Ohhh...I saw Shrek 2 twice and I absolutely love it!! My favorite part is when the gang of the three little pigs, blind mice, the wolf, Pinocchio, and the Gingerbread Man rescue Shrek, Donkey, and Puss from the dungeon. (Movie Spoiler!!)
Shrek: Quick, tell a lie.
Pinocchio: Um..well...
Donkey: Say your wearing women's underwear!
Pinocchio: I'm wearing women's underwear! (Nothing happens)
Shrek: Are you?
Pinocchio: No! (His nose grows longer)
Donkey: He is!
Pinocchio: I am not! (Nose grows even longer)
Puss: What kind?
Gingerbread Man: It's a thong! (Snaps a red, lacy thong.)
That part had me laughing with tears for 45 minutes straight afterwards; I couldn't stop! Sorry if I ruined the movie for anyone, but the rest of the movie is just as great. Alrighty, enough talking, on to the reviewers.
Kat12- thanks for the compliment. I try to be unique in what I write, but it's hard when it seems like all the ideas have been used before.
Black Mage of Darkness- Yes, a good question. If the veil is gone, how is Sirius come back? I wouldn't leave that fun loving, can't-live-without pup and godfather out of the story. It will most likely take a couple of chapters to set up his return. I want to tell you how he comes back, it's really good, but then it would ruin the surprise. Sorry!
Time Leaper- No promises on pairings. The new DADA teacher is revealed in this chapter. They just hadn't arrived at Hogwarts just yet. But the position is different in a way.
Demonkitty- I thought the scene between the hat and Ruka would liven things up. She has such a short temper, and the hat has a mind of its own to say the least. Usagi usually does have a backbone. Yes, she may be ditzy and clumsy, but she does stand up for some stuff. Thanks for the compliment.
SJ- I absolutely loved my little hat and Ruka scene, I was laughing to myself as I typed it. I still don't know where I got that idea from, it just popped up. And the part where Setsuna doesn't have any symbols will be explained somewhat briefly very soon (actually just below). It might confuse but it does show why.
Maiden Genesis- Yes, a truly sad thing it is when the poor Hufflepuffs are left out once again. I just couldn't find the heart to put anyone in there. Maybe next time...ne ways, keep reading. Thanks.
Eternal Cosmos- Die Dolores, Die! Through the Heart was great. I was on the edge of my seat for the whole chapters. Thanks for updating and reviewing.
Sylverwind, AnimeGirl (thanks a lot), flaming wolf (no guarantees on pairings), Evenstar of Arda (hmm...I never had someone tell me that before. I think I can satisfy that hunger of yours, though. Here's the next chapter.), and Tsuki no Tenshi.
MUST READ BELOW: The rating on the story is going up just a tad bit. Please be forewarned of the innuendoes and language that might not be suitable for some kids. But for those who have no problem with it, or those who already have been exposed, or for those rare people who are completely clueless when those moments come about, then read on and tell me what you think.
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(A/N: Okay, quick note first off: Neo-Queen Serenity is Usagi, but Usagi's dreaming at the moment, so I might jump back and forth between the two names. Same with jumping between Endymion and Mamoru. I hope I don't confuse you on the next part.)
"Momma! Hotaru!" Neo-Queen Serenity turned toward the sound, her white dress spreading about her legs from the movement. Running toward her and Hotaru was her cotton-candy haired, wine-red eyed daughter. The little princess was not dressed in her usual copy of the royal dress, but rather in her senshi outfit. The small girl slid to a halt in front of the two, out-of-breath from her sprint.
"What is it, Chibi-Usa?" Hotaru asked her best friend and charge. Chibi-Usa took a deep breath before spilling out a string of indiscernible words. "Care to repeat that?"
"Guess what? I just evolved!" To emphasize her point, Chibi-Usa unfurled two translucent butterfly wings from her back. "Ami says I've overcome the piece of chaos you gave me, and absorbed it into my being. That's why I got wings."
