Friends or Foes?
"Mamo-chan?" The weekend had finally come and Usagi and Mamoru were enjoying their usual date at the park. Lying there together on the soft grass, listening to the song of the gentle wind, and relaxing beneath the shade of a large palm tree, Usagi had never felt more content.
"Usa-ko? He stroked her hair leisurely, relaxing in the sunlight.
"You remember my friend Seiya don't you?"
"Ah yes, he was a little rude but only because he cares about you. I trust his character."
"That's good, because I do too. He asked to hang out with me sometime, and I told him I would if it was okay with you," said Usagi tentatively, looking up at him in question.
Mamoru turned his sapphire eyes down at her in mild surprise.
"You don't need my permission to spend time with your friends. We can trust each other, can't we?"
Usagi nodded and smiled.
"That's what I thought you'd say."
There was a pause.
"… unless… you're not trying to make me jealous are you?" he gazed at her with mock seriousness, with only the tinge of mischief in his eyes giving him away.
"Mamoru!" Usagi playfully slapped his chest. He caught her hand and brought it to his lips.
"Usa-ko, I will always love you."
"And I you, Mamo-chan" she said with a smile.
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From his bench across from the large palm tree, Seiya Kou watched the couple in despair, cursing destiny for his one-sided love. He hated to admit it, but that Mamoru and his Dumpling truly did look happy together. And so he would just have to be happy for them. He'd take anything he could get from Usagi Tsukino, and if friendship was all she could offer, he'd be content with that. Oh Dumpling, if only I'd met you soon--
"--AHHH MONSTER!" his self pity was rudely interrupted by a chilling scream coming from a little ways down the path. He knew what he needed to do. Running behind a nearby tree, he transformed.
"Fighter star power! Make up!" His manly physique changed into that of a woman's, and when the transformation was over, Sailor Star Fighter emerged in a very femme fatale outfit, complete with black boots and gloves.
She swiftly ran towards the screams, and at her arrival was greeted by a shocking sight. Were the situation not so serious, Fighter would almost think it laughable, because before her eyes took place the most ridiculous performance she'd seen in her life. There it was: an evil Senshi in vicious battle against five girls in miniskirts and a man in a penguin suit and hat. The Senshi's monster held the five girls hanging upside down by the ankle with some sort of repulsive goo, while the man threw roses – of all things – at the slime in vain attempts to free his friends.
In useless efforts to stifle his giggles, Fighter exploded with unrestrained laughter, clutching a nearby fence to avoid completely falling over. Unfortunately, her weight proved too much for said fence, resulting in a noisy crash, and effectively interrupting the show.
One of the blonde girls – the one with the more colorful uniform – suddenly noticed Fighter and after an initial moment of confusion, erupted in the same uninhibited mirth. She's laughing at me? I'm not the one hanging upside down with my skirt in my face, she thought haughtily as the fight raged on.
The evil Senshi got away, but left its monster to continue wreaking havoc. Are these more Sailor Soldiers that can help us? Or are they new foes? At the moment, Fighter and the unknown soldiers at least seemed to have a common enemy, so she straightened herself and made a quick decision.
"Star Serious Laser!" A beam of energy blasted through her fingers and hit the demon dead on, loosening its grip on the miniskirt clad girls.
"Quick Sailor Moon," the rose throwing man yelled to the girl who appeared to be their leader.
"Starlight Honeymoon Therapy Kiss!" The blonde girl with the miniskirt and wings twirled her wand, sending a surprisingly powerful blast of bright pink energy towards the monster. But instead of destroying the demon like Fighter had expected it to, this Sailor Moon's power returned its star seed to normal, and the monster back to its human form. Remarkable, Healer and Maker will want to know about this.
"Who are you?" demanded the raven haired girl wearing red and white.
Suddenly Healer and Maker appeared by Fighter's side. They're late, thought Fighter fleetingly before turning to regard the other Sailor Soldiers.
"I am Sailor Star Fighter."
"I am Sailor Star Maker."
"I am Sailor Star Healer."
"We are the Sailor Starlights."
"Why are you here?" asked the girl in blue and white.
"We are here for our mission," answered Fighter.
"Are you on our side?" the leader, Sailor Moon, looked at them with striking blue eyes that appeared so delicate, but that had probably fooled many enemies in the past. Fighter knew that veiled behind that innocence dwelled an unbelievable power.
"We don't know for sure right now. All we know is that we have a common enemy," responded the chestnut haired Maker.
"Can we join forces? What is your mission?" inquired the one in green and white.
"We're done with your questions. It's time to go," The silver haired Healer snapped. He turned to his comrades, "We have things to discuss." They nodded and the Starlights disappeared, leaving the Sailor Senshi of earth staring after them in wonder.
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