered why none of her future family came back to stay with her. Serenity noticed her daughter's silence and decided to find out what she was thinking. "What's on your mind? You've been quiet since the Scouts' sons came back." she commented. "Just feeling a little left out I guess. I wonder why none of my future brothers or sisters came back with the rest?" Rini wondered. "Maybe they were to busy to come back. They will have the title of prince or princess afterall. They may have stayed behind to help fight in their time." she offered the explanation to her daughter. "Maybe you're right. But I just wish someone from our family could have come back." Rini sighed wishing she had someone to talk to like the Chibi Scouts did. Rini wondered then maybe her mother and father didn't have anymore children after her, which caused her mind to wander over the possibility that something might happen to her parents in the future.
The next morning brought about the usual battle of getting Rini out of bed. "I can't believe I was this bad for sleeping in." Serenity said after returning from her meeting with Raye, Luna laughed hard. "There were times when I thought that you would sleep through the planet exploding." Luna said remembering back on all the times she had to wake Serena up in order to be on time for school. "Come on Rini! It's ten o'clock! Everyone else was up hours ago!" Serenity shouted into her daughter's room. Rini muttered something incoherrant. "You know what to do." Luna said to Diana. "Okay, mom." the cat replied and charged into the room. Within a few seconds, a shrill scream could be heard as Diana gave Rini a rude wake up.
That wasn't necessary!" Rini grumbled as she gingerly sat down to her breakfast. "Number 307 works every time!" Luna chuckled. "Oh Rini, Brad told us this morning that he'll be able to start training you today instead of tomorrow." Serenity told her daughter. "How come?" Rini asked. "It seems there was a little trouble and Annika won't be training this afternoon so Brad decided to put the free time to good use." Endymion explained. "Terrrific." Rini muttered. She planned to to shopping this afternoon but now she had to forget her plans. She bit into a piece of toast with a look of loathing. "Now don't act like that. You are the leader of the Chibi Scouts and it's up to you to set the example. If you don't...." Endymion started. "I know. If I don't the world is doomed." Rini muttered. Serenity fully sympathized with her daughter. Many times she heard the same lectures from Luna and the other Scouts. "Now you know how I felt when I was your age." Serenity pointed out.
As they continued their discussion about leadership, a knock came at the door. Serenity was surprised to find Shin and Kota on the other side. "And what could I do for you boys?" she smiled letting the young men in. "Rini up yet?" Kota said checking his watch. The pair came into the living room. "Hey." Rini called from the kitchen "Why are you guys here?" she asked. "Thought we could hang out today. If you don't mind?" Shin started. "Yeah we want to know that there's an outside world before Brad locks us in the training rooms forever and a day." Kota added. "Sorry but Brad booked me for this afternoon so I don't have much free time. Maybe later." Rini replied. The two boys sighed and decided to leave. "My heart goes out to Haruka and Michiru. Having to manage so many children." Serenity mused thinking of what it would be like to be in their place.
During their morning meeting, Serenity noticed a worried look on her friend's face. "What's the face for?" she asked. "There was an accident last night in the training room. "Colt had an accident last night. It was soo strange, usually whenever Annika gets hurt she cries for me but last night, Colt was determined to be left alone." Raye thought back. "I can relate to that. Rini has become more independant now that she's a teenager. She can't stand it when I fuss over her." Serenity said. "I guess so." Raye sighed hoping Annika wouldn't feel intimidated by Colt. "Besides boys get like that. At that age they can't stand to have their mothers trying to baby them. They feel like their parents are holding them back from the world. At least that's how I felt at his age." Chad added. It's more than that. Raye thought.
Later on in the afternoon Serenity watched her daughter train, her blood still a little hot from what Brad had said to her. "Are we finished yet?" Cosmic Moon pleaded, thinking she couldn't handle another minute of training. "But we're about ready to hit 5X!" Brad urged her to continue. Cosmic Moon flopped to the floor. "No. Chubby Moon has had enough for one day." she huffed trying to catch her breath. "All right then. We'll pick up where we left off tomorrow." Brad stated. Cosmic Moon's eyes shot open. "Tomorrow!?" she grumbled, rolling over then getting to her knees staring at her trainer. "That is so not fair!" she whined. "Well that's just too bad now isn't it?" Brad shot back in an icy tone. "But I had plans!" Rini protested as she transformed and Brad shut the gravity system down. "So did I but you don't hear me complaining now do you?" Brad pointed out thinking about ways to train Annika. "Oh yeah. I heard you are training Annika and Raye tomorrow. I thought that was Colt's job?" Rini's question brought a scowling look to Brad's face. "Yes but Colt did it again." Brad muttered as they left the training room.
