Previously:

'Its wrong Rei! All lies!'

'How can it be a lie with proof?'

'I don't know. Someone's tricking me!' Rei clenched her fists. "Usagi, I should have believed you!'

£XXX*

Usagi watched her bike burn and listened to their laughter. She'd finally had enough and tried standing. Immediately, the students threw eggs and tomatoes. The fired fire extinguisher fluid on her. Usagi choked and fell weakly to her knees.

'I can't... I can't do this anymore.'

*XXX*

Episode 8: True Feelings Revealed

Usagi couldn't do this anymore. They were too cruel. Would anyone save her?

'Did they throw eggs at you?

Get something warm to drink.

People will think you're crazy if you walk around without shoes!'

'Shes not coming... Ami won't save me this time...' Usagi curled into a ball as the students fired more extinguisher fluid on her.

"STOP! Get out!" 'Rei...?' It was indeed Rei, stomping through the courtyard. She punched faces and broke noses, threw bodies and balloons. Then she walked to Usagi and bent down, holding her close.

"I'm sorry. " Then she lifted her into her arms and walked from the courtyard. Her bodyguards tried to take the girl from her, but she pushed past them, not caring if her clothes were becoming stained.

"I didn't do it. I really didn't do it." Usage whispered weakly into her chest.

Rei fought back tears at her stupidity. "That's enough. Stop talking now. "

"You still don't believe me?"

Rei clutched her closer. "I do! I do believe you!" Usagi closed her eyes as tears of relief ran down her cheeks.

*XXXX*

Rei was bent in front of Usagi, cleaning her injuries. "Stay still. Geez. What were you thinking? When all that was going on, the 38th strategy is to escape. You stupid and ignorant... Your IQ is a single digit right? It's that of an Orangutan I bet."

"What was that?"

"You heard me! Isn't it true?"

"Who's ignorant here? It's the 36th strategy you dolt! Even I know that!"

"Close your eyes." Rei grabbed a towel and began to dab the cut on Usagi's nose.

"It hurts!"

"Come on!" Rei's eyes traveled to Usagi's lips. Her hand froze and her face became red. "Wipe it yourself!" She quickly exited the restroom and stood outside. Closing the door behind her, she grabbed her chest and fanned herself. 'That was weird.'

*XXX*

Rino walked carefully into the room behind Makoto and in front of Minako. In front of a window stood Rei, cold as ever. Makoto handed her a yearbook. She opened it and looked through the faces, until she came to the one scratched out. She stared hard at Rino, and who had a flashback.

*XXX*

Kindergarten. Recess time. Minako made pottery, Makoto played a game, Ami fiddled with a sax and Rei looked at a picture book. Across the table, a young girl drew a picture, staring adoringly at Rei.

As Rei set down her picture book and started walking around, a bee flew on her. She immediately freaked out, flailing and near tears. Then the artist quickly swatted at it with her picture until it went away and then brushed off Rei's clothes. Rei caught sight of the picture and tore it from her grasp. She threw it to the floor and stomped on it.

"Stop! Don't do that..."

"Ugly thing! Who's your friend? I'll never be your friend and I'll NEVER marry you! You want to be kicked out of kindergarten?"

"Stop it!" Rei pushed her to the ground and looked down at her, almost with pity.

"Pumpkin face! People like you won't do. Go home. Get lost, ugly!"

"Why are you mean? Don't do this!" She broke into tears as Rei left her sitting on the ground.

*XXX*

Rino clenched her fists at the memory. "You don't know my life after that. I couldn't go outside, because I was too disgusted by myself. I finally went to Germany, where I was in constant agony due to my plastic surgery every two years. My only thought the entire time was the expression you wear now. The one you have when treating others like filthy swine. I never forgot it."

"I don't remember it. However, it seems I've done something to be sorry over. "

"No! I don't want sorry! Look at me, aren't I pretty now? I did this for you. I've dreaming of this moment. Say it! Say it!" She tugged hard at Rei's sleeve. "Say you like Touma Rino! Please say it..." She broke down into sobs at Rei's stoic expression.

Rei scowled coldly. "How pitiful. You're pathetic. Then and now, you're nothing but a bug. No, you're worse now. That girl had a beautiful heart and soul." With that she threw the book to the floor and left, leaving Rino to sob as she held it.

