Chapter 5-Clues
Mina and Mako leapt from the ground to the balcony. The front of the house was busy with police and reporters. The two quietly slid the balcony door open and made their way inside. Mako's heart was pounding, as she got ready to defend themselves against humans and monsters.
It was never a problem before, when they were fighting evil in their sailor fuku. The police recognized them as allies, so they usually turn a blind eye. Now in civilian forms, they could easily be mistaken as perpetrators. Michiru and Haruka were already arrested. They've already lost two fighters.
Mina motioned Mako to follow her, but to stay low. Mina peeked out of the room and then quickly retreated. She mouthed the word "police" and held up four fingers. Mako pointed at the closet. They would have to wait it out until the police were gone.
Mina squeezed in with Mako. The closet was quite spacious but Mako was also bigger than most. Mina could feel Mako's body pressing up against hers. Awkwardly, face to face, the two stood while trying hard to distract their minds.
Mako's communicator beeped and she flipped it open. Ami waved at the screen and then typed
"where are you?"
"In a closet with Mina." Mako replied. She hoped Ami wouldn't misinterpret this. Ami raised an eyebrow. If she was jealous, Mako couldn't tell.
"Heard about the latest kidnapping. Michiru and Haruka said they escaped. They are circling back once the cops are gone. Check in with me if you find anything." With that, Ami waved goodbye and cut the connection.
Mina nudged Mako and smiled. She started making kissing noises. Mina had known about Mako's feeling towards Ami and Ami's toward Mako. For some reason, they never confessed to each other or try to make a move. Mina made a mental note to play Cupid once her voice was back.
Mako blushed and lightly punched Mina's arm, telling her to stop. Was Ami jealous? She was more abrupt than usual. Mako had loved Ami ever since they first met, but she didn't think Ami would feel the same way.
Just then, footsteps were heard outside in the hallway. Then they were downstairs. Finally, the cops were leaving. Mina quietly got out of the closet and opened the bedroom door. She waved to Mako to follow her.
Hair raised on Mako's back as she walked into the victim's room. The room was in disarray, evidence of the violence that happened in this house. Mako looked at the picture of the little girl and she felt pure rage rising. The gentlemen did this to her!
Mina looked around the room, unsure what clue she was supposed to be looking for. She called Ami on the communicator and showed her the room. Perhaps the genius could spot something useful.
Ami stared hard at the screen. She tried to approach this methodically, tried to ignore the horror of the situation. Right now, she had one job. Find the monsters and saved everyone. Then, she noticed something. "Mina, under the bed" she typed.
Mina bent over and reached for the rectangular object. There was a bloody handprint on it. Perhaps one of the parents threw it under while they were under attack. Mina flipped it open, her heart pounding….
The screen was cracked but it was still working, showing a map and a red blinking light. Mina showed it to Ami.
Ami gasped. "It's some sort of tracking device. The kid must be wearing a track able watch. These parents were prepared. Oh my gosh. Calling everyone now. Meet there."
Rei sat up quickly, glad to have her dream interrupted. The prophetic dream had returned. That creepy girl continued to sing that song while holding that wooden box. Rei wiped away her sweat on her forehead and picked up her beeping communicator.
There was an address and a message from Ami. "Meet there. Possible location of the kidnapped children. Be prepared." The fire senshi grabbed her bow and arrows and started running. Usagi and Chibiusa were coming out of their room too. The girls gave each other a look. They knew, somehow, that this was it. It would be their first battle without their full powers.