Chapter 122
The next day everyone was in class. Miss Haruna was much happier.
"I know yesterday I was a bit upset, but then last night I met Patrick..and I'm happy now," Haruna said. The entire class sighed.
"Anyway..no one will have to stay for dentention except Mike, Rick, and Steve."
"Why?" Mike said.
"Yeah...what did we do?" Rick said.
"I'm sure you'll do something by the end of the day to justify you being in detention. I'm just getting ahead of you."
"Oh..thanks a lot," Mike said.
"Insubordination is a detainable offense," Haruna said with a sly grin.
"Ehh.." the three sighed.
"Sorry.we aren't helping you jokers today," Mina said.
"Yeah, no way we're ending up after school again," Lita muttered.
"Sorry," Raye said.
The three guys sighed again.
Later that day at Amy's house.
"You're right, the communicators don't seem to be working," Amy said.
"I wouldn't lie to you," Serena said. "And I mean..I'm not sure what's going on. Molly just morphed into this monster. There wasn't any evil forces around."
"That you could see.." Amy said.
"Ah! Our enemy could be invisible!" Serena shouted hysterically.
"Well..not necessarily," Amy said.
"It's the only explanation," Serena said.
"No it's not.."
"Invisible enemies..posioning humanity. I cannot forgive them," Serena said.
"Serena are you feeling all right?" Amy asked.
"I don't know Amy. But I'm just concerned. Usually we know what we're dealing with."
"I know, but it can't always be that easy."
"I wish it was. I was worried about hurting Molly, but I guess it worked out all right. Do you think whoever it is that's doing it knows who we are...and for that matter..Amy..Molly became part of a creature that attacked her once."
"You're observational skills are higher than normal, I'm impressed," Amy said.
"Oh...yeah..thanks..but do you think it means anything?"
"It probably means something, but I don't know what yet."
And in detention.
"You know what you three's problem is," Haruna said.
"No idea," Mike said.
"I'll tell you," Haruna said. "You three have way too much time on your hands. You've become lazy, and undisciplined."
"Miss Haruna, we're actually quite busy," Mike said.
"Yeah, we play in a band, we sometimes even do our homework," Rick said.
"Steve has his rocket hobby," Mike said. Rick started laughing.
Steve shook his fist at them.
"Oh yeah, and we've got our girlfriends too," Mike said.
"What do you see in them anyway?" Haruna asked.
"What do you mean?" the three asked.
"Come on..I'm just curious," Haruna said.
"Well..uh..." Mike said.
"Hmm..this is kinda personal Miss Haruna," Rick said.
"Yeah, it's on a need to know basis," Steve said.
"Exactly, what they said," Mike said.
"Do you three even know?"
"Of course we do."
"No you don't. That's the wonderful thing about love, it's not something you can nail down," Haruna said.
The three guys looked at each other.
"Now love is different than that. It's being there and realizing, yes I'm love," Haruna said.
The three guys glanced at each other again.
"You three know what I mean," Haruna said.
"Yes, we do, but..." the three said.
"Yes, you're sitting there and he asks you if you want to come back to his place..and then you know.." Haruna said.
"But we didn't need to!" the three shouted.
"Just shut up and listen," Haruna snapped.
"Molly, I heard about what happened, and I just came by to see if I could help you or something," Melvin said.
"I'm fine, it's over now," Molly said.
"You never can know with evil."
"Melvin, I appreciate it, but I don't want you going to the trouble."
"You don't think I can defend you that's it."
"It's not that...Melvin..really..I just don't need your protection right now."
"It's not about that, you just don't think I can do it," Melvin said.
"Melvin, I just want you to forget about it. I'll be fine."
"But who will protect you?"
"Uh..well..Sailor Moon seems to do the job well enough..you don't have to worry."
"Sailor Moon huh?" Melvin asked. "Yeah I guess..you might say she does..but she can't be the personal bodyguard I can be."
"Maybe not, but it's okay. Melvin..really."
"I shall train.."
"What?"
"I'll train so the next time this happens. I'll be ready."
"Melvin..you don't have to."
"I must," Melvin said and hurried away.
"Why doesn't he ever listen, this can only end up with him landing on his head somehow."
"AH!" Melvin shouted.
Molly looked at the bottom of the stairs. Melvin was lying face down and pulling himself up.
"What happened?"
"I tripped on the last step," Melvin said. "But once my training is complete, I will never again trip on a step!"
"Somehow I really doubt it," Molly muttered.
