Title: Historically accurate ?
Author: Ree
Theme: Setsuna (Historical Event-but not quite the theme's rules)
Genre: General/Humor
Version: Anime/Manga Post Stars
Rating: G

Setsuna and her friends all belong to Takeuchi Naoko. I just asked them very nicely if they wanted to play. They agreed, and quietly snuck out without Takeuchi-sensei's knowledge.

Historically accurate ?

When Setsuna opened the door, she had not expected this. She had gracefully fled to the kitchen to make refreshments, and she was taking her time. Out in the living room she could hear both of them still arguing. Looking down at the tray in front of her, she knew it was time to step back into the fray.

"You're wrong Minako! Rurouni Kenshin is more historically accurate than Samurai Deeper Kyo! I mean really, who is going to believe all that stuff in the Kyo manga!"

"You've got to be kidding me Usagi! Rurouni Kenshin is not historically accurate, no matter how it is written. There are loop holes a mile wide in the story!"

Setsuna set the tray down between the contenders, and poured the tea. Both of the girls started grabbing the cookies, and sipping their tea. The argument continued between mouthfuls.

Usagi narrowed her eyes. "Kenshin's story feels more realistic. And I recognize names from the history cram sessions with Ami!"

Setsuna looked over to see what Minako's response would be. 'She actually remembered stuff from the cram sessions? Ami would be proud.'

Minako spat back. "It fe-e-els more realistic? That is what you're basing this on! Okay tell when it happened."

Setsuna looked back at Usagi just as her tea cup slammed down on the table. 'At least none of it spilled.'

"Most of it occurs during the Meji period, but the last part of the series shows part of the Tokugawa shogunate. Mainly its downfall." Usagi sounded smug. "And that is why I think that Samurai Deeper Kyo is wrong! The Tokugawa shogunate they show is so completely different! And Kyo has all these inhuman abilities"

Minako's face flushed red, and she practically yelled her reply. "Inhuman abilities!? And you don't! That should not be the determining factor."

Usagi's face flushed as red as Minako's. When both girls started crumbling their cookies over her floor, Setsuna decided that it was time to find out why they were here.

"Excuse me? You said you need to see me about something? 'Please don't drag me into this.'

Both blondes jerked their heads around, their laser like glares fixed on her. Usagi was the first to soften her gaze.

"Yes, u-u-m-m. Can you tell us which manga depicts the historical events accurately?" Usagi's blue eyes demanded that she tell her what she wanted to hear. Minako's were just as determined.

Setsuna chose a cookie and started nibbling on it, buying herself a little bit of time. Looking at her guest she knew that it couldn't be a lot of time. They were about to start again.

Looking at the waiting faces, she answered. "Neither of them are historical accurate. They are made up. The people that drew them weren't there. They can't know exactly what happened. But they do both show what the atmosphere was like at that time in history."

Watching the girls carefully, she waited for them to start again. Instead, both of them seemed to deflate.

Minako set her tea cup carefully on the table. "So, both are wrong and both are right. It just depends on the parts you are looking at."

Usagi shifted in her seat. "Then, how do we know what is right and what is wrong?"

Looking at both of them, Setsuna grinned. "Historians have been asking that question for centuries. And their answer is... Look for several primary sources."

Usagi and Minako dropped their gazes. Then Usagi let out a small screech . "Setsuna-chan! I'm sorry!"

Setsuna looked puzzled."What?" She looked to see what Usagi was looking at. All she saw was the cookie crumbs.

"I didn't mean to make a mess!" Usagi jumped up. "Tell me where the broom is. I'll clean it up."

Minako looked around her own feet, and jumped up to join Usagi. "Let me help."

'They're not arguing anymore. Hu-u-um-m.' Setsuna told them where to find the broom.