Chapter 12

I want a Boyfriend: The Luxury Cruise Ship is a Trap

Jadeite glared at an orb that projected an image of Sailor Moon and Sora attacking their foes in unison.

"Those two have become quite the nuisance," he said furiously.

But his thoughts were interrupted by the sound of a woman's laughter, making Jadeite turn to the jet of water that burst out from the ground.

"Who could have guessed that people like them, make so much trouble for the great Jadeite," she said to him.

"What is it Thetis?" demanded the warlord.

"How quaint of you to acknowledge Thetis after all of your previous failures. She feels quite honored, Jadeite," said Maleficent.

"So tell me, what business does Queen Beryl's allies have in a place like this anyway?" Jadeite asked.

"Whoa, you'd better take it easy Hotshot, especially when there's a lady present," warned Pete.

"I'm afraid I have to agree with Pete on this, sir," added Thetis.

"I'm afraid I have no time to deal with your delusions. Go back the way you came," scoffed Jadeite.

"Fool, know your place," Sephiroth said, drawing Masamune and holding it towards his throat.

Thetis smirked admirably at the One-Winged Angel and stepped forward.

"Now, now, Sephiroth. I only came here today so that I can offer my services to Master Jadeite. I've come up with a perfect way to gather energy for our great ruler," said Thetis.

"What did you say?" he asked with a look of surprise as he averted his gaze from Sephiroth's sword.

"I see. So you have a plan," Sephiroth said to Thetis as he lowered his sword to his side.

"Indeed I do, Sephiroth. Please, come closer. I call this plan, Operation: Romantic Cruise," replied Thetis.

In Usagi's house, Sora and Usagi were watching a commercial for an ocean liner that made them curious about it. When the commercial was finished, Usagi looked somberly at Sora.

"I want to go too," she said softly.

She still felt just the same about while at school, when she brought the flyer to her desk. Naru looked at it, Usagi had a somewhat hopeless look in her eyes. The sight of Usagi feeling glum made Sora give her a sympathetic smile.

"Oh, just imagine sailing away by the light of the moon," sighed Usagi.

"I know, but i've heard that the tickets have been completely sold out for a month," replied Naru.

"I know what you mean. My friends and I once went on a cruise with Twily and her friends, until we discovered the remnants of the Storm King's powers and had them dispelled completely. But still, it felt more like an adventure," said Sora.

"Looking at those romantic cruises, huh? They do seem nice," Umino said, with a goofy chuckle.

"Yeah," replied Sora, as Umino picked up the flyer.

"A luxury liner for 666 passengers. Supposedly the view of the stars as the ship travels from Tokyo to Yokohama is enough to make any man and woman fall in love," he said excitedly, until Usagi elbowed him in the face.

"Well now you've just gone and made me seasick. Thanks a lot," she grumbled.

"Hold on Usagi, you mean you wanted to go on that cruise for real?" asked the nerd.

"She still does. I mean she wants to," piped in Sora.

"I see. Oh boy, this is very unfortunate," replied Umino.

"Umino are you saying…?" asked Usagi.

"That you have tickets?" Naru asked as well.

"I did, but I'm afraid I don't have them anymore because I gave them both to my neighbor," answered Umino.

Sora glared darkly at him, until he stepped up to him.

"You rotten-!" he snapped furiously making Umino flinch.

"How could you pass up something so incredible!?" added Usagi.

"Well, I'm still a minor. I can't go without a legal guardian. And besides that, did you see the sales? It's way past my curfew," replied Umino.

"That's probably the most responsible thing I've ever heard you say," said Naru as Usagi hung her head.

"Any Idea how we can win tickets?" asked Sora.

"Actually, come to think of it, the lottery in the shopping district was giving two tickets out as the grand prize," replied Umino.

This made Usagi so excited, that she raced out of her classroom to the shopping district leaving Umino, Naru, and Usagi behind in the dust. A few minutes later, Sora and Usagi stood before a stand with several people behind him. Usagi spun the lottery around multiple times, but all she got was a red ball.

