The Object of Her Affection
Hi minna! This is my first fic so please be nice!
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Chapter Nine: The Death of a Warrior, the Birth of a Demon
Present
Around noon
"Sleep-over! Sleep-over! Sleep-over!" Usagi, Minako, and Hotaru exclaimed. "Please?" they asked with pleading looks that no one could resist, especially Usagi's. Makoto shrugged. "Okay, okay," she sighed. The three girls cheered. "Who said you could go, Hotaru?" Setsuna asked with a teasing grin. "Please, Setsuna-mama?" she pleaded. "Asked your mother," Setsuna replied. "Please, Michiru-mama?" Hotaru pleaded once more. "Ask your father," Michiru answered. "Please, Haruka-papa?"
"I dunno…"
Hotaru wrinkled her nose. "You don't let me go anywhere anymore and I wanna hang out with my friends."
"With that kind of logic…I guess you can sleep over," Haruka teased. Hotaru pumped her fists in the air in celebration. "Can I sleepover, too?" Daisuke asked. "Girls only, sorry," Makoto teased. "Please! I'm begging you! I'm on my knees…" "No you're not," Rei pointed out. "Huh?" He looked down to see he wasn't on knees. Then, he dropped to his knees. The girls giggled as Akari leaped away from him. "I'm on my knees! Please? With lots and lots of cherries on top?" Makoto thought about it. "C'mon. I know how much you love cherries," he added slyly. Makoto rolled her eyes of the proposition of imaginary cherries. "Fine. Do I have any objections?" No one raised their hands.
Well, no one except Mamoru.
"The reason for your objection?" Makoto asked.
"Why does Daisuke get to stay? I mean how come he gets a 'yes,' but if I asked I'll just get a 'no?'" Mamoru asked. "How do you know we'll say 'no?'" Minako asked with a slight grin.
"Can I stay?"
"No."
"Besides, Daisuke has a feminine side," Makoto said. "In the Silver Millennium, I actually let them put pink nail polish on me that I wore for a whole month," Daisuke said with pride.
"You know what they say, 'It takes a real idiotic guy to wear pink,'" Minako proclaimed. Everyone laughed at the misquote except Daisuke. "It's, 'It takes a real man to wear pink,' Mina," Atsuko corrected. Minako's expression changed to a sad one. "Don't worry, Minako. In this case, your misquote was totally right," Makoto reassured her.
Everyone laughed again. "You guys are so mean," Daisuke whined. Just as Makoto stuck her tongue out at him, the phone rang. Daisuke picked up the phone and passed it to Makoto. "Hello?"
"Oh, hello grandpa, I'm fine, you?"
"Okay, hold on a sec." Rei shook her head rapidly. Makoto put the phone to her ear.
"Oh, hi…"
Grandpa Hino shouted so loud everyone could hear: "HINO REI, YOU TOLD ME YOU WERE GOING TO BE COMING LATE BUT NOOOOO! YOU NEVER COME HOME AT ALL!"
He kept ranting on. "Okay, grandpa, I'm coming right now…"
"YOU BETTER!" He hung up. "Wow," Daisuke muttered. "Yeah, so I'm gonna leave before grandpa goes through another spaz attack and ends up hospitalized." With that Rei left the apartment. Then, both Minako and Makoto shot glares at Atsuko and Daisuke. Daisuke gave a confused look. "C'mon, Dai, let's take a walk in the park," Atsuko suggested. "We have a lot of catching up to do." Haruka, Michiru, Hotaru, and Setsuna caught on. "Let's get going. I need more sleep," Haruka yawned. The four people nodded and left. All that was left was Usagi, Mamoru, and Ami.
"C'mon, Mamo-chan, let's go. I found a new outfit at the mall yesterday that I want," Usagi said. He nodded and left with his blonde girlfriend.
"I think I should go, too…"
"Oh no you don't. We want to know what's up," Makoto said.
"What do you mean?" Ami asked. "There must be something wrong with your eyes because you've been acting…in a non-Ami manner," Minako clarified.
"Your point is…"
Minako sighed, "Are you in love with Sets?" Ami was quiet for a few seconds. "Yes," she replied. "Since when?" Makoto asked. "Since…ever," Ami sighed dreamily. "Wow…I've never seen you act this way before, Ami-chan," Minako observed. "Who has?" Ami joked.
"But you know that you have to tell her, ne?" Makoto asked. Ami's expression turned serious. "Hai, I know but…but what if she doesn't like me that way?" she asked. Makoto grinned as she gave Ami a gentle pat on the back. "You're acting like me a few months ago. Afraid of rejection," Makoto said. "But I took a chance and it's only been almost an hour and I feel like I'm in heaven."
"Besides, you've noticed how Rei has an obvious crush on Usagi, ne?"
Ami nodded.
