GWA21E

Chapter 21. The Justicieras face the Enemy.

Fortunately the girls waited for that treacherous attack, Petz and Beruche to whom it was directed in principle avoided it without problems and the Lady of the Light was the first one to counterattack.

-Lightning! - She shouted, releasing her discharge of energy that was avoided by the demon by inches. -

Beruche meanwhile materialized her sword and attacked her enemy.

-Pure ice attack!" - She exclaimed while it slashed to the demon hurt him in the chest, this one howled of cursing her. -

Karaberasu and Cooan fought against the other. They opponent was, however, dexterous, and managed to escape. The Lady of Thunder unfolded her whip but she could not reach him. Her mate materializing her bow set out to shoot. The demons moved away from them regrouping.

-These bitches are more powerful than we thought, - Moliak admitted. - We must be careful.

-You're right, comrade, - Suak agreed, proposing. - Let's make the infernal merger and have nothing to do.

-What did they say? - Asked Cooan surprised. -

-You'll know!" - Suak responded with a perverse grin. -

-Whatever it would be, we will not let you - Petz cried, attacking again. -Thunderbolt! - She threw a powerful blow against the demons, leaving them stunned. -

-Damn you! That hurt me. -  Suak said, counterattacking with a bolt of energy that the Lightning Lady dodged. -

-And it's going to hurt you too! - Karaberasu replied mockingly using her whip. -

For her part Cooan reached Suak with an arrow of fire in one of his arms, the demon howled in pain and cursed in frustration. Karaberasu took advantage of the circumstance to hunt him by wrapping his whip around his neck with great mastery in her handling that. Despite the years of inactivity, she had not forgotten how to use a whip. Moriak lunged at her but he was stopped by Petz's javelin, which stuck to his side. Beruche grabbed him and putting the edge of her sword on the neck of her opponent told him to surrender.

- Come on, give up! You have no chance, we have defeated you! It would be better for you if you stopped fighting. -She offered him generously. -

-I ´ll never do that, bitch! - Moliak spat. – We rather dead before we surrender to miserable females.

-How dare you say that devil machoism? - Petz snapped angrily. - Now you will see. - She lay down with her javelin, removing it in the wound of the demon who was roaring with pain. - Do you still think the same thing? - She asked with a malevolent smile that remembered her times of Ayakashi. -

-Enough, I give up. -  Suak shrieked, if he feared the risks of continuing a lost fight. -

-Who are you? Who sends you? - Karaberasu asked in a bad way. -

-With your whip around my neck I cannot answer, - gasped the demon, trying desperately to scape -

-Lady of Fire, - said Karaberasu to Cooan. – Prepare your bow! - If he tries something, fire to his head.

-Very well, - said her sister, pointing with one of her arrows at the same part. -

Karaberasu only needed a dry pull to unscrew the whip from the neck of her enemy who could finally breathe in relief...

-Now you will answer our questions - the Thunder Lady asked in a fake honeyed voice. –won´t you?

-Do not do it or you'll be a traitor! - Said Moliak, bouncing off Beruche and attacking Petz. -

The Ice Lady reacted in time and nailed him with her sword. Petz shot him off with a bolt of energy. Moliak howled, exploding. The sisters turned away to avoid any kind of shock wave and when they regrouped they turned to Suak urging him to answer.

-You see we're not joking - whispered the Thunder Lady now in a threatening tone. - Tell us what we want to know or we'll make you to follow the same fate as your partner.

The others stuck in him a cold and grim look and that ended by intimidating their prisoner.

-All right - the demon replied submissively. - What do you want to know?

-Who you are? Asked Petz. -

- I 'm Suak. Demon of the third circle, of the category of lusts.

-What does that mean? - Beruche asked ingenuously. -

-I love to enjoy you, females! - The demon hissed with a lecherous smile. -

The Lady of Thunder hit him in the visibly furious way.

