Mamoru Chiba snarls as he looks at the karpoi hell-bent on making him miserable. Wheat was the absolute worst, he'd had to cancel his credit cards to keep the little maggots from completely ruining his credit rating. Of course, he knew they were only getting started and the few individuals that could see the karpoi studiously pretended they couldn't. Then his eyes widen when he sees a girl with her long dark hair in a braid, wearing black jeans, black combat boots, a blue t-shirt, and a purple jean jacket, standing at about 5'4" with two other kids, one wearing a bomber jacket and the other had short dark hair, with a blue shirt on.
Mamoru grins as the image of the princess superimposes over the girl, " I've found you, Usako. "
Up ahead Ally shudders suddenly as a chill runs down her spine, she knew this feeling all too well. Nico looks at her, " Ally? "
" It's all right, let's just keep moving. " Ally says, desperately wishing for Haruka at that moment.
Percy was a little more astute and managed to catch a glimpse of Mamoru and his karpoi harassment squad. The son of Poseidon's eyes narrow as he recognizes Mamoru from his dream before he had met Michiru and started to get some training from her, " I'll catch up, you two, there's something I need to do real quick. "
Nico shrugs as he follows Ally to the local arcade while Percy waits for Mamoru to reach him, " Chiba-san, I would advise you to leave the hime alone or I will teach Michiru-sensei exactly where you are and she will tell the one you fear the most. "
" Who are you, brat? " Mamoru asks him.
" I am Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon, and your worst nightmare. " Percy states softly, his eyes narrowing with intent.
Mamoru scoffs until Percy looks at the karpoi, " Need a drink fellas? "
They nod and Percy gives them all a drink of water by harnessing the water vapor out of the air. The karpoi smile and Millet, since they were right by a magazine stand, overturns it, as Percy races away to catch up with Ally and Nico, smirking as he thought that whomever had sicced the grain spirits on Mamoru had been an absolute genius.
600th Floor, Empire State Building, Mt. Olympus
Poseidon smiles, " That's my son, putting that miserable excuse for a mortal in his place. "
Ares is laughing his ass off, " Gotta admit, the kid has spunk. I'd like to see him tell Michiru, and then Haruka and Seiya will be over here just as quick as they can, Haruka with a rusty butter knife. "
Artemis smiles cruelly, " I always did like Haruka, she would make a fine hunter, though she is better placed as a senshi. I may not be too fond of the Starlights but Fighter and Uranus as a combination against Mamoru would be incredibly fun to watch. "
They all laugh as the karpoi feel up several women and Mamoru gets slapped for it. Percy's gift of a drink for the little devils had made them even more hellacious than usual. Wheat was going above and beyond the call of duty, making Mamoru suffer more than the others though Millet was in a close second. Hermes had delivered the apartment adventure to Ally, Evan, Haruka, and Seiya whom would all be in for a surprise when they got home. Hermes had also left a DVD player for Evan, so the Nemesis son could watch the carnage. He could make a whole show out of this.
The gods hadn't had this much enjoyment out of one mortal in ages. They'd have to keep him alive just to keep them entertained, they had found Mamoru Chiba's purpose in life. To star in a sitcom to entertain the gods with his misfortunes. They watch as he kicks Sorghum only to have Barley break the windows on a limo and Mamoru get blamed for it. If he hadn't hurt the Tsuki no Hime so badly they might have felt sorry for him, as it was, they didn't, they found his misfortunes highly amusing.
Local Arcade:
Ally was sitting at the Sailor Moon game, the designer being one Shingo Tsukino, and having a grand old time. She hadn't lost her love of video games and she would not lose it any time soon. Video games kept her sane and were her outlet for other feelings. She couldn't believe she had sensed Mamoru earlier though now she couldn't. She had a feeling Percy had something to do with that. Percy was playing pinball and kicking ass, he was heading for the high score. Nico was playing Pac Man and on his way to a high score as well.
Ally resolved to thank Shingo for creating this game, especially when she beat it and saw he had dedicated it to his sister, Usagi. She'd have to talk to Morpheus and see if he would help her go see Shingo sometime soon. She hadn't realized he'd been there to see the whole thing, that he had known. The video game had everything right, and she thanked him for it, at least those who played the game who know what had befallen Japan's beloved heroine.
She goes through the game again, intent on setting the highest score she could, maybe that would get Shingo's attention. She knew how every battle turned out and knew which scout to use and which attacks to use to the best effect. Soon she had beaten the projected high school and inputs her name. That should get the designer's attention quite nicely. The owner of the arcade stares at her in shock, no one had ever done that well at that game, " Miss, allow me to give you free games here for life, as you just treated me to the best show of gaming I've ever seen. "
Ally smiles shyly at this, " Oh, it was really nothing. "
" Nonsense, I insist. "
Ally sighs but nods her acceptance of the matter, used to be she had to pretend to tank at every video game she played, now she could play to the best of her ability. A sudden crash of thunder causes her to flinch, she had yet to get over her fear of thunderstorms. Plus, she absolutely was terrible in earth science, though now that she thought about it she could get Nico to tutor her. He seemed to be a natural at Earth science.
Nico walks over to her, " Just why did the manager want to speak to you anyhow? "
" Oh, he liked my gaming performance and gave me free games here for life, that's all. " Ally says deadpan.
Nico could feel his eyes bug out at that and then a siren goes off as Percy break the high score on the pinball machine and sets a new world record at the same time. The manager was back out, congratulating Percy and giving him a trophy, while taking his picture to send to Guinness. Nico shakes his head at this development, apparently he was in the presence of two gamers. Though he was getting better, thanks in large part to Percy.
Disclaimer: I do not own Percy Jackson, Sailor Moon, or Ronin Warriors. Amelia, Tatsuya, the Demeter twins, Zach, and Josh all belong to Illusionist Owl whom is graciously allowing me to borrow them.