"Here's a package of tissue papers as a consolation prize," said the owner.

"Thanks but, we don't need it," replied Sora, as he politely stepped out of the crowd, while Usagi had to struggle her way out.

"You guys?" Rei asked as he approached them with a shopping bag.

"Nice to see you, Rei. But, uh, Usagi's been trying to win two tickets to a cruise ship, but all she got was tissue paper as a consolation prize. Unfortunately, after several attempts, she didn't hit the jackpot," said Sora.

"Two tickets? I don't get it, why would she even want those?" Rei asked as she glanced at Sora.

"You know what, I really don't get it either. Well, how about you Rei? Wouldn't you want to go on an ocean liner with someone?" asked Sora.

"'Course not. Usagi, Ami and I are guardians Sora. We don't have time to waste on useless nonsense like this," replied Rei.

"Maybe not, but still, I think you should give it a try," Sora said to her.

"Fine, I'll do it," sighed Rei.

When she approached the owner of the lottery counter, she smirked with pride.

"I'd like to give it a try," she said.

"Sure you got it," replied the dealer, making Usagi surprised.

Sora watched carefully as Rei concentrated with everything she had, which made Usagi even more shocked than she had been. With a loud yell, she took hold of the rolling machine, spun it several times, and saw a golden marble land on the tray.

"Congratulations! You just won two tickets to a romantic cruise!" the lottery owner said excitedly, as he rang the bell.

Rei was so happy she jumped for joy, ran to Sora, and began to dance with him.

Uh, Rei, what happened to not wasting time on useless nonsense like this?" Usagi asked skeptically.

But Rei didn't hear her. She was so happy as she and Sora slowly spun around holding hands with each other, Which did make Usagi laugh sheepishly as she rubbed the back of her head. When they stopped, Rei and Sora laughed sheepishly at each other. Luna yawned on the park bench, as she watched Sora, Usagi and Rei near a fountain.

"Come on, you said you weren't even interested in those tickets before," whined Usagi.

"Sorry, but what's done is done. After all, she did win them fair and square, especially considering how Lady Luck is on her side," said Sora.

"You really think Lady Luck's on my side?" Rei asked him.

"Yep, I sure do," replied the spiked brunette.

"Wait, I know. Let's go together, it'll be lots of fun," suggested Usagi.

"Give her a break, she needs to go with someone she loves with all her heart," interjected Sora.

"That's right, Sora," agreed Rei.

"And just who are you planning to take with you?" Riku asked as he approached them.

Everyone looked and saw him joined with the other Guardians of Kingdom Hearts.

"I don't know, Riku," Rei said to him.

"Now hold on a second guys. Don't you remember what Sora and Master Yen Sid said to you about what happens when you let darkness take advantage of your infighting?" asked Axel.

"Of course not, Axel. But still, that stern gaze of his really scared me," whimpered Usagi.

"Well that's just the way he is, Usagi," replied Luna.

"Well, anyway… if it's all right with Rei, I think I'll go with her," said Sora.

Rei laughed hesitantly, but smiled at him.

"Listen, even though you and Usagi may be immature at times, I still think of you guys as my friends thanks to our bond. But, I guess if it makes you happy, I'm willing to make an exception," she said to him.

"Thank you," replied Sora, as he grinned at her.

Usagi was aghast. Why would Rei go with the first person who was very much like her? Then the others saw Ami approaching.

"What's going on, Luna?" she asked.

"Oh, the usual talk of knowing your place," replied Luna.

"Luna, how can you be this heartless at a time like this?" cried Usagi.

"Actually, perfect timing, come over here," said Rei.

"Huh, what is it?" asked Ami.

"Well… Rei really doesn't like to be kept waiting, Ami," said Sora.

"He has a point there," she said to herself.

But when Ami approached her, Rei quickly led her away, with Sora in tow.

"Urgh! You really think Sora will be your boyfriend!? Hey! I'm not done talking to you!" shouted Usagi.

"Give it up," Riku said to her, as Rei, Ami, and Sora left.

"Catch you guys later," called Rei.

