Hey there! This is usually the weekend I would have updated Witches 0, but since last weekend I couldn't update this story I decided to work on this one instead. Next weekend I should update Witches 0.

The monitor had pretty clear images this time. The enhanced pictures showed a woman dressed in a formal three pieces suit, the jacket and vest being red while the shirt and pants were black. She was also wearing a red tie, white gloves and a black hat with red trim, decorated with a crimson feather. Her identity was concealed thanks to a red and white thin mask above her eyes and she was armed with a whip.

"Who... Who's that supposed to be?" Makoto asked.

"She looks like... A female Tuxedo Mask," Rei commented.

"Ohh... Could it be Mamoru-san who discover his inner femininity?" Minako teased. "Mamoru-san in drag..."

"H-hey! My Mamo-chan doesn't do that... As far as I'm away of. And it would be totally fine if he did!" Usagi protested. "Anyway, this other Tuxedo Mask was definitely a woman, so not my Mamo-chan!"

"And with that whip, she's probably a domina-"

Before Minako could finish her answer Rei slapped her behind the head.

"Ouch!"

"Anyway, you are all wrong on something, " Ami suddenly said.

"What it is, Ami-chan?" Makoto asked.

"It doesn't matter if this is a woman or not, because... She cannot be a female Tuxedo Mask!" Ami declared. "After all, she's wearing a suit, not a tuxedo!"

"... She's right," Rei concurred. "Now that I look at it more, there's no bow but a tie. She's wearing a three pieces suit."

"Who cares about the semantic!? Tuxedo Mask sounds way better than like, Suit Mask!" Usagi exclaimed.

"Masked Suit?" Makoto proposed.

"Ringleader!" Minako said.

"... Why?" Rei asked.

"Because, you know, she looks like those tamers in a circle, in a red suit with a whip, taming wild animals-"

"You mean a ringmaster?" Ami asked.

"Yeah, those! Wait, aren't they called ringleaders? What are those then?"

"Criminal leaders," Rei answered flatly.

"Oh. Well, that explains the dirty look parents gave me at the circus when I proposed to their kids to go see the ringleader with me."

"I'm surprised they haven't called the security," Rei replied.

"Oh, they did."

"Ugh, I do not want to have to deal with another circus person," Makoto complained.

"How about a name related to red? Or a pun? Like... Redmaster?" Usagi proposed.

"Girls, I think we have more pressing issues to discuss than how to nickname this woman," Luna reprimanded. "But it's true that there seems to be a similar energy coming from her than from Tuxedo Mask."

"You mean... cosmic energy?" Ami asked.

"Then wouldn't she be a sailor senshi instead, since she's a woman?" Rei commented.

"That's what I'm wondering... It's like something is interfering with this woman's soul," Luna explained. "I can definitely feel the power of a true star seed within her, but somehow, she can't turned into a sailor senshi."

"Hmm... First, there was that white cat girl, and now this red guardian... They have to be related," Makoto said.

"They didn't seem to know each other," Minako replied. "Is she a new ally too?"

"She didn't even talk!" Rei let out. "How could we know?"

"She helped us!" Usagi protested. "Maybe White Cat could tell us who she is..."

"She still hasn't even told us who she is herself," Rei pointed out.

"Rei-chan we already went over that!"

"I'm just saying. You shouldn't expect too much from White Cat, even if she isn't an enemy. She doesn't seem to be aware of much."

"Regardless, this suited woman saved Aya-san. She's probably not an enemy."

"Speaking of Aya Reiko, she really is unlucky with those random monster attacks," Minako suddenly said. "It's the second time she's been a victim of those."

"I haven't known her for long but she seems like the kind of person who get involved in crazy situations a lot," Usagi said.

"Oh, definitely. This girl is a real airhead. I can't believe she's a popular tv idol. What a letdown..." Minako said. "Although, if someone like her can succeed, nothing is stopping me!"

"Well, she's also like a top model in terms of beauty," Usagi added.

"... You're right, I can't compete. Curse you, Aya Reiko, you beautiful idiot!"

"... Girls you're not focusing on what's important again," Luna said.

"Being an idol is important!" Minako exclaimed with passion.

"... Anyway, for now, we don't have any reason to see this woman as an enemy, but I advised you to stay cautious. You never know who's behind a mask," Luna said. " And I'm not necessarily referring to the physical one. Determining someone's true intentions is always hard. Even with White Cat, be careful. I somehow... Have a weird feeling about her."

Luna didn't add more to her vague warning.

"Are we really not going to discuss what happened yesterday, kitten?"

When Usagi was on her way home, she had the surprise to be practically ambushed by Haruka and Michiru. Neither of them seemed overtly hostile, but it was clear they were displeased.

"W-what do you mean?" Usagi replied, trying to play innocent.

"We mean this Tuxedo Mask lady, obviously," Haruka said.

"...Ha! You can't call her that, because this isn't a tuxedo she's wearing but a three pieces suit!" Usagi proudly declared.

"Usagi-chan... you're deflecting," Michiru commented.

"... Maaaybe."

Haruka sighed.

"I suppose you really don't want to talk about this," Haruka said.

