The next day Mel took Ivory to school. Ivory got off the back of the motorcycle and handed Mel the helmet. Mel smiled "I'll pick you up round..."
"3:30." Ivory smiled
"3:30 it is." Mel winked at the thin chestnut haired girl and put the helmet in the saddle bag and pulled the bike up into a wheelie and waved over her shoulder to Ivory as she drove off.
A small group of girls gathered around the short haired girl. "Who was she Ivory?"
"She was uh um well she was my older sister." Ivory blushed slightly and smiled.
Mel walked into the loft and heard music playing.
I don't have a perfect smile Maybe I'm just too shy I'm not a beauty queen On covers of magazines That's something you can't deny I got my own style Mel walked up behind Makoto wrapped her arms around the slender girls waist and sang along to the next verse.
So what you see is what you get A girl of no regrets I'm not ideal - I'm quite absurd I'm just an imperfect girl I rise above this perfect world I'm just an imperfect, imperfect girl
Makoto smiled softly at Mel and went to turn the radio off but Mel spun her around and kissed her softly. "Leave it I like that song." Mel smiled softly.
"When you told me about our past on Jupiter I didn't know what to think. I jus wish I would have met you sooner." Makoto looked at Mel and laid her head on Mel's shoulder.
30 minutes, a blink of an eye 30 minutes, to alter our lives 30 minutes, to make up my mind 30 minutes, to finally decide
30 minutes, to whisper your name 30 minutes, to shoulder the blame 30 minutes, of bliss, thirty lies 30 minutes, to finally decide
Mel sighed softly. "Are you saying that because you're having second thoughts about all this?"
Makoto's eyes got wide. "No Mel I'm not having second thoughts about us. I love you." Makoto held Mel tightly.
Mel kissed the top of Makoto's head softly. "I love you too angel."
Mel and Makoto hopped into Mel's '67 Shelby Cobra and picked Ivory up. Makoto got out and flopped her seat forward and let Ivory in. "So what's on today's to do list kiddo?" Mel looked back at Ivory and winked before pulling out of the school parking lot.
Ivory smiled. "Let's hit the arcade then get shakes at the café."
Makoto smiled. "You heard the girl Mel. To the arcade"
Motoki walked over to Makoto and tapped her on the shoulder. "I thought that was you Mako-chan. Glad to see some things never change. How have you been? You guys don't come in as much as you did when you were in high school."
Makoto smiled. "Hey Motoki-chan. You mean my hair huh." Makoto chuckled. "I've been good how bout you? How are things with Rika? Well I sorta got booted out of College fer fighting so I'll be around more." Makoto rubbed the back of her neck and chuckled.
Motoki smiled. "Yea I meant your hair. Things with Rika are great we're getting married in a few weeks I mailed you an invitation. I hope you and the others will be there. Fighting huh? You don't seem like the type that would fight."
"Trust me looks can be deceiving I fight a lot. I haven't been home in a few days I'm sure the invite is somewhere in my stack of mail. But fer sure I'll be there."
"So who's the mysterious guy with long rainbow hair Elizabeth saw you kissing in the parking lot?"
Mel stood behind Motoki and smirked. Her tone mock mad. "Me."
Before Motoki could turn around Mel's cell phone rang. Mel walked outside and heard a hysterical Jessie. "We need you and Makoto now at the campus hurry." Before Mel could say a thing Jessie hung up. Mel walked back into the arcade and whispered in Makoto's ear. "Possible yoma attack at the college we gotta roll now."
Makoto's eyes got wide. "Um I'll be back Motoki ok I promise."
"Gotta go save the world again?"
Makoto looked at him funny. "Nani?"
"Don't play stupid with me. The whole town knows who the Sailor Senshi are. Word is Yuichiro got plastered and blabbed to a ton of people in a bar. I asked Mamoru about it and he just hung his head. Jus be careful ok."
Makoto nodded. "Keep her occupied till we get back ok." Makoto nodded in Ivory's direction. But saw she wasn't there. "Hmmm wonder where she went. Ah well. But I promise I'll be careful."
Mel and Makoto hopped into Mel's car and sped to the collage. When they got there they saw the guy Mel got in a fight with only now he was taking on a yoma form. The dean turned and looked at Mel and Makoto. Mel looked at Makoto. "Go see if everyone is ok I'll fight. We can't have the school you're attending knowing who you are." Mel smiled softly and kissed Makoto quickly. "I'll be fine I have Ahriman and Reyu. Now go." At that Mel transformed and went running towards the new yoma.
