Chapter 269
The three lights as they did quite often sat around their room just hanging out. Seiya was strumming on a guitar. Taiki was reading from a book and Yaten was just thinking.
"Sailor Moon," Seiya said suddenly.
The other two looked at him.
"Is she an enemy or an ally?" Seiya asked.
"I doubt she's an enemy," Yaten said.
"Same here, enemy seems a strong word," Taiki said.
"She may not be an ally either, but she doesn't seem to wish us harm," Yaten said.
"I agree," Taiki said. "You know sometimes she reminds me of our princess."
"I've felt the same way," Yaten said.
"What do you mean?" Seiya said angrily. "She's not our princess, she's nothing like her!"
"Seiya, there's no need to get up tight about it," Yaten said.
"I just believe it's foolish to compare her like that," Seiya said.
"Regardless of that, she has great power and abilities that we don't have," Taiki said.
"We should work to try to use them to our advantage if we can," Yaten said.
"You make it sound easy," Seiya muttered and stood up. "You two are welcome to try and figure this whole thing out. I'm not about to rush to judgement."
He then walked out the door.
"I wonder what his problem is," Yaten said.
"So you saw who it was didn't you?" Luna said.
"Yes, Sailor Star Healer is Yaten," Artemas said. " Now what do we do about it?"
"I don't know. Yaten seems like a nice person."
"You're just being charmed."
"Don't be jealous like that, I mean it. I just don't think Yaten is here to hurt anyone. I mean he can be arrogant sometimes, but I don't believe that's the real him."
"Did he perhaps mention what he's all about? Why the Starlights are here perhaps."
"No. There were only bits of pieces none of which I could put together, in hindsight I should have stuck with him and tried to find out what he was up to," Luna said.
"It's too bad, but you don't honestly think he's a threat?"
"He's dangerous, the starlights have shown that, but I don't think they're malicious about it. They have a goal and they don't want anyone to stand in their way. Just like the outer Sailors did."
"You think it's the same idea?"
"Yes, which means they can be reasoned with."
"Maybe they can listen to reason. But can we?" Artemas said.
"What do you mean? The girls don't want to fight them. The girls don't want to fight anyone."
"But everyone else. The outer sailors don't trust the starlights one bit, the Guardian Scouts don't seem eager either. And Maverick, forget about it. He still won't turn his back on Sailor Uranus.," Artemas said.
"We have to try, it's this Sailor Iron Mouse person that's the problem."
"So.do we tell the girls that their favorite idol stars are none other then the Starlights, or for that matter do we tell anyone else they are."
"I don't think that would be wise, for several reasons. Until we can reason with the Starlights we don't need the girls distracted. I don't want them hesitating," Luna said.
"If the guys know they'll never reason with them," Artemas said.
"And if the Outer Sailors know, I don't know what they'll do."
"So..we'll just keep quiet then."
"A good idea I think."
That afternoon in the Juuban school greenhouse.
"Strawberries! Yes!" Serena said and grabbed a few from the plant and ate them.
"Stay away from the green ones," Lita said.
"Oh..why?"
"They're not ripe."
"Oh...that's a waste, how come some of the strawberries have to come out green while the others are red."
"No Serena, it's a step by step process, the green ones become red."
"Oh...interesting how I never noticed it before..." Serena said and looked from side to side. "Anyway..why don't we just take em all."
"Serena, I worked hard to plant these so we could all make a shortcake."
"So?"
"Wouldn't you feel any remorse?"
"Not on food matters. I become incredibly unethical."
"Oh, I see.."
Meanwhile in the other half of the greenhouse. Seiya stood staring at a rose.
What has happened to Taiki and Yaten? Why do they actually think we should be seeing Sailor Moon and the Sailor Scouts as anything more then enemies? We can't trust them. They outnumber us almost five to one. We can't do that. And our princess..what are they thinking? We've come so far on our mission. The Sailor Scouts don't even know what we've had to endure, and yet those two want to put all we're here for at risk for what? I don't understand.
His grip tightened around a rose he was holding, causing a thorn to dig into
his palm. He began to bleed.
"Did you hear that?" Lita asked.
"What?" Serena asked.
"Someone else is in here."
"Oh...so?"
"Well...we'd better check to make sure it's not a burglar or something."
"Why?"
"Why not?"
"You just want to beat up someone don't you?" Serena asked.
"It's been a while," Lita said with a grin.
The two crept towards the door to the other half of the greenhouse. Halfway along the way Lita tripped over a broom and went flying through the door crashing to the ground in front of Seiya. Serena followed.
"I'm the one who's supposed to trip..." Serena said.
"Yeah..what's going on with that?" Lita said.
