BLACK ANGEL
The Black Angel
Chapter 7: Party Night
Disclaimer: see previous chapters
"Baal, Israfel, Lillith, Adriel… All of them have failed me," said Gabriel to himself, "If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself."
Gabriel walks over to a mirror. An image of Ami appeared, Gabriel rubs his chin, and says.
"Perhaps this girl can be of use to me."
At the mall, Usagi and the girls were shopping for costumes for their big party. Minako kept picking out costume after costume. She has been doing this for an hour and a half.
"How about I go as this or maybe this?" asked Minako holding a zombie set followed by a policewoman's uniform.
"If she keeps this up, we'll be here all night," said Makoto.
"Hey guys, what do you think of me going as a cowgirl?" asked Usagi
"That sounds pretty good," said Chibiusa.
"I wonder what I should go as?" said Ami.
"I found the perfect one for you, Ami!" said Minako.
She lightly runs over to the group with a magazine. She holds it open and points to a spot on the page. Ami then puts on an uneasy look on her face.
"Isn't that a little… revealing?"
"No, it's perfect for you. Kyousuke will absolutely love it." Minako reassured.
On the night of the party, Kyousuke waited in the living room at Rei's shrine for Usagi and the others.
"Hey Kyousuke, looking sharp," said Rei.
Somehow, after showing old photos of her time in England, Minako managed to talk Kyousuke into going as the American devil hunter, Dante. At first, he didn't know this Dante person was but the peppy blonde explained she once saw him on a job while she was still Sailor V. Needless to say he felt very awkward in his costume. (Think how Dante looks in the DMC anime.)
Makoto was the first to appear.
"Well, what do you think?" said Makoto dressed as a lady vampire.
The costume composed of crimson dress that had slits along the sides for the legs and a low cut at the top. A black sash was draped over her arms and went behind the back. To top it off, a small trickle of fake blood went down the side of mouth. All in all, it was a good costume that was a little but not too revealing.
"Not bad, you're definitely going to turn heads with that outfit." Rei said to Makoto.
"Thanks now where's Usagi?"
"Chibiusa is probably still getting her set up."
Rei walked to get Usagi. A moment later there was scream. Makoto and Kyousuke ran to the source to find Rei rolling on the ground, laughing hysterically. They looked in the open door to see a fuming Usagi in a full body cow costume glaring at a snickering Chibiusa.
"WHEN I SAID 'I WANTED TO BE A COWGIRL THIS IS NOT WHAT I MEANT!!" Usagi shouted at Chibiusa.
"Oh you said 'cow-girl'. I thought you just said cow," Chibiusa said with mischievous and smug look on her face.
"I'm starting to think Kyousuke's not the only one here who's part demon." Usagi said under her breath.
"Hey, how do I look?" said Minako.
Minako appeared from behind in a white nurse's uniform.
This caused Usagi to scream then duck behind the sofa.
"What's with her?" said Kyousuke pointing at Usagi.
"Long story, I'll tell you later," said Rei.
Finally, Ami appeared in her costume. The moment Kyousuke's eyes set on her, he felt like his heart skipped a beat. She was dressed in a simple white short dress that reached just above her knees. A pair of white wings was attached to the back and a small furry halo completed her Angel look.
"How do I look?"
"You look beautiful."
"I feel kind a silly in this," said Ami with a slight blush.
"Come on, let's go!" said Usagi, knowing full well that it was too late to go get another costume before the party.
The group arrived at the party in no time at all. Dozens of people were out on the dance floor, pop and rock music was blaring over the speakers, and a few people were off getting refreshments. After a few minutes of standing around doing nothing, Makoto went up to the DJ and whispered in his ear. He gave her a thumb up in approval. Ami stayed off to the sides with Kyousuke. The lights went dark. The DJ stopped the music to get everyone's attention.
"Alright, boys and girls, it's been a wild night so far! Now, we're gonna turn it down a bit"
Kyousuke offered his hand to Ami, silently asking her if she would like to dance. She accepted the invitation and the two walked out onto the dance floor.