Makoto balled up her fists but did as she was told. Makoto looked on helplessly watching her warrior fight the yoma.
Super Nova scratched her head and sighed heavily and looked over at her friends. "We gotta find a way ta kill the yoma with out 'urting 'im. Damn it." Super Nova clenched her fists in frustration. "Rouge jus show yourself now I know ya behind this."
The sky got black and a figure appeared wearing a deep purple leather halter top with black flames up the sides. Her black leather pants slightly flared and had silver flames up the side. Her raven hair trailed behind her. Her ice purple eyes twinkled with hate. She spoke in a low mechanical voice. "It's about time you show up princess."
Before Super Nova could do anything an attack came from behind her striking Rogue. Super Nova spun around quickly and saw a young girl about 13. Her short chestnut hair lightly wafted in the gentle breeze. She had knee high combat style purple boots. Her fuku was metallic purple with blue, green and silver streaks in the skirt. The bows were half blue half green with a silver pent in the center. Her gloves were elbow high and the bands were blue, green and silver. She twirled her pike and looked at Super Nova and winked her ice blue eyes twinkling. She spoke quickly "Don't take your eyes off of her Super Nova you of all people should know her power."
Super Nova nodded and spun around. Just as she did Rogue drove her sword between Nova's two lower ribs. Makoto's eyes went wide "Mel!" Makoto yelled and as she ran to her lover she transformed.
Super Nova looked at Jupiter standing there and smiled. "I'm fine Jupiter really. But 'ere you'll need this." Nova whistled and from the sky came a mighty roar and a second sword appeared in Nova's hand. Super Nova handed the 2nd sword to Jupiter. "Ya know 'ow to use that right?"
Jupiter nodded. "Yea Nova I know. You taught me remember."
Super Nova smiled. "Yea I remember. Be careful ok Jupiter"
"You to."
The three scouts split up and looked for Rogue. The three met back up where they started and Super Nova shrugged. "Any luck ya two?"
Jupiter and the other Senshi shook their heads no. Jupiter looked at Nova and frowned. "Your hurt ai lets just go. I'm sure she'll be back."
Super Nova shook her head no. "Angel we can't jus go and leave 'im like that." Nova turned and looked at the yoma. She then looked back at the group of Senshi. "Time ta step up Sailor Moon your the only one who can 'elp 'im now."
Usagi took a deep breath and ran out of the crowd of people "Right Super Nova I'm on it. MOON ETERNAL MAKE-UP!" After a few flips and twirls Usagi was transformed into Eternal Sailor Moon. "Silver Moon crystal power kiss." Silver light encircled the yoma. With a pain filled scream the yoma melted away and Jake stood there bruised and bleeding from a small cut on the back of his neck. Sailor Moon looked at Super Nova. "Jupiter's right your bleeding pretty bad we better go and get you help."
Super Nova was about to agree when Rogue appeared behind Jupiter. "Jupiter run!" Jupiter looked over her shoulder and saw Rouge with her sword in the air. Jupiter turned her back to Rouge and felt the sting of her blade on her back. Jupiter stumbled a bit and ran over and stood in front of Sailor Moon. Jupiter looked over at Super Nova and saw her eyes were glowing red. "Nova no that's what she wants. She wants you to transform into Reyu please don't. I'm fine come on Nova don't."
Super Nova looked at Jupiter and then at Rouge. An almost dragon like growl came from deep in Nova's throat and jet black dragon-like wings sprung from her back. Her rainbow hair slowly turned snow white. Ahriman stood there and watched the transformation and frowned. She looked back at Jupiter and Moon and spoke in a gruff voice. "Since she changed out of anger it'll be a while for her turn back into Mel. When she changes out of rage she's unstable and very unpredictable."
Moon frowned. "So this means she may hurt someone other than the bad guy?"
"Yes unfortunately it does my queen."
Jupiter looked at the remaining Senshi and Minako nodded and looked at the others. "Time to go to work girls." Soon all the inner Senshi and the guardians were standing there watching the battle between Reyu and Rogue.
Reyu drew her sword and charged Rogue inflicting the exact same wound that Rouge had inflicted on Super Nova. She then used her demon mirror spell. Rogue looked at Reyu and laughed "And what was that sappost to do?"
Reyu smiled slyly. "Every wound you inflict on me will be inflicted on you instead."