"Huh, you want Sora to go with you?" asked Ami, when they sat at a table in a cafe.

"Yeah, take a look," replied Rei, presenting her two tickets.

"But Usagi, it seemed like she wanted to go," said Ami.

"Sorry Ami. I don't think it'd be possible for her without someone at her side," replied Sora.

"I agree, can you imagine her with someone like Riku in a romantic setting?" asked Rei.

Ami wasn't sure what to say, but Rei had a plan.

"You can do nautical research, it'll be a learning experience. Trust me. And, maybe I can find a dashing guy on that ship, just like Tuxedo Mask," she said.

But Usagi had heard everything from her hiding place, until Rei had an idea. She suggested that Ami join them as well, with the other Guardians of Kingdom Hearts.

"Hmm… Sounds fair," agreed Sora.

Ami nodded her head, but agreed to go with them. But Usagi decided to do some investigating of her own, as Jiminy Cricket leaped out of Sora's jacket and landed on her shoulder.

"If you wanna go with 'em, we'll have to do a little infiltration of that cruise ship," he said.

Luna nodded in agreement, but she wished that Rei and Ami would devote themselves to the task at hand. Later that night, after everyone had purchased their tickets, they soon boarded the ocean liner with a large crowd of people. Unknown to Rei, Ami, Sora, and their allies, Usagi was also preparing to board the ship in a different way with Luna and Jiminy.

"Okay, let's get on board," she said.

"How do you plan on doing that, Usagi?" asked Luna.

"Oh, I'm pretty sure she can make her way on board with that trusty transformation pen of her's. So don't you worry about how she can use this nifty little gadget of her's, Luna," said Jiminy.

Usagi nodded proudly at him, and raised her pen high into the air.

Moon Power, transform me into a beautiful photographer!" Usagi called to the sky above.

In an instant her appearance changed into that of a photographer. Then she picked up Luna and placed her into the box, while Jiminy hid in her jacket pocket. Then she raced off to the ship and prepared to board, just as the foghorn sounded. At the same time, Usagi's friends and allies were also boarding the ship, unaware of the danger that awaited them. They didn't notice that Thetis and Jadeite, disguised as regular sailors, were also aboard the ship, and were plotting something sinister.

"Captain Jadeite, all of our victims are climbing aboard by the dozens. Looks like the plan's going well," she said with a light chuckle.

"I'm impressed, Thetis. It's hard to believe that this is really just a broken down old ship that's been enchanted by your sea water magic," replied Jadeite as he smirked confidently.

"Yes, but you should know that this isn't all that Thetis' magic is capable of," said Maleficent who was also with them.

"Let the flowers of your love blossom, All you foolish mortals," Jadeite announced quietly.

"Captain, we're all ready to cast off and get underway now," said one of the crewmen.

"Good, let's depart," replied Jadeite.

"Aye, aye!" said the crewman.

Then the ship sailed off across the water towards its next destination under the stars above. People stared in awe as the city slowly moved away from them, while others sat in the dining hall eating, drinking, and talking of things that they liked.

"Ugh, why did I decide to wear heels? This is ridiculous," complained Rei, as she stumbled from side to side as the ship rocked slowly with its occupants aboard.

"You know, I've been looking around, and it seems like we're the only ones here by ourselves," said Ami.

"You may be right, Ami. Most of us are aware that it was a love boat thanks to Usagi, but even I'm surprised that it said it would accommodate all couples," replied Sora, as he walked with his hands behind his head.

"Even though I thought there might be some single guys here, apart from Sora, Riku, Ven, Terra, Axel, and Roxas who are with us," agreed Rei.

"Yeah, but wait until you meet Daisy Duck," said Donald.

"She's what you'd call his special sweetheart," added Goofy.

"Well, at least we have some guys with us," giggled Ami.

The other girls nodded in agreement, as Sora chuckled to himself.

"In the lower decks of the ship, Usagi's infiltration mission was a complete success, as she emerged in the engine room. Carefully setting the box down, she opened it up so that Luna could peek out, while Jiminy clambered up onto Usagi's shoulder.