"Oh..Seiya.." The two said realizing he was there at the same time.
"So much for peace and quiet," Seiya said.
"Sorry." the two said in unison.
"Ehh..it doesn't matter. Say...Lita, don't you belong to the cooking club?"
"Among other things yes," Lita said.
What other things? Serena wondered.
"Then maybe you can help me. I've been asked to appear on a cooking show with Chef Tetsuro," Seiya said.
"I watch his show everyday," Lita said. "He's wonderful."
"Yeah..well..thing is that Yaten and Taiki both got out of it because of other commitments, but they're also the only ones who know a thing about cooking and if I went on there, I'd look pretty stupid, so if you would come with me..I'd be grateful," Seiya said.
"Of course I will..." Lita said dreamily.
He could have asked her to jump off Tokyo Tower without a parachute and she would have gone. Serena thought.
"Then thank you," Seiya said.
"I'm her assistant you know," Serena said.
"Let me guess. You want to come to the studio too?" Seiya said.
"Sure.." Serena said. "I'm very unobtrusive."
"In what sense of the word Serena?" Lita asked.
"Don't ask," Serena said.
"Fine, fine," Seiya said and walked out.
"Wow...he's wonderful," the two girls said.
"Is that blood on the ground?" Lita asked.
"Yuck.." Serena said. "That ended the moment."
Meanwhile in Principal Oksua's office. Mike, Rick, Steve, Greg, and Patterson sat in chairs in front of the Principal.
"Now..I'd guess you know why you're here," Oksua began.
"Do you know why?" Mike said.
"No idea," Rick said.
"I was just walking the dog and all..." Steve said.
"Could it be the.." Mike said.
"Nah.." Rick said.
"Shut up," Oksua said. "These attacks on the Three Lights...my sources tell me you're responsible."
"He isn't," the guys said pointing at Patterson.
"Really?" Oksua asked. "That's surprising."
"No really sir, anyone in the school can tell you he's been neutral throughout it," Greg said.
"I...can't believe that,"Oksua said. "Look me in the eye and say it."
The guys stared at him.
"He's not involved," they said.
"Never stare at me again," Oksua said. "Patterson get out of here," Oksua said.
"Now..as for you four..I suppose you'd expect me to want to punish you."
"No, of course not," Rick, Steve, and Mike said.
"Well the truth is, I hate the three lights being here as much as you do," Oksua said. "It brings more scrutiny to the school..then an expose, and then I get put on administrative leave..you get the idea."
"Something we should know about sir?" Mike asked.
"No there isn't...needless to say...our average G.P.A. has dropped six points, because the girls are all busy starring at the three lights and not doing their work. Fortunately he male G.P.A. has only dropped one point,because while I'm sure you're all paying even less attention in class, the point is you weren't paying any attention in the first place," Oksua said.
"Yeah," Rick, Steve and Mike said and gave each other a high five.
"Most disturbing gentlemen is the news that Amy Anderson's average test score has dropped one point."
The four's eyes widened.
"Yes, you see..." Oksua said. "I want those three lights out of my school..and you jokers may just be able to pull it off...of course we can give you no official aid, but trust me, the faculty and staff are behind you all the way."
"I was kinda wondering how we were able to smuggle twenty large gliders into the building unseen," Mike said.
"I believe that we have finally found a use for your talents," Oksua said. "But can I ask you something Greg..why are you involved?"
"Oh..everyone was doing it..and I guess now I have to get Amy's G.P.A. back up," Greg said.
"Good man. Now gentlemen..please continue you're good work," Oksua said.
"Yes sir," the four said and headed out.
Meanwhile at Galaxy T.V. Nezu sat at her desk leafing through magazines.
"All I seem to be is a working drone. Why do I do this anyway? What joy does it bring me. I don't feel like I have any interest in my work anymore."
"Producer Nezu, please report to the Manager's office."
"She won't be happy," Nezu said and headed down the hallway. Soon she was in Galaxia's throne room.
"So..Nezu..tell me something I want to hear," Galaxia said.
"I um..have found another target."
"Oh..that's good Nezu, but do they have a star seed."
"Won't know till I check it out."
"I see..you had better not fail. You understand this right?"
"I understand fully," Nezu said.
"Good.." Galaxia said. "Now get going. My patience is growing shorter every second."
"Yes Madam Galaxia," Nezu said and rushed out.
"This isn't a very inspirational work environment," she muttered as she stood in the elevator as it descended slowly.
"Wonder who else would hire me?" She asked herself.
The afternoon.
"Welcome to the Tetsuro and friends Cooking Hour," said the announcer.
"Hello and welcome to my show," Tetsuro said. "Today joining us is Seiya Kawasaki of the Three Lights..."
