Later on that day, they headed home, and Hajime showed her the room. Getting out a dust rag, he began to dust off the surface, and the mattress. There hadn't been any sheets on it, and he pulled those and some blankets out and began to make the bed. On the dresser, there was a single picture in a frame. It was of a small family, the woman with red hair, the man with dark brown hair, and a much smaller version of Hajime.
Eliana had gone her own way at the apartment, heading back to her own to 'undo' her presence there. She came back with a simple bag. She really didn't own much of anything. But when she came back she was in casual clothes. A light purple tank top that really made her eyes stand out, and khaki shorts. It was the first time he'd seen her in anything other than her uniform or her fuku. She knocked on the door before entering. "I'm coming in," she called, taking her shoes off at the doorway before going to find Hajime.
She looked the room over and then found the photo. "You look a lot like your Mother," she commented with a soft smile.
Hajime looked over, a small but sad smile on his face. Nodding at her words, he went back to what he was doing.
"Many people say that when they see pictures of her," he said, and stood. He'd finished and was now just getting the pillows fixed. Looking at Eliana, he sighed. "I miss them. They weren't perfect parents, but they were mine."
She couldn't remember parents and so Eliana couldn't really relate. But he sounded so sad... She put the picture down and turned to look at him, her pale eyes very serious and concerned. "This was their room wasn't it? Hajime is it really okay for me to take this room? Honestly, Sanctuary isn't a bad place. I've been there for quite a while. And it's not like you'd never see me again. I'd always be able to come back if you needed me."
"It's fine," Hajime said firmly. "This room has been empty for years. I haven't had any other use for it. No visitors, roommate or anything. Please, just take it as it is." He smiled slightly and went over to her. "I promise, it's fine. Make yourself at home and then come out to the kitchen for dinner." She nodded and then went ahead and unpacked her little bag, which had a pair of school shoes, two uniforms, and a tee-shirt that she wore to sleep in, as well as a few toiletries. She put those in the bathroom and then went out to the kitchen. "Thank you... for doing this... um.. Sorry for the trouble and please take care of me," she requested politely, giving him a little bow. "What can I do to help?"
Hajime smiled.
"I'll take care of you, no worries," he said, answering her first phrase. He knew it was just her being polite, but he felt that he wanted to assure her. He was busy getting some eggs made, along with some rice and some seafood. "Well, right now, I'm nearly finished. I had put most of this on before I started cleaning, so it's cooked by now. All I need is plates and things," he admitted.
She nodded and started to get things out of the cupboards to set the table. She also got out some tuna for Apollo, who had been very quiet about the whole move.
He still didn't know how to take that she was going to live here... with a guy that liked her... even though she was completely clueless of the fact.
The next day was Saturday and so they didn't have school. Instead Eliana wanted to make her rounds to see the other Senshi, planning to introduce Hajime to Mia while she was at it. They were on their way to Mia's house when Eliana felt a familiar pull. There was a Senshi close by- and one that she hadn't met before. She stopped, looking about. "Not here.. but close." she whispered. "Hajime... can you feel that?" she asked. Normally the Moon Senshi could feel her fellow Senshi, but Hajime's power was sadly corrupted, and so she didn't know if the same basic rule of thumb would apply. It hadn't seemed to so far.
"Sense what?" Hajime asked, rather confused. He couldn't feel anything. They were about to cross the street, and he could see a girl with pastel colored hair, but he couldn't really sense anything. "I'm not sure what you're asking Eliana." His tone was utterly confused. A scream echoed down from a nearby alleyway. Whirling, he was just in time to see an inky black creature dash from the alleyway into a building. "Eliana!" he exclaimed. They were the only two there, and he was unsure of what to do. He didn't want to risk using his power, as he knew that it was trying to take him over.
Eliana saw the girl with the light aqua hair that faded to pink and ran. That was her! She had to get to her before-
But the monster was already after the girl- who stared blankly at it, too stunned for the moment to move.
Eliana called up her transformation and did two short distance transportation. One to the girl and then another away from the monster. She quickly called up her energy shield, glad she'd been able to reach Hajime so he wouldn't be facing the monster while she dealt with the Senshi.
"Who are you?" the girl asked, looking around her at the shield of light in confusion.
"I'm Sailor Sun. I will explain more in a bit but for right now I need you to trust me," she held out her staff, focusing on the girl. Soon enough a pen appeared and fell into the girls hands. "Sailor Aurora." she whispered. "Call out Aurora Makeup. You'll find that many questions you have can be answered by doing that."
The girl looked at her pen and then at Sailor Sun, her light green blue eyes full of curiosity.
Doing as she'd been bidden the girl held up her pen. "Aurora Makeup!"
Eliana released her shield, a newly awakened Sailor Aurora standing ready to go. She then hurried forward, a wand in hand. "Northern Lights Barrage!" she called, giving her want a twirl and then a wave.
It was as if the northern lights had come down from the skies and wrapped around the beasts, caging them. The lights grew thicker and brighter until you couldn't even see the beasts anymore and then, they faded back into the sky, the beasts being taken with them.
Rosemary looked at the two, Sailor Sun and Hajime. "Sailor Sun. And... you are... who?" she asked, tilting her head.
