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oo--Disclaimer: Haruka and Michiru doesn't belong to me. I wish I did, then the whole Sailor Moon series would be about Michi and Ruka, they's the best couple ever.
oo--A/N: I would likes to thanks --conan10-- for being the first one to review DbyD. Thanks you, thanks you, and thanks you so much. Also, --papapapuffyAY--and-- Ruby2Angel-- for reviewing. You all are the best! -. So in thanking them, I dedicates this chapter to all three of them.
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o--Chapter One
o-- Twister Fun
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"Wow, look at the snow stacking up out there," awkstruck by the heavy falling snow, Ruka leaned herself against the frosted window as her eyes darted from one direction to the next. " If this keep up, the school is gonna shut down tomorrow, " Michi replied as she began pulling out a box from underneath the coffee table. After sometime, she finally found what she was looking for but than frowned after reading the label marked on the side of the box. Thinking that all hope was lost, a nock on the door repeated itself informing them of company. Putting the rectangular box down, the aqua marine strolled arcoss the carpet floor. Unlocking the lock, she opened the door to reveal no other than their new friend, aslo their dormatory neighbor, shivering. Both seem so desperate that Michi can't help but to invite them in not knowing why they were even here in the first place. " Would you like some hot chocolate ? " the mermaid girl questioned as she emanated from her room with an enormous cotton blanket in hand. Nasumi and Nanami were so relieved that their new friend have been so kind and generous. It was only yesterday that they had known each other but it seem like they have known each other before or in their past life.
Whatever the reason was, both of the younger girls were just grateful that they have someone they can depend on. " So, Nasumi, Nanami, is there something wrong ?" Michi questioned softly with sincerity in her voice as she wrapped both the girls up in the blanket. " Um, our power when out, probably due to the blizzard, and we were surprise that you haven't been effected by the power outage, " Nanami explained, " at first we didn't plan on bothering you but than, since no power mean not heat..." " No need to explain, I insists you spend the night. It would be fun to have some company around, " Michi grinned as she handed the couple a cup of hot chocolate with marshamello on top. " Arigato, " both thank in unison as they began sipping down the warm hot liquid. " Well, now that you're here, why don't we play one of my favorite game, " Michi announced as she picked the box off the ground helding up so everyone can see what's she's talking about. " Twister ? " Nanami questioned. " Yup, now that we have enough people, it's gonna be fun. Ruka, are you in ? " Still mesmerize by the sight before her, Ruka didn't snap back to reality until she felt a tap on her shoulder. Nodding her head to the side, she saw the smilling aqua marine girl. It was that look that have captured her attention the instance they laid eyes on each other, that pleasing look. " So, you in or are you scare of losing? " Quickly shaking her head, the blond hopped off of the window frame. " So, what are we playing ?"
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" Ruka, she said left foot on red not blue, " Michi sighed trying to show Ruka her mistake. " I'm trying here but your head is in the way !" " Don't try to blame on other when you can't bend your leg in a ninety degree angle, " Michi complained as she wriggled to free her right hand. " I'll show you, " with that, she repeatedly swinged her leg forward and backward trying to get the perfect position. Staring at her roomate, Michi quickly turned to the side trying to hold her laughter. This was too much for her. " Yes! told you Michi! " Ruka claimed, finally putting her left foot on red circle. " Ouch, Nanami, hurry up and call the next color," Nasumi protested trying to endure the pressure of Ruka's leg pushing against her head. " Nasumi, um, okay, right hand on yellow, " Nanami called out after spinning the wheel. Looking down at her hand and the yellow circle, she whimpered than slowly lifted her hand up. This was not easy, she have to cross over Ruka's right feet, Michi's left hand, and have to do a full body turn. " Here goes, " the dark haired girl groaned as she try to make her way through the twist and turn but ended up tripping on her left foot and landing flat on her face. " Nasumi! " the short haired wheeped as she crawl through the obstacle to pull her friend to safety.