"I guess my question is Colonel, have you noticed any disruptions in electronic equipment?" Amy asked into the phone.
"No," Colonel Patterson said on the other end of the line. "Why?"
"Well..let's just say some equipment of mine and some of my friends...has been malfunctioning," Amy said being careful just in case the phone line was bugged.
"Even your computer?" Patterson asked knowing that was a simple enough question.
"Most of my computer's functions still work. Except for my long range scan."
"I see...well...we haven't noticed anything. But if we do. I'll let you know."
"All right, thank you," Amy said and hung up.
"So..anything?" Serena asked.
"No..it seems our communicators malfunction and my computer's inability to scan the city are isolated incidents and not electronically based," Amy said.
"So whatever this is...it must have some connection to us.." Serena said.
"That's a good hypothesis," Amy said. "And the bad news is that without some of my computer's functions I won't be able to track anyone. I don't think I'll even be able to trace if someone who has transformed into a Sailor Scout."
"And with Maverick gone, we have no way of knowing if some other scout is in trouble."
"That's how it looks," Amy said.
"That's just great," Serena said. "The only good news is that Tuxedo Mask usually senses trouble so he may show up anyway if I'm in trouble."
"Lucky you," Amy said. "I don't know what may happen if one of us is alone with one of those creatures. You're the only one with healing powers."
"I know...I think I have to talk to Queen Serenity."
"How?" Amy asked.
"Hmm....I don't know...maybe..I can use my power," she said pulling off her brooch.
"Celestial Moon Power!" she shouted and transformed.
"Now what?" Amy asked.
"Uh...Queen Serenity! I need to talk to you!" Sailor Moon shouted. Nothing happened.
"Hmm.." Sailor Moon said. "This could become tricky."
"Was that your entire plan?" Amy asked.
"No," Sailor Moon said. "But I'd like some input from you .."
Amy sighed.
"You called Sailor Moon," came a familiar voice.
"Queen Serenity. Where are you?" Sailor Moon asked.
"I would use up to much energy projecting myself."
"Oh..listen..I know you have energy problems..but we realized that if any of my friends get into trouble and I don't know it they may not be able to heal our latest enemies."
"That is true, and maybe they should have that power. I will see what I can do. I fear I cannot talk longer," Serenity said. "Farewell for now."
"Well..see..it worked," Sailor Moon said.
"I guess it did," Amy said still surprised.
Raye, Mina, and Lita were sitting in a booth of of a restaurant looking out the window watching various male high school students pass by on their way home. A tall dark haired guy strode by with a book under his arm.
"I give him a nine," Raye said.
"Hmm...eight point seven," Lita said.
"Nine point eight," Mina said.
A blonde walked by the other way.
"Seven," Raye said.
"Nine," Lita said.
"Nine point eight," Mina said.
A third passed by.
"Nine," Raye said.
"Nine," Lita said.
"Two," Mina said.
"Two?" Raye and Lita asked.
"He went to my junior high..don't ask me to tell you the story..please don't..I beg you," Mina said.
"Tell us the story," Raye and Lita said.
"No..you've made me remember too much of it," Mina said and grimaced. Lita and Raye smiled.
"So this is how you three spend your time?" came a voice. They looked to see Michiru standing next to the table. "Would your boyfriends approve?"
"No, but that's why we don't tell them," Lita said.
"And what makes you think I won't," Michiru said.
"There's a code I think," Lita said.
"Yeah...do not break it or the enforcers will be called out," Mina said.
"Enforcers?" Raye and Lita asked.
"Just prey you never hear they're name spoken again," Mina said grimly.
"Sorry I asked," Michiru said.
"Say Michiru...do you have a boyfriend?" Lita asked.
"No," Michiru said. "And I'm really not interested in boys at this stage.."
"In general?" Mina asked.
Lita and Raye hit her on the head.
"Well..I've got other problems..." Michiru said.
"Say..speaking of problems..where's your partner in crime Haruka?" Raye asked.
"At work," Michiru said.
"I thought you two were always toghether," Mina said.
"It's good tactics to have a backup, but no we don't do everything toghether," Michiru said. "Most things..yes..but sometimes, we need to be away from each other."
"We can understand that," Raye said.
"So what do you girls do for fun?" Michiru asked.
"Uh..you know the usual.." Mina said. "Shop..."
"Unless we're broke," Raye said.
"Uh...eat..."
"Unless we're broke," Lita said.
"And uh..play at the arcade," Mina said.