-We did not ask you to tell us about the rubbish that goes through your head, pig!  Just respond to what we asked.

-I have done that - replied the demon with a wince. - She asked. -

-What do you want, why did you come here? - Inquired Petz. -

- We must place the five stones to build the dark portal that will bring our great Lord of Darkness and his army. - He explained to the sister who had confirmed their thoughts. -

-Who sent you? - It was the turn to ask for Cooan.-

- I am under the orders of the Great Sage and his Masters, of the final Chaos Sect.

-Who is that Great Sage who...? - The Lady of the Thunder asked him to stop his sentence and pondered for a moment to discuss with her sisters. - Does not that name remind you of something?

-Yes, it sounds familiar, - replied Beruche, thinking for a moment. –Wait a minute. The Wiseman - she said slowly. -

-Yes, it could be - agreed Petz. -

-But that cannot be possible. - Cooan objected, remembering the others. - The sailors destroyed him.

Karaberasu turned to the demon again.

-Where is that Sect? - Answer! She demanded impatiently. -

-I'll never tell you that - hissed Suak with a look of hate and defiance. -

With visible fury the Lady of Thunder struck him again with the whip. Making him groan for the violence of the impact.

- You're making me lose my patience, nasty demon. - She snapped at him with growing irritation. -

- You, you filthy bitch! - Suak grumbled, complaining of the pain. - You'll pay for this. I assure you. The Great Sage knows everything that is happening here. And my master too, he will give you what you deserve.

-Be very careful about what you say! - Beruche snapped, wielding her sword over the demon's throat. -

-How is that possible? - asked Cooan with more aplomb. - How can he knows what is happening now?

-You are more stupid than I thought, - said the devil who revealed to the horror of the girls. - He sees everything in his ball. At this point you have already been identified, you are lost! especially you! - He pointed out to Karaberasu who did not like this threatening tone. -

Petz pointed at him with his javelin imprecating him with his typical temper.

-I won´t allow you to threaten us, you disgusting monster!

- Say what you want but we are growing more and more powerful, - added Suak ignoring that warning - and many more of us are arriving. We will crush you and kill you but before we will enjoy possessing your bodies and souls.

- We'll see that. - The Ice Lady fought back with determination. -

-Yes, we'll see, and much sooner than you think, - said Suak pleased now by the fear he could detect in that women. -

-When will you make the invocation? - The Lady of Thunder asked him with no sympathy. -

- I do not know that. - Replied the demon gaining a kick in the stomach that made him bend over himself, listening once again the voice of his aggressor tinged now of rejoice. -

-What a pity, I do not believe you! I will have to hit you until you confess the truth or until you convince me.

- Yes, and do not worry, if she gets tired I will continue. - Petz promised him maliciously. -

Bertie looked at her sisters in surprise. The fact was that despite of their enemy was a demon, they were not like that anymore. Although it might be that the circumstances had changed them. Still, neither Cooan nor she were willing to act that way. Her younger sister agreed on it with a glance and in an involuntary gesture she left the arch fell for a few seconds. But that was a mistake. Suak realized that, and taking advantage of the carelessness of his enemy, he struck her and made her fall, escaping with a tremendous speed to hide in some nearby bushes.

-Oh shit! - Cursed the Lady of Fire. - I have been negligent.-

- With these bastards you cannot afford to be soft. - Karaberasu indicated as if she had read the thoughts of her two younger sisters. -

- Do not worry, he is weak and he has not been able to go very far. We'll catch him. - Petz said.-

- Yes, let's get him! - Cried the Lady of Thunder. -

- But we must be very careful, despite everything he remains dangerous. - Beruche warned them with good judgment. -

But the devil was not interested in planting a battle. He knew that if they caught him again they would destroy him. So, as soon as he recovered enough, he teleported to his base. There the Great Sage was waiting for him and told him in a false condescending tone.

-Oh Suak! You've been a long time coming back. -  Did you put the stone in the right place?