"Hello everyone," Seiya said.
"..and his friend Lita Nelson."
Lita stood there in a daze of embarrassment.
"Uh...how..is..everyone..." she said.
"Geez..Lita.." Serena muttered off camera.
"Today's dish that Seiya and Lita will prepare is homemade strawberry
shortcake," Tetsuro said.
"What?" Mina and Raye exclaimed as they watched the show on the television. . "That's our strawberry shortcake!"
"Has Lita chosen Seiya over us?" Raye snapped.
"Well actually..I can understand how she might..but.." Mina began.
"Never mind that," Raye said.
Amy, Luna, and Artemas meanwhile sat nearby.
"This is going beyond serious," Artemas muttered.
"How could it go beyond something it never was in the first place," Luna asked.
Amy just look on with her usual surprised embarrassment at her friend's
actions.
"First we add the eggs," Seiya said.
Lita headed over to the ingredient area.
"Where are the eggs?" She said to herself.
"They're right there," Serena whispered pointing.
Lita kept rumaging through the ingredients. The eggs were knocked towards the floor. Serena jumped to the ground and caught two of them. There was a large thud.
"What was that?" Seiya said.
Tetsuro nodded.
"Here's your eggs Seiya," Serena said sliding up surprising everyone.
"WHAT'S SHE DOING THERE!" Mina and Raye shouted.
"Why don't you girls go and find out ey?" Artemas asked.
"Don't mock us!" Mina and Raye shouted back.
Artemas ducked under the table.
"Uh...next we have to sift," Seiya said.
"Let me..so if any mistakes are made they will be solely my fault," Serena said and started.
"But we don't want mistakes made.." Seiya said.
"I got it.." she said and let the powder start sifting, a dust began to rise into the air and everyone began coughing.
"This is so like her..." Raye muttered.
"Uh..maybe we should put it in the oven know," Lita said.
"Good idea," Seiya said and picked up the batter and brought it to the oven.
"By the way..who are you?" Tetsuro asked Serena.
"Long story," Serena said.
"Oh.." Tetsuro said.
Meanwhile Lita and Seiya had finished putting the cake in the oven and turned it on.
"Lita..isn't that the flour over there?" Seiya said pointing at the ingredient's table.
"But what's it doing over there...we used it to..." Lita trailed off. "Seiya..duck."
The two hit the floor before the oven exploded shooting dough out everywhere.
"Go to commercial!" The producer yelled. "What a disaster."
"Serena..you put baking powder in there instead of flour," Lita said.
"Hah..honest mistake right," Serena said.
"Get the backup shortcake in here," Tetsuro said.
Seiya meanwhile was starring at himself in a piece of polished cookware. He could see the dough covering his face, as well as the dough all over Lita and Serena. He started laughing.
"What a mess...here I am...heh heh..great idol star covered in dough! And look at you two!" Seiya said.
The others started laughing at the very idea of it.
Later the show had finished. Serena and Lita, now clean emerged from the studio.
"Serena..I have to admit that while that was one of the stupidest cooking performances in history," Lita said. "It was still very funny."
"I didn't mean it," Serena said. "But we made Seiya happy."
"It beats having manure dumped on him," Lita said. The doors opened and Tetsuro emerged from the studio.
"You two are quite a team..." he said with a slight grin. "While I don't wish all my shows to be that way...I did enjoy this one."
"You did?" Lita asked.
"You know I haven't had an oven explode on me in twenty eight years," Tetsuro said. "When you're a chef at this level you rarely see mistakes made...and they are quite funny. That felt good..just try not to make it a habit of showing up Serena. We do have a serious audience."
"Yes, I know..I'm sorry..I meant well," Serena said.
"Well that's not a bad thing," Tetsuro said. "You know Lita we have a week when we bring on promising young chefs, I'll have my people call you when it comes around."
"Really? Thank you sir?" Lita said.
"Sure thing...see you two later," Tetsuro said.
"Can I be your assistant when you go on?" Serena asked.
"No," Lita said.
"Aw..come on."
"You have the nerve to ask after this," Lita said with a grin. "Come on Serena, let's get out of here before the building falls down."
"Is it supposed to fall down?"
"No..of course not," Lita said.
"Then what are you worried about?" Serena asked.
"Ehh.."
They heard a scream from around the corner. They rushed over to see Sailor Iron Mouse blasting Tetsuro.
"Let's go," Lita said and pulled Serena back down the hall to find a place to transform.
"Come on..you've gotta have a star seed," Iron Mouse said. The seed popped out of Tetsuro's head and went black.
"Yet another dud," Iron Mouse said. "Looks like I may have to look into that fast food job after all," she muttered and waited as the telephone booth formed around and transported her away.