"Unless we're broke," Raye and Lita said.
"Do I detect a theme here?" Mina asked.
"Maybe that we're broke," Raye and Lita said.
"So am I. Why do you think we're here watching boys even when we have boyfriends already. It can be done for free," Mina said.
Michiru started laughing.
"Tell you what? Why don't I take you girls somewhere different," Michiru said. "As a gesture of goodwill."
The three glanced at each other.
"Well...we should try and be friendlier with each other," Lita said.
"Even if we can't entirely trust you," Raye said.
"I'll do anything to break the monotony," Mina said.
"Then it's agreed then," Michiru said. "Don't worry girls, it's time the
inners and outers got to know each other a little better."
Meanwhile at Darrien's apartment.
"Glad you came by Greg," Darrien said.
"Uh sure," Greg said. "Something I can do for you?"
"Kinda. I was a bit curious about what you think about all this."
"About what?"
"Well..you've been a Guardian Scout for a few months now..What do you think of the whole operation?"
"It's different. You remember the first time I was involved in scout activites, I was a victim. It was a little different perspective," Greg said.
"That it was, I don't mind telling you it's good to have some guys around. The girls are wonderful, but so dominated by their chasing after love."
"Except Amy," Greg said.
"Yes except Amy, the other four."
"But they've found it right?"
"Greg, they're never sure of that. That's the thing about them. I catch Serena checking guys out all the time. I don't mind. It's natural. I've given Michiuru a few looks over myself," Darrien said.
"Oh..I see," Greg said.
"But anyway...you are the leader of the Guardian Scouts."
"It doesn't mean that much. The other three are undisciplined, Maverick gives most of the orders. Though it's not like I want to be in charge either," Greg said.
"Really? You don't want to be leader?" Darrien asked.
"Well first of all there's no point. I mean Serena's the leader of the Sailor Scouts, but that's mainly symbolic."
"You're right. She's a symbol that everyone else tries to live by. Serena doesn't give up you know, sometimes she hesitates, but in the end she tries. That's the one thing about her that no matter what happens and how she may act otherwise..well it means a lot," Darrien said.
"I know. But you know Darrien, us Guardian Scouts, we're really the B-team anyway. We don't have that much power and we've hardly got our act toghether."
"That'll come in time. Trust me, when you really need to do it...you'll do it."
"You sure? I mean Mike doesn't inspire much confidence."
"Oh..well Mike's a problem. But the other two..they should do okay."
"And of course there's Maverick's shadow I have to get out from under, not that I care...I'd really rather just be normal."
"We all would. But what's this about Maverick's shadow?"
"Well he comes and he goes, he told me once that he's usually around every battle but he only shows up when absolutely necessary. See the thing is that I figured it out. He doesn't want to get in the other's way if he doesn't have to. Honestly I don't think he's that confident, but when he has the opportunity, he's there."
"He show's no restraint when Amy's involved."
"That's a different story," Greg said.
"I like hearing stories," Darrien said.
"Sorry Darrien, this one isn't to be told."
"Oh...give you twenty bucks."
"Sorry," Greg said.
"Aw..well..but Greg..I get it. Maverick's this enigma that shows up kicks some butt, sometimes gets his own butt kicked and that's it. He seems to know everything and that's intimidating since you're supposed to be the leader."
"Right...how can I lead, if no one will follow? I don't want to lead..but if we're going into battle it would be better if we had a plan or something."
"Wouldn't it though?" Darrien asked. "Get used to it Greg. The scouts fly by the seat of their pants most often."
"Well I know, but we'd be a more effective fighting force if we used strategy."
"Amy's been telling them that, but the girls really don't want to devote any more time to their jobs then they need too..and since things have worked so far....and Greg, if you don't want to lead, just give up...didn't Rick want the job?"
"Well yeah...maybe I can get him to do it."
"Might as well."
"Well..maybe I should..go..homework and all.."
"Yeah..nice talking to you."
"Darrien can I just ask you one thing?"
"Sure," Darrien said.
"Well how is is that you usually thow a rose at the ground and not at the monster?" Greg asked.
"Pure intimidation," Darrien said. "One rose might hurt a little, but I prefer the grand entrance, because while...the monster's listening to me talk, the scouts can recover and get ready."
"Makes sense, you probably don't want to get outdone by Sailor Moon's speeches though," Greg said with a grin.
"Well she doesn't make her speech as often as she used to...it takes too long," Darrien said.
