Morning is always a fun event in the Tsukino household depending, on which occurrence you are privy too. Some are privy to the occasional earlier rise, some right on time, and others, well...Others are privy to late time running. With the trio of choices presented, Ikuko sighed as the earlier rise went right on by. Still, she could hear the heavy sleeping of her eldest, although it was not accompanied the tortured cries it use to.

One hand channeled the stove heat while the other smoothed down her hair. She mused sadly over the passage of time, her eyes trailing her son as he mirrored his sister's walk downstairs. True he was more of an academic achiever, but there were similarities. Which is why she never broke up their little spats, instead she watched amused as her two children ribbed each other.

Which brought her thoughts full circle to her daughter. True, she was happy that her daughter had various types of friends, but she was depressed at their closeness. At times they seemed more like a family to Usagi then her own. Ikuko wasn't thrilled when they seem to disappear, but she wondered at how Usagi did not react at all.

Ikuko's musing were cut off as Usagi made her way down stairs bleary eyed. She smiled as Usagi slipped into her normal chair at the table. Quickly she served her daughter with breakfast, easing the doubts every parent had about growing up.

Usagi meander to school with a kind of sluggish stroll. She had not quite awaken to the morning hours yet. Her briefcase knocked her knees in a steady pattern, yet with her head down she bumped into someone. Glancing up, she smiled apologetically. "Sorry, I'm not quite awake yet." Usagi said while bowing. "Forgive me for bumping into you." Usagi apologizes, after she looked up. She was greeted with someone's back who had long blond hair that hung down to her lower back.

"Eh, Tohru, not walking with the prince today?" The person responded while moving turn around. As she turned though, dark grey eyes widen in surprise. "You're not Tohru." She added.

"No ma'am, my name is Usagi."Usagi introduced herself with a bow.

"Eh." The blond sputtered. "Arisa, Uotani." She returned and then crossed her arms. "You're not part of the prince's fan club planning to hurt Tohru are you?" She asked while cracking her knuckles. Usagi shook her head before looking straight at Uotani.

"Whose this 'Prince,' I keep hearing about?" Usagi inquired, and was shocked by the surprise that arose on the other blond. Though her shock was deepened as the blond started laughing. Usagi blinked, her eyes wide with confusion.

"Why are you laughing Arisa?" A voice behind Usagi had her jumping in fear.

"Little Usagi here doesn't know who the 'Prince,' is." Arisa answered.

"A rabbit doesn't know who the prince is, how is that funny?" It was a question, but one could hear the smile in the voice. Usagi curious turned to the voice behind her. Long dark green hair in a braid whipped by her as she turned. Usagi met mysterious purple orbs that seem to sparkle with a hidden power.

"Saki, this is 'a rabbit,' that doesn't know the prince." Arisa pointed to Usagi. 'Saki,' glanced over Usagi with an appraising eye.

"You have nice feeling waves, much like Tohru-chan." 'Saki,' spoke.

"What?" Usagi mumbled in wonder.

"Saki, Hanajima." The physic like one introduced herself. At least Usagi considered her physic, Usagi gave a bright smile of hello.

"Ah, yes much like Tohru-chan." Arisa agreed.

"Thanks sempai's." Usagi spoke in a light tone.

"Sempai?" Arisa, commented then smiled. "Not hardly." She added, and Usagi blushed in embarrassment.

"Sorry." Usagi returned, and Arisa waved it off. So, this morning Usagi was escorted by the two females who laughed with her. Her likeness to Tohru had them welcoming Usagi easily. Also, Tohru tended to walk with the 'Prince,' and the 'Nekozuki,' in the morning, that they felt a little lost without a third female.

By no way was Usagi taking Tohru's place. For as similar as she might have been, Usagi had her own warming traits as well. They saw confidence in Usagi that they wished Tohru would gain eventually. Though with the help of the two Sohma's, Tohru was well on her way of accomplishing that goal. Arisa, and Saki felt they were losing Tohru to the Sohma Clan, but they loved her still. Somehow, bonding with the newly moved Usagi, it felt like everything would turn out all right.