*XXX*

Usagi stared out the window of the room when Rei came in. "What do you want now?"

"I came because I have something to do."

"Something to do? Oh forget it." She looked around the room with a grimace.

"What is it Odango?"

"You drag me to your house for every little thing!"

"Would you have preferred I take you bloodied and covered in shit to your home? I'm sure your parents would have loved that." Rei said sarcastically. "I sent someone to tell them, so they won't worry. I also threw out your clothes and bag."

"Why? It just needed some washing and mending."

"How could you fix a piece of crap like that and wear it? I ordered you a new one."

"Don't do things with no permission! " Rei lunged and covered the girl's mouth.

"Shut up! Did you boil and eat a train's heart? You're the size of a bell on a cats collar!"

"Meh mofehack!"

"What?" She lifted her hand up.

"The smokestack! Not heart."

"Oh please. How can one eat a smokestack? What should be eaten is a heart. " Usagi did stop for a moment. 'That does make more sense..."

Rei grinned and crawled on the bed.

"Stay away from me!" She reached over her and grabbed the kit to tend to Usagi's injuries.

"Let's finish this, shall we?" Much gentler than before, she put bandages on her. When she had finished, Usagi was asleep. She ran hand in the blondes hair before pulling the covers up and and kissing the sleeping girl's forehead.

*XXX*

"I feel like death..." Usagi was surprised to find a butler and full maid team by the bed. They each held up a different part of the outfit.

"All your school supplies are ready Madam. However..."

"However?"

"One item needs your approval.

*X*

Usagi was wobbly on the bike, but soon rode easily around the room. She laughed happily. "However, it's so different..."

We have an entire selection for you to choose from." Usagi's eyes popped out at all the different types, but nearly died at prices.

"¥18000000? Mine definitely didn't cost that much. It was plain and cheap."

"I'm sorry madam. We looked all over, but could not replicate the burnt bike from yesterday. Can you possibly let this slide?"

"The price..." She studied the butler imploringly. He truly looked sorry. "Well, okay."

*XXX*

"We have an interesting meal for you. Over there is Roast Wagyu beef, an omelette with Alba, and truffles from Piemonte."

"Aaah, but where is Rei?" Usagi was in shock at all the different foods, but wondered where her 'lovely' hostess was.

"The young mistress departed early this morning."

To where?"

*XXX*

*Ding Dong*

"Usagi, is that you?" Shingo opened the door to reveal Hino Rei. He looked at her and immediately closed the door. Then, he dashed to his computer and googled her name. The person was definitely at the door.

"Is Usagi home?" His father called sleepily from the room.

"H-h-h..."

"Hey! I asked a question!"

"H-H-R-R..."

"Now you're stuttering? I told you that stuff was dangerous! "

"S-S-S" He pointed at the screen.

"What a beautiful young lady. A bit old for you. No?"

"She here!"

"Wha?"

"S4!"

"What's that?"

"Hino Corp's successor, Hino Rei!"

"She's HERE? At our door!?" They both ran to the door. Rei still stood there silently. She only perked an eyebrow.

"HONEY!"

"It's useless to call me like that Kenji. No ex- ex- ex-" The spoon Ikuko held clattered to the floor as Rei gave a polite bow.

*X*

Rei held a rice bowl in her hand and carefully put toppings on it. "This... Is a side dish? What bug is it?"

Shingo quickly corrected her. "Not a bug, but a fish!" He received a smack on the head from his father.

Excuse his rudeness. It's a small fish called an anchovy."

The heiress spotted another dish and punted to it. "Hey! I know that! It's uh, kal... Kal chi?"

"WAAAAH! She knows kal chi! "

*XXX*

Once more everyone crowded around the TV. The caption this time? 'Plastic surgery addiction. The past of Touma Rino.'

"Ah, Usagi, how could some do this to you!"

"When stabbing one in the back, there are still morals!"

At the top of the stairs, shoes stopped coming down and instead listened.

"How scary and vicious. I hear plastic surgery is very painful."

"If I looked that ugly, I would have killed myself already!"