'Well she seems nice enough towards him. That's a first,' Eliana thought, letting her fuku drop, as did Rosemary.
"Guess it's rude to ask who someone is without telling them. I'm Rosemary Daigato."
"I am Hajime Tsukino," Hajime said, holding a hand out to her in order to shake hands hello. He was rather relieved that he didn't have to face the monsters. He didn't want to scare off a new recruit just after they first met her.
"So.. are you-?"
"He is, but Hajime's form doesn't have a name," Eliana told her. "Would you be willing to come with us? I'm actually taking Hajime to meet another Senshi right now."
"Sure. Uh- what do I call you- other than Sailor Sun?"
"I'm Eliana," she answered. She led the way to Mia's house and as usual was let right in. "Good Morning Mia-san. How are you doing today?" she asked.
Mia looked up and saw the trio. She got up and gave Eliana a hug, then looked at the other girl quizzically before her eyes landed on Hajime. Her full lips curved into a sensual smile as she walked over to him.
"Well hey there handsome," she purred. Hajime felt heat rise in his cheeks. This girl was the definition of cougar in everything but age.
"Um, hello," he said, trying to back away a little. She didn't let him. For each step he took back, she took one forward. Putting her fingers on his chest, she spoke again.
"Who might you be?" Her eyes were half closed, adding to the sensuality of her face. Hajime looked over at Eliana, looking quite terrorized.
Eliana felt an odd sort of anger rise in her, and so her expression became even more surprised than it would have been otherwise. Why was she angry right now? Why did her heart ache like this? Seeing his expression gave her motivation to move despite her confusion. "Mia what are you doing?" she asked, tilting her head. "That's... flirting yes? Does it work even if it scares men?" she asked. It was a bit more tactless than she usually was, but it was an actual question. Just made far too blunt by her inexplicable irritation.
"Yes, it's flirting," Mia said with a huff. "And no, it doesn't work if it scares the target. He obviously likes someone else, or else he would have fallen for it." Turning back to Hajime she stuck out her tongue. "Well, tell me who you are at least." Hajime adjusted himself and smoothed his hair in an effort to calm himself.
"I'm Hajime," he said, holding a hand out to her in order to shake hands. Mia nodded and took his hand, then pulled him close.
"I'll work on you handsome, so don't think I've given up on you just yet," she purred. Hajime gently disentangled himself and pushed her away.
"You're right, I do like someone else. Very much. So I don't think that you will have much luck," he admitted. Glancing over at Eliana, he shook his head. "I'm afraid this meeting isn't going well. She seems to be much to distracted by me." Mia watched him and instantly understood who it was that he liked.
"Her?!" She whirled and stomped off a little ways, then went over to Eliana. "Well, it looks like we will have to fight over him!" Hajime gave Mia and pained look, then looked at Eliana, and Rosemary too.
"How do I stop this?" he asked Rosemary, rather scared of what might happen.
Eliana hadn't known that he had someone he liked, it caused a bit of a twinge in her. But then suddenly Mia was picking a fight with her. "Fight? What are you talking about? Mia I think you need to calm down." she told her, trying to be reasonable.
Rosemary understood rather quickly as well. "She doesn't know does she?" she asked Hajime quietly with a soft, knowing smile. "Alright Miss Mia that's enough of that." she said walking forward and clapping her hands lightly. "We just came to meet our fellow Senshi, but you don't seem to be in a good mood as it is right now. So I guess Eliana and I will have to come back later," she said, giving a courteous smile as she took Eliana's arm. "Head out with Hajime for now. I'll handle her," she whispered in her ear.
Eliana was a bit confused but she headed over to Hajime while Rosemary stayed behind to handle Mia's temper.
"I'm sorry Hajime... I didn't think it would turn out like that..." she told him as they headed out of the estate.
"Ah, no," Hajime said but it seemed as if Rosemary didn't hear as she was already off talking to Mia. Mia looked at Rosemary as if she were crazy.
"What are you talking about? I'm in a perfectly fine mood!" she insisted, trying to catch a glimpse of Hajime as he left with Eliana.
Hajime shrugged, shaking his head.
"It's fine. To be honest, that caught me totally off guard," he admitted. Glancing sideways at her, he sighed. "Did you understand what she meant by that?" he asked.
"No. I don't understand why she got so upset like that." 'Or why I did for that matter,' she added silently meeting his eyes for a moment. "Honestly why would we need to fight over you?" she didn't understand, not only Mia, but herself as well, and that worried her a bit.
Hajime shrugged. He didn't know why, but he still felt the need to keep his feelings from her.
"I don't know why either. Maybe she just thinks that fighting over me is something that is necessary," he said. "I've seen girls do that with other guys. I don't understand it much myself," he added sheepishly.
Eliana sighed and then shook her head as they waited outside for Rosemary to make it out. They then made a call to Mikoto and Megan to meet up at the apartment so introduce the new Senshi.
Rosemary seemed to be the type that could get along with just about anyone. She didn't take any offense when Mikoto made a comment about her utterly girly she was. In fact she took it as a compliment- which took Mikoto a bit by surprise. She'd meant it that way but after thinking about what she'd said after saying she'd expected to be misunderstood.
In the end Mikoto demanded a shopping trip with Rosemary and the two left once the meet and greet was over.