Rouge glared at Reyu and swung at her cutting her across the abdomen. To her shock there was no mark on Reyu. Rouge looked at her own abdomen and saw it was bleeding. "Damn you. I'll be back." At that Rogue was gone.
Jupiter approached Reyu slowly and placed a hand on her shoulder. Not knowing who had placed a hand on her shoulder Reyu pushed her away. Venus quickly called her love me chain. "Venus love me chain entrap." After the chain was around Reyu Venus pulled the chain and Reyu hit the ground hard. Venus then looked at Mercury, Mars and Moon "You three get Jupiter out of here and to a doctor now. We'll take care of Reyu."
Jupiter pushed her friends off of her. "I'm fine, I don't need a doctor. What do you mean 'you'll take care of her?" Jupiter glared at Venus.
"I mean we'll take her somewhere safe where she can calm down. Now get your ass to a doctor to stitch that wound. I'll meet you at the hospital and after you're all stitched up I'll take you to Reyu. Now go!"
Ahriman picked Reyu up in her mouth and Venus hopped on her back. Meteor and Universe both spread their wings and the 5 of them were soon gone.
When Jupiter walked out of the ER she glared at Venus. "Where is she?" Jupiter hissed and balled up her left hand into a fist.
Venus took a few steps back "She's in the old warehouse on Jubban Street. Trust me Mako-chan she's fine. Ahriman had to chain her to the wall though. She's one pissed off demon right now." Jupiter shook her head and whistled. Super Nova's dragon soon appeared. Jupiter glared at the Senshi one last time before jumping up onto the dragons back and the two of them flew off.
Blaze landed on the roof of the warehouse and converted into his human form. Jupiter looked at him with shock in her eyes. Blaze chuckled his ice green eyes twinkled. "Don't look so shocked princess Ahriman has a human form too. But let's go relieve the others of guard duty shall we."
Jupiter smiled. "Yea lets."
The two of them walked through the roof door and down the stairs. When they got to the ground floor Jupiter saw Ahriman sitting there talking with Meteor and Universe. Ahriman's tail wagging ever so lightly. Meteor looked behind her and saw Jupiter walking towards them with a guy about 6 feet tall. He had chestnut hair that reached between his shoulder blades. It was pulled back into a low ponytail. He was wearing black leather pants and a white muscle shirt. Meteor looked at his well built arms. When they finally reached them Meteor looked at Jupiter confused. "Who is he Jupiter?"
Jupiter smiled but before she could say anything Ahriman growled. Jupiter raised her left eyebrow. "Easy girl this is Blaze. You know Nova's dragon."
Ahriman glared at Jupiter. "I know who he is. He knows better than let his human form be seen."
"Relax kitty we came through the roof door no one saw me but Jupiter and these three."
Ahriman then switched to her human form and crossed her arms. Her red wings turned into a red leather top and she was wearing silver leather pants. Her hair was streaked black, green and red. Her eyes were yellow with a green around the pupil. Her nails remained claw like. She had the same skin tone as Reyu and Blaze. "As long as no one saw you switch from your dragon form into your human form I guess no harm is done." Ahriman blushed slightly as she turned away from Blaze.
"That's my demon cat." Blaze smirked. "So how's Mel?"
Universe looked at Blaze then looked over at the dark corner Reyu was in her eyes glowing red as she looked at the group of people. "I'd say she's still one pissed off demon"
The 3 Senshi detransformed and Makoto shook her head. "I'll take watch tonight you guys can go."
"Who do you want to stay with you?" Blaze asked looking at the brunette.
"No one I can handle Reyu trust me. I'm sure the amount of people here is only agitating her more."
Crystal nodded. "You know Mel better than we thought you did. We'll leave you alone with her then. Though I wouldn't venture to close to her if I were you."
The five of them nodded goodbye to Makoto and left. Makoto stood there for a second and looked at Reyu before walking up to her and kneeling down in front of her. "If I take those chains off your wrists do you swear you'll behave yourself?"
Reyu's eyes stopped glowing and she had quit growling. She spoke in her usual gruff husky voice. "I swear princess." Makoto smiled then leaned over and unfastened the shackles. The moment Reyu felt her arms were free she wrapped Makoto in a tight embrace. "I'm sorry about before princess. If I had known it was you who put their hand on my shoulder I never would have pushed you away." Reyu released Makoto and stood up and stretched. Each of her wings spanned about 6 feet. After she folded her wings back behind her back and sat back down.
Makoto smiled. "Don't worry about it I know you didn't mean it you were worked up over the fight." Makoto sat down next to Reyu and snuggled close to her and shivered slightly.