Usagi was deaf to the laughter. She turned and glared at the crowd. Then pointed. "Your eyes. Your nose. A watch. All bought with money. If you want something, you buy it, correct? All of you against her having surgery, why? Is it okay if a pretty person gets prettier, but an ugly person can't become more beautiful? It's not free. It comes after unspeakable pain. So what's so wrong? Are you saying it's bad for Rino to do it? If you are, come out! Come out NOW!" She then turned towards the one hiding behind the pillar and walked over.

"About asking your forgiveness... I won't." Usagi raised a hand to slap Rino, but put it down. She couldn't bring herself to do it. "I can't even say I'm sorry to you."

Usagi looked towards the floor then at her again. "One day, Rino. I'll forgive you. But today... Today just isn't that day." She then walked past her former friend.

*X*

Rino looked at the school from the curve. She nodded to herself, and then got into the car. "The airport." As the car pulled away, she gave her school one last smile.

'Goodbye, Tsukino Usagi.'

*X*

Usagi walked into classroom and looked at the bunny plushie. She pressed its hand, and out came a song. It was Rino, singing of when they would be together again. Usagi smiled as tears rolled down her cheeks.

*XXX*

*RING RING*

Rei tolled the small bell, bringing all in the cafeteria to attention. Grabbing Usagi's hand, she made her way proudly down the stairs. "I have a announcement. From this day forward, 2nd year Tsukino Usagi is the official girlfriend of Rei Hino."

The entire cafeteria clapped, some falling to their knees. "And as such, any offense against Usagi is an offense against me. Clear?

"Clear!"

"Don't even try!"

"Clear!"

"Do you really understand?"

"Yes Ma'am!"

"Oh, is that really true? I'm not sure I can agree." The entire cafeteria looked to the top of the stairs where the final member of the S4 stood.

Minako and Makoto spoke in unison. "Ami!"

Ami stopped leaning against the pillar and looked dead straight at Usagi.

"I've returned."

*XXX*

Usagi sat in a booth at their workplace while Naru brought some porridge over. "Isn't it too early for her to be back?" Usagi only nodded wordlessly. "Then, did something happen?"

"I'm not sure. But even so... Something's wrong with her."

"What do you mean by that?"

"Her demeanor. It's changed somehow. There's something else different about her but I can't put my finger on it."

"Well, she did just return from Paris, maybe she's just more mature."

"Maybe..." Naru's phone suddenly rang.

"Ah, Shingo?" As she listened, her eyes widened. "Usa, there's an emergency at home."

*XXX*

"What the heck?" Usagi looked around her living room. Every inch was covered in new appliances and furniture.

"Usagi! Onee-Sama sent all this cool stuff!"

"O-Onee-Sama...?" Usagi looked confused at her brother, sitting on top of the fridge.

"Rei-Onee! She sent all this great stuff!"

Usagi wrinkled her nose at all the stuff Rei had ordered for her family. "We can't keep all of this!"

Ikuko slapped Usagi's shoulders. "Don't be so ungrateful! Of course we can keep it! We had to send back the canopy bed because it couldn't fit, so we should at least keep what is small enough for the house!"

"What are we supposed to do with it all?! There's no space to walk around. We need to return it!"

Ikuko pouted slightly. "Okay, how about this- we take it to your Uncle's storage place and keep it there for your dowry!"

Usagi glared at her mom before appealing to her other parent. "Papa!"

Kenji sighed as he stroked the brand new TV. "Alright, Alright. We'll return it... All of it." Usagi ignored his heartbroken expression and decided to seek out their wonderful benefactor.

*XXX*

Rei was engrossed with the racing game, and sat on the couch, expertly driving around. Minako sat at one of the bar stools in the lounge, surrounded by some guys she had invited, and was lavishing in their attention. Meanwhile, Makoto gave a girl a very hands on course in how to play darts.

Usagi stormed into the lounge and quickly caught sight of Rei. She stood in front if the TV. "Rei! We need to talk!"

Rei tried to look around her. "Move! I'm playing. We can talk later."

"Hey! Don't ignore me!" Usagi continued to block Rei's vision. This went on for a bit before she had an idea. She simply turned and pulled out the plug.

Rei exploded from her chair in an instant. "What was that for?! I was about to set a new record!"