"Did what?" Serenity asked as she wished the Saturn family luck in their first training session. "Get out of doing what he was told." Brad said, checking his watch hoping to have a break before training Shin and Kota. "What do you mean?" Rini asked him. "He's the only one of us ever able to get out of being punished when he was a kid." Brad mentioned. "Was he always that confrontational?" Serenity asked remembering that she had to get between Colt and Raye yesterday. "That was always Colt's specialty." Alex said coming over joining their conversation. "If you want details then here's the guy you talk to." Brad said. "He always found a way out of punishments. Too bad he didn't share that knowledge with me." Alex sighed playfully. "Alexander. We would like to start training today." Hotaru reminded her son. Just then Serenity felt something land on her head. "Hey cool! One of mom's odangos has eyes!" Rini commented. "Snibbit! Get down from there!" Madelyn demanded. "Snibbit!" he responded and bounded into Alex's waiting hand. "Looks like someone wanted to watch you train." Serenity mused, although small Snibbit looked microscopic in Alex's hand. Serenity and Rini said their goodbyes and headed back to their quarters.
On their way back, they ran into Haruka and Michiru dragging Shin and Kota towards the training rooms. "Hey we trained both of you, Faith and Hope earlier! We deserve a break!" the two protested. "As long as your in the training room we know where you are and what you are doing!" Haruka flatly stated, remembering the ordeal they had last night with two of the servants daughters. "Have fun!" Rini teased as she walked past. "Help us!" Kota mouthed only to get nudged along by Michiru. "I feel so sorry for those two. Not only do they have to raise Faith and Hope, they are now hosting two teen-aged boys." Serenity mused, As long as it's them and not me!. "Finally!" Rini exclaimed, "There is someone I can relate to around here!" she said hoping she could get a chance to hang out with them later on. "Yes. Haruka and Michiru will have their hands full." Endymion stated, "I remember what I was like at that age. I went after every girl---" he stopped in midsentence when he saw the threatening look Serenity was giving him. He knew he would be in for it later on. Oh, sure! It's alright for her to go on about all the guys she used to chase after but I have act as if my love life didn't start until I met her! Endymion grumbled to himself.
As the days went on Rini got her chance to hang out with Shin and Kota. One evening Serenity burst into her daughter's room. TURN THAT MUSIC DOWN!!" she ordered at the top of her lungs. Rini complied. "Jeez Aunt Serenity, what are you trying to do? Damage our hearing?" Kota asked, getting a cold glare for a response. "I thought the three of you were supposed to be studying?" Serenity questioned the group when she eyed the closed text books in a pile on the floor. "Oh yeah. We finished that." Shin commented, waving the idea of studying off. "I think you boys should head back to your quarters now." Serenity stated. After they left Serenity sat down with her daughter to discuss her recent behavior. "Rini, eversince you started hanging out with Shin and Kota your study habits have begun to drop off. Maybe you shouldn't be with them so much." Serenity cautioned, Rini rolled her eyes. "Oh yes they're an evil influence mom. Give me a break! I need someone my age to hang out with! Being the oldest, my life around here is so dull!" Rini protested. "Just make sure you keep your grades up." Serenity reminded, kissing her daughter good night. "I will mom." Rini promised.
As the attacks started to happen, Rini wondered when it would be her turn to fight. "With the Wolf Pack on duty there's nothing to fear." Shin stated as the three walked to Crystal Tokyo High. "Your that tough huh?" Rini said in a skeptical tone. "Absolutely! There's nothing we can't handle, except crazy cat girls from Ensyros." Kota added. "Cat girls?" Rini questioned. "Yeah. They've been after us for a while now. Can't blame them though." Kota said conceitedly, Rini rolled her eyes. "You've got to tell me more." she pried, eventhough she knew that she shouldn't ask about future events. Just then they heard the bell ring as they realized they were now late. "We'll fill you in later!" Shin shouted as they split up to rush to their classes.