"Any idea where we are, Usagi?" he asked.

"The engine room," replied Usagi.

"It can't be, the engine room on a ship this big wouldn't be anything this quiet," said Luna as she jumped out of the box.

"Well maybe it's just idling now," Usagi said as she looked around with her camera.

"I highly doubt that Usagi. But according to me and Luna, we seem to be moving at full speed," replied Jiminy as he joined Luna near the window.

"Boy, you sure worry a lot. Maybe they just have some kind of state of the art engine installed," said Usagi, as she continued to look around.

"I hope she knows what's at stake here," Luna whispered to the royal chronicler.

"Anyway, I wonder where the rest of our friends are," Usagi said, until she saw Jadeite in disguise.

"What are you doing here?" he asked furiously, making Usagi almost panic as Luna and Jiminy jumped into the box and hid from his furious glare.

Jadeite slowly stepped forward after hearing Usagi's explanation.

"You're a reporter, huh? Well, I'm sorry, but you're in a restricted area," he said to them in a more formal tone.

Usagi was smitten by the disguised Jadeite, while Luna shuddered at the darkness she sensed, as Jiminy carefully peaked out of the box to listen.

"It's dangerous here," Jadeite said to her.

"Oh, sorry, I got separated from my crew when I came on board, and I got lost," explained Usagi.

"Oh, I see. You've got a bit of a problem, huh?" he asked her.

"I know, we could go look for my friends, together," suggested Usagi.

"Uh, okay," replied Jadeite, almost hesitantly.

But he sensed something about Usagi that made him feel uneasy. At the same time, Usagi thought that the disguised Jadeite would make an excellent boyfriend. Several decks above Usagi, Luna, and Jiminy, Rei suddenly had an idea pop into her head as Ami, Sora, and their friends stood with her.

"Ah, I just came up with a really great idea," she said excitedly.

Sora and the others glanced at her, but Riku sensed something was off about the vessel they were on.

"Oh, what is it?" asked Ami.

"Yeah, what did you have in mind?" Sora asked as well.

"Since there are so many couples here, there are bound to be at least a few of them who are fighting, right?" said Rei.

"Where'd you get an idea like that?" asked Axel.

"If we can find some guys who've been freshly dumped by their girlfriends, then we grab 'em on the rebound," replied Rei, while Ami glanced nervously away.

"I should've just stayed right home and used the dictionary," she sighed.

While Usagi's friends were busily scouring the ocean liner, Captain Jadeite escorted Usagi to another compartment, and stopped to glance at her, unaware that Jiminy and Luna were with her.

"I'd like to make an announcement that you've been separated from your friends on the ship. But I'm afraid that if I do so, it would ruin the beautifully romantic mood that the other guests are enjoying," he said.

"Yeah, you do have a good point," replied Usagi as she clung to him.

Despite her happiness, she was still unaware that it was really Jadeite in disguise, while Jadeite felt something that seemed to make him uncomfortable, as he questioned why he needed to be extremely careful around Usagi, who was still dressed as a photographer, when Thetis approached them.

"Captain, excuse me, it's nearly time," she said to him.

"I see,"replied Jadeite.

Then he turned and saluted Usagi.

"Pardon me, I have to go now," he said, and walked off.

"Oh, that's too bad," sighed Usagi, as she watched them go.

She seemed disappointed that her chances had been dashed.

"Oh, we were just getting to the good part," she complained.

Then the box opened as Luna and Jiminy popped out.

"Usagi, we have a situation! The ship is full of dark power!" the cat said to her.

Usagi was shocked as Thetis closed the door with a sign that read, Captain's Quarters.

"And I have a feeling that the captain is really Jadeite in disguise," said Jiminy.

And he was right. Jadeite and Thetis were planning something when Maleficent appeared behind them in a burst of green flames.

"The time is near," he said.

"Yes, those ignorant fools shall know the true meaning of vengeance," agreed Maleficent.

"Indeed, the energy of couples in love has almost reached its peak now. And when it does, we'll collect the energy from 600 passengers at once," replied Thetis.

