The sun streamed through the window
in Beruche's room. The first morning rays slowly opened their way to her eyes,
piercing the thin shield that gives the white satin sheet that covered her
face. At first the girl laughed as she used to. She slowly opened her eyes to
cover them again with one hand. Although once she was gaining consciousness she
remembered. Moved as if she had a spring, she sat up feeling the heat of the
sun.
-Heavens! She cried, looking
alarmed at the clock on her nightstand. "It's after eight o'clock! I'm
going to the Ministry of Education with Cooan today!
Without
further delay, she rose from the bed, put on a robe, and went into her sister's
room to wake her, but she was not in bed. The bed was perfectly made. Behind
her she heard Cooan's voice, which seemed rather amused when Bertie turned to
her.
- Good morning sleepy, - she smiled
already dressed. -
- Are you ready yet? And what about
the others? - Beruche asked, looking in all directions. -
- In the shop - said her sister, - do
not worry, we are being left alone today, do not you remember? We have to go
fix the paperwork, but we have to do it soon, you know that there are usually a
lot of people.
-Yes,- said her interlocutor. - I
am going immediately.
Just
as if she were moving in fast motion, Bertie hurried to breakfast, wash, and
dress. When she finished, she grabbed her sister by the arm, opened the door,
dragged the surprised Cooan and exclaimed ...
-Go!
And Closing
the door, they went down like an hurricane. They wandered through the busy city streets
during those office and work hours and headed for the bus stop. The two took
the opportunity to put their ideas in order and to remember some of the
adventures of those years.
- It seems like a lie. Beruche
sighed. - I still cannot believe it.
Her
sister nodded complacently, and the girls did not lack motives to be
enthusiastic. Since they changed their lives, they had worked extensively in
the shop that had helped to run to their older sisters or other part-time
activities, such as employees from any other commercial establishment,
door-to-door cosmetics vendors and even baby sitters. This provided them with
an extra salary to pay for their studies and to contribute to the common rent
and especially put them in more contact with the children. Both had seen,
(especially Cooan) that they enjoyed taking care of the little ones and
teaching them. In addition, there was a kind of debt they had contracted deep
in their hearts with all those who by their age reminded them of Chibiusa, the
little daughter of the Crystal Queen Tokyo. And finally, perhaps, they could
make their dream come true by bringing together both. The work they wanted and
the payment of that guilt ...
-It will be wonderful. If we can
reach that goals.- Said Cooan with an approving nod of her sister.-
They
talked about these and many other things that happened in those more than two
long years and several minutes, underground and some buses later, almost
without realizing it, they were already at the doors of the offices of the
ministry. They entered quickly in the waiting queue (which was already quite
nourished) in front of the main window. They waited patiently until at their
turn Cooan was the first to speak.
- Good morning, we came to get a
study permit and a scholarship.
The
manager, a bald man with spectacles and plump, with an expressionless
expression and fluttering voice, only said reluctantly.
- Plant second, window sixteen - and
added with premium voice - next.
Both
sisters looked at each other in bewilderment and Beruche sighed with a shrug as
she advised her sister.
- Let's do what he has said, right?
Cooan
agreed to it and patiently sought the place in question. After another long
tail that seemed to last centuries, when finally came their turn, it was Bertie
who took the initiative this time.
- Excuse me, good morning, we were
going to process the certificate ... - but a woman with an angry gesture
interrupted him from the other side of the window.
-Do they have the stamp and the
G-97 form?" Surely not - replied the manager to herself with an
overbearing voice and the dislike painted on the face. -
-What printed? - Asked Cooan with
obvious concern as he tried to explain himself. - You see, we did not know
anything about that.- She looked around in amazement at the faces that watched
them inquisitive and impatient. -
People
in the line were still impatient and some of the other voices of the style were
heard.
-Come on, what's up? Move, there's
a hurry.
-Where can we go and do that?- Beruche asked. - They did not notify us. You
see, we bring a scholarship application and ...
-And why haven´t you start there? Interrupted
her the irascible manager in a bad way. - You can process it on the third
floor, window eight, and clear it! Or do not you see that there's a long queue?
-Well, thank you, let's go,- said
Cooan, who took her sister by the arm without her saying anything, though her
indignation ran her up and down. -
-Have you seen such a rude woman? -
Bertie snapped as her sister dragged her hard away! - A good swirl of dark
water I would give to her!