"That's wonderful, Small Lady. I guess we should celebrate. You two run along while I gather everyone." Usagi watched as the two youngest senshi ran toward the park. Sighing, Usagi adjusted her crown. 'I guess the meeting can wait till another time.'
-- We were so happy back then. No fights, no enemies, nothing to break the peace that we created. It was supposed to last; we were supposed to live like that forever. Why didn't it last?!--
Neo-Queen Serenity sat at the head of the table in the meeting room, staring at the hologram playing in front of her. Slowly, she turned her head to look at faithful senshi. To her left, the inners were situated in order. Ami Mizuno of the planet Mercury was typing on her mini-computer at a fast rate, darkened blue eyes speeding back in forth with the data. Beside her, the fiery priestess from Mars, Rei Hino, looked absolutely livid as fire danced in her violet orbs. Makoto Kino, Jupiter, had her hands clenched tight by her sides. Electricity cackled about her body, randomly lashing out. Minako Aino, the illustrious and self-proclaimed goddess of love from Venus, just stared wide-eyed at the image.
Serenity's eyes traveled to the right where her outer senshi sat. The quiet and reserved Saturn, Hotaru Tomoe, was sharpening her glaive with bloodthirsty eyes. Michiru Kaioh, the graceful senshi from Neptune, had her eyes closed and head tilted away; she refused to even look at the image. Beside her, Haruka Ten'oh, the tomboyish warrior of Uranus, was muttering and ranting under her breath, each hand grasping at thin air as if to strangle someone. The only senshi missing from the meeting was the Setsuna Meiou, the guardian of time from Pluto.
The hologram, the image that would destroy their kingdom after so little time, just hovered above the table told of the secrets that were kept behind closed doors. Projected from the little crystal ball, was a bedroom; the royal bedroom to be exact, and laying on the bed together were two of the most trusted people in Serenity's life: her beloved husband, Neo-King Endymion of Earth and her surrogate sister, Setsuna.
Cold, steel blue eyes showed no emotion as they watched the picture. Serenity knew her Mamo-chan had been cheating on her a variety of times with different girls, but she never suspected him to try to seduce her friends, let alone one of her -faithful- senshi. Her lips twisted into a small sneer at the actions playing out on the screen. Serenity had to hand it to Setsuna; she sure knew how to give 'em down south. Apparently, the senshi of time had also learned to control some of her power, so she may freeze -certain- objects, for more -extended pleasure-.
Endymion-baka seemed to love it as well, as his hands clenched the white bed sheets. Serenity turned her head away in disgust when Setsuna straddled the Earth kings lap. Thankfully the picture did not dictate sound. Touching a button, the hologram collapsed on itself, leaving silence in its wake.
"Sailor Ceres, Palus, Juno, Vesta. Is this information reliable?"
"Yes, your majesty." The Amazon Quartet replied in unison. Each bowing to their queen.
"Then send for the princess. I want her to join us before we start."
"Usagi-chan, is that wise?" The intelligent Ami asked while the quartet shuffled out of the room to follow orders.
"It's time for her to partake in royal affairs. Besides, this includes her so-called future father. I'm just glad that we never slept together." Came the bitter reply.
"She may not be old enough to handle a situation of this magnitude: a betrayal by loved ones, especially by Mamoru and Setsuna. You know she thinks of Pluto as another mother." This time Michiru spoke up in a quiet voice. "She could be traumatized."
Usagi scowled. She didn't like what she had to do, but it had to be done. Her innocent daughter had to know the truth. She would not be as naïve as Usagi had been. "She will know." When more of the senshi opened their mouths to argue, she cut them off. "She has every right to know. Besides, she already knows about the birds and the bees." Eyes turned to the sheepish senshi of love, who held up her hands and gave a meek 'what?' in her defense.
Moments later, the door opened to reveal the young princess. Usagi surveyed the nine-year-old as she took her place at the other end of the table; the four guards surrounding her. After the battle with Chaos, Usagi broke the entity up into different pieces. One piece she placed in each of her senshi including her future daughter, keeping the largest for her to contain. Chibi-Usa then returned to the future.