Jadeite nodded as an evil smile crept onto his face.

"So do you agree that my plan is a good one?" asked the water demon.

"If it works you'll have my praise, but not sooner," replied Jadeite.

"I'm 99% certain it will work. And if it does, then I believe you ought to start paying a little more closer attention to me, Master Jadeite," sneered Thetis.

"And you shall have it, after he considers it," said Maleficent.

But they had no idea that Usagi, Luna, and Jiminy were observing from behind the door.

"What are they saying, I can't hear," she said to them.

"Whatever it is, I'm sure he's a monster," replied Luna.

"And that evil witch who's with them is called Maleficent," added Jiminy.

"But he's my future boyfriend," complained Usagi.

"Boyfriend or not, he's in league with that witch," snapped Jiminy.

But when they looked back into the captain's quarters, Jadeite, Thetis, and Maleficent had all disappeared.

"Oh no, they're gone!" gasped Usagi.

"I'll bet they're up to something terrible too," said Luna.

"We gotta find Sora and the others, and let them know that they're in danger!" agreed Jiminy.

In the dining hall, Rei, Ami, Sora, and their friends were eating and drinking, but the bluette noticed that the raven-haired priestess was enjoying herself too much.

"Um, listen Rei. do you think you could eat a little quieter?" she asked.

"Come on, Ami. she can't think on an empty stomach without any good protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, sugars, or dairy products,of any kind," said Xion.

"I'm with you there Xion, just eat, drink, and be happy about it," agreed Rei as she continued to chomp down what she saw on the table.

Suddenly they heard the sound of a PA system going on.

"Attention everyone, please gather in the reception hall. We've prepared a wonderful show for you, and it's about to begin" Thetis' voice said through the speakers.

"A show?" asked Sora.

"Do you guys think we should go to that?" Rei asked as well.

"Yes, anything to get you away from the food," replied Ami.

As they left the dining hall, Usagi, Luna, and Jiminy stood near the railing of the ship when they heard the announcement as well.

"She just said the reception hall," Usagi said in shock.

"Then that means we'll find our culprit that's behind this madness there," replied Jiminy.

Luna nodded, and together they raced to there as fast as they could. While they hurried, all the people stood before an elegant stage as they heard the sound of a drumroll. Then the curtain slowly raised, revealing Jadeite in his captain's uniform, and Thetis in a Qipao dress.

"Thank you for coming," Thetis said to them, as the crewmen sealed the door.

Out on deck, Usagi, Luna and Jiminy were all hurrying as fast as their legs would carry them.

"Now cuddle up, as you watch the most romantic show in the whole world," announced Thetis.

But Sora saw her transform into her true form as she laughed maniacally as the disco ball above them began to flash rapidly. He knew that a lot of people were still blind to the truth, as they watched.

"Guys is that…?" asked Ami.

"It's definitely a monster," whispered Rei.

Thankfully they were unaffected by the energy drain thanks to Donald's magic.

This ship is like a maze! Which way is the reception hall!?" asked Usagi as she ran with Luna and Jiminy through the many corridors.

"All of you will continue your romantic dreams in darkness!" cried Thetis.

Then the energy rose up from the passengers and fused with the disco ball, as Jadeite discarded his disguise. Sora readied his keyblade and charged right at them.

"Jadeite! You're gonna pay for this!" he shouted, drawing Thetis' attention to him.

"You! You're the boy with the key!" she gasped in shock.

"Heh, I knew it, Sora and his friends are with them. We were only stealing the energy from couples. But your magic doesn't work on those who are only friends with each other," sneered Jadeite.

"We may have come aboard without any boyfriends or girlfriends, but that doesn't mean we still care about each other!" Sora said furiously at them.

"Yeah, that's right! We could have boyfriends if we really wanted them!" agreed Rei.

Ami nodded as well.

"But right now, the truth is… We just can't stand your foul stench!" said Riku.

"Now return their hearts or pay the price!" agreed Aqua.