-Leave it, we're in a hurry. -
Cooan reminded her more concerned with arranging those infernal proceedings
even if she agreed with her sister that, in addition to the old attack of this
one, a dark fire would not have been too much against that idiot -
-Of the few things I regret having
lost in our old lives. Not to have our old powers, -her interlocutor confessed,
declaring between sighs. - My freezing attack and my ability to hypnotize. We
would have finished the paperwork by now.
-Yes. But what are we going to do?-
Cooan sighed as she nodded resignedly. - Bertie, everything has its advantages and
drawbacks.
Her
sister nodded, a little calmer now. Nobody said that everything was going to be
simple. Those two long years had already passed, and she still found herself
acting on occasion as if she had those supernatural faculties of old. Now she
had to go to the fridge if she wanted some fresh juice. As for that of being
able to sneak or pass free to the cinemas suggesting the boxer better forget.
She was absorbed in those thoughts when they finally reached the aforementioned
window. Luckily this time they should not have waited for a line. They had only
two people ahead. When it was her turn and once the manager appeared, a young
and more smiling girl, Beruche calm of her previous anger and especially
intimidated by previous experiences, asked with prevention.
-There are scholarships abroad,
right? -She even closed her eyes in fear, expecting some bad answer, of the
style " Of course it is here, where would it be, if not?"
To her
surprise, however, the girl on the counter gave her a friendly smile and
immediately responded.
- Yes, Miss, here they are - She
gave them both some forms while he asked them in turn .- Tell me their names,
please.
-Ayakashi Cooan," she replied,
receiving the elbow of her sister at once, and the girl corrected herself. -
Malinde.
-Excuse me?" The officer
replied, looking at her strangely. -
- We're the Malinde sisters.-
Bertie said quickly. - I am Beruche, she is Cooan. -
That
was the assumed surname that all the sisters had adopted. It was Beruche's idea.
When the girls wanted to start again it seemed a good idea to change even the
way they pronounce or write their names. That last name meant something sweet.
That was the word that Bertie came to mind when she recalled her cleansing and
the affection of her new friends and her little sister to her. When the girl
proposed it to the others, they nodded without hesitation. Of course they had
all been sweetened in character. Well, perhaps not always, it was enough to see
Petz and Karaberasu discussing how sweet they were not. But they found
something nice and they kept it. Now, after her embarrassment, Cooan happened
to spell the last name to that woman. The employee then nodded, writing it on
her computer. Smiling again, she printed out the forms with the names in
separate documents and handed them to the two girls.
-Fill them up and come into that
office, please.
She pointed to a doorway next to the opposite
wall. Both girls smiled and thanked her, visibly relieved. Beruche as she
reminded her sister not without a certain tone of admonition.
-Look, I told you. Remember that we
now call ourselves Malinde. If we have to start a new life it is not advisable
to take our old surnames.
- If true. And less if it means
remembering our time of evil. - Agreed Cooan who apologized with embarrassment.
"I'm sorry, Bertie, it's been so many years that I sometimes get out of my
head.
-It's normal,- her sister smiled
encouragingly, with no trace of discomfort. - Let's go inside and fill this
out.
Her
interlocutor nodded. They passed and took a seat to face those documents. After
a while of paperwork, questions of all kinds, some absurd like ... what are you
doing here? Do you do Buddhist prayers? ... or ... what do you think about
whaling? How do you envision your future? .Etc. They finished stuffing those
papers and knocked on the door of the office that was in front. An older man's
voice answered "on the door." There was a sign on the door that read
... "Mr. Toshiro Fumata, director" - Both girls entered and closed
the door very slowly in order to avoid
producing the slightest annoyance. They looked around, studying the office with
a very classic mahogany decoration. In the center stood a large table and on it
a magnificent chessboard, with all its pieces carved in glass, ivory and ebony,
ready to start a game. As soon as Beruche saw them, her face brightened as she
opened her eyes wide.
-Oh, what a pretty board, and that pieces
are beautiful!- She exclaimed in delight. -
-Do you really like it?- Replied
the man whom they had not seen until that moment, who had his back to them in a
voice that was hoarse and sharp but enthusiastic. -
Only
Slowly that guy turned to them and smiled. He was a short, gray-haired man,
with bushy eyebrows, he was familiar to the girls. Curiously he also showed
signs of recognizing them. Offering them a seat to each and fitting himself
into the one behind his table, he said so.
