Eyes for Jupiter

Chapter 13

The next day, I woke up early. Even though we were up very late, I was still so excited I just couldn't sleep any longer. But seeing as it was just a bit past seven fifteen in the morning, I couldn't very well go over to Usagi's. I didn't want a fist thrown at me this early in the morning. She's not much of a morning person. About the only ones that would be up this early were Mamoru, Ami and Rei. But I couldn't tell them my good news first. I would never hear the end of it from Usagi if I had. So I settled on making a fabulous breakfast for Rein.

About the time I was frying the eggs to finish off the last of the breakfast, Rein cane in.

"Don't you ever sleep in?" he asked.

I shook my head. "I did sleep in. I woke up around seven." I smiled at him and gave him a good morning kiss.

"Have a seat, I'm almost finished here."

"Man if you keep feeding me like this I'll gain weight even before we're married." he laughed.

I laughed as well as I sat out breakfast plates down. Well then, we'll just have to get those workouts in at my dojo then won't we?"

We both laughed and ate our breakfasts. When we had finished, I gathered up the dished to wash them.

Rein was helping me dry and put away the dishes. "I wonder if your friends got any information last night."

"They won't leave us in the dark too long. But we do have to wait on Usagi to get up. Being summer vacation, she won't rouse herself until at least eleven. And trust me; you don't want to wake her any earlier."

I continued cleaning up my humble abode as Rein decided to take a shower first. I thought to myself that I certainly could get use to waking up every morning in this manner. It was just such a wonderful feeling. Something I missed dearly, but didn't really realize it until we bumped into each other that fateful night.

By the time Rein was finished in the shower, it was my turn. I had already made the bed and picked up our hastily tossed clothes from last night.

I passed by him and gave him a quick kiss. It seemed it wasn't enough to satisfy him and he grabbed me around my waist and turned me to face him. I let out a rather high pitched squeak, not expecting it. He lowered his lips to mine ever so slowly. I was still so utterly mesmerized by his pale green eyes. The kiss was passionate and all consuming. He was claming me again as his own. I was so lost, my knees were threatening to give out, but he held me in place with his two strong arms, seeming to know that I would fall if he let go suddenly. When our kiss ended, we stood there in the center of my living room. I was dizzy and weak-kneed. He was looking like a rake. "Do you need some help in the shower?"

I blushed at his question. Gah! Again with the blushing! Will it ever stop? Laughing I shook my head. "Maybe later."

He let go of me and I proceeded with my shower. I just finished towel drying my hair when the phone rang. Rein picked it up. "Mushi, mushi." I heard him say. I didn't really listen to anything else.

He hung up the phone and told me that it was Mamoru. Everyone was meeting at Rei's at 11. Usagi was already up and anxious about our date last night.

"I'll be ready to go in a few minutes if you are." I said. It never takes me longer than ten minutes to get ready for my day, the glories of being a tomboy for so long.

We left shortly after I finished getting dressed. Even though we were an hour early, I still wanted to get there to let Usagi know my big new first. The walk was wonderful. Hand in hand Rein and I took our time. Rei's place was only twenty minutes away so we weren't rushed.

By the time we actually got there, it turned out that everyone was already there enjoying tea.

We strolled in and Usagi immediately squealed and latched onto my arm dragging me to where everyone was sitting.

Mamoru greeted Rein with a handshake, a slap on the back and a knowing smirk.

I was seated in between Minako and Usagi. The questions began almost immediately and in stereo. I never had a chance to answer any questions they were fired at me so fast and in succession. My head was near spinning. But thank the Gods for Rei and her temper. She interrupted the interrogation almost immediately yelling, "Will you guys stop and let her talk!"

I sent her a thankful glance. Once the two were quiet I took a deep breath and…I froze. I was actually frozen in place! I couldn't get the words out. I mean, I was so happy, but was stuck. Then it dawned on me. I never told my parents. I know it's silly, my parents were dead. But I still wanted to tell them first. It was something I had always done. I was so caught up in the moment I never even thought about them. Heck, I never even told them I had a steady boyfriend. I felt like a horrible daughter.