"Us guys don't even try..every time we have, well it wasn't pretty."
"Yeah, I know, don't worry," Darrien said. "It's always been the girl's
forte."
"Wow..check this place out?" Lita said. The three girls and Michiru were standing in an aquarium at the top of a building.
"Interesting place isn't it?" Michiru said.
"That shark is staring at me," Mina said annoyedly.
"Maybe he's attracted to you," Raye said.
"Actually it's a female," Michiru said.
Raye and Mina shot glances at each other.
"Where'd all these fish come from?" Lita asked.
"The industrialist who built this building ordered that when he died, an aquarium be built in his former office and that it be open to the public. The company did that and here we are," Michriu said.
"Strange thing for a corporate CEO to do isn't it?" Mina asked.
"Well..Arturo Leslie was said to be quite weird," Michiru said.
"Leslie?" the three girls said.
"I believe he was related to your friend Mike," Michiru said. "Uncle or something. Arturo's son runs the company now."
"But isn't this the world's largest fertilizer conglomerate?" Mina asked.
"Doesn't that figure?" Raye asked.
"Who cares, it's a nice place," Lita said.
"Miss H. We've sat here for over an hour listening to this love talk. Is there a point?" Mike asked.
"No, I just wanted to annoy the heck out of you in the hope that next time you think of doing something stupid you'll think of this," Haruna said.
"I think it's been quite effective," Rick said.
"Me too," Steve said.
"Can we go?" Rick and Steve asked.
"I guess you've," Haruna said.
They all heard a crash.
"What was that?" Mike muttered.
There was another crash.
"Now that was outside," Rick said and the three and Miss Haruna looked out the window, there was a creature, with a suit on and holding a sledgehammer. He slammed the sledgehammer to the ground and sent a shockwave flying along it.
"I AM OKSUA! FEAR ME ALL HUMANS!"
"It's Principal Oksua!" Haruna said in shock.
"Hmm..maybe someone should do something about this.." Steve said.
"Like you three.." Haruna said.
"Uh...no..absolutely not..we'll just go out the back..and.." Mike said.
"You three Guardian Scouts had better get out there and fight him before he sees my car..." Haruna said. "Or you'll be in here tomorrow."
"How'd you know?" Mike asked in shock.
"I figured out that Serena was bafflingly Sailor Moon and the rest of the pieces fell into place," Haruna said. "Now hurry up."
"Uh..okay," Rick said unsurely. The three pulled out their power sticks.
"Uranus Power!"
"Neptune Power!"
"Pluto Power!"
The three transformed.
"That was impressive," Haruna said.
"Thank you," Uranus said and opened the window. The three leapt out the window and dropped towards the ground. Oksua turned and looked at them.
"Um..I'm Guardian Uranus..attacking you with thirty minutes of uniterupted music every hour on the hour!" Uranus shouted.
"I"m Guardian Pluto. I don't have a good speech, but won't make you feel any less pain!" Pluto shouted.
"I'm Guardian Neptune! Umm..well...I'll uh...on..behalf of Neptune..I um...am a GUARDIAN! Hah!" Neptune shouted.
"We'd appreciate it if you'd attack him first," Uranus and Pluto muttered.
"Why not?" Oksua said and slammed the sledge hammer into the ground sending energy rippling towards Neptune.
"Hey!" He shouted and jumped out of the way. Uranus and Pluto pulled out their swords and fired, both hitting Oksua in the head and knocking him down.
"Hey...better aim this time," Uranus said.
"Yeah," Pluto agreed. The sledgehammer came flying at them. They both let out cries of surprise and dived out of the way landing awkwardly. The sledgehammer boomeranged and came back to Oksua's hand.
"I bet your impressed now," Oksua said.
"Neptune Triton Impale!" Neptune shouted. Oksua whirled and swung his sledgehammer down. The attacks flew on a parellel course, only Neptune's attack flew over Oksua's and both of them hit their targets. Oksua was hit in the chest and he stumbled back. Neptune fell to the ground and winced.
Pluto and Uranus leapt forward. Pluto delivered and upper cut and Uranus did his spin kick. Oksua fell to the ground.
"Hey..cool..we got to beat up our principal," Uranus said.
"Now what? He probably needs to be healed," Pluto said.
"Ahh..we'll just call Sailor Moon," Uranus said pulled out his communicator. It didn't work.
"Hmm..well Sailor Moon said it didn't work.." Uranus said.
They heard a battle cry and whirled as Principal Oksua leapt at them.
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