They had decided to build Crystal Tokyo after the fight, since the world was partially destroyed by Chaos. For three years, they had toiled hard to build their kingdom. Usagi had refused to sleep with Mamoru while constructing; sticking only to kisses and hugs. At first, he was persistent, playing on the subject of her future daughter. Over time, he stopped asking. Usagi didn't think anything of it. How wrong she was.
About a year ago, the pink-haired child had shown back up, saying she came to train again. The future Serenity had sent her back to the past so they could help the princess with the chaos piece. She wasn't the same as they remembered. She seemed to shy just a little bit from Mamoru instead of clinging to him like she used to. Whenever asked, she gave a roundabout answer. Moreover, she wanted to be called 'Rini', a name given to her by an Uncle Diddy or something. She talked about these people they did not know as if they were a major part of the future.
Sighing, Usagi clicked on the hologram and played it. Chibi-Usa just watched with an empty face, not showing just how much this hurt. Though not a tear escaped her hollow red eyes, Usagi could see the torment behind them as well as the stubborn determination that ran in the family. Yes, it was for the best. Even if their perfect dream world would come to an end, this was for the best.
-I did what I had to. As their queen. As their leader. As their friend. Where did it all go wrong? When did it all fall apart?-
"DIE YOU BASTARD!" Haruka attacked Endymion with her Space Sword only to have him dodge the blade and send her into a nearby wall with a powerful energy blast. The battle had raged on for the past hour or so. Buildings were destroyed; people were killed as the senshi battled. The entire city was the war zone.
Ami, Makoto, and Hotaru were protecting an injured Rei, Ceres, and Juno. Michiru, Minako, Palus, Vesta, and Chibi-Usa were fighting the hordes of youma that appeared. Haruka took it upon herself to attack the ex-king of earth first while Setsuna just stood in the middle of the fight, staring aimlessly at everything, not bothering to attack or run. Usagi was blasting creatures left and right with her crystal when Mamoru sneak attacked her from behind.
"You should never have tried to overthrow me, Usako. You and your power will be mine as well as the universe. And the best part is that you can't stop me, Tsuki no hime." Mamoru stood above her, laughing like a maniac. He never got the chance to pull of his threat as several attacks forced him away from Usagi. The senshi were grouped together with Setsuna, still in an attack stance, in the forefront. Each supported one another as they made their way to their queen. Chibi-Usa broke away from the others to run toward Usagi.
Mamoru sent death glares toward the planetary warriors, his gaze lasting the longest on the senshi of time. "You'll regret this, Setsuna. You should have chosen me instead of her." At her unresponsiveness toward his threats, Mamoru smirked. "Well, it seems that disrespect and treason are the highest priorities on your list of duties."
This time, Pluto shook her head. "No, Endymion-baka. It is my duty that has chosen for me. I was foolish to have thought I could have you. And selfish as well. You showed me that with your own betrayal. I turned my back on my queen once and fell into your trap, and my desires. I will not do it again. I will not abandon my duty." Regret and determination etched itself into her features as she clutched her time staff harder.
"Then you shall pay!" Mamoru turned toward Usagi, stormy-blue eyes taking a predatory gleam as they locked onto their target. Everything slowed down in the eyes of Usagi as she watched Mamoru's true intentions play out in front of her. Screams tore themselves from her throat when he unleashed a blast of dark energy. It wasn't her he was aiming at: it was Chibi-Usa. Usagi was vaguely aware of the insane laughter and the other's screams as she watched her future daughter's body being engulfed by the attack before the blast lit up the area.
She was crying. Usagi was on her hands and knees as those silver tears slid down her face. Each drop of salt-water burned a trail down her cheeks like acid. Sobs racked her body with their tormenting force. He killed her. He killed Chibi-Usa. He killed her daughter. And he was not done. No, he didn't stop there.