- Well, well, I've seen you before,
expect me to think a little! He remembered with a reflective air and a hand on
his chin. "That's it!" He lifted his head and opened his narrowed
eyes, asserting with assurance. "You are Ami's friends, of course, her
wonderful friends!" As she says. I remind you of her side - he looked at
Cooan who smiled nodding - and you - he pointed to Beruche at the same time he
added -you played against her in the world championship, did not you, young
lady? You were very good.
- Yes sir. - Answered Bertie admitting
this - it's true, I was in second place, although it was not a very orthodox
game. - She remembered it because she was still serving the Black Moon, it was
actually her last mission, because she was turned into a normal woman right
there. -
- I remember a camera broke down
and we could not see the end well, you got up. Yes, something happened but I do
not remember anymore, it's been a long time. - The old man commented luckily for
Bertie, to be knowledgeable of nothing else. -
-That was it,- said Cooan, subtly
changing the subject, - she is my sister. And you, sir ... did not own the
building?
- Yes, and besides I am the
director of funds to fellows and I do not think you come here to talk about
chess! - he laughed to add with good humor - although of that you can always
speak. Did you want something in particular, my dear children?
-Yes sir,- replied Bertie, taking
out the letter and showing it along with the forms which they both had filled
in earlier. - We came for the scholarship and the permits.-
-Fine!" Exclaimed Fumata,
nodding approvingly. - Well, that's the way I like it. I see that besides good
players you are good students. It will be my pleasure to help you. Let's look
at this - and scrutinizing the papers for a few moments that both girls became
eternal that nice man nodded his head. "All in order," he said with a
pause to add as he looked at a closet with drawers full of sheets. - Now I´ll
show you a guide of universities in our agreement where you can go ... what do
you prefer Australia, GB or USA?
The
girls looked at each other at first glumly. They had not thought much about it
either. But after a few moments seemed to coincide and said in unison the US -
both thinking of television movies, the only reference they had of that
country.-
-Perfect,- agreed the director,
drawing an illustrated US guide from a drawer of his bedside table. -And what
kind of college would you like?"
- A good academic level and close
to some big and interesting city to visit. – Explained Cooan. -
-For example, what would New York
look like?- , Is the most cosmopolitan city in the world.- The director
proposed. -
-It would be perfect,- said
Beruche, who asked with interest, - is there any good university there?
- We recently signed an agreement
with one of them. - said Fumata who was looking with his finger on the list of universities
and finally found it and read. - The "Golden State College Center,"
about fifty miles from New York City. Here you have your program.
- Aha! – Said Cooan as she glanced
at the booklet. - Yes, I like this university, what do you think? - She wanted
to know as she handed the document to her sister. -
-Yes, I agree,- she answered, after
reading it with great attention, returned the paper to Mr. Fumata. -
- Good choice, - he nodded with
satisfaction to add in a more confidential tone - I know people who have
studied there, have come happy, you will like. Can I do anything else for you?
Being friends with Ami is as if you were mine too. - He offered them very
kindly. –
- Not, thanks so much, - Cooan
thanked him, however hesitated a moment and rectified - thinking better, just
one thing. Can you tell us when we're leaving?
- Well - The director consulted a
guide of his table answering - within a week. I will start preparing for you
already. It is a long trip and for a whole year.
- Yes, thank you very much - smiled
Beruche very happy, finally they were going to fulfill their dream, they will
go of exchange to finish their studies. -
-Give Ami my regards, I have not
seen her for a long time." Fumata asked them as he politely got up and
opened the door to his office. -
-Do not worry, we will,- Cooan
promised. -
- When you return we could play a
game of chess ... - suggested the director very pleased. -
They
both nodded and with two polite obeisance’s they said goodbye to the old man
who was very happy when those nice girls even kissed him on one cheek. At last
they closed the door again carefully and left the building. When they got home
they referred everything to their sisters. Thus, between preparations the week
passed quickly. They enjoyed the "surprise" party of Ami and they
informed all their friends of those formalities and the place to which they
would go. When the big day finally arrived, everything was ready. Already at
the airport, Beruche, Cooan and their sisters were accompanied, this time, by
Makoto Kino, Rei Hino, Ami Mizuno, Usagi Tsukino, Minako Aino, Luna, Artemis
and Mamoru Chiba, who had come to fire them. Usagi, a short-haired girl, blond
golden-blond hair, combed in the form of two long ponytails that came almost to
her knees, topped by two bows on either side of her head and bright blue eyes,
she said with a laugh.