"Hmph, you fools. Show them all the door," Thetis said.

Then the crewmen transformed into Heartless, forcing Ami and Rei to grab some chairs and use them as improvised weapons. Rei struck down one water demon.

Gotcha!" she said.

But suddenly she was surrounded by two of them as they reformed, as the Heartless charged right at them.

"Protect them!" Sora said to his friends as the Heartless surrounded them.

Quickly readying their weapons, they all saw that they had to fight their way of the ship.

"Why did I wear heels?" complained Rei.

"We can't transform out in the open in front of everyone," said Ami as she backed into Rei.

"We can't let Jadeite get away!" Donald said bravely.

"Right!" agreed Sora.

"Heh, it's useless to struggle," sneered Jadeite.

"Master Jadeite, I may have made a slight miscalculation in my plan, but we've still managed to collect plenty of human energy. I believe that Queen Beryl will be very pleased with us," said Thetis.

"Agreed," replied the warlord.

But they hadn't counted on Usagi, Luna, and Jiminy being able to reach the reception hall, just in time.

"Moon Prism Power, Make Up!" Usagi called out loudly.

Then she soon changed out of her disguise into Sailor Moon, just as Jadeite opened a portal to the dark corridor to meet with Queen Beryl.

"Stop!" Sailor Moon called from above.

"Just in time!" Sora said, waving to Usagi in her Sailor Moon costume.

"That's right Sora, the pretty guardian Sailor Moon, who fights for love and for justice, is here!" she said to him.

"Just how did you get on board?" demanded Thetis.

"It's thanks to her listening to these young ladies that are also her friends," Jiminy answered the water demon.

"And we're also her friends!" added Sora.

"How dare you target couples and go after the energy that they're love creates! Love is precious, some people can't even find other people they love! It's so sad!" she said to them.

"I agree with Sailor Moon! I may still have a lot to learn about love, but I know what it means to share my heart with others. And it will take more than you, to break a bond like that," Sora said to Thetis.

"And what does a foolish boy like you know about the heart?" asked Jadeite.

"Because I've seen more of this world than even you could believe! That's why hatred and vengeance is something that only the weak embrace!" replied Sora.

"And on behalf of the Moon and Kingdom Hearts, I'm punishing you!" Sailor Moon said to them.

"If that's what you believe, then I shall sever your bond with your friends!" roared Thetis as she lunged at Sailor Moon.

"Sailor Moon! Look out!" cried Sora.

But Thetis shoved her out of the window, making Sora chase after the water demon. Then he landed beside her as Thetis began making the water rise up and spin like a cyclone.

"Whoa!" gasped Usagi.

"Stay on guard Sailor Moon! This creature has the power to command the ocean as Ursula and Morgana did when they took King Triton's Trident," warned Sora.

And he was right, just as Thetis sent a plum of water at them, while Jadeite watched with evil triumph as Maleficent appeared.

"Excellent job, Thetis," he said with a cruel chuckle.

But he greatly underestimated Rei and Ami who defeated the remaining Heartless under his command as Sailors Mercury and Mars.

'We gotta hurry, you guys!" Ami said to them.

"You said it, Mercury. Nobody makes a fool of us and gets away with it!" replied Terra.

Outside on the ship's deck, Sora and Sailor Moon were having difficulty with Thetis as she prepared to finish them off. Luckily Sailor Mercury arrived and used her bubble spray to create a powerful fog bank. Then Sailor Mars unleashed her Fire Soul upon her, while the remaining Guardians of Kingdom Hearts beat back the remaining Heartless that had Sora and Sailor Moon cornered.

"End it now, Sailor Moon!" Ami said to her friend.

"Okay," replied Usagi.

She removed her Tiara and transformed it into the golden Discus, as Sora readied his Keyblade.

"Moon Tiara Action!" she cried.

'And now, HOLY!" shouted Sora, sending a powerful burst of light towards the Tiara, infusing it with even greater power.

The empowered discus struck Thetis head on, and she soon disappeared with a big splash of water that fell right to the ocean. Everyone watched as the water soon calmed down, as Maleficent appeared behind them. Then Jadeite joined her as well as they spun around.