"Just make sure they don't leave." Haruka stated, while giving the two boys a menacing glare. "And keep an eye on them at all times with Rini." she finished. "Boys will be boys." Endymion said as he assured Haruka that order would be maintained. "Jeez! What were you guys doing with those girls to have Haruka worked up like that?" Rini asked. "You mean what weren't we doing!" Kota said with a wink, Rini blushed slightly then changed the subject. "So about those cat girls. What's the story on them?" Rini said wanting to get another gossip session started as she tossed her books aside. "Well it started with a run-of-the-mill Negaverse attack but as it dragged on we got dragged into it." Shin started. "Faith and Hope were scrappin' it out with these two cat chicks when we showed up one day." Kota contributed. "Yeah and?" Rini said listening intently. "Well their people were enslaved and used as soldiers because of their superior abilities. One thing about them we found out is that they have a sixth sense as to who they're life mates are to be and unfortunately they chose us." Shin sighed thinking about the future they left behind. "But that's not the worst of it. Ensyrosians have these insane mating cycles. Malory and Astasyea literally have to be locked up because they will do anything to get at us for the purpose of fathering their children." Kota explained. "And fatherhood is by no means an option for us." Shin stated with Kota nodding in agreement. Rini and the boys talked all night and as a result, none of them studied for the test the next day.
As the trio walked home they noticed a frantic Maggie and Daisy searching the area. "What's wrong?" Rini asked. Madelyn and Ariel just disappeared! They were trailing behind us and when I turned to tell them to hurry they were gone!" she explained. "Did they duck into one of the stores here?" Rini questioned, "The others are checking now. Where did they get off to? You don't think one of Chadelle's people got them, do you/" Daisy wondered, growing worried. Shin sensed something and looked up. Snickering, he jabbed Kota in the ribs and nodded upwards. Kota let a snort of laughter go but Shin shushed him. "Two of the Chibi Scouts just disappear and you two stand here laughing about it? Help look for them!" Rini barked. "Oh you know kids Rini, they're always 'up' to something." Shin snickered, "If they knew you were all this worried, I'm sure they'd 'drop' what they were doing and come back." Kota said as Ariel and Madelyn mysteriously reappeared behind Rini, Daisy and Maggie. "Can we go home now?" Madelyn stated, causing the three girls to jump out of their skin. "Where were you two?" Rini scolded. "We were just floating around." Ariel said, looking innocent. Rini knew that look. What were you upto? she wondered as she told Daisy and Maggie to get the others so they could head home.
Three days later Rini got the results of her Math test. "Mom's gonna kill me!" she moaned as she stared at the posting board while a few students snickered at the low mark next to her name. "Yeah we didn't do much better. Michiru-mama will turn us wrong side out when she finds out." Shin commented. "Well I'm off." Kota called, not even checking for his results. "Have fun with Colt!" Shin sang out, Kota grimaced. "That's something I've wanted to ask you guys. How come Colt calls the two of you boy scouts?" Rini asked. "Michiru-mama's way of playing dress up with us. When we were young Michiru-mama was a little upset because we both loved Haruka-mama more than her. So Hope gave her the idea of putting us into things like Boy Scouts and such. Michiru-mama just loved dressing us up in matching outfits. We kinda liked it too." Shin thought back.
On their way home Rini asked some more questions about Shin and his brother. "If you two are adopted, how are you able to use elemental-type energy attacks?". "We don't. The training brought out other hidden powers in us." Shin said. "Speaking of which, seeing how you are adopted how did that come about? Were you orphans or something?" Rini wondered. "Yeah..or something.." Shin uttered remembering back two years ago. "How's that?" Rini said, but she probed too far. "Look, can we change the subject. Where we came from is something neither of us ever want to talk about." Shin said somewhat angry. "I'm sorry...I didn't mean to upset you." Rini instantly apologized. The two walked home in dead silence. Rini could tell Shin was still upset, I just had to ask... she silently groaned.
"You are proving to be just as dismal a failure as your sister. I want results. So I will choose your next targets. Faith and Hope Tennoh. Kill them or your punishment will be worse than death. Am I understood?" Chandelle threatened after the failing report Aroura gave on her attempts with Chibi Jupiter and Chibi Saturn. "Yes your majesty." Aroura said through gritted teeth.
"So how are you?" Rini asked, Brad muttered something into the pillow. "Fine. Except for this slash going down my back." he grumbled unable to lie on his back or side after over doing it with Snow and Alex. So much for training! Rini cheered to herself. "I guess you'll be out for a while." Rini stated with a smile as she arranged the blankets over him, tucking him in. "Yeah, so I won't be able to train you. That's why I told Foxx to finish up with your training, so don't worry." Brad smirked, Rini slouched and frowned. Rini left for school in a fowl mood.