"No. No, no, no. This is not happening." Floating about Mamoru were the four inner senshi's battered bodies. On the ground, the outers lay unmoving. The quartet had disappeared with Chibi-Usa. She could see the dark energy flow into her best friends bodies. He was going to control them by fueling the Chaos piece. "Minna. Fight it. Onegai, I don't want to lose you, too." Usagi pounded her fists into the ground in frustration.
"Come on, Usa-babe. He can't hold us for long. We'll be back." Venus sent her a trademark peace sign.
"Yeah, nothing will stop us from coming back to you, Usagi. Especially not this bakayaro." Jupiter growled out. She may be weak, but she was not going down without fighting.
"We trust you, Usagi, with all our hearts. We know you'll save us." Mercury sucked in her breath and swallowed a scream.
"So don't let us down, Odango Atama." Mars interjected. "Just do us a favor. Promise you won't give up. Promise you won't ever quit. Promise us, Usagi!" At Usagi's nod, she smiled. "We won't give up or lose hope as long as you don't. Scout's honor."
"Enough pep talk." Dark energy slammed into their bodies. The four of them couldn't help but scream at the intensity of the pain. Slowly, one by one, they faded into unconsciousness; their transformations disappearing as well.
Usagi raised her head enough to look at Mamoru. Hatred seemed to blossom in her chest as he just stood there taunting her with his laughter and words. Her world came to focus on one thing and one thing only, Mamoru. He didn't notice the growth of power inside her, or the pulsating crescent until she stood up. Then he stopped.
Usagi felt her birthmark shatter under the force of Cosmos's power as the future guardian awoke deep within her. Rage and hate boiled through her veins, fueling her power, strengthening her resolve. "You bastard. You filthy, repulsive leech." Mamoru had to take a step back as Usagi began to glow a silver color, but smirked at the profanities she yelled at him. Her anger was causing her to loose what little control she had.
"I'm not stupid, Usako. I won't underestimate your power, unlike those fools in the past. I've won for now. Everything you hold dear to your heart, your most precious friends, are now mine." Mamoru began to fade from view along with the inners. "As the saying goes, I will be back. And when I come, you will fall. Until then, I bid you adieu, my love."
"NO! AMI! REI! MAKOTO! MINAKO! COME BACK! BRING THEM BACK!" Cackling, Mamoru completely disappeared as Usagi screamed. She couldn't move as her power lashed out around her, responding to her emotions. Her voice was cut off in mid-sentence as her arms and legs trapped by some invisible force. She couldn't move or speak as everything erupted in white light, reducing the world she lived in to nothing while she was helpless...
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Sixteen-year-old, Usagi Tsukino woke with a start. Somehow in the middle of her frantic struggles, the sheets immobilized her limbs and the pillows edge created a gag in her mouth. Releasing herself from the self-made prison, Usagi headed to the bathroom off to the side of the girls dormitory. The cold water from the faucet brought her halfway back to the living world. Sliding down to the tiled floor, Usagi dropped her head onto her hands.
The dreams were always the same. They would start off with memories of the happy times then turn into the last fight. It was a nightmare that reoccurred in her mind, replaying itself nightly to remind her of how she had failed everyone. The fight, the promise, the destruction- it all reminded her of how much of a loser she was.
Slowly, one tear followed by another made the familiar trek down her face to splash on the ground. Nothing made sense anymore. Lies became truth as loyalty became betrayal. Almost eight years ago, Usagi and her fellow senshi were banished into the veil on the charges of high treason to the wizarding community. They had created a world similar to this one, but without witches and wizards. There they lived in a semi-peaceful state.
Usagi turned her head to stare out the window of the bathroom at the stars decorating the velvet night. The world of the veil, so well thought out. For every year that passed in this world, three would be created in the dream world. It was the perfect place, until everything came crashing down. With her rage uncontrolled, Usagi had shattered that world in an attempt to follow Mamoru. She still remembered what happened...