-Well! , So a scholarship to the
US, I knew you were smart, but I did not
think you were so much!
Answering
this Luna, cat of an elegant and uniform black color, except for a golden whim
in the shape of a horn with both ends looking up over her head (which gave the
name to resemble the crescent moon), looked at Usagi supported In the comfort
of the girl's shoulder and replied with an ironic sneer.
- There are those that are ready
and applied and that focus on their studies and duties, not like others I
know.-
Without
giving a truce for the smiles of the rest, the hand of the alluded quickly hit
to the cat that was left with a big red bump and tongue out.
-Moon! -Shout Usagi visibly annoyed
as she withdrew her hand. - I'll crush you!
Apparently
ignoring the scene, Makoto, the tallest of the sailors, with long brown hair
tucked into a large ponytail and green eyes, told Cooan, while Luna and Usagi
quarreled half seriously and in jest with Artemis trying to referee ...
- We were sorry we could not come
sooner, but we were busy with Ami's party.
-Yes,- added Minako, a long-haired
blonde with a red bow and blue eyes, - we could not postpone it, we had a hard
time organizing it. We were very glad that you came, despite being so busy. We
are going to miss you, but you know that we are very happy for you. We were all
very excited when Rei and Ami told us. And more when you explained where you
are going.
All remembered that afternoon so
beautiful and entertaining. They came a little earlier thanks to Rei's warning.
The priestess received them in Hikawa.
-Hi girls. I'm glad you could have
come.
-We were not going to lose it for
anything - Cooan said.-
-Yes, unfortunately we may not be
at the next party of either of you.- Bertie sighed now.-
-That's why, among other things,
I've called you before,- Rei said adding even with discomfort. -And because Usagi’s
big mouth spoiled the surprise. However, I managed to change the party ...
-How?- The sisters were surprised
by the chorus.-
- I phoned Unazuki and told her
what happened. She said she would gladly help surprise Ami in the Parlor Fruit
Crown.
-That sounds great,- Kalie said.
-That's why, do not be surprised if
Ami and the others come here and it is nothing prepared.- The priestess added,
adding,- First we'll make Ami believe that. Then we will surprise her at the
Crown and later we will come here ... Yuuichirou will take care of everything.
And now, in order not to repeat the same mistake, I told him that I wanted
absolute discretion or would grind him to the brooms. -She finished smiling a
little perfidiously.-
The
sisters looked at each other in amazement. This Rei was to be feared when she
was angry. They pitied her poor assistant.
-Then what do you want us to do?-
Inquired Petz.
-Easy. You go and return at the
appointed time making them surprised that there is no party. -Their friend told
them.-
The
girls agreed on that. They took a walk to make time. They took advantage of it
to approach the Crown and leave some of their presents there. When they
returned they saw that all the girls were already there. They had to bear the
urge to laugh at Ami's disappointed expression ... Just as Rei told her ...
-It was all Usagi's fault. She had
to ruin it as usual.
-Hear! How could I know that Ami
and Bertie were studying in the Sanctuary? - She defended herself with visible
discomfort.- I'm not a witch like you.
-Who do you call a witch?- Piece of
silly - The priestess was indignant in turn.-
-Okay, girls. That is the birthday
of Ami.- Dared to mediate Makoto.-
-Yes, the iron is pretty ironed,-
added Minako, looking sideways at her stiff friend.
-Does not matter. Honestly. For me
would have given equal.- Intervened the alluded.-
At that moment the sisters waved
cheerfully. The first to hug her friend was Bertie.
-Ami-chan, best wishes!
-Thank you, Bertie-chan,- she
replied, smiling gratefully.-
-Come on! We thought you were having
a surprise party for Ami. - Cooan said then.-
-No, in the end we had to postpone
it. Someone leaked the information. - Sighed Minako.-
-Yes, and the fountain has made us
all the day.- Rei muttered looking at Usagi
with disgust.-
The
alluded one was not left behind giving that expression back. Both faced each
other and began their typical linguistic struggle. That was to show their tongues and make a lot of mockery
of each other ... Which Karaberasu took advantage to propose to the group.
-Well, since there's nothing here,
let's go to the Crown." There at least we can have something to drink.
-I think it's a good idea.
"What do you think?- Petz wanted to
know.-
-It's fine with me.- Makoto agreed.-
-Yes, I agree.- Nodded the honoree.-
Both Rei and Usagi seemed to
conclude that war of grimaces by giving their respective approval to the plan. The
girls went to that cafe and they occupied tables. The waitress, a cute young
woman with dark brown hair gathered in a ponytail and brown eyes, was not long
in coming.