"What is up with you?" Shin asked after Foxx left with the others for their school. "I guess I'm mad that I still have training I guess." "Well me and Kota are finished with ours so we have all kinds of free time now." Shin stated, Rini gave him a cool look. "But I think you should feel sorry for Brad, he's a sitting duck now for Gloria." Shin pointed out. During the day Shin and Kota continued their endeavors to win over a girl. "In your face loser!" Kota cheered as he jammed Yukari Takeshi's phone number in his brother's face. "We are going out tonight!" he gleefully stated to his brother's annoyance. "The gossip about her is that she's a...." Rini started, "Please let the rumours be true!" Kota prayed.
Later on that day Rini had her spirits lifted with a visit from Helios. They took a walk through the gardens and soon met up with Shin, Kota and Faith were trying to teach Hope how to play baseball. "Hey Helium! What's up?" Shin shouted when seeing the two, Rini got a little angry. "My name's Helios." he corrected Shin. "Sorry." Shin apologized. "Yo! Hermaphrodite! How's it hangin'?" Kota boomed for the entire palace to hear. Any regret Rini had for upsetting Shin was now gone as her temper was about to let go. Seeing this, Helios decided to lead her away from the two boys until she calmed down. "I'm so sorry! I'll speak to them later about what they said and make them apologize." Rini promised. Just then some screams coud be heard coming from where they left Shin, Kota, Faith and Hope. Rushing back Rini and Helios couldn't believe what they were seeing. Two strange looking creatures were all over Shin and Kota. "Shouldn't you help them?" Helios asked, Rini just stood there for a few moments watching two hippo-type women maul Shin and Kota as Chibi Uranus and Chibi Neptune tried to save their future brothers. "I will." Rini said as she transformed and joined the fight.
"That was way too funny!" Rini laughed after the battle. Shin and Kota glared at her. "I think that the four of you would have made a cute couple." Rini teased. "We got violated by two hippos and you stand there and make jokes?" Shin mouthed off. "What are you complaining about?! I had me the hottest girl in school to take out tonight, and here I am stuck in this bed!" Kota snapped. During the fight, Chibi Uranus and Chibi Neptune managed to knock down of of the hippo girls. Unfortunately for Kota, she landed on top of him. "Well I guess I'll have to take your place then won't I?" Shin tormented. "Do and die, loser!" Kota threatened, trying to get up but Michiru pushed him back. "Neither of you are going anywhere tonight. 'We' are going to go over that math test you both failed." she informed the disappointed boys. "Well I guess I'll leave the two of you, good night!" Rini sang as she left. Just then Yukari showed up at the door. "I heard Kota got hurt. So I decided to come and check on him.". Yukari had gotten permission to come into the palace by way of Kota. He wanted to impress her by showing her around. "he's not in any shape for visitors I'm afraid." Rini informed her. Then Rini had an idea. "Well maybe just a few minutes." she said leading her to the Uranus/Neptune quarters. Rini planned to stir things up in the Tennoh household but even she didn't realize how stirred up things would get.
A flash of light appeared in the hallway leading to the Uranus/Neptune quarters. "They're this way!" said one girl. "Boy are they going to be surprised!" giggled another as they raced down the hallway. Finding the front door open they let themselves in and headed for the bedrooms. They were surprised to see a smirking Rini and an angry group of girls leaving the guest room. "Of all the nerve! Messing around with four other girls!" howled Malory upon seeing Rini and Yukari. "How dare you try to take our life mates from us!" hissed Astasyea. "Wait! You got the wrong idea!" Rini wailed realizing that these must be the girls Shin and Kota told her about. "You can have them both!" Yukari snapped, angry after the two girls that Kota were fooling around with before showed up, as she stormed out of the palace. "That goes double for us!" screamed the other girls as they flew out of the quarters. Rini laughed nervously and backed out of the quarters, keeping her eyes on the two engaged feline women. They rushed into the guest room and attacked their unsuspecting boyfriends.
--End of part 6: Rini -- A Royal Headache--
--Next, part 7: Madelyn -- A Precious Gift--
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Big Trouble, Little Brother -- By Ravyn Knyght
Rini -- A Royal Headache
After the children went to school Serenity met up with the other Scouts to watch Brad train the twins Shin and Kota. They all looked away from the training to eavesdrop on the arguement between Raye and Colt. Sensing Raye was about to errupt, Serenity moved her along to try and calm her down. "He's your son alright." Serenity mused seeing how worked up both Raye and Colt were at the moment. "That sounds so strange. My son." Raye said. She thought that after Annika she wouldn't have anymore because of her operation. "Amy is always reminding you that it is completely reversable. Serenity pointed out. "I know." Raye sighed glancing back at the group. "I guess the Hino agression had to go to someone. I'm just glad it didn't go to Annika." Raye laughed. "You just want all your children to be like her don't you?" Serenity said. "Until yesterday I never gave such a thing any thought whatsoever." Raye commented as she watched Colt walk off. Raye couldn't explain it but she kept getting a sinking feeling in her heart about her son since first meeting him.
