"Hurry Usa! We don't want to be late!" Hotaru cried as she ran down the halls, pulling the blonde by the hand along. "Over here!" A voice called out from around the corner. "Just on time." Michiru giggled patting Hotaru's head, a look of fondness in her eyes. The group of girls rolled their eyes at their princess. "We were just about to get changed." Ami said simply tucking a strand of blue hair behind her ear. "
"This way everyone." Setsuna called out guiding the group towards a large spacious change room. The room was the very definition of elegance, though it was only a change room. The floor was a light sandy color, the walls decorated with silver patterned wallpaper. On each side of the room were large frosted windows covered by silk curtains. Half the room was taken up by booths lining the walls for each girl to change. In the middle was a rack filled with clothing and accessories.
"OH MY GOSH!" Minako squealed. "FREE CLOTHES!" She yelled running excitedly to check out the clothing assembled. "Where has this place been all my life. This is heaven on Earth. Pretty rich boys everywhere, delicious food and free clothes. Just wait till I snag one of these hotties and become a princess!" Minako exclaimed as she visualized her future filled with love. "Um.. Minako." Makoto interrupted. "Not to burst your bubble or anything... but you already are a princess." Minako stopped in her tracks. "Oh yeah... ha ha. I forgot." She laughed half-heartedly, her face flushing red. Rei rolled her eyes. "Enough of your delusions. Let's get to work." She said swiftly, grabbing a dress from the rack. "Excuse me! Delusions! What do you think you're saying!" Minako yelled her cheeks growing scarlet.
Usagi giggled, smiling fondly at the bickering girls. "Usa-chan." Hotaru said sheepishly pulling at Usagi's arm. "Hm? Yes Hotaru?" She said answering to the rather cute nickname Hotaru had recently given her, a result from spending a few weeks with the blonde while the outer senshi went on vacation, or in other words another mission. "I-I think you'd look pretty in this dress." The younger girl muttered, handing her a bag. "Thanks Hotaru. I'll try it on now." She smiled, ruffling Hotaru's soft, dark hair.
"Michiru, I think you'd look nice in this dress." Haruka muttered holding out a dress. "Hmm, I suppose I could try it on." Michiru said with a mischievous smile. "Care to help me zip it up?" She said taking the dress from the blondes hands. Haruka raised an eyebrow with a smile ready to reply, however a voice interrupted. "Haruka, you plan on wearing a suit right?" Makoto asked from the middle of the room looking apprehensivly at the clothes. Haruka felt a spark of slight annoyance, knowing that the heated moment had ended. "Yes... why?" She said her teeth clenched. "Well, it's just that..." Ami whispered nervously. "It's just that there are no suits here." Rei muttered rolling her eyes at her friend's hesitation.
Silence echoed throughout the change room. "Haruka." Michiru whispered her lips pursed. "Come help me and then we'll go ask them for the suits okay?" Haruka's breath calmed as Michiru grasped her hand. "Okay..." She murmured as the two went into a booth, Michiru grasping a dress tightly.
"Phew, major disaster evaded. Thank god for Michiru." Minako whispered quietly to the othersenshi. "Minako , you shouldn't say things like that." Ami hissed. "Michiru and Haruka are a great pair though." Makoto said rather pensively. "Even if they have the tendency to be a bit overboard ninety-nine percent of the time." Rei smirked reminiscing to when they had first met the pair. "They were just trying to accomplish they're mission." Hotaru sputtered, a flash of pain gracing her face. "Yes...we all were." Setsuna croaked hesitantly.
"And you have all done a great job." Usagi smiled gently patting Hotaru's head. "But, Haruka and Michiru are so cute together though. You know what I mean?" Minako exclaimed. Usagi laughed, looking over to the senshi of love. "Yes, they are quite admirable." She said softly. "My, my Usagi-chan. Someone is finally beginning to sound more princess like." Rei teased a spark of mischief in her eyes. "Hmm, I suppose so. Maybe it's cause of this place, it's like a castle." Usagi winked suddenly looking weary. The senshi looked uneasily at their princess wondering if they'd been mistaken. "Anyhow let's get ready for this party!" She yelled with enthusiasm. Everyone shook away their doubt, hearing her enthusiastic voice. "Yeah!"
"Girls, you look lovely." Ami turned her head away from the body length mirror she'd been gazing at, a dark blue knee length dress, blue jeweled heels and white scarf reflected in the glass. "Luna! Artemis!" She exclaimed. "It's about time you got here. You lazy cat." Minako huffed, glaring at the white feline. Artemis just rolled his eyes in response.
"Make sure to keep a look out girls. The enemy is located somewhere nearby. Artemis and I will be back later." Luna state swiftly before scrambling out the window. "Good luck girls!" The white cat hollered as he ran after the dark furred feline.
"Awww they're so cute." Minako gushed clutching the hem of her short, pale orange, cocktail dress. Her hair pulled back into a high ponytail her red bow still pinned tightly. Slipping on a pair of nude pumps, Minako sighed happily.
"Nice shoes." Rei smirked. "But these babies are way better." She said showing off her beautiful black stilettos. Minako rolled her eyes. Rei adorned a tight black dress with a high collar and a side slit that started at her knee. Red and orange flames were stiched intricately, curling around the tight dress. The group stood silent. Rei and Minako in a stare off.
The quiet click of a doorknob disruotee the errie silence. Makota exited her stall, her face slightly flushed. "Makoto-chan! You look lovely!" Ami gushed. "Aww thanks Ami. You all look nice too" Makoto stuttered flushing a deeper scarlet. Makoto stepped lightly around the floor in her simple black flats. Her brown hair in tiny ringlets, gathered in a high ponytail. Her rose earings still in place. Dressed in a soft green dress with yellow beading, Makoto certainly felt rather pretty. As the girls gushed about their new clothes a familiar face joined them.
"Is everyone ready?" Setsuna questioned her waves of dark green hair loose and slightly wavy. Setsuna stood pristine in a white blouse and black skirt, simple and formal but absolutely flattering. "Yup." A rather calm Haruka and Michiru looked like a fairy tale couple. Haruka in a stunning white tuxedo and Michiru in an exquisite aqua dress.
"We're just missing Usagi and Hotaru." Makoto stated looking around the room. "We'll be out soon!" Hotaru squealed from one of the stalls. "I'm just helping Usagi with her dress. We'll meet up with you later."
Setsuna sighed. "Alright. I'm sure you have the invitation card but if you get lost don't hesitate to ask someone alright?" Usagi smiled. "We'll be fine Setsuna. Don't worry! Go have some fun!" Haruka grinned. "You all heard Neko-chan right? Let's go have some fun." With that the girls were rushed out the door.