Reyu smiled softly and put her left arm around Makoto's waist and pulled her closer and wrapped her left wing around her to help warm Makoto up. Reyu looked down and saw Makoto's eyes closed. "Sleep well princess." Reyu slowly fell asleep holding Makoto. Sometime during the night Reyu faded back into Mel. All that remained were her wings.
When Minako went to see how Makoto was holding up she saw Makoto sitting against the far wall with Mel. Mel's wings were still wrapped around them. Minako approached the two slowly not sure if it was a trick or not. As she got closer she saw the shackles were lying on the ground. Minako gasped and stopped dead in her tracks.
The sudden gasp woke Makoto up. Makoto opened her eyes slowly and saw Minako standing there her face was pale and she had a terrified look on her face. "Mina-chan what's wrong?" Minako pointed to floor at the shackles. "Yea Mina-chan I know. I took them off of her."
Minako's eyes got wide. "Nani? Naze? Have you lost your mind Mako-chan?"
Mel moaned. "Will you two go argue some place else I'm fuckin tired and just want to sleep."
Makoto chuckled slightly and kissed Mel's neck. "Let get you home and you can sleep in a comfy bed instead of this cold hard floor."
Mel opened her left eye and smirked. "Yea ok let's go home."
After a few days of rest Mel was back to her normal self. Mel was out in garage tuning up her dirt bike when Makoto's green jeep wrangler pulled in. "Hey angel wuz up? Didn't expect you home so soon?"
Makoto smiled and got out of her jeep and walked over to Mel and pulled her into a standing position and kissed her deeply. "Why do you ask hmmm got a hot date waiting for you?"
Mel smirked as she wiped her hand clean. "Only hot date I got iz you babe." Mel kissed Makoto deeply then flopped her over her shoulder and walked over to the elevator. When they got to the loft Blaze and Ahriman were there in human form kissing. Mel smirked. "Hey now you two since when have you become an item?" Mel set Makoto down and looked at the two guardians.
The two of them blushed and looked at Mel. Blaze spoke softly. "Since before we met you why?"
"Oh I dunno never thought my dragon n my cat would be in love that's all."
Ahriman looked at Mel and frowned. "What you're the only one allowed to be happy?"
"No is not that by all means get married and have kids it jus caught me off guard that's all. Sorry fer saying anything." Mel got back in the elevator and went back to working on her dirt bike. The world championship race was in a few months. Mel had yet to tell Makoto that she would be leaving for Milan. Makoto frowned then looked at Ahriman. "I'm sorry for the way she's acting really. I'll go talk to her. Sorry again." Makoto waited for the elevator to rise and climbed in. Once she was back in the garage with Mel she walked over to her and spoke softly. "So getting your bike ready for the big race?"
"Nani?"
"Don't play dumb with me ai I know your in the race. And I hope you know I'll be there with you." Makoto smiled.
Mel looked at the young brunette and smiled. "You will huh." Mel then leaned in and kissed Makoto.
After about 3 hours of messing with her dirt bike Mel wiped her hands clean. Her and Makoto were about to hop in the elevator when they heard a car horn. Mel spun around and saw Mamoru's red car pulling in. Usagi, Chibi-usa and Mamoru stepped out of the car. "Hey Usagi-chan what brings you and your family here?"
"Luna found some info out on that new Senshi."
"Cool well lets go inside and talk ok."
The 5 of them walked to the elevator and when they reached Mel's loft they walked in and Mel saw Blaze, Ahriman and Ivory sitting in the front room watching a movie. "Who are they Mel-chan I thought your parents were dead."
"They are. That's just Blaze and Ahriman."
"And the girl?"
"Long story. So about the new Senshi?" The 5 of them walked into the kitchen. "Anyone want anything to drink?" Mel walked to the fridge and grabbed a six pack of soda and set it on the table while Mamoru relayed Luna's message.
"Luna said the new scout is Ivory."
"Nani?" Makoto looked at Mamoru confused. "Are you telling me that little girl Mel let live with her is the new Senshi."
"Yes Mako-chan that's what I'm telling you."
Mel leaned her chair back on two legs and rocked it slightly. Her face and voice were void of emotion. "I could have told yall that."
"Nani?"
"Yea Usagi-chan I could have told ya everything he jus said. Sailor Pulsar is a guardian like Jessie, Crystal and myself. There are actually 6 of us. Me, Jessie, Crystal and Trinity were the only four that were supposed to be awakened in this time. Ivory I honestly dunno why she awakened. She's the right age but still." Mel trailed off as Ahriman walked into the room still in human form.
