Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ After the Battle is Over ❯ Suggestions ( Chapter 7 )

Author's Notes: I hope you are enjoying this. There have been a few twists to the story lately. Let me know what think of them! *S* Hope you continue to enjoy this one.

Disclaimers: Still the same as those in Chapter 1

Chapter 7

Serenity's POV

Chaos. That's what erupted at my question as five people tried to give their suggestions at the same time. The only ones not talking were Ami, Michiru and the Starlights. The Starlights didn't seem to be paying any attention to us now, Hope held them all captive with her giggles and smiles.

I put up my hand and they finally stopped talking.

"Maybe you should make suggestions one at a time." I looked around for a moment and my eyes finally rested on Luna, who was still sitting patiently at the end of the bed. "Luna you first....after all you've had the longest to think about this."

The small cat stood up and started pacing back and forth across the bed, almost like she was stalling. "Come on Luna, you have to know how you wanted me to deal with this. So how?" I'm starting to get worried. Why wouldn't she just tell me? After all, the situation isn't that different from the one she must have imagined. Okay, there are a few quirks, mainly that this is happening two years early, but nothing that would mess up her plan that much. I don't think.

"I had planned to have you sit your parents down and just tell them what they absolutely needed to know. The basics. I don't think you should even mention the other girls real identities and I wasn't planning to have you tell anything to Shingo!"

Pluto's POV

I watched Usagi's face impassively, trying to gauge her reaction. Her eyes were starting to slit and harden...oh that's not good. I've watched over the princess for a long time as she's grown up and I know that look. Luna is in for an loud argument.

"No, Luna."

Alright, that's wasn't quite the reaction I was expecting...in fact it was about as far as you can get from what I was expecting. I'm not the only one surprised either. Almost everyone is staring at Usagi as if....well as if she's developed two heads.

"What do you mean 'no'? You haven't even heard my reasons!" Luna had stopped pacing the bed and was now standing stiffly, her fur was even a little on end. "I have good reasons for suggesting that mode of action Usagi. At least hear me out."

"No Luna, no more lying, no more half truths, no more evasions. If they are going to know about this, they are going to know everything." The statement was made calmly and rationally and with all the stubbornness a voice could convey.

"Now look, Usagi, you can't tell them everything. First of all, if you tell them you died at any time, let along 2 or 3, they won't let you fight! Not to mention, if you mention Endymion-sama, let along Chibiusa, your father will have a fit. They're going to be hurt enough that you didn't tell them about this earlier, that extra information will only make it worse."

Artemis's POV

Boy, Luna is really getting worked up. I knew this day was going to come and I have to admit, I too, had put together contingency plans for Minako, but mine weren't quite as complicated as Serenity's would have been. After all Mina-chan doesn't have a boyfriend or future daughter hanging around. The death thing I wasn't worried about, her parents aren't quite as...protective as Usagi's but, I was still going to have Minako soften the blow. I'm not sure I like the idea of telling them everything, but maybe Luna is being a little.....stingy.

"I don't know how my parents will react Luna, but I do know one thing, if they are going to know some, they are going to know all. I just need to know how to do it. Tell them everything."

"But Usagi I really think..."

"No, Luna. This is not up for debate. I am telling them. This was your idea after all." Ohh....I haven't had a chance to see much of this Usagi before, I think I like it! It should make the fights between she and Rei a lot more interesting to watch. She's developed a backbone.

"Well what about starting from the top." suggested Hotaru, "That's what Michiru-mama and Haruka-papa always tell me to do when I'm trying to explain something."

"That sounds like very good advice Hotaru, thank you. I'm just worried there are going to be some things that will have to be explained before they even sit still long enough to hear the story."

"Well why don't we start by having them sit down and then introduce ourselves...in all our forms. They should be so stunned that you should have long enough to at least get the story started before they freak out." This came from Makoto, always a rather drastic approach person.

"That might work Makoto, but I want them paying attention when I tell them, not totally spaced out and staring at all of you. No offense!"

Makoto's POV

I nodded my head in acknowledgment, she had a point. After all she would just have to explain it all again, which really wouldn't do too much good.

"May I make a suggestion?" I looked at Ami, who until this moment had been standing silently at my side watching the proceedings.

"Of course Ami!" Usagi leaned forward then, almost as if she expected Ami grab her hands in excitement.

"Why not just answer questions as they ask them, and then when you feel they're ready to sit down and listen have Luna explain the first part of the story. That should stun them enough to have them pay attention but they will be listening while they stare and they hould take in what she's saying. It also means you won't have to do all the talking. You just aren't strong enough for that yet." I shook my head, always the doctor at heart.

"You might be right Ami-chan. Luna would you do that?"

"Of course. After all, who better to start the story then the one who did so."

"I think Makoto had part of it right though." I turned slightly and saw Haruka pushing a hand through her hair. "It might make things easier if we are all introduced to your family sometime before the story starts. It would be awkward, and your parents would think us very rude if we didn't. Not to mention, it won't take them long to figure it out who we are once they know you're Sailor Moon."

"Your going to have to tell them about being the Moon Princess when they ask about your hair as well, so it only makes sense to tell them about your court at the same time." added Michiru-san.

Usagi slowly nodded her head and then sat silently contemplating. She had the cutest look on her face, the one she normally wore when trying to figure out a difficult math problem. "Yes, yes I think that might work. Mamo-chan, what do you think?"