"Rei! Don't you know it's common courtesy to ASK before practically replacing someone's house!?"

Rei scrunched her nose. "You know, I was going to replace the house, but Kaidou told me I should start small. What are you so upset for anyways? I'm your girlfriend, so I should do nice things for you!"

Usagi crossed her arms. "Did you do this to all the other girls? Spoil them with gifts? I'm not them Rei!" Rei blushed and mumbled something."What was that? I couldn't hear you."

"I SAID there haven't been any others, girls or boys."

Usagi blushed at the admission. "I-well don't do it again! And what's going on here anyways? Some sort of party?"

Rei snorted. "Something like that. Since so many good things happened, I decided to have a celebration. Jealous?"

"N-no!"

"Don't worry. I don't usually let flings in here. Especially not flies."

"Flies?"

Rei gestured to behind the bar. Usagi looked over with slight shock. Ami was surrounded by girls, and didn't look the least bit uncomfortable. In fact, she had her arm around one as she showed her a picture of the Eiffel Tower. Rei spoke again. "She's been sleeping ever since she got back, and is a bit more human now. It's the first time in a while I've been able to tolerate her." Usagi could hardly hear her, as one of the girls boldly kissed Ami's cheek, and had it returned in full.

*XXX*

Usagi looked out the ledge from the fire escape. She had come here to escape all her sudden fans and ponder Ami's new behavior. "This is insane..."

"Ah, for once you speak quietly while hear." Usagi started and looked behind her to find Ami. She had removed her black vest and bow tie, leaving her with a blue button up. Although it matched well with her eyes, Usagi felt like something was missing. Ami came closer and leaned against the ledge. "Have you been well, Usagi?"

"Yes. Uh, did you have fun in Paris?"

"Well, I suppose. I learned some new things about myself."

"And when will you be returning?"

Ami finally turned to look at her. "I won't be. But what about you? Was it true, are you dating Rei?"

"I- well..."

"I suppose I returned a bit too late then. I was hoping to come back and sweep you off your feet."

"Wh-Are you serious?" Usagi could feel a blush crawling up her neck.

Ami laughed. "No, I'm kidding. But we should do it. What do you say, me and you date behind Rei's back?" As she had spoken, Ami had gotten progressively closer to Usagi's face, preventing her from moving.

"W-well- that's... Um..." Ami laughed again and turned back to the ledge, looking over the city.

"Ah, they still have that bunny mascot up? That's good. I missed it." She smiled and patted Usagi's head before leaving.

*XXX*

Usagi walked down the street, still thinking about her encounter with Ami. Suddenly, a ¥10 coin rolled in front of her. Immediately, she swooped down and grabbed it. Picking it up, she did a little dance before kissing it.

From behind a column, Rei watched the scene unfold, barely able to cover her laughs. After watching Usagi kiss the coin, she revealed herself. "Hey Odango! Is it really that easy to make you happy? Just a little coin?"

Usagi scowled at her. "Is this your coin? Here. I don't want it anymore." She threw the coin at the heiress and tried to continue walking, but was stopped by a hand on her arm.

"Are you cold?"

Usagi looked at Rei incredulously. "What sort of question is that?! It's 20° outside! Of course I'm freezing." Rei smiled and dragged her into the car.

"I was hoping you'd say that."

"H-hey! I have to get to work!"

"I've already taken care of everything. Just relax and think about what to you want to buy."

*XXX*

"Miss Rei, next time please give a bit better of a warning before trying to close the department store. They say it'll be another hour before they can get everyone out." Mr. Kaidou tried to keep up with the annoyed girl as she dragged a still protesting Usagi.

"That's too long. You! Where's that thing?" Rei stared down a random employee, a young man.

"Yes! It's right over... Er, what is the thing?"

Reinou scowled and walked last him. "Fire him." Then she found what she had been looking for: the fire alarm. She pulled it and waited as everyone fled in panic. Then she turned towards Usagi and Kaidou. "Now that wasn't so hard. Let's go!"

*XXX*

Rei held up a racy looking bikini and tried to put in the suitcase she had picked out for the trip.

"Absolutely not you pervert! I can choose what I want to wear, thank you very much!"