"I mean, it's not like there is much to say… She didn't say anything."

"And you don't think this is suspicious?" Michiru asked.

"... No? I don't think so… Look, she saved Aya-san, so if you're going to try to convince me she's an enemy, this is a bad start…"

"Hmm… Aya Reiko. Another suspicious one," Michiru commented.

"... Huh? Aya Reiko, suspicious?" Usagi pondered. "Are we really talking about the same Aya-san? You know, the oblivious, clueless woman?"

"You see, I actually don't buy that," Michiru replied. "That airhead act of hers. I think she's much more perceptive than she leads us to believe."

"... Maybe she's just taking her idol persona very seriously?" Usagi proposed.

"That's also a possibility. But, I still feel like there's something odd with her."

"Regardless, she was attacked by one of those monsters- twice! And this suited woman saved her. She has to be an ally. Like White Cat!" Usagi argued.

"I'm not so sure about that," Haruka replied. "Both of them are hiding stuff from us. And they aren't from here, that's for sure. I can feel foreign cosmic energy from both of them."

"... is it so bad if they aren't from Earth?"

"Our duty is to protect Earth from foreign invaders," Haruka reminded Usagi.

"But if they aren't invaders! If they are fellow senshis, why is it so bad if they aren't from here!?"

"Them not being from here doesn't mean they are enemies, but it still makes them invaders. It's our duty to remain cautious," Michiru explained.

"Exactly- Uh!?"

Haruka suddenly stopped talking, discreetly glancing around.

"There's someone spying on us," she mumbled.

"Huh? An enemy?" Michiru asked.

"Hmm, I'm not quite sure… how would they know we are sailor senshi…"

Usagi started looking around and spotted someone hidden behind a mailbox. She had a feeling about this person's identity.

"That's not an enemy- that's just one of your fans, Haruka-san," Usagi said.

"Oh?"

Haruka suddenly looked intrigued. Michiru sighed.

"It does be like that sometimes," the latter said.

"Hey, you over there!" Haruka exclaimed.

"Eek…!"

The spy winced and tried to run away, but Haruka was faster and easily caught up to them.

"Now now, this isn't very polite to spy on people like that, little kitten," Haruka said with a suave smile.

As Usagi joined Haruka, she could confirm her suspicion of the spy's identity.

"Nezu-san!"

Nezu Chuuko was standing in front of Haruka, visibly uneased to have been caught.

"Oh, Nezu-chan? It looks like I was mistaken then. I didn't catch some kitten, but a nosy little mouse."

"...ah…!"

"Haruka, can't you see you are scaring this poor girl," Michiru reprimanded.

"... This isn't what you think…!" Nezu nervously tried to explain. "I was actually… looking for Tsukino-san. But since she seemed busy I decided to wait…"

"Huh? But the other day you asked me questions about Haruka-san and Michiru-san-"

"A-Anyway, since she's still busy, I'll take my leave-"

"Not so fast."

Haruka slightly leaned over, one hand on Nezu's shoulder.

"If you wanted to talk to me so bad, you don't need to tell such obvious lies. Don't worry, I don't bite," Haruka teased.

Nezu gulped. Michiru sighed once again.

"Haruka…"

Haruka shrugged.

"Sorry, she's just so tiny and adorable, I can't help but tease her a little. It's her fault for spying on us anyway."

Haruka pat Nezu's head, who this time looked slightly annoyed.

"So, what's this about you asking questions me and Michiru? If you have anything to ask us, do tell."

"Ah? Huh… well, this is a little embarrassing, especially if you're both here… Well, I was just wondering… if you two were dating…?"

Haruka looked slightly taken aback by the question.

"Hm? And why do you want to know that?" Haruka asked.

"Ah…! It's nothing suspicious, I swear…! I just thought… you two looked like a couple. I even think you look great together…!"

Haruka and Michiru both glanced at each other.

"Oh my," Michiru smirked.

"Ah… and here I thought you had a crush on Haruka-san," Usagi said.

"W-What…!?" Nezu exclaimed. "I mean, Tenou Haruka is a very… attractive person, but never once I think about… my interest is strictly professional! After all, Tenou Haruka and Kaiou Michiru are the epitome of a perfect couple to me!"

"Well, good for you, because you might have been… disappointed by what you find out."

"Ah?"

"I mean, Haruka-san is a woman."

"... Hm?"

"Yeah. I don't know if it blows a hole in your 'perfect couple' idea…"

"... Did I stutter? You are saying that as if I didn't know somehow… or would change anything."

"Ah… yeah. I guess you are right. They are a wonderful couple regardless-"

"Ah-ha! So you do confirm they are dating!" Nezu exclaimed.

"... Hey, we're still here," Haruka pointed out.

"They look like they are right from a Takarazuka play! They would look wonderful in lead roles!"

"Why do I feel like you're some sort of recruiter all of a sudden?" Michiru said.

"... Ugh…!"

"I'm assuming Michiru is right," Haruka said.

"... Not exactly. I'm not a recruiter per se…"

"A journalist then?" Michiru asked.

"... Busted."