"I think you've got it all planned out Usako. But might I make one suggestion?"

"Of course! Nani?"

"Can I have a bodyguard?" Mamoru-chan was smiling while he said it but I think he actually meant it. I couldn't blame him either, a father on the rampage wasn't the easiest thing to deal with (I hope Mother's are easier) and Mamoru-chan wouldn't want to hurt him in any way.

"Ohhhh....that isn't such a bad idea. Haruka-chan you stand behind Otou-san, that way if he lunges you can get him. Makoto you can stand near Endy and I. My parents won't find that odd, they know you and know you're my friend. How's that Mamo-chan?"

"Sounds perfect Usako, I feel safer already!" This was said with a weary look at Haruka and a wink for me.

"Yes Hotaru-chan?" Hotaru had been patiently standing with her hand in the air waiting for the moment when she could speak. Geeze...they sure do train them well at school don't they? It's almost scary how well those behaviours generalize to everyday life.

"We should treat you like the Princess." This was said solemnly, not by Hotaru, but by Sailor Saturn.

"What do you mean?"

"You are the Princess, we should terat you as such. Will you parents believe your story when everything they see goes against what you are saying? If we treat you like a princess from the beginning, it might be easier for them to accept." She looked up at her parents. "Wouldn't it?"

"She's got a good point Serenity-sama." voiced Pluto from behind her. "Your parents are going to be looking for any holes in your story and a tongue fight with Mars wouldn't help you establish the validity of your tale."

"I wasn't planning on having any Pluto. I don't want you guys to change the way you act around me. I haven't changed any. I'm still me, even with the grey hair."

"Silver"

"Endymion...."

"Sorry Sere, but it is silver, not grey."

"Whatever. You don't have to treat me like that at all."

"I think she's right Serenity."

Serenity's POV

I turned to stare at Rei as she stood by the end of the bed.

"What? I thought you would be one of the first to agree with me!" Rei looked at me sort of oddly for a second and then just shrugged, "Not when she's right."

What do I say to that? I expected her to talk back to me, or get angry or something, but how do you answer someone who sounds so calm and collected. "Oh." I sat thinking for a moment. Maybe they're right and I just can't see it. Maybe I'm too involved to see the situation clearly. "Do you all agree with Hotaru-chan and Rei-chan?"

Very slowly I saw most of them nod their heads. Mina was the last one but after thinking about it, she too agreed.

"Alright then, since that's done, I guess it's time to call them."

Chapter 7 b - The phone call

Ikuko's POV

Ring...Ring...Ring..

"Moshi, Moshi, Tsukino's residence."

"Hi Mom, it's Usagi."

Oh thank Kami! I'm glad she called me.

"Usagi-chan! Thank heavens. Have you heard what happened? When will you be home? Dinner is at 5 so please...."

"Actually Mom I was hoping that I could get you to come here for diner."

"I'd go anywhere for Makoto's cooking."

"Great, she's invited Shingo and Dad too."

"That's wonderful honey. I'll make sure to tell them. What time does she want us?"

"You could come right now if you wanted. Dinner is almost ready, but it could hold if you need it to."

"No need. Your father got home a few minutes ago and Shingo is upstairs playing his Sailor Moon video game."

"But I thought he'd beaten that one?!"

"He did, but he's still playing it. He says he just likes the game. Anyway, I'll just gather them up and we'll be at Makoto's in a few minutes."

"Ahhh.....actually Ikuko-mama I'm not at Makoto's."

"Nani?? Why aren't you at Makoto's? Where are you now?" What is going on? Makoto has never lied to me before and I can't imagine why she'd start now.

"We went over to another friends house....to ahhh...discuss what happened. I'm at Ten'ou-san's and Kaiou-san's."

"Who?"

"You know, the race car driver and the famous violinist. Ask Shingo and Kenji-papa, they'll know Ten'ou Haruka at least."

"If they are so famous how do you know them?"

"Ahhh...we met at the Crown Fruit Parlour."

"And they want us to come to their home for diner? Tonight, after what's happened? This seems rather odd Usagi." No, this seemed REALLY odd. Just the fact that Usagi would never invite her younger brother to diner with her friends was odd enough. Half the time she can't get away from him fast enough.

"They want to meet you. I also have something I walk to talk to you about."

"Wouldn't it be better to tell us here at home, privately?"

"It involves my friends too. They need to be here."

"Oh. Usagi..." This is getting stranger by the minute.

"Please, Ikuko-mama. Just bring Shingo-kun and Kenji-papa."

Something odd is going on, and yet Usagi isn't panicking like she normally would. Well, what could it hurt. It would be a diner I don't have to cook and I'd get the answer to this great mystery.

"Alright dear. We'll come. It's 4:15 now, we'll be there by 5:000.....oh but, where is there? I don't know how to get to your friends house."

"One second I"ll put Michiru-san on. She can give you the directions."

I listened intently and wrote down the instructions that the young women gave me.

'Holy cow. This is right on prime water front property.!' I shook my head. The houses up in that area all have their own private beach area. Usagi wasn't kidding when she said her friends were famous, they'd have to be to own a home at this address.

"Thank you Kaiou-san. Tell Usagi we'll be there soon."

"Kenji, Shingo-kun, we're going out to diner!" I yelled as I ran to get dressed.

By: ~~~~ B (Lone~~~~@hotmail.com)