07 : Strange Guy
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When arriving at school one morning, Tsukino Usagi was more than surprised when she came upon a rather large crowd of students near the entranceway. What shocked her even more is when she found herself being dragged through the hordes of people by none other then Aino Minako.
"M-Minako-chan!" Cried Usagi as she struggled to loosen herself from her friends grip, "What's the meaning of this? Where are you taking me?"
"They'll be here soon." was all the blond managed to say whilst heaving a big, dreamy sigh. Usagi titled her head sideways, bewildered.
"Who . . ." She began but failed to finish her sentence when a car honk was heard and then a stampede of schoolgirls rushing simultaneously in the direction of the noise. Had it not been for Minako's nimble legs, Usagi was certain they would have gotten trampled over.
Looking ahead of her, she now saw a small black car pulling up to the block. She felt Minako's grip tighten as she quickened her pace. "Wah! Minako!" Usagi exclaimed, trying to keep up with her friend. "Minako, can you please tell me what's going on?"
"The Three Lights . . . are . . ."
She was suddenly cut off when more spouts of screams were heard.
"IT'S THEM!" Minako screeched. Usagi, meanwhile, cringed. "Minako-chan, I think we should just . . . Gah, Minako, slow down!"
Her pleas proved futile, although, when she felt herself being pulled at warp speed . . . and then suddenly stop short when they came nearest three other girls, namely: Rei, Makoto, and Ami who were at the current time talking to three men each dressed in the same black suit.
"Hino Rei!" Rei shouted, approaching the tallest of the three men, a brunette, "Member 2906 of your fan club!"
"Kino Makoto!" Makoto went next, shoving Rei out of the way, "Member 1606!"
"Aino Minako!" Minako went suddenly, popping up in front of Makoto, Usagi had gone missing . . . "Member 278!"
"Mizuno Ami" began Ami shyly stepping out from behind Minako, "Member . . . member 25." With that the blue haired beauty held up a shimmering golden card.
"Ami!" Gasped Makoto, causing Ami to turn an unhealthy shade of red.
"You're early . . ." Rei said, marveling at Ami's card.
" . . . not only for practice exams . . ." added Minako.
"I'm sorry . . ." Ami said, bashfully.
"Ugh . . . Let's go already," the silver haired man said, indicating to his other two partners, "It's too noisy here . . ."
"Alright . . . alright . . ." sighed the brunette, stealing a quick glance at a certain, blue haired girl . . . They were about to take off when . . .
"Minako!" Shouted a rather grumpy Usagi, as she shoved her way through the last bunch of fan girls. Steam seemed to come out of her head as she stomped towards her the four girls. Minako suddenly blanched. "Er . . . Usagi-chan! I'm so glad your alright! You see the thing is . . ."
"Odango!" Came a sudden, happy masculine voice. All turned to see the dark haired man, a grin plastered on his face.
"Seiya?" The silver haired man said, confused. "Who is . . .?"
Seiya, however, had already made his way to the baffled blond.
"You go to this school to?"
"Eh? You're one of the Three Lights?"
Seiya chuckled. "You want to be classmates, don't you?"
"No! I mean I . . . I didn't even say . . ."
"Great!" Seiya exclaimed, cutting her off. "See you later." He said, walking off, the other two followed.
"You . . . you must be joking!" Usagi called out to him. "Why would I . . ."
"Hey Usagi . . ." Said Rei, suddenly coming up in front of her friend.
"How do you know Seiya?" Minako inquired, standing on the other side of her. Soon after, Makoto and Ami joined. Great, now there was no escape.
"Well . . . It's a very complicated story . . ."
They all stared at her, waiting for her to continue. Usagi felt heat rising to her cheeks.
"Mou . . ." she suddenly pouted, crossing her arms over her chest, "He's such a strange guy!"