"Jupiter Crystal Power!" Lita Shouted.
"Galactic Moon Power!" Serena shouted.
The two were enveloped in energy as their transformations went on. They emerged as their Sailor Scout alter egos and were soon running down the hall.
"SAILOR CHEF!" the former Tetsuro was saying. He was now a large robotic type creature, with a bunch of knives and pans attached to it's back.
"He doesn't look friendly," Sailor Moon said.
"Don't you have some sort of speech to do," Sailor Chef said.
"Oh..of course...I am Sailor..."
Sailor Chef tossed a knife at her.
"Disrespectful!" Sailor Moon said and ducked it before charging at Sailor Chef, she delivered one of her patented drop kicks. Sailor Chef staggered back a few steps.
"Jupiter Thunder Crash!" Jupiter shouted. Her attack smashed down the hallway and knocked Sailor Chef into a wall. He staggered up and flung several pots at Jupiter.
"Too fast," Jupiter said before getting nailed with several and knocked down the hallway.
"Jupiter!" Sailor Moon said standing up. "Moon Sword!" she said.
"I see.." Sailor Chef said and drew a large carving knife out.
"Hmm..no..that's not a knife.." he said and pulled out a much larger knife almost as large as the moon sword. "This is a knife."
"That is..big.." Sailor Moon said and swung forward with her sword. Sailor Chef cut right through the Moon Sword scaring Sailor Moon who weaved out of the way. Sailor Chef kicked her and knocked her to the ground. He brought his knife up to swing down on her.
Two figures leapt from either side of the room to pull her aside and smashed into each other. Sailor Star Fighter, and Maverick, they both fell back. Sailor Moon winced as the knife came down. But a rose smashed into Sailor Chef's arm and he shouted. Sailor Moon looked in surprise to see Tuxedo Mask standing there.
"Good timing," Sailor Moon said.
"Jupiter Thunder Crash!" Jupiter shouted regaining her senses. She hit Sailor Chef dead on and knocked him into the elevator doors making a dent.
"You imbecile!" Star Fighter said.
"You want some of this!" Maverick said.
"Star Laser!"
Maverick fired his sword. Both attacks smashed into their opponent and threw both back into the side walls.
"Uh..guys.." Sailor Moon said.
"Forget them..heal him," Tuxedo Mask said.
"Right.. Moon Crystal Healing Activation!" Sailor Moon said. Sailor Chef began to heal. Maverick leapt forward with his sword at the still woozy Star Fighter.
"Star Burst!" Star Healer shouted appearing from down the hallway. Maverick was thrown back across the room, he flipped and fired knocking Star Healer down.
"Star Inferno!"
The attack flew across the room and exploded against the wall. Maverick fired. Soon the room was covered with light as each side was sending attacks across to the other side.
"I think we should stop them...." Sailor Moon said.
"How exactly?" Tuxedo Mask said.
"Hmm..well they're going to do some damage anyway.." Jupiter said. Stand back.
"Why?" Sailor Moon said.
"Jupiter.....Oak...Evolution!" Jupiter shouted and blasted the Starlights down the hallway.
"Hmm...that'll do it," Maverick said and went his own way.
"I kinda enjoyed that," Jupiter said.
Later.
"Can't you see what I'm saying," Seiya said. "The scouts don't care a bit about us. They attacked us."
"Only to keep us from trashing the studio," Taiki said.
"I don't think so," Seiya said.
"Why exactly were you jumping into help Sailor Moon then?" Yaten said.
"I was jumping in to hit that creature at point blank range," Seiya said.
"Sure you were," Taiki said.
"We believe you," Yaten muttered.
"You should," Seiya said. "I don't know what's happened to you two, but it isn't good."
Seiya walked out.
"What's happened to us?" Taiki asked.
"He likes to walk out of rooms angry doesn't he?" Yaten asked.
"We've felt it, the storm that's coming," Michiru said.
"It's only the beginning, the gusts the precede the tsunami," Haruka said.
"Yes, it seems that way," Setsuna said. "But I'd guess we'll win, we always do.," muttered.
"There may be costs involved," Haruka said.
"There are always costs," Hotaru said. "But sometimes we don't care to realize it."
"These Sailor Starlights," Michiru said. "What is their goal?"
"It doesn't matter, they are dangerous, and they need to kept away from Sailor Moon," Haruka said.
"I agree," Setsuna said. "So how do we do it?"
"Is that problem not handling itself," Hotaru said. "He is handling them?"
"But he can't fight all three of them," Haruka said.
"No..he can..he just can't beat all three of them," Hotaru said. "But he knows that."
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