-Hello, I'm glad to see you. You
have not spent much time ...
-We were very busy Una-chan,"
Usagi said.
-We'll ask you something now. We
are so many. - Rei commented.-
-Yes. We're going to have to help
you get the drinks. - Minako said.-
-I volunteer,- Makoto said rising
quickly from her seat.-
-I'll accompany you.- Petz offered
herself.-
The
two girls went with the waitress to the trays. Meanwhile Bertie chatted with
the birthday girl ...
-It is a pity. But when the girls
knew that you had heard ...
-Nothing happens. I would have done
the same.- She hastened to reply the aforementioned.- However I would have love
it even if I knew…
-That's what we're sure of, but
something is always better that is not really expected.- Rei commented.
And at that signal, the Crown
lights went out. Soon a wheeled cart pushed by Makoto and Petz, who carried a
large cake of cream and strawberries lit by a few lighted candles made its
appearance. They all got up and began to sing.
- Happy birthday ... we wish you
Ami, happy birthday! ...
The honoree was puzzled and smiled
visibly surprised and excited. The lights returned and a smiling Usagi
explained.
-You'll see Ami-chan. I realized
right away that I had screwed up. When I told Yuuichirou, Rei was nearby. She
knew you and Bertie had gone to study. So she supposed that with the voices
that Yuuichirou and I spoke, you would have heard us. So we think of a
solution.
-Sure.- Completed the priestess. - We
did damage control. It was better to admit that we were preparing a surprise
party for you in Hikawa. So I called Bertie the next day and asked if our
suspicions were true. She said yes, but when she went to play chess with you,
you would get up. Then she told me that you had talked about it. We agreed that
her sisters knew nothing to make the story more credible.
-Clear. That's why you took so long
that day to return. - Karaberasu commented with a wicked smile.- And we were
thinking strange things ...
-What things?- Usagi wanted to
know.
-No, nothing, our
foolishness!" Ji, hey ... - Cooan hastened to say as she and her sisters
blushed visibly.-
Luckily, the birthday girl took the
word with gratitude to divert the subject ...
- Thank you so much my friends. Now,
I did not expect it.
-This time we surprised you!"
- Laughed Usagi holding one of her hands to the neck. - Rei and I were even
rehearsing the discussion we had in Hikawa ...
-It must have seemed real.- Rei
smiled at the same time that encouraged her friend. - Come on, Ami-chan, blow
the candles and make a wish!
The
excited protagonist did so, and after sharing the cake among all, including
Unazuki who sat next to them. They chatted a little.
-Is not your brother here?- Makoto wanted to know, addressing the
waitress.-
-No, he's very busy studying now.
He has an accounting examination. You know his dream is to open his own
business. -She told them.-
-Is he still with Reika?- Minako
asked.-
-Against all odds their relation
continues.- Affirmed her interlocutor smiling with joy.- She writes often.
Reika is now doing a postgraduate course in America. She has become close
friends with an Irish girl who is also an archaeologist. And Reika told me that
her partner has a very handsome brother. He just studies medicine as you want
Ami- chan to do.
-Well, that is a good match! -
Tercio Kalie smiling with a mischievous expression.-
-By the way. Is not Mamoru coming?
- Cooan interjected.- I'm surprised he's not here.
-Mamo-chan is also very busy. He
told me that today he should attend a medical forum or something similar. - Usagi
replied, adding with some regret.- He would have liked to be here to
congratulate Ami-chan himself.
-I appreciate it anyway. And I
understand that it could not be.- The birthday girl intervened.- He should not
miss something so important for his career.
-Well, it's time to give you some gifts.
- Rei remarked.
- Yes. Let´s do it. - Agreed
Minako.-
At a
signal from the priestess, the others took out bags and packages Unazuki had
been keeping at the Crown and handed them to their dear friend.
-This is a collection
of perfumes, creams and moisturizing milk of the best quality.- Petz announced
on behalf of her sisters.- From all of us.
-Thank you very much, girls
... - Said the honoree.-
-We bought you this.-
Rei smiled, pulling out a nice navy-blue skirt. - For when you get out there.
-Yes, and this blouse.-
Minako added, offering her friend a pretty yellow garment.-
-And let's not forget
about this,- Usagi added.-
The girl handed him a
thick book that Ami visibly flushed.