" I'm fine, lets continue with the game, " Nasumi cheered while rubbing her red nose. Walking back to the wheel, Nanami turned the arrow which spun rapidly as it began to slow down. Waiting patientely for her combination to be announced, Michi praised that it would be left arm on green circle. Her hope was cut short when Nanami announced the worst, " left arm on blue! " This was not her day, by putting her left arm on blue, she have to go under Ruka, guarenting total defeat. Unless, she can find a way to flinch the girl for just a moment so she can hover over Ruka's back to the other side. The question was, what is Ruka's worst nightmare. Outside, the snow floaded the street crawling its way throungh crack and split. This flirry turn out to be more than just a blanket of ice but a fierce, raging, blizzard storm. " Ruka, what's that on your head? "" What!" " That, round, eight legs, furry, small...look to me like a spid.." She was interrupted by a loud shriek as the blond haired girl began shaking her head back and forth. Taking the chance, Michi jumped ontop and across the unconscious blond. Just as she was about to land safely on the blue pad, the light suddenly when out. "Ouch, Michi, I'd love how soft it feel but please, get your butt off my face!"
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" Well, what do we do now? " Michi whined as she covered herself up with four layers of blanket. The three girls sighed as they tightly grasp their blanket against their body. Just as they were about to give up and go to bed, Ruka smiled holding four stick of marshamello. " Almost forgot about the fireplace, here, " handling them all with the white fluffy sweetness. The three accepted the offer with gratitude as they crawled over to the fireplace which surrounded them with its warmness and comfort. Sitting down, Ruka make her way over to the aqua marine. Michiru elegently smiled as she open her cover for Ruka to join in.
Few minute later
" Michi, since Nanami and Nasumi are staying the night...can I sleep with you tonight."
" ..."
" We can't have them sleep on the floor and the couch aren't that big for two. Also, we they need as much warm as they can get."
" Ruka, calm down, why are you so nervous."
The blond blushed but said nothing.
" The answer to your question is yes. I can't let you sleep out here or on the floor, now could I, you'll catch a cold and who'll end up taking care of you."
" Oh now, Princess, I'm not that difficult to care for." the blond teased as she stuck out her tongue.
The fours were content at the moment, the warm light of the fire, the camaraderies of friend, and the fresh falling snow as it sparkled in the mid of night. Moment like this, one can only reconcilliate with the quarel that befold them, but for now, let the crystal moon luminates its blessing on the needed one.
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oo----- Meet ----oo
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Following the swordman wasn't easy, at the end of every street corner, he seem to disappear than reappear again parallel from the angel. This was like a game of cat and mouse where Michi is the confused mouse. The advocate finally came to a stop in front of a restaurant where he was greeted by two young looking girls as they bowed their head down at the man's present. In the center of the front entrance, a woman with beautiful raven black hair immediately kneel down on her feet. " Welcome home Master Haruka. " Ruka ignored the greeting as he untied his mask letting it fall to the ground. Michi shuddered at the sight, he was gorgeous, no... breathtaken.
Why is my heart beating so fast, why am I sweating profroundly, not really but you get the idea, and why in the world does he have to be so beautiful.
Gotta snap out of this, I have to keep myself under control, but he's so beautiful. Shut up Michi and see if he's willing to help you find the thief. If he deny my proposal than I must continue on with the search alone before it is too late.
Making up her mind, Michi ran pass the two maids and the dark haired girl, who all seem in awe by the girl's sudden action. " Is that Master's new girlfriend? " " I'm not surprise, she's really pretty." " Enough with the chattering and get back to work! " the raven haired woman ordered as she sighed in exaspertion. It wasn't the first time that a woman have barged into their home like this, so everyone ignored the goddess as they return back to their daily routine. Strolling across the corridor and into a spacious dinning hall, Ruka untie her covered blade as he hung the string over a wooden hook. From behind, Michi sneakily followed the blond as he wandered over to the dinning table and sat down sipping his tea.