Rei frowned and grabbed another one, only to have it too be rejected. Followed by another, and another, and another...

"Rei! Stop trying dress me, I can pick-" Usagi cut herself off when she saw the dress Rei held. It was a strapless, mostly white with various coke red flowers on it. Rei smirked when she saw how much the other girl loved it. 'It matches perfectly with my shirt!'

*XXX*

"Don't drag me into your plans, Rei! I won't do it! Absolutely not." Minako scowled into the phone as Rei tried to convince her. "Alright, but all those ancient tea sets, don't ever ask for them back!" She ended the call and turned towards her driver.

"Turn this thing around."

*XXX*

"Naru, promise me you won't go anywhere!" Naru blew her red hair out of her eyes as Umino hovered around her.

"Will you get out of my face? I'm not going anywhere, doofus!" As she pushed him back into the kitchen, the door chimed. "Welc- you again?" She frowned at Minako, who had walked in. "What do you want?" Then, she noticed the small tears at the corner of the blonde's eyes. "Is- is something wrong?"

Minako grabbed her hand. "Quickly! You have to come with me." She said with urgency in her voice.

"What happened?"

"Usagi... There's been an accident. If we hurry, we might be able to see her."

Naru began to tear up. "Usa's in trouble? Oh no! I need to call her parents."

Minako snatched the phone from her hand and untied the girl's apron. "I've already called them. I'll be right back." She ran into the kitchen for a moment and came back, apron less before pushing Naru out the door. "Quickly! We have to hurry!"

*XXX*

Naru leapt from car almost before it stopped in front of the jet. She ran immediately into Usagi's arms, in tears. "Usagi! You're okay..."

Said girl was thoroughly confused. "Was there a problem before?"

Naru nodded and whirled in anger on the girl who had tricked her. "You jerk! I thought something terrible had happened.

Minako put her hands up in defense. "I was simply a pawn. Blame Hino, she put me up to it."

*XXX*

Usagi sat on the plane, arms crossed. "Rei! How can you just do this? We have jobs you know. And what about my parents."

Rei rolled her eyes. "I've already called them, Odango. No need to worry. As for your jobs..."

*X*

The restaurant was filled to the brim with males, all vying for the attention of the hot model waitresses. Umino danced happily as one of them came up to him.

"Boss! Two more corn porridges!"

"Corn? Okay!" He clapped happily as she jumped around. "Ah, Aphrodite has truly blessed me!"

*X*

"I don't care! I'm going home!" Usagi got up and tried to head to the cockpit, but as she was trying to leave, she saw Ami, staring quietly out the window. She was listening to noise canceling headphones and looked somewhat depressed. 'If I go, I might be able to find out what happened...' She twisted her mouth, debating. Then sat back down.

"I knew you'd stay. Just wait till you see where we're going!" Rei smiled brightly in excitement.

*XXX*

Everyone slept peacefully. It was a long trip. Then, a voice came over the intercom. "Attention, passengers. We will be landing shortly in New Caledonia. They are 2 hours ahead of Japan, and it is currently three o'clock." Minako awoke instantly and stared out the window, before her face split into a wide grin.

"Everyone, wake up!"

Usagi and Naru glanced out the window. They turned towards each other before locking hands and screaming in excitement. Below them were sandy white beaches, surrounded by crystal clear water.

*XXX*

Usagi looked around her room happily. Everything was beautiful, the bed was so large and soft, and the bathroom smelled amazing. Usagi was just beginning to lay down when someone tapped at the door. "Usagi! We're going sight seeing. Hurry up!"

She immediately jumped off the bed, shouting that she'd be out soon.

*XXX*

"Alright, so since this is everyone, with the exception of the S4's fist time here, let's go see some sights!" Minako grabbed the arm of her new girl and Makoto followed suit. The group walked down the street, with Ami trailing slightly behind, engrossed with an article on her phone. Usagi slacked behind to try and talk to her, but was pulled ahead by Rei.

Their first stop was the small town. In there, they took a bus that drove then around to all the major attractions. Everyone laughed and took pictures, Usagi and Naru wre clearly having the time of their lives.