"Well, I made Rei promise to tell her how she feels about her," she proclaimed. "So, I want you to tell Sets how you feel. And trust me it'll turn out okay." Ami smiled and nodded. "I will. Thanks for the advice," she said as she opened the door. Just then, Atsuko, Daisuke, Haruka, and Michiru fell at her feet.
Daisuke and Atsuko clumsily got up and said, "Hey, guys, we're going to the park now," and ran off. "We were just going to the car," Haruka said as she and Michiru ran off. Makoto shook her head in disbelief. "And they called the others nosey," Minako giggled. "Well then see you guys later," Ami said. "Bye, Ami-chan."
Makoto sighed as she closed the door. "There's much to do, so little time," she said. She sat on the couch with Minako. "I know. See how it feels to play matchmaker?"
An idea struck Makoto. "Well, how about tonight we play spin the bottle?" she asked. Minako immediately knew where this was headed. "But what about Hotaru?" she frowned. "She's 13. Besides, she has a relationship with Chibi-Usa," Makoto reminded. "And she did play it last year when Chibi-Usa said she couldn't come 'cause she was sick that week." Makoto remembered that day. Lots of mayhem and controversy. "I guess your right. So it's settled! But we will detain Hotaru this time, won't we?" Makoto asked. Minako only laughed and nodded. Suddenly, Makoto felt a small pain grow in her head.
"You okay, Mako-hime?" Minako asked. "Yeah, I'm okay. I just need a splash in the face is all," Makoto reassured her. Minako nodded as Makoto went to the bathroom.
She splashed some water on her face and the headache was immediately gone. It was a little strange because it usually took a few minutes for the headache to disappear. Then she looked into the mirror. She didn't see her reflection but instead she saw Shinji.
"Jupiter, listen up and listen good because I'll only say this once. It looks like I have a change of plans. Instead, I must challenge you tonight. But to make things fair, I'll let you come, say, 10:00 P.M. Now you have time to prepare. See you then," he informed. Minako then came in. "I heard a voice in here. What's up?" she asked.
"Looks like we have a change of plans. The match was rescheduled to tonight at ten sharp," Makoto explained.
"Why?"
Makoto shrugged. "Your guess's as good as mine. But don't tell the girls. It would ruin our plan." Minako nodded. "But in the meantime…" Makoto said slyly. Minako smirked as the brunette moved in on her.
9:00
Everyone was waiting for Hotaru in Makoto's living room. Then there was a knock on the door. "Hi, Hotaru," Makoto greeted as she held an empty Coke bottle. Hotaru eyed it with amusement as she came inside. "Hi, Haruka-san, Michiru-san. And how are you lovely ladies doing on this fine night?" Makoto asked. Michiru and Haruka's attention was, however, on the bottle.
"What's the bottle for?" Michiru asked. "We were just having a chugging contest to pass the time," Makoto answered with a grin as she displayed the teenagers chugging soda. "You're a bad influence," Haruka said. "I know. See you in the morning," Makoto replied. Once the door was closed, she said, "Okay, minna, let's get in a circle please."
"It's spin the bottle!" Daisuke exclaimed. "Isn't Hotaru a little too young for this?" Atsuko asked. "I played last year. Besides, I'm 13," Hotaru answered. Atsuko shrugged. Minako told Hotaru how she would be tamed and detained if necessary. Hotaru only pouted and hugged her knees to her chest in response.
"Okay then. Everyone knows how the game goes. Ten seconds of one kiss that looks convincing. If you fail to do so, penalty. So, let's begin," Makoto announced as she spun the bottle. Surprisingly, it stopped at Atsuko. "Ouch," Makoto muttered. "What? Am I not sexy enough for you?" she asked sensually as she crawled over to Makoto slowly. "That's not what I meant…uh," Makoto said as she went back. "Then what?" Atsuko asked as she had Makoto up against the couch. Rei, Usagi, Ami, and Hotaru tried to stifle their laughter by burying their faces in Makoto's pillows. Minako and Daisuke, however, were getting very angry.
"Get on with it already!" they exclaimed. Atsuko obeyed and pressed her lips against Makoto's. Makoto was completely dazed by the whole situation. Minako glared at her sister. "Nani? I wanted to make things… interesting," Atsuko said. "Besides, she said make it convincing."
"That was definitely interesting," Makoto muttered. "What was that, Makoto?" Minako and Daisuke asked. "Nothing. Who's turn?" Hotaru eagerly raised her hand. She was given the bottle and then she spun it. It landed on Minako. For a brief time, Minako explained to Hotaru a plan with her eyes. Hotaru caught on quick. "Ouch," Minako muttered. "What? Am I not sexy enough for you?" Hotaru asked as she slowly crawled towards her.
Makoto's jaw dropped with hurt. Daisuke grabbed a pillow as he tried to stifle his laughter with the girls. "That's not what I meant," Minako said as she backed up to the couch. Makoto jumped Hotaru out of panic. "Remember the controversies, people!" she yelled. Minako frowned. "I say Makoto should get a penalty." Makoto grinned as she put more distance between Hotaru and Minako. "Why? Who knows what could have happened if I let it go on. We don't want history repeating itself, do we?"