Whenever sang my songs,
On the stage, on my own,
I never said my words,
Wishing they would be heard,
I saw you smiling at me,
Was it real? Or just my fantasy?
You'd always be there in the corner,
Of this tiny little bar.
The two had walked into the center of the floor and moved to the gentle rhythm of the song.
My last night here for you,
Same old songs just once more,
My last night here with you?
Maybe yes, maybe no.
I kinda liked it your way,
How you shyly placed your eyes on me,
Did you ever know?
That I had mine on you.
As they danced, the two kept their eyes on each other. It seemed as if they were the only ones in the room.
Darling so there you are,
With that look on your face,
As if you're never hurt,
As if you're never down,
Shall I be the one for you?
Who pinches you softly but sure,
If frown is shown then
I will know that you are no dreamer.
So let me come to you,
Close as I wanna be,
Close enough for me,
To feel your heart beating fast,
And stay there as whisper,
How I loved your peaceful eyes on me,
Did you ever know?
That I had mine on you.
Usagi and the others kept a close eye on Kyousuke and Ami, waiting for something to happen. As for the aforementioned couple, they slowly inched closer to each other as the song progressed.
Darling so share with me,
Your love if you have enough,
Or tears if you're holding back,
Or pain if that's what it is,
How can I let you know?
I'm more than the dress and the voice,
Just reach me out then,
You will know that you are not dreaming.
Darling so there you are,
With that look on your face,
As if you're never hurt,
As if you're never down,
Shall I be the one for you?
Who pinches you softly but sure,
If frown is shown then
I will know that you are no dreamer.
All their patience paid off to see the one thing they have been waiting for: Ami and Kyousuke having their first kiss.
After the party was over and done with, Kyousuke had volunteered to walk Ami home. Once outside her door, they shared one more kiss before Ami walked through the door.
She had begun to remove her costume so she could get ready for bed. She had just removed the halo and wings and started to take off the dress when her phone rang.
"Hello?"
"So, is it love?"
"Usagi?"
"Come on tell me! Did it feel like you were melting the moment his lips touched yours?"
"I…uh well,"
Ami let out a deep blush as her thoughts drifted back to that moment when her lips and Kyousuke's touched.
"Yeah, it was wonderful."
"So Ami, would you say you're in love?"
Ami made no attempt to deny it. She only let out a wistful sigh and said, "Yes, I think I am."
"How sweet," said a voice from behind.
Ami whipped her head around to see a man in a long black cloak standing before her. All that could be seen was the lower part of his face and two golden eyes from within the shadows of his hood. She reached for her transformation pen but the man grabbed her wrist before she could get it and pinned her against the wall.
"Who are you?"
"Allow me to introduce myself: I am Gabriel."
At that moment, Gabriel's eyes glowed an eerie yellow. In an instant, Ami's world went black and her body fell limp.
"Ami? What's going on? Ami!"
Gabriel reached for the phone.
"Tell the black angel to come to the old mausoleum at the West Tokyo Chapel. We're going to finish this where it started. Oh, and do tell him to hurry, we wouldn't want anything to happen to such a pretty girl."
Before giving the girl on the other end a chance to speak, Gabriel dropped the phone and flew off with Ami.
A/N: Well that's another one down we're getting close to the end. Only a few more chapters left.
I would like to explain why I chose the costumes that I used. At first I had a little trouble on what to use so I called some friends and they gave me some ideas. In the end I used these:
Makoto/ Vampire- I really don't know why I pick it but I just went with it
Usagi/ Cow- I didn't really want to use this one at first but it did set me up with a joke. My cousin suggested this one.
Minako/ Nurse- For those who have seen the "Nurse Venus" episode, you'll understand why Usagi freaked out.
Ami/ Angel- what can I say, you all picked this.
Kyousuke/ Dante- I needed something that's in some way the opposite of Ami's costume.
Song: Eyes On Me by Faye Wong from Final Fantasy VIII © Square-Enix