Next was a small cafe just out if the main road for dinner. As everyone sat down, Usagi looked around the small, charming place. 'Its cute, I wish we had one of these back in Japan.'

"I'll build you one when we get back." Rei's voice next to her ear startled Usagi, and she realized shed spoken aloud. "I'll have all your favorite foodstuff there, so make sure you tell me what you like off the menu."

"I didn't ask you to build me one! I said I WISHED there was one, not: Rei, go make me one!"

"Oh please! How many times do I have to tell you. You're my girlfriend, so it's my duty to make sure you're happy." Usagi blushed a bit at Rei's words.

"I still never agreed to that you know..." She trailed off, spotting another member of the famous quartet, sitting almost alone. A waitress sat practically on Ami's lap, talking to her. Although she couldn't hear what was being said, Usagi instinctively knew she was flirting. However, Ami didn't seem completely adverse to it, she even blushed and laughed a little when the waitress ran a hand down her chest, doing the same to her back.

"Wow. I never knew the little bookworm was such a lady killer!" Rei smirked at her friend's bold new behaviors. "Lately anything with a skirt that seems remotely interested catches her attention."

Makoto, who had been listening in, nodded. "Word somehow got out she was 'single' and now they're all vying for her attention. I wonder how many notches Ami has on her bedpost now?"

Usagi paled slightly. "You mean she... She..."

Minako joined in with a loud laugh. "Hell no! Mako's just kidding. Ami's WAY to shy for that stuff still. I'm curious about her new behavior. Doesn't something seem weird about it? I wonder what really happened back in France." Usagi pursed her lips and clenched her teeth as the waitress slipped a piece of paper into the front pocket of Ami's yellow shirt before sauntering off.

"Wow! Score for the quiet one!"

*XXX*

As the group walked back, Usagi and Naru lagged behind, spotting two women returning from a small shack, whispering excitedly. Naru nudged her friend. "They're Japanese! Let's go talk to them." The two girls made their way over. "What was in that shack over there?"

"There's an old woman telling fortunes, you should go check it out!" Naru nodded excitedly and grabbed her friend's arm.

*XXX*

"I-I don't know about this... This place is creepy." Naru elbowed Usagi and glared as they entered the main room of the small shack. In front of them sat an old, wrinkled, dark woman behind a table, holding a crystal ball. She beckoned them with a single finger.

The girls say down nervously. The old woman turned towards Usagi before closing her eyes. "You have come to seek out information about future love."

Usagi nodded and was surprised she could speak Japanese. "Do you see anything?"

The woman closed her eyes and hummed. "I see your soulmate...and the one you will marry."

Naru clutched Usagi's hand. "You get to marry your soulmate? How lucky!"

"NO! Two DIFFERENT people... Two different GIRLS! Both are with you on this trip."

Udagi felt her jaw hang open slightly. 'What... Two? Who are they...?'

"That is not all... You will lose something very important to you on this trip."

The teens looked to each other in confusion. "Important...?"

The woman cackled a bit and opened her eyes widely. "Important as a WOMAN."

They both paled as the meaning dawned on them. Both crossed their arms over their chests and screamed.

*XXX*

"NOOOO!" Usagi and Naru both jerked awake at the same time. Usagi looked at her friend fearfully. "That woman last night, she couldn't have been serious, right?" After being thoroughly spooked by the fortune teller the previous night, both girls were just a bit frightened.

"O-of course not! After all, she said you soul mate and the one you marry are two different people! Who wouldn't marry their perfect match?"

Usagi nodded shakily. "Y-yeah. We were so scared we didn't stick around long enough to get your fortune though."

"What's this about fortunes? Don't tell me you like that crap, Odango." Rei ran a hand through her long black hair, which was held back by a pair of large sunglasses. Usagi blushed as she took in her long creamy legs, which seemed to go on for days out of her shorts and red button up.

"Uh- well..."

"No matter. Come on, we're going somewhere special today." She roughly grabbed the blonde's arm, but was hindered by Naru tugging just as hard on the the other end.

"No! Don't leave me! You never know what may happen!" She inwardly grimaced. 'I'm starting to sound like that idiot, Umino!'