"Whatever. Who next?" Rei raised her hand.
After the spin, it landed on (none other than) Usagi. They both blushed into a faint red as they looked at each other. Slowly they both leaned towards each other until their lips met. (She better confess after this stunt) Makoto said. (I know) Minako agreed. Unsurprisingly, they passed the time limit, which obviously said something about the two. As they pulled away, Rei noticed that she was receiving glares from Makoto, Minako, Atsuko, Daisuke, and Hotaru.
She mouthed, "Not yet." Makoto rolled her eyes in frustration. "Okay, who's next?"
10:00
"I still don't understand why you never told us," Uranus scolded. "It was better this way," Jupiter answered. The Senshi plus Tuxedo Kamen, the Prince, and the Princess were at the park waiting for Shinji. "I see you came on time. Let's begin, shall we?" Shinji said as he appeared and materialized a sword. "And remember, ladies and gents, don't interfere."
He charged up to her, meaning he meant business. She got out of the way in time for him to easily maneuver himself to get a hit to her shoulder. She saw it coming and again dodged the sword. (Mako, think of a sword appearing before you and it will. Remember) the Prince instructed.
"Are you gonna stay on the defensive or are you gonna show that power of yours?" Shinji asked, "Or do I need to bring it out myself?"
Jupiter glared at him. She imagined a sword in front of her and it materialized. Knowing now wasn't the time to marvel at a skill she never knew she had in this life, Makoto charged up to him without a word He prepared himself as their swords clashed. "How did Mako-chan do that?" Moon asked. "She's always known but she forgot how when she lost her memories of the Silver Millennium," the Princess answered. As the Senshi watched, they noticed how well she handled the sword.
"Father was always a perfectionist," the Prince sighed, becoming nostalgic for a moment. The Princess grabbed his shoulder, hoping he wouldn't go talking about training in the Silver Millennium. She had heard enough of that for an entire lifetime.
Jupiter took the offensive as she nipped parts of Shinji's clothing. As she tried to strike his shoulder, he took this opportunity to go for the stomach. Jupiter smirked. She leaped up lightning fast. "Where is she?" Shinji asked. Then she landed on his sword. She waved at him and leaped off again. She landed behind him and made an X on his back. The Senshi clapped in awe. Shinji turned but found no one. Jupiter was again behind him. "I'm tired of this," she said as she thrust the sword into his back. Little blood spewed from his back, spraying itself in her face. The sword soon went threw him completely. The girls and Tuxedo gaped at her in astonishment.
Shinji snickered. "Nice try but my heart's not in the center," he informed. Makoto quickly drew her sword from him. "Now I want a real fight. I want to see that power that you don't even know about. I know it's in you somewhere," he said. The Prince's eyes widened. "What are you talking about?" Jupiter asked in confusion. "I'll give you a demonstration," Shinji replied. "Let's go, little girl, or else I'll target your friends. Especially the blonde bimbo with the orange skirt."
Venus was about to walk up to him but was stopped by the Princess. The Prince then heard a low growl emit from Jupiter. "No, Makoto, calm down!" he shouted. She ignored him. "Yeah that's right. Your little slut over there will go first and you'll watch hopelessly as they all die," Shinji continued. A green aura radiated around Jupiter. It soon turned grey. "Makoto, calm down!" the Prince shouted. "What's happening?" Venus asked with fear.
"It."
Black wings appeared on her back. Her fuku turned grey. She no longer had those emerald orbs that were filled with love but instead red replaced them with pain and hate. "Yes that's it!" Shinji exclaimed as he saw her new form. He quickly dashed towards her. But she disappeared immediately. Shinji looked all around but found no one. He looked up but found no one. Behind him was the demonic figure of Jupiter. She thrust her hand into the right side of his back and grabbed his heart. More blood sprayed on to her face.
"How'd you know?" Shinji muttered. Jupiter then smirked. "Lucky guess," said a voice that didn't belong to Jupiter. She drew her hand out as she held his still beating heart. Everyone looked on in shock. Jupiter dropped the heart. This new Jupiter...she was enough to bring Venus to tears.
"Your friend, Makoto or Jupiter is no more. There's only me."
In Crystal Tokyo
Hiroshi appeared in front of the woman. "What is your status report?" she commanded. "Shinji's dead, your majesty," Hiroshi informed.
The woman nodded. "Go in his place," she demanded emotionlessly. Hiroshi was shocked but didn't show it. "Hai."
Damn! Didn't see that coming didn't you? I didn't either. I was too busy laughing at what I typed or writing what could possibly be the fifteenth chapter for all I know…damn! I just can't believe I did that. Well tell me what you guys think. Til next time
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