Sorry for the wait! Heres chapter 3

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Minako stood from the bench. She needed to walk. Any were would be fine. Up ahead Minako saw a large group of people gathered around the large screen at the top of a tower. As she neared it she heard the people around it talking frantically.

"Excuse me, but what's going on?" Minako asked a small fat man. The man blinked nervously a few times before answering.

"Were waiting for Queen Relena to announce her decision," he said.

"What decision?" Minako demanded.

"Don't you watch the news? It's whether or not she's going to declare war on the moon and Venus!" The fat man said before walking away.

Minako was floored. No, this couldn't be happening! Not so soon anyways. This gave them no time to return to their planets and prepare. Damn her!

Suddenly the screen flickered on and Relena appeared on the screen. Everyone stopped what they were doing to look on the screen.

"People of earth. Today is the day we can finally show the colonies and planets that we are not merely something they can disregard! From this day forth we of earth openly declare war upon the moon and Venus!" she cried.

This was greeted with mixed opinions. Some screamed their hatred of the woman and others began cheering. Minako guessed that those cheering were not the ones who would be fighting in the war.

But Relena wasn't finished. "Of course, I am a fair ruler. I shall give the rulers of the moon and Venus a chance at a conference. If they wish to talk this over than I wish to be contacted, if not, we shall begin our attacks," she said smugly.

The screen blinked off and went black.

"Haha, just what those Moon idiots deserve!"

"It's about time the people of Venus got knocked down a peg or two!"

Minako closed her eyes and tried to drown out the people around her. So many were talking against her planet. Suddenly Minako felt a tugging at her pants. She slowly opened her eyes.

In front of her stood none other than Itasha. The little girl looked very upset.

"Itasha? What are you doing here?" Minako said in a surprised voice. The little girl looked down at the ground.

"There's going to be a war isn't there?" it was more of a statement than a question.

"Maybe not," Minako said.

Itasha shook her head, "If there's a war, than my father will have to leave again, I don't want him to go. I don't want anyone to fight anymore." She said.

Minako bent down and pulled the girl into a hug. "Itasha, I want you to know that the rulers of Venus and the moon will do everything in their power to make sure that there is no war." Minako tried to explain.

"Miss Relena say's that The Moon and Venus are afraid of us," she said, "That's why they want to avoid fighting,"

"Oh Itasha that's not true at all. They do it because they don't like to see people suffer. People get hurt in wars Itasha, that's not what The Moon and Venus wants." Minako said sadly.

Itasha looked surprised for a second, but then seemed to accept it. Suddenly Minako reached up and with a quick tug, pulled out her bow.

"Itasha, I'm going away for a while. Will you keep this for me?" Minako held out the bow. Itasha slowly reached out and took the bow. She ran her hands over it before hugging it too herself. "You're going to fight in the war aren't you?" She said sadly.

Minako smiled at the girl, "Yes, but only for a little while. Now then lets go find, uh Bruna was it?" Minako asked suddenly.

Itasha's face suddenly broke out into a smile, "Oh no! Today I'm with my daddy and his friends! We were having a wonderful time!" she said smiling.

Minako blinked, "but then why are you here?"

Itasha shrugged, "I dunno,"

Minako sighed and accepted the answer. "So then, were is your dad?"

"By the ice cream stand. That's were I left," Itasha responded as she reached out and took Minako's hand.

Together they walked to the ice cream stand. Itasha released Minako's hand as she saw Trowa sitting on the bench. She dashed over to him.

"Trowa! Trowa! I'm right here!" she yelled.

Trowa stood from the bench and knelt down to her size. "Were have you been? You're fathers been worried to death. He's out looking for you right now." He said.

"I'm sorry! Guess what? Minako's here!" Itasha turned around to show Trowa but to her surprise Minako wasn't there. Trowa said nothing.

"S-she was right here! She was the one who brought me back!" Suddenly Itasha remembered the bow. She reached into her pocket and drew the bow out.

"No, I guess she left to go to war," Itasha said sadly.

"She's a soldier?" Trowa asked. Itasha shrugged, "I suppose," she muttered.

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Minako sighed as she watched the young girl run to a man sitting on the bench. It didn't take her long to get back out onto the streets and make her way towards her apartment. By now Usagi probably already knew about what Relena had said. There was so much to think about.

Naturally Minako's first choice would be to go to the conference but… there were other issue's as well.

Minako reached her apartment and pulled out her key, opening the door quickly and making her way to the 3rd floor. She pushed open the door to see Usagi sitting on the couch staring at the T.V. with tears pouring down her face. Minako quickly ran over to her and grabbed her by the shoulders.

"Usagi? Are you all right? Say something?" Minako commanded the last part. Usagi turned to her slowly; tears still pouring down her face, "We're going to have to fight again, aren't we?" she said before throwing herself into Minako's arms and sobbing into her shirt.

Minako held Usagi calmly. Her friend needed her right now. All the times they had fought together…

It had taken Minako a long time to realise that she and Usagi were now equals. It had taken a lot to get used to but now they were both equals. But for some reason, it seemed as though Minako was still only the leader of the scouts while Usagi was her princess.

Maybe that was why Minako could keep a straight face at the thought of War while Usagi was reduced to tears.

"What are we going to do?" Usagi muttered as she lifted her head to stare at Minako.

Minako reached into her pocket and handed Usagi a Kleenex, "First things first, we need to sit down and think about this, but first, why don't you go wash your face?" Minako suggested. She remembered that washing your face after crying always made her feel better.

Usagi wasn't gone long before they were both seated at the table, ready to discuss their plans.

"We could always go to the conference?" Usagi suggested.

"I suppose, but then, there's always the possibility of assassination, not to mention the fact that by rights Earth belongs to you. Relena is over stepping her boundaries as it is. I think we should take her out of power once and for all," Minako said sternly. She could feel the leader in her taking over.

"Why are you doing this," Usagi asked tearfully.

Minako blinked in surprise, "Doing what?"

"Why does there have to be so much killing… wouldn't it be easier to just negotiate?" Usagi looked over to table at her, looking very much like a princess. Minako hated to admit it, but she also looked very innocent and childish as well. She remembered well all the times Usagi had stood up and conquered enemies but this was the first time she had ever behaved like this.

Suddenly Minako understood. It was the fact that in the past all their enemies had been aliens of some sort. This time they were fighting real human beings. Minako reached across the table and rested her hand on Usagi's.

"You need to be strong. Sometimes peace can only be obtained by means of force. You see how Relena treats the people of earth. Could you imagine what would happen is she managed to take over all the planets as well? I know you wouldn't like to see the moon in ruins. Usagi…I will not surrender to her, but the only way to win against her is for you to work with me," Minako reasoned, hoping her speech had gotten through to her.

Slowly but surely Usagi nodded. Seeing the nod, Minako launched into a plan she had been forming in her head.

"I think it would be best though, if only I attended the conference," Minako concluded.

"No," Usagi said flatly.

Minako sighed, "Just listen for a moment. I'll take a decoy of course, but at least if something happens to me, then you'll be around to follow through." Minako tried to explain. Usagi looked dead-set but after a while she finally agreed.

It took Minako four days to get back to Venus were she assembled a small escort and her own decoy. A message had already been sent out telling Relena she accepted her proposal and everything was set to go.

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DUN DUN DUN Alright!! There chapter five. Sorry about the delay. Anyways please R&R!!!

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Next chapter – Minako confronts Relena and Itasha makes another debut

~Ceso