-Treatment of general
medicine ... Thank you very much!
And after some more
gifts they said goodbye to the nice Unazuki and returned to the Shrine.
-Thank you, really.-
Ami told her friends. - It's been a nice party. In the end, you surprised me
...
The
others nodded with visible delight. However, funny and complicity glances were
crossed among them. Upon entering Hikawa, Yuuichirou joined the group and
congratulated the protagonist of the day.
-I made a tea in the
great hall.- He told them.-
-It was a nice gesture
on your part.- Rei smiled causing the
boy to turn red.-
The
others smiled, it was a kind of endearing to see that poor boy so embarrassed
in Rei's presence. Although she made as if she did not notice that and asked.
-Is my grandfather here?"
- He went to make some purchases. -
Informed the boy that willingly offered.
- But pass, please, the tea is going to cool ...
-I do not know if I can take anything
else.- I'm full. - Usagi said, feeling her belly heavy.-
-Good girls, we cannot be so unpolite with Yuuichirou .- Said Ami .-
-Well, in that case, the first
birthday girl. After the party now we have to rest a little .- Rei said.-
The protagonist of the day indeed
came first. The sanctuary hall used to be lit by the rays of the sun filtering
through the windows or the lamps. However, it was all in shadow with the
curtains drawn ... Yuuichirou immediately apologized with a hand to his neck.
-Forgive me, how negligent I am! I
forgot to turn on the light. Please Ami, come in ...
-Yes, do not worry,- she said
kindly.-
And
groping she found the switch. She turned on another big surprise. The great
hall was adorned with balloons and there, next to a large picture were Mamoru,
Luna and Artemis.
-Happy birthday, Ami!- Exclaimed
Usagi's boyfriend, a handsome young man of good stature and short dark hair, seconded by the rest.
The
cats chose not to speak in the presence of Yuuichirou who did not know their
secret. Although they immediately approached the birthday girl winking their
eyes so that the attendant of the sanctuary did not notice. The girl in
question was stuck while both her friends applauded. Ami discovered a huge
paint. And in it, painting besides her were her friends the warriors, including
Chibiusa, and the four sisters. It was like a photo taken a couple of years
ago. Only here, the background was a beautiful landscape. She could not restrain
her emotions.
-It's beautiful!- She exclaimed,
full of joy as she was moved.-
-Your father sent him yesterday.-
Mamoru told her. - I had to go to get it. That's why I could not be with you at
the Crown. Yuuichirou was very kind and helped me to bring it here.
Tears
streamed down Ami´s cheeks. She always received a picture of her father for her
birthday. And this year she began to think that the shipment was delayed. Usagi
walked over to her and laid a hand on her friend's right shoulder, revealing her
with affectionate tone.
-It was Bertie's idea. She thought
you'd like to have us all together.
-Yes, absolutely - Said the touched birthday girl.-
- When you told me about your
parents, You explained me that your father always painted pictures. Then, I
asked to your friends. They talked to your mother and Dr. Mizuno thought that
it was a good idea.- Said Bertie.-
Ami
hugged her friend with visible emotion. Now both were shedding tears, while
Bertie almost trembled in her voice.
-I always wanted to correspond to
how good you have been with me and thank you for your friendship. Especially
now that I'm going to go so far ... - She sobbed trying even though she smiled.-
-It's a precious gift. Thank you so
much to all of you.- Could say the moved birthday girl.-
That
caused some more tears. Although, all were laughing and celebrating again. They
chatted about more things and between them Bertie and Cooan told their dear
friends.
-Do not you know who took care of
us in the principal's office?- Cooan
asked. The rest shook their heads and she told them what had happened to
everyone. -
-What a surprise!- Exclaimed Ami,
very glad to be interested in the old man. - How is Mr. Fumata?" I have
not seen him for a long time.
- Very well ... as nice and good-natured
as always, - replied Bertie asking her friend - give him our bests wishes if
you see him in the future.
-I will,- assured her friend, who
winked with a smile.-
And
after more time of entertaining conversations and enough laughter they said goodbye.
Mamoru and Yuuichirou took the painting to Ami's house ... Now at the Narita
terminal they remembered that with much sympathy and joy. At least it was a
lovely evening to have in memory. Especially with a view to that trip they were
going to make.