(A/N: if you didn't quite understood, this is a flashback)
Blinding white light seared thru anything and everything as it released its fury on the world. In the epicenter, Usagi still screamed for her best friends until her voice and energy depleted themselves. Slowly, the world came back into focus as Cosmos receded into her dormitory state leaving Usagi behind.
Her boots crunched the mirror-like pieces beneath her, despite Usagi's tentative steps. It was like an old players stadium. Where she stood, there was a stage and a small coliseum used as the seats. Everything was dark and gloomy, with dust settled in layers. Usagi scrunched her nose. She knew this place; it was the room in the Department of Mysteries that housed the veil. Then that meant...Usagi never finished her train of thought as a low moan behind her caught her attention.
Spinning around, Usagi found the Outer senshi waking up. They looked battered and bruised. As soon as she reached a coherent level of consciousness, Haruka began spitting out profanities and threats about the situation, much to Michiru's displeasure who just smacked her on the head. Hotaru looked the worst for wear as the youngest. She may be one of the most powerful, but she still was one of the weakest in physique. Setsuna just looked pensive.
Usagi let out a yelp of surprise and happiness before she tackled Haruka to the ground. "I thought I lost you, all of you. I don't want that to happen. I don't want that to ever happen." Her words were slightly muffled as she buried her face into Haruka's shirt. Michiru laid a comforting hand on the rabbit's shoulder. A small cough interrupted their reunion.
They turned to see Setsuna kneel in front of Usagi. "Hime-sama. I wish to ask for a pardon on my actions. I did not mean to directly hurt you."
"You shall have a pardon, but not my forgiveness. It will take a lot to trust you again." Usagi turned her red-rimmed eyes to anything in the room but the senshi in front of her. "Tell me. Do you regret what you did? Not disobeying me, not going behind my back, but fulfilling your hearts desire?"
Setsuna met Usagi's level gaze with one of her own. "For the first time in my life, I chose pleasure over duty. I do not regret my choice nor would I change my decision, even with the consequences."
Usagi nodded to her. "As I said, it will take time for me to trust you once again. But know this, I will never speak to you again if any of my friends are killed. What do we do from here?"
The other three jumped at being addressed after a brief period of time. Michiru and Haruka traded perplexed looks, while Hotaru just shook her head. They turned to look at their surroundings.
"I guess it would be for the best if we get out of here first." Michiru spoke up. She sent a hard look toward Usagi. "And perhaps, contact someone about our return."
"No." The short answer conveyed more than was spoken. This time Hotaru inserted her own comment.
"We have to return. This place is not safe and our home is destroyed. We have to go back." A puppy-dog face pouted with perfection at her princess. "And I'm hungry."
A loud growling noise from both Haruka and Usagi's stomachs broke some of the tension in the room. Michiru chuckled. "I guess that's settled. I'm sorry Usagi, but we have to go. Unless you want to confront the Minister of Magic." Sounds of footsteps and shouts outside echoed through the empty room.
Usagi made a face at both Michiru's idle threat and the growing number of people on the other side of the door. "Yeah, let's go home. Back to our -real- home." Together, they teleported out of the room that had housed their prison for so many years to the one office with it's cozy fireplace, picture framed wall, and scattered objects that guaranteed their safety and the answers to their questions.
The name plate reassured they were in the right place: Professor Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizarding.
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Usagi snapped out of her reverie and was surprised to find the dark night fading into morning. That day, almost two months ago, had been the beginning of the crumbling of her world. To say Dumbledore was surprised was an understatement. To say the Minister, who was currently visiting the headmaster, had a heart attack then went into a rampage, was a mild way of putting their welcoming.
Fudge had wanted to lock them up immediately, but Dumbledore talked him out of it. The meeting erupted into chaos after everything and ended in Usagi storming out of the office, swearing to the gods and goddesses above that she would never step foot in the school ever again. Heh, see how long that lasted.