After everyone got settled in with their families, Rini wondered why none of her future family came back to stay with her. Serenity noticed her daughter's silence and decided to find out what she was thinking. "What's on your mind? You've been quiet since the Scouts' sons came back." she commented. "Just feeling a little left out I guess. I wonder why none of my future brothers or sisters came back with the rest?" Rini wondered. "Maybe they were to busy to come back. They will have the title of prince or princess afterall. They may have stayed behind to help fight in their time." she offered the explanation to her daughter. "Maybe you're right. But I just wish someone from our family could have come back." Rini sighed wishing she had someone to talk to like the Chibi Scouts did. Rini wondered then maybe her mother and father didn't have anymore children after her, which caused her mind to wander over the possibility that something might happen to her parents in the future.
The next morning brought about the usual battle of getting Rini out of bed. "I can't believe I was this bad for sleeping in." Serenity said after returning from her meeting with Raye, Luna laughed hard. "There were times when I thought that you would sleep through the planet exploding." Luna said remembering back on all the times she had to wake Serena up in order to be on time for school. "Come on Rini! It's ten o'clock! Everyone else was up hours ago!" Serenity shouted into her daughter's room. Rini muttered something incoherrant. "You know what to do." Luna said to Diana. "Okay, mom." the cat replied and charged into the room. Within a few seconds, a shrill scream could be heard as Diana gave Rini a rude wake up.
That wasn't necessary!" Rini grumbled as she gingerly sat down to her breakfast. "Number 307 works every time!" Luna chuckled. "Oh Rini, Brad told us this morning that he'll be able to start training you today instead of tomorrow." Serenity told her daughter. "How come?" Rini asked. "It seems there was a little trouble and Annika won't be training this afternoon so Brad decided to put the free time to good use." Endymion explained. "Terrrific." Rini muttered. She planned to to shopping this afternoon but now she had to forget her plans. She bit into a piece of toast with a look of loathing. "Now don't act like that. You are the leader of the Chibi Scouts and it's up to you to set the example. If you don't...." Endymion started. "I know. If I don't the world is doomed." Rini muttered. Serenity fully sympathized with her daughter. Many times she heard the same lectures from Luna and the other Scouts. "Now you know how I felt when I was your age." Serenity pointed out.
As they continued their discussion about leadership, a knock came at the door. Serenity was surprised to find Shin and Kota on the other side. "And what could I do for you boys?" she smiled letting the young men in. "Rini up yet?" Kota said checking his watch. The pair came into the living room. "Hey." Rini called from the kitchen "Why are you guys here?" she asked. "Thought we could hang out today. If you don't mind?" Shin started. "Yeah we want to know that there's an outside world before Brad locks us in the training rooms forever and a day." Kota added. "Sorry but Brad booked me for this afternoon so I don't have much free time. Maybe later." Rini replied. The two boys sighed and decided to leave. "My heart goes out to Haruka and Michiru. Having to manage so many children." Serenity mused thinking of what it would be like to be in their place.
During their morning meeting, Serenity noticed a worried look on her friend's face. "What's the face for?" she asked. "There was an accident last night in the training room. "Colt had an accident last night. It was soo strange, usually whenever Annika gets hurt she cries for me but last night, Colt was determined to be left alone." Raye thought back. "I can relate to that. Rini has become more independant now that she's a teenager. She can't stand it when I fuss over her." Serenity said. "I guess so." Raye sighed hoping Annika wouldn't feel intimidated by Colt. "Besides boys get like that. At that age they can't stand to have their mothers trying to baby them. They feel like their parents are holding them back from the world. At least that's how I felt at his age." Chad added. It's more than that. Raye thought.