-I'm sure you'll enjoy the
experience,- Ami said.-
-Thank you girls, it means a lot to
us.- Cooan stated shaking her hands as she smiled.-
-Yes you are going to go to a good
place, no doubt about it,- said Mamoru, giving his interlocutors a kindly look
of dark blue eyes. - The friend of my friend Motoki, Reika, studied her last
year of archeology there, I myself thought of going to America to expand my
studies.-
-It's true.- Seconded Usagi.- We
spoke precisely of that in the Crown.-
-Girls,- Artemis interjected,- I do
not want to be a spoiler, but the plane does not wait.-
-It's true,- Petz confirmed,
looking at her watch, - you must hurry. The luggage has already been sent.-
Kisses
and hugs between Beruche, Cooan and the others. They both headed for the
terminal aisle to board. They were announcing their flight.
-Write often and do not forget to
call us as soon as you get to campus.- Petz asked. -
- Sure, we'll do it.- Come on
Bertie, they are announcing our flight! - Cooan warned, urging her sister up
the mechanical loading ladders to hear her. -
And
actually in the public address system of the airport was heard.
"Attention, attention, the passengers who are going to board Japan
Airlines flight 502 to New York, please go through door 7, please. The flight
will take off in five minutes, thank you”
-They've said it again,- agreed
Beruche. - Sentenced waving hand and throwing kisses at will. - Farewell to all
and thanks for coming to say goodbye.
-Good-bye, good voyage!"- Snapped
Usagi.-
She
waved her hands in a very exaggerated way, drawing the attention of everyone
who passed by and producing the consequent blush of her friends who looked
somewhere else as if they knew nothing of it.
- Take good care of yourself and do
a lot of sport, do not oxidize! Makoto suggested. -
- I hope you meet many handsome
guys, I love Mikado, I wish you lots of luck. - Minako added gracefully
swinging her blond mane, smiling at her friends and waving her affectionate
look from her light blue eyes.-
-But do not forget to visit many
places and tell us about them, ok?- Rei
asked. -
- And above all, study a lot, take
this opportunity and not get distracted. - Ami advised them with much emphasis.
-
- Have a good time and good luck. -
Mamoru wished to them by gently throwing a rose to each one that both gathered
to the grateful flight. -
- Be prudent and do not spend much,
the scholarship is not unlimited,- Petz reminded her sisters. - But, if you
have problems do not hesitate to call us and if necessary we will go there.
- Goodbye girls, be good ... -
advised Karaberasu winking with a mischievous smile. - Or try to be.
- Good trip, take care of you ... -
Luna and Artemis wanted them to choir. -
They all waved at the girls who
were lost in the distance on the passenger conveyor belt.
-Well, there go our sisters. - Sighed
Karaberasu. -
-I hope things would go well for
them – Said Petz with a slight tone of
uneasiness. -
-They are going to do great! -
Usagi intervened as always optimistically. - You'll see. They have to make this
trip, girls. They'll love it. I always say that traveling abroad is very good
to learn.
-Ah, really?- Rei smiled
inquiringly, not without a trace. - And how many countries have you traveled by?
...
Her interlocutor put her hand on
her neck and after blushing, she evidently could reply.
-Well, not yet, but I've been very
busy. And surely soon, Mamo-chan and I will do it when we celebrate our
Honeymoon… One of these days…
This
made the one who was alluded to be embarrassed in his turn. Same as the rest of
the girls. Even Kalie and Petz looked at each other and smiled. The truth is
that Usagi knew how to blush anyone.
-We have to go now. - Petz said to
them, she told that it was a pity but they have to leave. -
-Thank you for coming to say
goodbye to our sisters.- Added Karaberasu. -
-It's all right, girls. - Replied
Makoto. – We did it gladly
-Yes, you know Kalie, we have to go
to do some shopping. - Minako commented. -
-You too, Petz. - Makoto asked to
propose. - So we will go four, well,
I mean all, - said the sailor
when the rest of her companions looked at her with an accusing gesture.- I
meant all! – She said again with embarrassment .-
Petz nodded
and after giving a slight bow to her friends, both sisters walked away. When
the sailors lost sight of them the gesture of Usagi and the others dramatically
changed. From being laughable they became serious and focused. It was Ami who
told them.
-So this has been the beginning.
- Yes - Agreed Mamoru adding while
looking at Minako and Makoto. - Just as you told us.