"W-What…!? You're not a fan, you're a paparazzi!?" Usagi exclaimed. "Wait, that was what this whole 'professional' thing was about?"

"H-Hey! I'm a legitimate journalist! Do not lump me with the likes of paparazzi!"

Nezu pulled out a card and handed it to Michiru.

"If you ever want to give an interview, give me a call!"

Nezu then bowed politely before walking away. Michiru looked at the card- a business card, which she read: Nezu Chuuko, independent journalist.

"Independent journalist… sounds like a paparazzi to me-"

"Ahhh! A monster!"

There was a scream coming not too far from them.

"Someone's in trouble!" Usagi exclaimed.

"Another monster attack!?" Haruka reacted.

The three of them nodded.

"Moon Eternal, Make up!"

"Uranus Planet Power, Make up!"

"Neptune Planet Power, Make up!"

Once transformed into their sailor senshi form, they all rushed towards the scream. Multiple people were seen fleeing the area, or more specifically, running away from the shadowy monster. Only one person stayed there and, much to their surprise, they knew who it was.

"Reiko-san!" Sailor Moon exclaimed.

Aya Reiko seemed equally surprised to see the sailor senshi.

"You…! This thing… someone just turned into this monster!" Reiko told them. "It's just like those other times…"

"This woman, how unlucky can she be…?" Sailor Moon commented.

"Funny how those monsters keep going after her," Neptune added. "What an interesting coincidence."

"Huh…?"

"Never mind that, let's take care of that monster!" Uranus let out. "World Shaking!"

The seismic attack rushed towards the monster, who dodged it. Then, something wrapped itself around Reiko's waist and pulled her away from anyway near the beast.

"Ah…!?"

Reiko landed right into a masked, red-suited woman's arms. She loosened up her whip around Reiko's waist to get it back.

"Oh, it's you again!" Reiko exclaimed.

The woman in a suit remained silent. She glared at the monster, getting between it and Reiko in a protective gesture as the beast looked like it was about to attack.

Ring-a-ling.

"Tinkle Resonance!"

A sudden sound wave hit the monster, neutralizing it.

"Now is your chance, Sailor- uh, you again!?"

White Cat made her apparition, staring at the masked woman. Sailor Moon ignored them for now and conjured the Eternal Tiare, aiming at the monster.

"Starlight Honeymoon Therapy Kiss!"

Pink light flared at the top of the Tiare and streamed toward the monster in multiple waves which hit it directly.

"Purify!" the monster screamed.

The dark aura disappeared and the creature returned to its original form; a young woman.

Before the woman in a suit could exit the scene, Uranus grabbed her by the shoulder.

"Where do you think you're going? We still have questions for you-"

Wordlessly, the masked woman turned back, attempting to punch Uranus.

"Whoa…!"

Uranus managed to block her fist with her hand.

"...Ugh! Well, that settles it!" Uranus let out. "You're definitely no ally of us!"

Uranus tried to retaliate and punch her too, but the masked woman recoiled just in time. Uranus conjured her sword, but before she should attack, the woman in a suit took off her hat and throw it at her as if it was a boomerang, hitting her armed hand.

"Arg!"

Uranus let go of her weapon while the hat came back in its owner's hand. The latter then raised her whip, ready to attack.

"W-Wait, what are you doing…!? Stop!" White Cat exclaimed.

The catgirl tried to interfere, but only managed to get hit instead.

"Argh…!"

The tip of the whip scratched her right in the face. White Cat put her hand above her left eye, growling in pain.

"What… what just happened?" Reiko asked, confused.

"White Cat!" Sailor Moon exclaimed.

The masked woman took advantage of this to leave. Sailor Moon rushed to the injured girl, concerned for her well-being.

"Are you alright?"

As she asked that, Sailor Moon noticed a red mask on the ground- White Cat's mask. It must have fallen when she got hit in the face.

"Ouch… I'm fine… it missed my eye, but only narrowly…"

White Cat slowly removed her hand, revealing a small cut under her eye, bleeding down her cheek. But it wasn't the focus of Sailor Moon's attention- no. It was the fact her face was fully uncovered and she had recognized her. She must have been staring with shock because White Cat noticed.

"Hm? Sailor Moon? What's going on? Is it that bad…?"

The catgirl then noticed her mask lying on the ground.

"... Fuck."

She then stared at Sailor Moon, who was still speechless.

"S-Sailor Moon, this isn't what you think-"

"You…!" Uranus exclaimed. "I recognize you. You were with Galaxia!"

"Sailor Tin Nyanko!" Neptune added.

White Cat looked utterly furious, hissing at them.

"DON'T CALL ME THAT NAME!" she spat.

The three sailor senshi were surprised by this sudden outburst. Even White Cat looked shocked by her own reaction, seeming ashamed of herself.

"Sailor Moon, I…"

Uranus and Neptune instinctively stood in front of their princess, protective. White Cat seemed hesitating at first before she looked away, with a pained expression.

"I… I'm sorry. I didn't mean to deceive you. But know that… I didn't lie when I said I was your ally."

Without saying anything more the catgirl left, leaving Sailor Moon still speechless by the reveal of her true identity.