"The doorbell rang and Usagi's mother answered it. Luckily Kenji was out. Mamoru was standing on the doormat with a black simple tuxedo on, similar to his transformation however without the hat and mask. In his hand was a simple bright red rose.
"Hello Mrs. Tsukino, is Usagi-Chan ready?" Mamoru smiled his thousand dollar smile.
She smiled and opened the door wider "No not yet, please do come in." She beckoned
He nodded gratefully and stepped inside.
"Usagi-Chan, Mamoru-san is here!" she called up the stairs
"Hang on a second Mama! I'll be right down" a faint voice was heard from upstairs
Ikuko giggled "In Usagi language she'll be down in an hour"
Mamoru smiled, knowing exactly what she ment. He followed her into the kitchen.
"So Mamoru…Usually my husband would hold the interrogation but lucky for you he's out at the moment with my son." Ikuko giggled
Mamoru smiled nervously "That's ok Mrs.Tuskino, ask as many questions as you wish…"
"Well thank you Mamoru, aren't you the perfect gentleman!" Ikuko complimented
Mamoru blushed slightly
"Well, how long have you been dating Usagi?" She asked
"A couple of months… but it seems like a life time…" He whispered the last bit to him self, however Ikuko heard and her smile widened
"How old are you?"
He gulped, this was the part he was dreading.
"18…" He mumbled, shuffling slightly, looking at his feet
Ikuko grinned "Perfect!" She said
Mamoru's head popped up and he looked at her confused
"I was Usagi's age when I met Kenji, he was also 18…" She said
Mamoru let out a breath of relief.
"Are you in school?" She asked
"College" Mamoru said
"Oh wow! What's your ambition?" She asked, eyes wide with intrest
"I want to be a doctor. I love helping people…"
Ikuko's eyes widened, she noticed the rose and smiled to herself.
"Mamoru, I have to be honest with you…" She suddenly said, sternly
Mamoru gulped again and began to feel uncomfortable.
"Usagi seems to have found the perfect guy for her" She smiled, Mamoru looked at her, disbelief in his eyes "Welcome to the family" She grinned as the happiness and gratefulness filled his eyes, all he could do was stare at her with gratitude. Lost for words you might say.
"OH MY GOSH! WE'RE SO LATE!!" They both heard a scream and a loud bang and what sounded like someone falling down the stairs. Mamoru and Ikuko ran to the stairs just in time for Mamoru to catch the falling blonde in his arms.
"Oww" She grunted
She looked up and him, her face was all flustered and smiled.
Ikuko watched the scene and smiled wider, knowing that they were deeply in love.
"Hi…" Usagi smiled sheepishly
Mamoru grinned, setting her down onto the ground. She brushed off her dress and that's when Mamoru got a good look at her. He gasped
Usagi was wearing white spaghetti strapped dress that went to her ankles, the dress had three layers one silk the first layer the middle layer was see trough material lace like that went down and inch before the end of the dress and the outer layer was the same material as the middle but it was a triangle and the point reached her belly button area. She was wearing matching white high heel shoes that fit her small feet perfectly. Her hair was in the original Odango style but had white fluffy elastic around each, it was those elastics were keeping the blond balls together. She also had pearl barrettes in her hair and a pearl necklace with a crescent moon pendant on it with matching pearl and crescent moon dangling earrings. To top it off she wasn't wearing much make-up just pink lip gloss masquara, eyeliner and white eye shadow. What a site his Odango was.
"Usako…You look….wow" he breathed, she giggled slightly.
"You don't look half bad yourself" She replied smiling. He grinned in return and offered her his arm which she gladly took.
"Bye Mama." Usagi waved
Ikuko dried her eyes with her handkerchief and smiled "Bye sweetie, Goodbye Mamoru, have her back by 12 please" She asked
He smiled and nodded "Goodbye Mrs. Tsukino" The loved up couple walked out of the door arm in arm towards Mamoru's car.
When they reached it Mamoru opened the door for Usagi and went round the other side to get in.
"This is for you, Usako" He handed her the bright red rose, she blushed.
"Thank you…It's so beautiful" She said admiring it
Mamoru smiled "Just like you" She blushed a deeper red and smiled. (AN: I know, cheesy… but you have to love it!!)
Off they drove to the dance.
Mamoru opened the passenger door and held out a hand for Usagi, she took it willingly and he helped her out of the car gently. While he was locking up Usagi smoothed a couple of creases on her dress and let out a big breathe she had been holding in, for some strange reason she was nervous which made her even more nervous because she had nothing to be nervous about. Or had she?