-But are you sure of what you saw,
girls?- Luna asked. -
-It was as we told you." -
Makoto recalled that she remembered. –
Days
ago, just as they were looking for a gift for Ami, Minako and she were walking
down a not-too-busy street. They passed a jewelry store and were enjoying the
sight of those windows when they heard shouts from within. After looking at
each other in surprise, they approached the door. They saw a group of people on
the floor and a guy with a stocking on his head pointing at the clerk with a
gun. Fortunately he did not notice the presence of the girls. Without a
moment's hesitation, they entered a nearby alley that was deserted and became
warriors.
-Let me do it. - Asked Venus to
claim her companion. - I did this often in England when I was Sailor V.
-Okay, I'll cover you."
Replied Jupiter, standing guard. -
Soon
the thief ran with his booty. The two sailors closed the way directing him
towards that same impasse where they had been transformed.
-Stop there! In the name of love
and justice.- Cried Venus. -
-Or we will punish you! - Jupiter
completed. -
But
that guy just let out a horrible laugh and shoot them. Fortunately the two were
very fast and dodged the bullets. Minako launched her "Venus Love me
Chain" and managed to disarm that robber. Then it was Makoto who, with her
attack, transmitted a discharge capable of losing consciousness to a man but
without killing him. But to the surprise of the two that guy did not faint.
Instead he started to shake and fell to his knees.
-You've been through the dump!-
Venus scolded her companion uneasily. -
Jupiter
shrugged, but she could not answer anything, that guy opened his mouth, and from
it came a thick smoke that condensed instantly into a bipedal form with two
horns on his head and a brownish tone.
-But what the hell is that?- The
horrified Minako wondered aloud. -
-Whatever it is, I do not like it.
- Her astonished friend replied, pushing her away. -
And
that kind of entity sent a ray of dark energy that hit a nearby wall opening a
good gap. As a response, they combined their attacks that hit their opponent
squarely. Upon receiving them, he howled instantly, bursting and bursting. The
two girls got up off the ground after throwing themselves to avoid the shock
wave.
-Are you okay?" Makoto asked
to her mate. -
Minako
nodded and they immediately went to take an interest in the state of the
robber. He regained his senses and looked at them in astonishment, and he could
ask between exhausted and confused.
-What am I doing here? Who are you?
They
exchanged glances of perplexity. The police arrived shortly, arresting that
poor guy who swore he would not remember banging any jewelry. In spite of the
two sailors had to testify, recognizing that individual, next to them, the same
declared the rest of the hostages of the robbery. Filled with curiosity, they
both inquired and it turned out that the man had no record. In fact, he was a
primary school teacher and so much loved by his students. He said that he
didn´t remember anything since leaving
class until the time when the warriors became interested in his status in that
alley.
-I cannot understand it. - Sighing
Makoto after finishing remembering that with her companions. -
-Well, imagine then. We already
have enough experience to know that they are new enemies. - Ami interrupted. -
-That's clear. - Artemis agreed
that he had investigated and told them. - But what are you looking for? Who are
they?
-We'll find out, as we always do. -
Luna encouraged them. -
Although it was Usagi who shook her
head to declare in a reflective manner.
-It will probably be like this.
Although something tells me that this time it will not be us who will carry the
weight of the battle.
-Do you mean that others will have
to face this as well?- Makoto asked in surprise. -Who? I hope we can help them.
-Yes, that's true. I hope we can do
it. - Usagi said, rather more seriously and in a more cryptic way than she used
to speak. - As far as possible it was ...
-What do you know about this?- Rei
asked her with surprise and curiosity. -
-I cannot give you many details,
but I'll tell you what I told Petz and Karaberasu is true. Their sisters were
supposed to make this trip. They will
have a very important role in this story. Even greater than ours. - Sentenced
the girl.-
-Yes,- added Mamoru, who also
seemed to know something about that, when he added. - There will be time for us
to explain. But for now we should not tell the sisters anything.
The
girls nodded. It sounded mysterious and important enough to hold an emergency
meeting, so they did at Rei's sanctuary. On the other hand, Bertie and Cooan
when losing the group of sight they left to the track and there, getting on a
bus, were transported until the plane. Through a ladder they boarded the plane
delivering their tickets to a stewardess who accommodated them in the area of
non-smokers, telling them to fasten their belts. And finally, in a few moments,
the plane, warming its roaring engines, ran down the runway, ready to take off.
They both tickled their stomachs, and they did not know if it was because of
such a swift take-off or because of their emotions, joy to start that
adventure, sadness to leave their sisters and friends and uncertainty about
what will happen in the future. But that was something they would soon
discover.
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