Makoto sighed as she continued to stir the batter. Why is it that the tough girls never could have love? Was it just her fate never to find Mr. Right?
"Ami and Rei are so lucky." She muttered to herself.
Sighing again she put a pan on the counter, greased it, then put the brownie batter into it, and placed it in the oven. Makoto had decided to invite Minako over so they could talk, so she made some brownies for the occasion.
Setting a timer she walked over to the living room and opened a window. Sitting down in front of it she thought about what happened earlier that day.
Both she and Minako had pestered Ami and Rei.
The girls were all hanging out at the Arcade enjoying the peace for once. Usagi was shopping with her Mom and couldn't come, but that didn't stop the others from having a girl's only outing.
Sipping on her soda Minako was the first to bring it up.
"How did you two figure out how to get them back?"
Minako, we're not going to tell you. You'll find out soon enough."
"You better be right Rei, I don't think I can wait anymore. I'm ready for a permanent relationship."
Minako proceeded to continue sipping her soda.
"Ami, can't you just give us one little hint?"
"Makoto you'll see when the time comes. I'm still not exactly sure what happened, so I don't think I can even give you a hint if I wanted to."
"Fine, be that way you two, leave us loveless." Makoto joked
Getting up away from the window Makoto suddenly got very tired. Sitting down on her couch she angled herself in a way that was comfortable. Just as she was going to sleep a glinting of light caught her attention. Reaching out to her coffee table she found a green stone.
'Strange, I don't remember putting a stone there.'
Makoto stopped dwelling on the appearance of the stone and welcomed the realm of sleep.
"Artemis, why must you always drag trash into my room?"
Standing up, Artemis glared at Minako.
"Why does she always blame me for her mess?" He muttered as he left her room.
"Fine be that way you silly cat."
'Why does he always bring little pieces of trash into my room?' Minako said again picking up a stone.
Upon further examination she found herself enchanted by it. It was a pale pink and Minako determined that if it was cut and polished it would be beautiful on a necklace or ring. But there was an aspect to it that made her take back the though and decided that it didn't need anything to make it beautiful.
Minako didn't know why but she just had to kiss it.
'I guess I just want to meet my man, perhaps this stone is a good luck charm to finding him.'
Putting aside the feelings that this was strange behavior even for her Minako gave the stone a quick kiss.
'This is a strange place.'
Makoto looked around. Far off on the horizon was a thunderstorm, she could already hear the thunder rumbling closer. As always she perked up at the thought of a storm.
Strolling around the place she noticed a pond in the distance. Getting closer the water began to ripple. Looking for a source Makoto noticed that it was coming from the bushes.
Quietly she snuck up to the bush and pounced on whoever was in there.
"AH!"
Both she and the stranger fell into the pond with a splash.
"Geez, has anyone ever told you not to scare people like that!"
"Well, sorry. I though you might have been trouble so I tried to get rid of the threat." Makoto spat back.
"Clearly you didn't take into account your safety."
The stranger got up and offered her his hand.
Since a storm was coming Makoto didn't have a chance to clearly see the person's face in the darkness. Just then a flash of lighting revealed who the person was.
Makoto just stared in awe at Nephrite.
"Do you want to get dry, or do you feel like getting a cold?"
Makoto reached for his hand.
"I thought this day would never come."
She then hugged him.
"Please stay with me."
Nephrite smiled softly.
"It would be my honor Makoto that you would take me back."
Before Makoto could respond an obnoxious beeping caused the scene to disappear as she woke up.
Blinking the sleep from her eyes Makoto went into cooking mode and retrieved the brownies. Placing them on a cooling rack she sighed.
"It was such a nice dream too."
"We could continue it if you want."
Gasping Makoto spun around.
"Wow, it's just like a fairy tale."
Minako would never really understand why she kissed the stone but to this day she is sill grateful for her instincts.
Kneeling in front of her was a man that had plagued her dreams for years since she killed him. It wasn't dreams about the evil man; no, it was dreams of their shared past a millennia ago. Unlike the others girls Minako as the scout leader somehow regained more memories of their everyday life instead of just the downfall of the great kingdom.
When she first met him all he cared about was business. She had found herself a challenge, which was unusual because men often begged at her feet.
Awkwardly Minako walked down the palace hall with the most handsome and boring man she had ever met.
Shaking her head Minako frustration finally reached its breaking point.
"Kunzite, why must we spend day after day in silence, we have known each other for months just look at all the other Senshi and Shitennou. Why can't we have something like that?"
Minako cringed after her outburst.
'I sound like a spoiled child. No one had ever had me so frustrated before in my life.'
Kunzite stopped and raised an eyebrow at her.
"I only come here to protect the Prince, nothing more. Now I'm sorry if you have feelings for me but as a protector of the Princess shouldn't you have other priorities?"
Minako turned red in anger. She couldn't find the right words to express her emotions leaving her looking like a fish out of water.
"Now if you'll excuse me Venus I'll be going now to check up on the Prince. Good day."
Minako chuckled lightly at the memory. What made him finally admit his feelings to her was weeks of flirting with another man, always in a place where Kunzite would see them.
Finally one day while she was about to kiss the poor pawn Kunzite came jumping in taking Minako away in silence. She never saw anyone more jealous. Sadly even though the feelings of true love were there the relationship was not to last more than 3 days. It was then that Beryl attacked and the Moon Kingdom was destroyed. But now was their second chance.
'Finally, everything will work out the way it should.'
"Get up Kunzite; I have been waiting for you for too many years to have you kneeling before me asking forgiveness."
His eyes met hers as he rose.
"I hope that we can put aside our pasts to help ensure the future for the Prince and Princess."
Minako sighed.
"Kunzite, you don't have to worry about that. Everything will work out to ensure a safe future for Earth."
She gave Kunzite a brilliant smile.
"But right now can we appreciate each others company and hope for a secure future for us?"
Kunzite looked surprised but then moved over to Minako. Leaning over he gave her a kiss. When they parted Minako giggled.
"Now that's what I'm talking about!"
The phone rang which caused Makoto to release herself from Nephrite's embrace.
"I'll come back!" She told him as he pouted at her.
"Hello? Ah, Minako. What's up?"
Nephrite saw Makoto nod then break out into a smile.
"That's fine Minako! I'll save you some brownies for later … Yep, talk to you later … OK, bye! "
"What did Minako want?" Nephrite asked after Makoto hung up the phone.
"She just called to tell us that she won't be able to meet me today. Apparently something came up from her past."
"Well, I hope I can fill in her time slot."
Makoto grinned.
"I think that can be arranged." She said sitting back down while eating a brownie.
Nephrite scooted closer to her and gave her a kiss.
"Mmm, delicious."
Yep, this is the end of the WUFF fest. If it was too sugary sweet, my apologies but since this was originally just going to be a one shot with Ami and Zoisite I didn't want to venture far from the original plot when I added the chapters for the other Senshi and Shitennou. Maybe someday in the future I'll write a story that's a little more hard core, but this time around was strictly about a happy/cute story … because I feel there are just not enough of them. Thanks to everyone who reviewed!
G.M.