"Well, well. I underestimated you all, but then I got a lot more skilled since the last time we met," he sneered.

"I really felt distressed at not joining in the action," added Maleficent.

"Then you must be Maleficent!" Usagi said to her.

"That is correct, Sailor Moon. But as of right now, the great ruler that Queen Beryl told me about will soon awaken. This world will be plunged into Darkness. It is unstoppable," replied the wicked fairy.

"We'll stop it! After coming this far, there's no way we're gonna let that happen!" Sora said as he held his keyblade at the ready.

"I share Sora's sentiment on this!" agreed Rei.

"Everyone, don't let your guard down," warned Ami.

"Insolence, this ends now!" Jadeite said, as he prepared to strike them down.

But he was dragged away from them by an unseen force, only for Sora glare at Maleficent.

"WHERE'D HE GO!?" he shouted at the evil witch.

"That would be none of your concern," replied Maleficent who also vanished.

Her laughter echoed everywhere as she left, making Sora completely lose control of himself.

"Where are you!? Don't you dare hide from me! Show yourselves!" he shouted, swinging his keyblade around in a blind rage as everyone looked at him with concern in their eyes.

"Sora, calm down! They're not coming back!" cried Jiminy.

Sora lowered his Keyblade and held it to his side, as Usagi approached him and rested her hand upon his shoulder.

"Sora?" she asked.

"They'll pay for this. The next time I see them, I'll execute them all," he said with a dangerous venom in his voice.

"Sora, you taught me how to not let anger guide my actions. But we will see them again," Rei assured him.

Sora glanced at Rei, then towards Usagi.

"I'm sorry," he said somberly.

But Usagi wrapped her arms around him.

"There's nothing to be sorry about. You kept me safe from Thetis and the Heartless, even when our friends came to the rescue," she said to him.

Then Sora gently wrapped his arms around Usagi, making everyone smile at him.

"That's right, Sora. If Usagi says your a good person, I'll trust her judgement," said Ami.

"And even if I'm difficult around you, I'll also trust Usagi's judgement," agreed Rei.

"Thank you," replied Sora.

In Queen Beryl's lair, Jadeite appeared before her with a look of shock, as Maleficent appeared alongside her.

"Q-Queen Beryl," he stuttered.

"You used my precious monster Thetis without my permission! And thanks to your incompetence she's now been slain!" Beryl said furiously.

"You're mistaken! This was Thetis' idea right from the very start," protested Jadeite.

"FOOL! IDIOT! IMBECILE!" screamed Maleficent, blasting him with dark lightning that erupted from her scepter.

"That's enough Maleficent, I'll hear his excuses at the palace, first. Then you can execute him for his failures, and the trouble he's caused me," Beryl assured the evil fairy, as she vanished into the darkness.

"I hope you're prepared to beg for forgiveness," Sephiroth said to him with a malevolent chuckle.

"Now, away with you!" added Maleficent, then she vanished laughing wickedly at him.

Jadeite seethed with rage as he clenched his fist, hoping to strike down Sailor Moon and make her suffer, as he watched Sephiroth slowly walking away into the flames that surrounded them. At the same time, the illusion that Thetis cast faded away, as the people awoke to hear the sound of a siren from a police boat that had come to rescue the people.

"Aw, this is just plain awful. No love connection for us," moaned Usagi.

"Well, I'm not just gonna give up. The next time there's a cruise like this, I'm gonna have a boyfriend to take on it with me," said Rei as she looked determinedly into the sky.

"Yeah, and I'll be right behind you," agreed Usagi.

"Well anyway… If you do find yourselves boyfriends, I'm sure they'll appreciate you, no matter what you wear," said Sora, making Usagi and Rei glance at him with a respectful smile.

"I hope Sora doesn't contact Master Yen Sid to put them in their place," said Luna.

"I think I'll stick to studying from now on," Ami said thoughtfully, as she pulled out her book.

"Oh boy," sighed the cat.