As Mamoru straightened he offered his arm to Usagi which she gladly took smiling brightly, ignoring the sickly fear in the pit of her stomach. They walked slowly, linked, towards the hall where the dance was being held. As they walked through large double wooden doors Usagi grinned at the wonderful sight before her.
The hall was quite large and square, a small DJ deck was in the furthest right corner and disco lights were shinning brightly everywhere. Balloons and streamers decorated the walls and students in ball gowns and tuxedos were fluttering around on the dance floor lightly.
"Usagi-Chan!! Mamoru-San!!" They both heard someone squeal excitedly
They turned to see Minako in a light orange colored dress nearly running towards them with a brunette guy being dragged behind her. Usagi couldn't help but giggle a little. Minako stopped dead infront of them and her jaw fell open when she saw Usagi.
"Usa! You look…you look….you look…" Minako stuttered staring at her
"Absolutely breath takingly beautiful" Mamoru finished for her grinning
Usagi turned red again
Minako frowned "Something like that" She giggled lightly
The brunette guy that was now beside her cleared his throat impatiently, Minako turned to him frowning.
"Huh? Oh yea!! Right, Erm… Mamoru, Usagi-Chan this is my date Josh, we have volley ball together" Minako introduced them, smiling brightly.
"Konichiwa" Josh greeted bowing then holding out a hand
Both Usagi and Mamoru bowed in return, then taking his hand and shaking it.
"Nice to meet you Josh" Usagi beamed "Im Tsukino Usagi and this is my boyfriend Chibi Mamoru" She introduced
"Nice to meet you" Josh replied smiling, shaking Mamoru's hand.
"Minako-Chan, where are the others with their dates?" Usagi asked the blonde infront of her hanging off of Josh's arm.
"I don't know, their really late which is unusual…." Minako trailed off
Worry washed over Usagi's face and the sickening feeling at the bottom of her stomach increased, just then someone tapped her on the shoulder, she turned around sharply to find herself face to face with Makoto. Instantly Usagi's face lit up.
"Mako-Chan! You made it!" Usagi cheered, bringing the tall Amazon girl into a hug.
"Of course I did! I wouldn't miss a dance like this" She grinned, Usagi pulled back and smiled warmly at her.
She was wearing a long forest green dress. The bodes began in a V shape just above her cleavage and ended below her belly button in the same shape. It was decorated with green embroidery which sparkled in the disco lights. From there on it flowed freely around her long legs. Her hair was down and falling around her shoulders, light green eye shadow decorated her eyes and green stilettos covered her feet.
"Mako-Chan you look so pretty!" Usagi complimented
Makoto smiled, taking a proper look at Usagi and gasping.
"You look stunning Usagi-Chan!" She said, looking her up and down.
Usagi blushed once again, suddenly noticing ken next to her dressed in a white tuxedo with a plan black bow.
"Konichiwa Ken"
"Konichiwa Usagi, Mamoru-San, Josh" He gave each a little nod
Mamoru nodded in return and gave him a friendly smile, as did Josh.
"Why don't you guys go get us ladies some drink, hey?" Minako suggested patting Josh on the back and pushing him gently towards the buffet table.
"Good idea, im so thirsty!" Usagi agreed looking at Mamoru with pleading eyes.
He sighed, smiling "Come on guys, doesn't look we have a choice" He said, laughter in his voice. He and the other two guys walked off towards the buffet table.
Usagi sighed, looking at the entrance longingly, Ami and Rei should be here by now, something must have happened. I'll give them 10 more minutes then im going to look for them. I know something bad is going to happen I can sense it.
Her stomach was nearly screaming at her telling her something evil and strong was coming, and soon.
"…Don't ya think Usagi?" Makoto finished
Usagi snapped out of her thoughts and looked at the brunette with a confused look
"Say that again Mako-Chan, My mind was else where…"
"I said that Minako had found a really good catch don't ya think?" Makoto said, eying the blonde up worriedly.
"Yea" Usagi agreed, her mind going back onto the sickly feeling in her stomach
Minako also looked her up and down as their leader carried on looking at the door with a hopeful look in her eye.
"So what's the buzz between you and Ken then Makoto?! I thought you were just 'friends'" Minako asked, grinning at the tall girl who was blushing furiously.
"Oh well you know… Im a girl…He's a boy…" She stuttered
"Oh I think I know" Minako giggled as Makoto turned bright red.
"THANK GOODNESS!" Usagi suddenly cried making both Minako and Makoto jump.
They turned to see Ami walking up to them, linked to a guy.
Minako gasped as she recognized Ami's date as Greg, the psychic genius that they had helped in the past.
Ami blushed at the shocked looks on the faces of the other girls.