Ahriman looked at the group of Senshi sitting at the table. "You'll never convince me your true hair color isn't blonde Mel really you are dense. No offence my queen."
"Man cat is chestnut not blonde yeesh! Jus spit out whatever it is you wanna tell us and quit pickin on me."
Ahriman smirked and shook her head. "Close enough if you ask me. But any ways. The reason Pulsar was awakened now is because of Rogue. Don't be shocked when Trinity shows up." Ahriman then walked to the mini fridge and grabbed a bottle of water and left the room once again.
"Damn evil demon cat always pickin on me. I'll fix her ass I'll drop the spell on my hair n prove it one of these days." Mel crossed her arms across her chest and mad a pouty face. "Man if T shows up I'm moving. That girl I love her to death but she treats me like a lil kid."
"I do not and you know it."
Mel's eyes got wide and she spun around and looked into familiar ice blue eyes. One half covered by fire red hair. "T-t-Trinity. What are you doing here?"
Trinity leered at Mel. "Someone has to make sure you don't go and get yourself killed. Granted you have Makoto but I know you and I know it'll take more than her to stop you from going after Rogue."
Makoto looked at the tall woman with a confused look on her face. "Do I know you?"
"No princess you don't but you know my sister Setsuna"
"Setsuna? You mean there's more than one guardian for the gate of time?"
"Yes princess. She guards the gates of time for earth I guard the gates of time for space."
"That's all well and good T but why the hell are you here." Mel tipped the chair back again and looked at Trinity.
Trinity tipped the chair forward and leered at Mel. "Sit right in the chair Melanie. And I'm here to help."
"See what I mean." Mel rolled her eyes then looked at Trinity. "So this means you'll be staying here right?"
"Hell no. you couldn't pay me to stay with you. Your way too immature and I'm sure Makoto is living with you by now. I've already made plans to stay with Setsuna."
"Um no Maks hasn't decided to move in here yet."
"Loosing your touch I see."
Mel's face turned cold and she spoke in an icy tone. "Fuck you Trinity ok. You know damn well I was never a player and- Never mind." Mel shook her head and stood up. "I'm gonna go have a cigarette Maks knows where to find me should you need me." Mel walked out of the room slowly.
Usagi looked at Mamoru and then at Makoto. "Is she ok Mako-chan?"
Makoto looked at her blonde friend. "I don't know Usagi-chan she was never this moody on Jupiter. I'll get her to tell me what's up. But I'll talk to her later about it."
Trinity sighed. "You think she's moody now you should have seen her when she was younger. Well I better get going I'll see you guys around ok." At that Trinity left.
Mamoru decided it was time him and Usagi left. "Chibi-usa come on we're going."
Chibi-usa walked over by Mamoru and Usagi and frowned. "Can't I stay longer? Me and Ivory are in the middle of a game please guys."
Usagi looked at Mamoru then at Makoto. "You might wanna ask Mel that question Chibi-usa."
"I'll go get her hold on." Makoto walked out onto the balcony and placed a warm hand on Mel's shoulder. "Usagi and Mamoru are leaving and Chibi-usa-chan wants to stay the night."
Mel took the last drag of her cigarette and flicked it over the edge of the balcony. Then her and Makoto walked in the apartment. Mel walked over by Chibi-usa and smiled softly. "A lil birdie told me you have summin to ask me."
Chibi-usa smiled softly. "I well I was wondering if I could stay longer."
Ivory smirked. "Jus ask if you can stay the night. They all know that's what you're hinting at."
Mel chuckled softly. "I don't care. If you wanna stay longer is kew with me it's all up to Usagi-chan and Mamaru-san."
Usagi smiled. "If it's ok with Mel then its ok with me."
"Thanks mamma." Chibi-usa hugged Usagi and Mamoru and her and Ivory went back to Ivory's room and finished setting up the game.
Mel looked at Makoto and smiled softly. "Sorry about before. If Trinity knew everything that's happened to me she wouldn't have said what she did. I mean I lived in New York before here."
"Why did you move?"
"Two reasons. One summin I don't really feel like talking about happened to me. And two my memories of you and the past came back and I came here in hopes of finding you."
Makoto looked at Mel. "You don't need to tell me I think I know. I'm sorry Mel."
"Hey now don't be sorry it wasn't your fault."