It took several attempts and a long meeting at the end of the summer for Dumbledore to convince Usagi to at least try to finish school. The house calls from the Ministry also helped. Goddess, how she hated that toad-faced bi-atch. Setsuna and even Hotaru sided with her uncle while Michiru remained neutral. Haruka eventually was gagged and tied during those meetings. It wasn't till Luna and Artemis returned did her resolve falter. In the end Dumbledore won; she was here.
Usagi stood from her crouched position and stretched her aching muscles. Knowing she wouldn't get back to sleep now that she was up, Usagi turned on the shower and stripped. As the warm water slid over her sore muscles, Usagi chuckled. Her uncle may have convinced her to come back to school, but that didn't mean she wasn't going to make him regret his decision. Revenge may be sweet, but payback was hell.
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Haruka dropped into a chair beside Usagi and some redhead who was shoving food into his mouth at a speed that could rival Usagi's. Haruka didn't waste anytime piling her plate up as well as Usagi's when the blonde raised her head.
"Morning, 'Ruka."
"Good morning, koneko-chan! How are you feeling other than the small lapse into insanity? Not that I blame you, those stairs when your half-asleep can be deadly." Haruka scowled and rubbed her sore bottom. She got her desired result as Usagi giggled and her look of despair disappeared.
"Your one to talk of insane. If that stunt you pulled off yesterday with the hat doesn't count as crazy, then I don't know what does."
Haruka let out a puff of air through her nostrils that could have been considered a snort. "And what about you telling off Umbridge. Luna will be pissed when she finds out. I can hear her now..."
"USAGI SERENITY TSUKINO!"
"Hey, you sound a lot like her, Haruka"
"HARUKA ANASTASIA TEN'OH!"
Usagi frowned before taking a bite of the food on her plate. "You can stop now, Ruka."
"Umm, Neko. That wasn't me." Both girls looked toward the doors of the Great Hall and almost choked on their food. Standing in the doorway was Luna: a very pissed off Luna waving a broom in the air. The only thing holding her back was an amused looking Artemis. They looked very regal in their robes. Luna had on dark purple while Artemis was in royal blue, but the contorted face of the enraged Mau cat ruined the image. Usagi and Haruka paled at the threats and punishments that Luna was spilling in Japanese. Looking at each other, they nodded.
"Split up. You go left; I go right. Meet back up in ten minutes."
"Gotcha." With that said, the two took off through the doors, ducking under Luna's broom in the process. They tore off through the castle with the angry woman right behind them.
Ron looked up from his breakfast as the two blondes ran for their lives. "Oi! Who's goin to give them their schedules?" When no one answered him, Ron shrugged and returned to eating as Professor McGonagall calmly made her way down the Gryffindor table passing out timetables. "I hope they at least know their first class."
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Dumbledore's niece shifted uncomfortable in her seat beside her, as if she knew Hermione was thinking about her. Up close, Hermione could see just how the boys of the school fell for her. Her golden-blonde hair with tints of silver was piled on top of her head in a half-bun. Heart-shaped bangs were cut in a way that made Hermione think they framed something in the middle of her forehead. Dark silver-blue eyes stared unseeing at the professor as her hand moved of its own accord on the sheet of parchment. The new girl was petite in height, about two or three inches under Hermione's own 5'7.
Hermione sighed and glanced over at her two best friends. Both Ron and Harry weren't paying attention to Flitwick. Instead they were playing a miniture game of wizard chess under the desk. As if sensing her eyes on them, both boys looked up. Ron flashed her a smile and a wave as Harry sent her a thumbs up. Sighing again, Hermione turned back toward the front of the classroom. They wanted her to befriend the new girl and "recruit" her into their little group. Well at least in Ron's words.
But Hermione had alternate reasons. Since she saw the headmaster's niece, something in the back of her mind whispered to her. There was something familiar about this girl. Quickly taking a glance at Flitwick, Hermione slid the parchment to her left, right under the new girls startled face.
Hello, my name is Hermione Granger.
(AN: Sorry again. I just wanted to tell you that the marks before and after a sentence, shows that it was written. Basically, they're writing a note back and forth between one another. You know what I mean.)