Later on in the afternoon Serenity watched her daughter train, her blood still a little hot from what Brad had said to her. "Are we finished yet?" Cosmic Moon pleaded, thinking she couldn't handle another minute of training. "But we're about ready to hit 5X!" Brad urged her to continue. Cosmic Moon flopped to the floor. "No. Chubby Moon has had enough for one day." she huffed trying to catch her breath. "All right then. We'll pick up where we left off tomorrow." Brad stated. Cosmic Moon's eyes shot open. "Tomorrow!?" she grumbled, rolling over then getting to her knees staring at her trainer. "That is so not fair!" she whined. "Well that's just too bad now isn't it?" Brad shot back in an icy tone. "But I had plans!" Rini protested as she transformed and Brad shut the gravity system down. "So did I but you don't hear me complaining now do you?" Brad pointed out thinking about ways to train Annika. "Oh yeah. I heard you are training Annika and Raye tomorrow. I thought that was Colt's job?" Rini's question brought a scowling look to Brad's face. "Yes but Colt did it again." Brad muttered as they left the training room.
"Did what?" Serenity asked as she wished the Saturn family luck in their first training session. "Get out of doing what he was told." Brad said, checking his watch hoping to have a break before training Shin and Kota. "What do you mean?" Rini asked him. "He's the only one of us ever able to get out of being punished when he was a kid." Brad mentioned. "Was he always that confrontational?" Serenity asked remembering that she had to get between Colt and Raye yesterday. "That was always Colt's specialty." Alex said coming over joining their conversation. "If you want details then here's the guy you talk to." Brad said. "He always found a way out of punishments. Too bad he didn't share that knowledge with me." Alex sighed playfully. "Alexander. We would like to start training today." Hotaru reminded her son. Just then Serenity felt something land on her head. "Hey cool! One of mom's odangos has eyes!" Rini commented. "Snibbit! Get down from there!" Madelyn demanded. "Snibbit!" he responded and bounded into Alex's waiting hand. "Looks like someone wanted to watch you train." Serenity mused, although small Snibbit looked microscopic in Alex's hand. Serenity and Rini said their goodbyes and headed back to their quarters.
On their way back, they ran into Haruka and Michiru dragging Shin and Kota towards the training rooms. "Hey we trained both of you, Faith and Hope earlier! We deserve a break!" the two protested. "As long as your in the training room we know where you are and what you are doing!" Haruka flatly stated, remembering the ordeal they had last night with two of the servants daughters. "Have fun!" Rini teased as she walked past. "Help us!" Kota mouthed only to get nudged along by Michiru. "I feel so sorry for those two. Not only do they have to raise Faith and Hope, they are now hosting two teen-aged boys." Serenity mused, As long as it's them and not me!. "Finally!" Rini exclaimed, "There is someone I can relate to around here!" she said hoping she could get a chance to hang out with them later on. "Yes. Haruka and Michiru will have their hands full." Endymion stated, "I remember what I was like at that age. I went after every girl---" he stopped in midsentence when he saw the threatening look Serenity was giving him. He knew he would be in for it later on. Oh, sure! It's alright for her to go on about all the guys she used to chase after but I have act as if my love life didn't start until I met her! Endymion grumbled to himself.
As the days went on Rini got her chance to hang out with Shin and Kota. One evening Serenity burst into her daughter's room. TURN THAT MUSIC DOWN!!" she ordered at the top of her lungs. Rini complied. "Jeez Aunt Serenity, what are you trying to do? Damage our hearing?" Kota asked, getting a cold glare for a response. "I thought the three of you were supposed to be studying?" Serenity questioned the group when she eyed the closed text books in a pile on the floor. "Oh yeah. We finished that." Shin commented, waving the idea of studying off. "I think you boys should head back to your quarters now." Serenity stated. After they left Serenity sat down with her daughter to discuss her recent behavior. "Rini, eversince you started hanging out with Shin and Kota your study habits have begun to drop off. Maybe you shouldn't be with them so much." Serenity cautioned, Rini rolled her eyes. "Oh yes they're an evil influence mom. Give me a break! I need someone my age to hang out with! Being the oldest, my life around here is so dull!" Rini protested. "Just make sure you keep your grades up." Serenity reminded, kissing her daughter good night. "I will mom." Rini promised.
As the attacks started to happen, Rini wondered when it would be her turn to fight. "With the Wolf Pack on duty there's nothing to fear." Shin stated as the three walked to Crystal Tokyo High. "Your that tough huh?" Rini said in a skeptical tone. "Absolutely! There's nothing we can't handle, except crazy cat girls from Ensyros." Kota added. "Cat girls?" Rini questioned. "Yeah. They've been after us for a while now. Can't blame them though." Kota said conceitedly, Rini rolled her eyes. "You've got to tell me more." she pried, eventhough she knew that she shouldn't ask about future events. Just then they heard the bell ring as they realized they were now late. "We'll fill you in later!" Shin shouted as they split up to rush to their classes.