"Hello Greg! Nice to see you again" Usagi grinned slyly
"Hello Usagi…Minako….Makoto" He greeted them back
They each greeted him back warmly, smiling at Ami while doing so who was blushing furiously also.
"Ami, you look hot!!" Minako suddenly cried, looking her up and down
The small blue haired genius was wearing a small blue frock that ended just above her knees; it was slim and showed her curves until it reached the waist where it flared out around her legs. She blushed.
"Arigato…" She thanked quietly
"Hiya guys, sorry im late…" A voice called out
Everyone turned to see Rei walking over to them with someone attached to her arm, drooling over her.
They gasped, realizing it was Chad, the hunky rock star that helped out at the temple often.
"Rei-Chan!!" Usagi started but was cut off my Rei
"I like him ok! I admit it! I like the guy so don't start" Rei said, annoyance lacing her voice.
"I know but that wasn't what I was going to say. I know you like him. It's obvious" Usagi stated
Rei looked at her up and down questioningly, almost glaring at her.
"What were you going to say?" She asked suspiciously
Usagi sighed and put on a mock annoyed tone
"For Christ sakes Pryo! Can't you be on time for anything!!!?" Usagi, the 3 other Senshi and the two guys burst out into laughter
Rei went bright red "I may not be on time this once Odango but at least I didn't trip up once on the way here" Rei shot, knowing Usagi very well.
Usagi stopped laughing and stuck her tongue out at her, soon an argument and tongue war started.
"Stop it the both of you!" Makoto suddenly shouted, the two fell silently immediately and bowed their heads in shame.
"Guys, Mamoru, Josh and Ken are at the buffet table getting drinks will you go get these lovely ladies a drink too, please…" Minako asked sweetly
The guys smiled gratefully at Minako before wandering off to find the table quickly, trying to avoid a massive blow out between the two angry teens.
"Cant you two be civil for just one night! Please!! Otherwise im likely to rip my hair out" Makoto asked
"Usagi-Chan! Usagi-Chan!" Someone called loudly
Usagi's head snapped up and she saw Naru and Umino running towards her, smiling brightly
"Naru, Umino is your date?" Usagi asked, a bright smile spreading from one cheek to the other. Umino smiled shyly at her, going quiet and avoiding her eyes.
"Hai! We've been dating for quiet some time now…I wanted to tell you sooner but you were always busy…" Naru smiled sadly, bowing her head.
Usagi's grin faded slightly and sadness filled her crystal eyes.
"Sorry about that Naru, but I had so much stuff to sort out…but hey how bout we go to the mall tomorrow, a whole day with just us" Usagi asked
Naru looked up, smiling brightly "Ok!"
"Usagi is it ok to steal Naru away from you for a while?" Umino suddenly asked, picking up the courage "My favorite song has just come on…"
"Sure" Usagi replied smiling at the couple
"Naru, would you care to dance?" Umino asked staring into her eyes lovingly
Naru giggled and nodded, both of them walking out onto the dance floor hand in hand.
Usagi sighed, feeling her fear bubble within her. A warm hand held onto her shoulder and Usagi turned to see Rei looking at her with the same look in Usagi's eyes. Knowing and Fear for others around them.
"Don't worry Usagi. The war is coming but it will be over soon…I can feel it…" Rei said, noticing the sudden sad expression on the blondes face.
"So can I Rei…So can I…" Usagi mumbled sighing deeply, her stomach still aching with an awful sickening feeling.
"We're going to win" Rei stated, smiling slightly
"I just don't know anymore Rei-Chan, I really don't know… They've gotten so strong so quickly and I can't help but think the worst…." Usagi sighed
"Well, there's nothing we can do about that right now so it's best we go out there and have a good time" Minako said, putting her hand infront of her
"I agree" Ami said, putting her hand on top of Minako's
"Me to, let's make the most of what we have…Just incase we don't win…" Makoto smiled, also placing her hand over the other two's
"We ARE going to win, so come on Usagi-Chan! Lets enjoy this night with our loved ones and our guys. There will be plenty of time to worry about pointless things like loosing this war in the morning." Rei winked, putting her hand in the middle of them also
Usagi smiled, tears in her eyes
"You guys are right…Why worry about something that is not in your control..." She finally put her small hand on top of the pile and they all looked at each other and grinned
"Senshi power!" They all cried together, raising their hands above their heads and giggling.
AN: Im sorry everyone but i had no idea what the Senshi's dates where called in japanese, i did try to look but i couldnt find it!! Hope you all forgive me for it xXx lol. Happy new year everyone!! and i hope you all had a wonderful christmas!!! Im sorry to say that this story is coming close to an end ( but i've really enjoyed righting it and thankl you to all that have reviewed xXx