Though this nice morning walk came to a stand off as Mokoto and her group came out with a purpose. Mokoto gasped, as she saw a possible ally being brainwashed by the 'devil.' Figuring it was her job to save her, Mokoto strolled purposely, if not a little fearful toward the trio. Usagi caught sight of Mokoto first, and was getting ready to greet her when the air around her turned chilly.

Usagi glanced up to see Uotani and Hanajima standing coldly beside her staring at Mokoto. Confused she tugged on their sleeves while gesturing to Mokoto. "Uh, why are you staring so coldly at Mokoto-sempai?" Usagi asked, and before either could get really steamed, they looked at Usagi. She had the gaze of a curious little child who wanted to please everyone, a face seen on Tohru a lot. They sighed, and shook their heads. Usagi felt a release in the tension and turned to the slightly relaxed Mokoto. "Hello, Mokoto-sempai." Usagi greeted.

"Hello, Usagi-chan, shouldn't you be getting to class?" Mokoto suggested, and Usagi glanced at her watch. With a slight shriek, she bowed, said good-bye and dashed off. Though she was a bit concern with the group she left behind.

"Leave her alone." Arisa spoke up, cracking her knuckles in warning. Saki said nothing, but a crackling of sparks in her eyes were enough of a warning.

"What?" Mokoto offered in a bittersweet voice. "I'm just being friendly." She added with a noncommital tone.

"Yeah right, the fact she doesn't chase after the prince has nothing to do with you, 'just being friendly.'" Arisa commented.

"Oh, well she isn't a threat to Prince Yuki." Mokoto agreed.

"Leave her alone, don't corrupt her into one of your mindless groupies." Arisa warned, and Mokoto hid a smirk behind her hand.

"Shouldn't I say that to you Yankee?" Mokoto pointed out. The school bell rang which split up the little fight, because Yuki's Fan Club had caught sight of him entering. As they rushed off to stalk the poor boy, Saki sent a small shock at them. Which had them screeching as the ran off.

Usagi gulped as she slid into her classroom. Her tardy tendencies was not something she wanted to repeat. She wasn't late, but it wasn't by much that she entered in to the classroom with. Sighing she slid her homework out, and turned it in with her normal smile. School didn't offer anything too important, and her mind reminded her it was Tuesday.

For a minute or so after the bell was let out, she wondered why Tuesday was so important, and then she remembered. Her mother had wanted her to do better in school, and had hired a tutor for her foreign language class. So dejected at the thought of more schooling she shoved off into the vast courtyard. Sadly she tucked her knees underneath her and dragged out her foreign language book. So absorbed in trying to study, she did not hear the soft footfalls of an approaching person.

"Are you Usagi?" A cheery voice asked. Usagi put her book down with a nod, and turned to study her new tutor. Hers, err, his outfit had her nearly balling. He was in a year younger then her, but then she realized some people just had an easier time with schooling.

"Yes, I am Usagi, are you my tutor?" Usagi inquired as she continued studying him. He was wearing the girl's uniform, though he looked adorable in it. Bright blond hair was hanging in his fetching, but semi-innocent brown eyes. The sailor's cap was tilted back to give a clear view of his pert face. If one didn't know any better you could say these two were related.

"Yes, Momiji at your service." He said with an elaborate bow that made Usagi think of Ayame for a moment. Shrugging mentally she smiled hello as the exuberant tutor set to teaching Usagi.

Since Momiji and Usagi were similar in personality they got along great. Especially since Momiji could show Usagi little tricks in German that she could apply to the class. After an hour or so, Usagi was trying to regain her breath from laughing so hard. In happiness, she did what she had always done, and that was to hug the younger boy. A pop, and then a flash of white followed the action.

Cliffe! Sorry, but I have a reason, sides, I haven't been making you guys wait to much have I? Oh, Usagi what have you done? Anyway enjoy, please review, and Much Care,

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