"Just make sure they don't leave." Haruka stated, while giving the two boys a menacing glare. "And keep an eye on them at all times with Rini." she finished. "Boys will be boys." Endymion said as he assured Haruka that order would be maintained. "Jeez! What were you guys doing with those girls to have Haruka worked up like that?" Rini asked. "You mean what weren't we doing!" Kota said with a wink, Rini blushed slightly then changed the subject. "So about those cat girls. What's the story on them?" Rini said wanting to get another gossip session started as she tossed her books aside. "Well it started with a run-of-the-mill Negaverse attack but as it dragged on we got dragged into it." Shin started. "Faith and Hope were scrappin' it out with these two cat chicks when we showed up one day." Kota contributed. "Yeah and?" Rini said listening intently. "Well their people were enslaved and used as soldiers because of their superior abilities. One thing about them we found out is that they have a sixth sense as to who they're life mates are to be and unfortunately they chose us." Shin sighed thinking about the future they left behind. "But that's not the worst of it. Ensyrosians have these insane mating cycles. Malory and Astasyea literally have to be locked up because they will do anything to get at us for the purpose of fathering their children." Kota explained. "And fatherhood is by no means an option for us." Shin stated with Kota nodding in agreement. Rini and the boys talked all night and as a result, none of them studied for the test the next day.
As the trio walked home they noticed a frantic Maggie and Daisy searching the area. "What's wrong?" Rini asked. Madelyn and Ariel just disappeared! They were trailing behind us and when I turned to tell them to hurry they were gone!" she explained. "Did they duck into one of the stores here?" Rini questioned, "The others are checking now. Where did they get off to? You don't think one of Chadelle's people got them, do you/" Daisy wondered, growing worried. Shin sensed something and looked up. Snickering, he jabbed Kota in the ribs and nodded upwards. Kota let a snort of laughter go but Shin shushed him. "Two of the Chibi Scouts just disappear and you two stand here laughing about it? Help look for them!" Rini barked. "Oh you know kids Rini, they're always 'up' to something." Shin snickered, "If they knew you were all this worried, I'm sure they'd 'drop' what they were doing and come back." Kota said as Ariel and Madelyn mysteriously reappeared behind Rini, Daisy and Maggie. "Can we go home now?" Madelyn stated, causing the three girls to jump out of their skin. "Where were you two?" Rini scolded. "We were just floating around." Ariel said, looking innocent. Rini knew that look. What were you upto? she wondered as she told Daisy and Maggie to get the others so they could head home.
Three days later Rini got the results of her Math test. "Mom's gonna kill me!" she moaned as she stared at the posting board while a few students snickered at the low mark next to her name. "Yeah we didn't do much better. Michiru-mama will turn us wrong side out when she finds out." Shin commented. "Well I'm off." Kota called, not even checking for his results. "Have fun with Colt!" Shin sang out, Kota grimaced. "That's something I've wanted to ask you guys. How come Colt calls the two of you boy scouts?" Rini asked. "Michiru-mama's way of playing dress up with us. When we were young Michiru-mama was a little upset because we both loved Haruka-mama more than her. So Hope gave her the idea of putting us into things like Boy Scouts and such. Michiru-mama just loved dressing us up in matching outfits. We kinda liked it too." Shin thought back.
On their way home Rini asked some more questions about Shin and his brother. "If you two are adopted, how are you able to use elemental-type energy attacks?". "We don't. The training brought out other hidden powers in us." Shin said. "Speaking of which, seeing how you are adopted how did that come about? Were you orphans or something?" Rini wondered. "Yeah..or something.." Shin uttered remembering back two years ago. "How's that?" Rini said, but she probed too far. "Look, can we change the subject. Where we came from is something neither of us ever want to talk about." Shin said somewhat angry. "I'm sorry...I didn't mean to upset you." Rini instantly apologized. The two walked home in dead silence. Rini could tell Shin was still upset, I just had to ask... she silently groaned.
"You are proving to be just as dismal a failure as your sister. I want results. So I will choose your next targets. Faith and Hope Tennoh. Kill them or your punishment will be worse than death. Am I understood?" Chandelle threatened after the failing report Aroura gave on her attempts with Chibi Jupiter and Chibi Saturn. "Yes your majesty." Aroura said through gritted teeth.