This mansion of his was enormous, Michi felt like she was a spect of dirt intruding on a perfect masterpiece. " If you were gonna spy on me, please be more quiet. Your step is like a rumble of earthquake, " the blond replied as he closed his eyes up to enjoy the warm liquid as it ease every inch of his sore body. " Gomen, " Michi appologized. Ruka didn't respond back but seem to be deep in though. " I...uh, I just move here and you see, I'm kinna on a mission. " No answer from the blond. " I'm looking for a murderous thief who dare to steal my Queen's...Master's, most prized possesion." The blond was really tire from today's hunt and now this girl just barge into his home unannounce. Listening to the girl's distress was killing his moment of traquillity. Ruka lifted his eyes up to see the girl face to face, she was not normal. He can assure that but there was something unnatural about the aqua marine. " So, what do you said, will you join me? " " ..." No answer from the blond, he just stare at her, just then a short brown haired girl came running toward the him.
She hugged him affectionately, the blond make no movement. He was like a block of ice, his coldness, his attitude, and his rudeness was all Michi can think of. " Ruka, who's that girl ? " "... Begger, " the blond coldly answered which pierced Michi's heart into little pieces. Why does she feel like this, why does it hurt so much. Why was he being so mean to her, she never have to deal with anyone who dare to treat her like a nobody. She was an honorable princess heir to the Neptune thrown. " I'm not a begger, I though you could help me but I guess I was wrong, please excuse my intrusion, gomenasai. " Michi appologized as she retreated out onto the alley street. The man strugded the short haired girl off of him as he followed Michi from behind. " Wait! " Turning around, Michi came face to face with the advocate. What she saw in his eyes were sympathy.
" You beg for my help, did you not...I'll make a deal with you, become my wife, and I'll help you find this person you're looking for, " the blond suggested as he whispered in Michi's ear. She shuddered at the blond sudden close approximaly.
" You'll help me ? " a simple question.
" Become my wife? "
" What is a wife? " the mermaid nodded to the side.
" A...friend..." the blond grinned mischieviously.
" That's all, why do you need a friend?" she can tell he was lying.
" I don't have one..." a sincere answer.
" Gomen."
" So, who's the man I'm suppose to help you find? "
" Haruka...Tenoh."
" Well how bout that, same first name, aren't you scare that I might be the nathorious thief? "
" I don't know, I just have to trust in my heart... if you are than I don't have to go searching for him and if you're not than, than you'll be the one who'll help me capture him, I need all the help I can get."
" Well, don't regret your decision my angel, your room is upstair next to mine, " moving away from the blue haired girl, the blond turn back to his mansion.
" I won't..." she sighed in relief.
" Oh, I haven't gotten name yet."
" It's Kaioh Michiru."
" Well, Miss Kaioh, our "friend ceromony," will take place tomorrow.
" friend ceromony...?" Earth people sure like to party, even as simple and small as a "friend ceromony".
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" Boss, what should we do ?"
" Let me handle this one, she might look childest and innocent on the outside, but she's really smart for taken on my offer. By doing what she did, she can now follow my every move, but I have my own way too, I'll use her, I'll make her show me how to unlock the jewel's power.
" How ?"
" Love, of course."
" Impossible, you know it's against the rule for a god to fall in love with a mortal."
" That's exactly what I'm planning to break. Tough as she is, she will break, I just have to take it one step at a time."
" As you wish, but I warn you, try to make this a business affair and not a love affair because you might fall into your own trap, my princess. "
" Enough, I've made up my mind, nothing you said can work on me now. "
" Yes Master, " the raven haired woman bowed as she stepped backward and into the empty quiet corridor.
" I truely hope you can keep your word master, if not, you both will be the one to suffer the consequences."
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A/N: Another useless chapter, anyway, thanks so much for reading. I promise it will get better in the next chapter. These two chapter is just introduction. Again, forgive my bad grammar and review for the next chapter. Thanks you and have a wonderful day. Yeay! Ice Cream!