Nobody expected the demon to explode. Moon was running to him for a victory hug when Mars screamed a warning. Mamoru was fast, but not fast enough. His heart stopped in his chest as the world went white.
Next thing he saw was Venus, propelling them both backward and shielding his body with her own.
He was furious.
"How dare you?" he said later, in his too-calm way.
"You're welcome," Minako cheerfully replied.
"You're supposed to protect HER."
"Jupiter had her. Don't tell me my job." Minako rolled her eyes and walked away. "Besides, what makes you think I'm not?"