"So how are you?" Rini asked, Brad muttered something into the pillow. "Fine. Except for this slash going down my back." he grumbled unable to lie on his back or side after over doing it with Snow and Alex. So much for training! Rini cheered to herself. "I guess you'll be out for a while." Rini stated with a smile as she arranged the blankets over him, tucking him in. "Yeah, so I won't be able to train you. That's why I told Foxx to finish up with your training, so don't worry." Brad smirked, Rini slouched and frowned. Rini left for school in a fowl mood.
"What is up with you?" Shin asked after Foxx left with the others for their school. "I guess I'm mad that I still have training I guess." "Well me and Kota are finished with ours so we have all kinds of free time now." Shin stated, Rini gave him a cool look. "But I think you should feel sorry for Brad, he's a sitting duck now for Gloria." Shin pointed out. During the day Shin and Kota continued their endeavors to win over a girl. "In your face loser!" Kota cheered as he jammed Yukari Takeshi's phone number in his brother's face. "We are going out tonight!" he gleefully stated to his brother's annoyance. "The gossip about her is that she's a...." Rini started, "Please let the rumours be true!" Kota prayed.
Later on that day Rini had her spirits lifted with a visit from Helios. They took a walk through the gardens and soon met up with Shin, Kota and Faith were trying to teach Hope how to play baseball. "Hey Helium! What's up?" Shin shouted when seeing the two, Rini got a little angry. "My name's Helios." he corrected Shin. "Sorry." Shin apologized. "Yo! Hermaphrodite! How's it hangin'?" Kota boomed for the entire palace to hear. Any regret Rini had for upsetting Shin was now gone as her temper was about to let go. Seeing this, Helios decided to lead her away from the two boys until she calmed down. "I'm so sorry! I'll speak to them later about what they said and make them apologize." Rini promised. Just then some screams coud be heard coming from where they left Shin, Kota, Faith and Hope. Rushing back Rini and Helios couldn't believe what they were seeing. Two strange looking creatures were all over Shin and Kota. "Shouldn't you help them?" Helios asked, Rini just stood there for a few moments watching two hippo-type women maul Shin and Kota as Chibi Uranus and Chibi Neptune tried to save their future brothers. "I will." Rini said as she transformed and joined the fight.
"That was way too funny!" Rini laughed after the battle. Shin and Kota glared at her. "I think that the four of you would have made a cute couple." Rini teased. "We got violated by two hippos and you stand there and make jokes?" Shin mouthed off. "What are you complaining about?! I had me the hottest girl in school to take out tonight, and here I am stuck in this bed!" Kota snapped. During the fight, Chibi Uranus and Chibi Neptune managed to knock down of of the hippo girls. Unfortunately for Kota, she landed on top of him. "Well I guess I'll have to take your place then won't I?" Shin tormented. "Do and die, loser!" Kota threatened, trying to get up but Michiru pushed him back. "Neither of you are going anywhere tonight. 'We' are going to go over that math test you both failed." she informed the disappointed boys. "Well I guess I'll leave the two of you, good night!" Rini sang as she left. Just then Yukari showed up at the door. "I heard Kota got hurt. So I decided to come and check on him.". Yukari had gotten permission to come into the palace by way of Kota. He wanted to impress her by showing her around. "he's not in any shape for visitors I'm afraid." Rini informed her. Then Rini had an idea. "Well maybe just a few minutes." she said leading her to the Uranus/Neptune quarters. Rini planned to stir things up in the Tennoh household but even she didn't realize how stirred up things would get.
A flash of light appeared in the hallway leading to the Uranus/Neptune quarters. "They're this way!" said one girl. "Boy are they going to be surprised!" giggled another as they raced down the hallway. Finding the front door open they let themselves in and headed for the bedrooms. They were surprised to see a smirking Rini and an angry group of girls leaving the guest room. "Of all the nerve! Messing around with four other girls!" howled Malory upon seeing Rini and Yukari. "How dare you try to take our life mates from us!" hissed Astasyea. "Wait! You got the wrong idea!" Rini wailed realizing that these must be the girls Shin and Kota told her about. "You can have them both!" Yukari snapped, angry after the two girls that Kota were fooling around with before showed up, as she stormed out of the palace. "That goes double for us!" screamed the other girls as they flew out of the quarters. Rini laughed nervously and backed out of the quarters, keeping her eyes on the two engaged feline women. They rushed into the guest room and attacked their unsuspecting boyfriends.
--End of part 6: Rini -- A Royal Headache--
--Next, part 7: Madelyn -- A Precious Gift--
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