Usagi Tsukino. You can call me Usa or Bunny. It is a pleasure to meet you. I didn't think anyone had the guts to talk to me.
Hermione sent a surprised look in Usagi's direction before scribbling. Why would no one talk to you? This time Usagi ansered much quicker then the last time, as if eager to correspond with another student.
Because of who I am. I'm the Headmaster's niece. Students think the worst of me and judge me before they know me. Sorry for being forward, but you look like the kind who would understand.
I do. People label me as a stuck-up, rule-abiding teachers pet. They don't consider the fact, I'm friends with Them!
Them?
The two boys to your right and back. Red-head and black-haired.
Let me guess. They have a knack for trouble and they wanted you to also scoop me out, correct?
I'm sorry, but yes. That was part of the reason.
What's the other?
I wanted to talk to you about the Order and get to know you.
This time it was Usagi's turn to throw Hermione a surprised look. How do you know about that?
I'm apart of it, sort of. I just wanted to ask you a few questions.
Fire away.
How did you managed to escape the veil?
I don't know.
What type of treason did you commit?
Suspicion of betrayal to the "good" side.
Why was Fudge so upset?
We were banished for eternity. We weren't supposed to come back.
Why do all of you have silver highlights in your hair?
They come from our oath of fealty and loyalty to our leader.
What did you do to Umbridge?
This question brought a full-blown smile and a soft chuckle from the blonde girl. I just brought forth her worst fear.
Last question. Who is Cosmos? The smile faded from Usagi's lips and her face paled. Hermione thought she offended her with the question because she recieved no reply. Hermione was about to apologize when Usagi's quill began to move.
She is an entity that protects the universe from harm. She is not from this time, but rather the future. She is the ultimate being of good to balance the chaos of the world.
I'm sorry for being nosy.
Don't worry about it.
No, I will worry about it. I stuck my nose into somrthing I don't belong to. How can I make it up to you?
Weellll.....do you really want to make it up to me?
YES!
Alrighty. You know how you said everyone thinks your a goody-two shoes? I've got the perfect idea on how to change that image just a tad bit, but you can't back out of this and you can't tell a soul. Agree?
Agreed.
Here's the plan....
The rest of the class period was spent whispering to one another about "the plan." Hermione was an excellent partner in crime. She was in the teachers good graces enough to scrape by with a minimum punishment. When the bell rang for lunch, both girls were deep in planning, they barely paid attention to anyone around them. Haruka was sucked into the discussion when they met up in the Great Hall.
Usagi sat back in her seat and stared at Hermione in amazement. Haruka rubbed her hands together and cackled evilly. "So that's the plan. It commences tonight after supper. I'll convince Chiru and Firefly to go along with it. Usa, you send the owl. Little 'Mione, keep up the good work." Haruka slapped Hermione lightly on the back before making her way over to the Ravenclaw table.
"Congratulations, Hermy." Usagi said. She bolted down the last bit of food as she gathered her books for the afternoon classes.
"For what, Bunny?" Hermione followed Usagi's example and they headed out of the Great Hall.
"You have been accepted by Ruka. Now you'll never be rid of her. She's overprotective, loud, obnoxious, crude, smart-assed, and one hell-of-a- fighter. If you have any guy problems just go to her. You've officially been adopted into the group. Let's get goin. We got potions now." Together, the girls headed down to the dungeons laughing all the way.
--=--=--=--=--=--=--=---=--=---=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=-- = Hey ppls. I know I haven't updated in awhile, but alot of things have happened. 1) My comp doesn't have Microsoft Word anymore, so I'm writing on Word Pad. 2) We switched Internet services, so it took awhile to log back on. WE WENT WIRELSS, sorta. and 3) I HAD FREAKIN SHOULDER SURGERY breaks down crying It hurts like hell!!! Waaaa...Okay enough crying. I tried to explain stuff in this chapter, but I know I didn't do to well. I'll add a little side posting explaining some more probably tomorrow. till then- Broken Hearts and Shooting Stars, Sprinkles