As I sat there in silence, I could feel everyone's concerned looks. I stood up and mumbled an apology. I quickly left and felt Rein on my heels. I made it to the edge of the walk before I felt my wrist being grabbed.

"Hey are you okay?" Rein asked with concern evident on his face.

I turned to him and told the truth. "No. But I will be once I talk to my parents."

He understood at once. "Go. I'll tell them you needed to go for a bit to regain your thoughts." He gave me a sweet kiss on the lips and a hug. "I love you."

"I love you too Rein. I'll be back soon." I turned and sprinted off toward my parents little shrine in the cemetery.

Once I got there, I immediately set out to clean the little area. I had been remiss and leaves had piled up. Once the area was clear I kneeled down and made a formal bow in greeting as I always did, and began my tale of how I met Rein and that we were engaged and that I was happy and well. I finished up by once again bowing and saying goodbye with a promise to bring Rein to meet them soon.

I ran all the way back to Rei's. I was gone for a little more than an hour. I didn't mean to take so long, but I had to tell my parents everything. Once I got back, I went in with a huge smile on my face. "Sorry about that guys, I forgot to do something really important."

"That's okay, here have a drink." said Ami as he handed me a glass of water. "You must have run all the way back here."

I nodded as I drank the water. Once I was finished, I gave Rein a quick hug and confronted my friends without wasting any more time and before Minako and Usagi could bombard me again. "Rein and I have something to share with you." I looked at him and he nodded. "Last night was the most wonderful night in my whole life. Rein and I are engaged."

All the girls squealed and we were immediately mobbed from all sides with hugs and kisses. Minako immediately decided that she would be the wedding coordinator. And that we had to get started on things right away. I just kind of let it slide. I mean we hadn't even set a date yet. We hadn't had a chance to even think that far in advance.

Once all the excitement died down, it was on to the next point of business. Their dinner party and what information they learned.

I know Rein had been waiting patiently, but his anxiety was showing, even though I was the only one noticing it. I asked the gang what they had learned.

They told us about Yukara and how she met Monty. About the death threats and the urn with the picture.

At this point Ami began telling us all of her analysis of the picture. "I was able to discover that this picture was definitely NOT from a crematory. It's more than likely a scrap metal plant. I enhanced the background and found a worker in the background wearing a uniform. Unfortunatly I can't clearly identify the uniform. But I have searched for all the scrap metal locations in a fifty kilometer radius and came up with a list of forty-three. Out of those forty-three, fifteen of them have their own furnaces."

"I have taken those fifteen and divided them up into three groups. I have already given the outers their ones to investigate and the rest we can do. I think the best teams would be Mamoru, Usagi, and Makoto, and Rei, Minako, and I in the other."

"What about me?" asked Rein.

"I think it would be too dangerous and might blow our cover if you came with us. But, there is something you can do. Miss Sinsuifu has asked to meet you." said Ami. "She is still staying at Haruka's so there won't be much worry of you being seen by anyone related to the case."

"Of course. I'd like to meet the woman my brother was to marry. She probably has lots of questions for me as I do of her." he said.

"Well then when are we going to start our sleuthing?" I asked curiously.

"There's no time like the present." replied Rei. "Unless you two have something better to do?"

We both shook our heads. We were both free for the day. Heck we hadn't even made any plans for the rest of the month.

Mamoru spoke, "We can take Rein to Haruka's. It's on the way to one of the locations."

The groups quickly got organized and we were on our way to really begin the investigation.

A/N: Okay, I'm going to stop there for now. I'd like to think I'm on a roll. I don't know if the Scout powers will com into play or not in this fanfic. I really don't know. I do have plans on how it'll end, but as far as getting there…….who know's.

A special thanks to my reviewers: Dancing-Spirit-of-Jupiter, heatqueen, and emerald wings. I hope this chapter meets with your approval.