Rei scowled, and looked to Minako, who had just come out of her hut, for help. She grinned and winked at her friend, before settling a slender arm around Naru. She tilted her head up slightly, so they stared into each other's eyes, and whispered breathily to her. "How about you...and me...go on our own private little sight seeing tour?" Naru's eyes glazed over and her hand dropped limply from Usagi's arm as she dazedly nodded.

Minako smiled at Rei as she pulled Naru up from the chair, knowing her charm had worked. "We'll just take our leave then. Have fun, Usagi!"

"Yes... Have fun..." Naru was hardly paying attention as she followed the play girl out, still enamored. Usagi was crushed as she watched her friend abandon her, before reluctantly following Rei.

*XXX*

Minako flipped her hair impatiently as she waited for Naru to take a picture on the roadside. 'Why did I agree to this?' Suddenly, a camera was shoved into her hands. "Take my picture!" Naru stepped back and struck the V pose. Her companion snorted as she snapped the picture and handed the camera back.

"You're one of those sentimental types, just as I thought." Naru stuck her tongue out before staring at the cliffs above them

"How about we go up there!" She said excitedly. Then, without awaiting an answer, hurried up the hill.

Minako stared after her before groaning loudly. "What's with this girl? This is my fifth time here and she's the only one to ever go up there!" She continued grumbling as she took in the view from the cliff. She stuffed her hands in her pockets and waited for the excited girl to return.

"AAAAAAAAAHHHHH!" Minako started at the scream and hesitated a moment. Then, she hurried up the hill.

*XXX*

"Naru! Naru! Where are you? Are you alright? NARU!" Minako was only slightly panicked as she rached the top of the mountain. Glancing around, she didn't see any sign of her charge. Suddenly, she was pounced on from behind. She let out a small scream of surprise as her assailant stood in front of her.

"HA! I knew you'd come up!" Naru smiled triumphantly at the slightly frazzled potter.

"You! What was the meaning of this?"

"I wanted you to come up and see the view! Come on!" Minako was dragged towards the edge by her arm. When she was finally calm enough to look out, she was amazed by the sight. There was beautiful Greenland and beaches for miles, surrounded by clear blue water.

"I'll give it to you, this is a truly wonderful sight." Minako strayed as she felt a head on her shoulder, Naru agreeing with her. Then, an idea cane to mind. She leaned in and whispered huskily, "It'd make a great make out spot." She was immediately pushed away as Naru huffed in in disgust.

*XXX*

Meanwhile, Rei and Usagi were arriving on one of the more secluded beaches. Rei dragged her date off the boat and they walked down the beachside quietly. "What are we doing here, Rei?"

"We're going to have some fun, of course!" Rei grinned as Usagi got a look of horror in her face.

"Just what kind of-!" She stopped as Rei came to their destination. There was a small table adorned with all sorts of tropical foods, and two chairs, clearly for the duo. "This is beautiful." Rei smiled again and pulled out Usagi's chair which she gratefully slid into.

"Don't eat yet! I still have some other things for you." She grabbed her phone and turned on the webcam. "Mr. Tsukino, can you hear me?"

Usagi covered her mouth as her family popped up on the screen. Her brother spoke first, clearly excited. "Hi, Usagi! Rei-Nee brought us the webcam, so we could talk to you!"

"Usagi, you have fun on this trip, and snag that beautiful girl, okay?" Usagi laughed at her mother's excited mess. They talked a bit longer before the family was forced to sign off.

"Bye Usagi! Have fun!" Usagi waved happily as her parents disappeared, and began to tear up, suddenly missing them.

"Hey, what's wrong?" She looked at Rei, who seemed worried. "I didn't mean to make you cry, I just wanted to-" She was cut off by the blonde's arms around her neck.

"Thank you, I'm not crying because I'm sad, I'm so happy!" Rei blushed a deep red at the contact and cleared her throat.

"It's best not to eat before strenuous activity, so let's get to the real fun." She stood up, and walked over to the shore, before turning around and unbuttoning her shirt, much to Usagi's horror.

'Just what is she planning?!'

End Chapter

A/N: Well, that's another chapter done. With Ami's sudden return, will Rei lose Usagi? Find out whenever I finish the chapter! And for those of you who enjoyed Rei's sweetness last chapter, just wait. She'll give you cavities soon.