-Well ... we had a slight setback. - He was able to reply. -

- And where is your partner?

-You will see Great Sage, - the demon sputtered visibly nervous. - As I told you. We had an unforeseen.

-And what sort of unforeseen has been that delayed you so much? -  The Sage inquired with false curiosity, flashing two red spots as eyes behind his cap. -

-Four very powerful women, but I managed to escape - the devil told him, quite satisfied. -

-And Moliak? - asked his interlocutor pretending not to know. - You still have not told me where he is.

-He has been destroyed by them. - Suak said in a low voice. -

- I see, and you have revealed our plans to buy your miserable life. Is not that so? - He shook his head in an angry voice. - Speak!

The demon ducked his head, stammering in fear.

-Forgive me, sir, I had no choice, but what that I have said will not help them at all. They are only females. They do not have enough power to stop us.

-Do you believe so? - He inquired with sarcasm to add next irritated. - Do not you know they have powerful allies who can destroy us?

Suak looked at the Sage surprised but then answered

- But they do not even know where to start.

-Of course, they didn´t - replied the Great Sage with irony, - and that is why you have opened the way to them with your stupidity. Not only are you a traitor, you are also an irresponsible. - He declared that he was paralyzed with fear. Even more when his angry boss added. - Now they have one of the stones. We will not be able to continue with the invocation if we do not recover it. And it was all your fault...

-I will come back and finish them - begged the demon, kneeling, - I beg you, give me another chance!" I'll get the stone back...

- You could not beat them. If you have not been able to do it before with your partner, how could you do it now on your own, you idiot? All you will do is pay for your betrayal! - He snapped to address the masters who, indifferent contemplated the scene, to order them. -You invoked this dross, dictate the sentence now.

-Death! - Exclaimed the first master.

-Death, - the second inflexibly corroborated. -

-Death! - The third added inexorably. -

The three of them lowered their impassive thumbs and the leaden silence that spread in the room made Suak understand that he was condemned without remission...

-No, please! - Cried the terrified demon, - I beg you! I just did it to save time for you. Now you know their identities! -  He tried desperately to argue for mercy. -

-I already knew that, - replied the Great Sage with contempt. - Moron! Who asked you to save time? You were ordered to place the stone Yalmutud and you have lost them. You let yourself be defeated shamefully and instead of going unnoticed as you indicated, your partner and you dedicated yourself to rape humans allowing the enemy to locate you.

-It was a temptation too strong for us. The sex of the females attracts us in an irresistible way. We are lusty demons! - Suak replied, trying to defend himself. -

- At least your comrade knew to die like a demon and now you will follow. - He spat out his interlocutor lifting one of the sleeves of his habit, pulling out a long, multicolour finger that aimed against the horrified demon. -

-Nooo, have mercy - Suak shouted, covering his face with his hands. -

-Disappear at once! - The Great Sage howled, glaring at the demon with a bolt of lightning. -

Suak exploded while the masters watched the spectacle with total disinterest. They bowed their heads, preparing to leave, but the Wise man also addressed them in a menacing tone.

- Next time you better invoke someone more trustworthy or you will follow the same fate, I will not tolerate the slightest error.

-We will not disappoint you, sir, - replied the first master almost in a whisper. -

-We will redouble our efforts, - said the second, shivering. -

-Forgive our awkwardness, we will not call on any demons again without your permission. - Completed the third with subtle tone.-

-I do not care how many demons you invoke, - replied the irritated Sage. - I just want you to stop doing shoddy, now go out of my sight, you idiots!

The three masters retreated humbly. Elsewhere, the fierce justicieras, fed up with seeking that demon and seeing that the stones of their necklaces did not blink, they deduced that their enemy had fled.

-We do not do anything here. - Petz sighed, resigned. - Let's go home.

-Damn it! - Karaberasu spat, kicking a nearby can to vent her frustration. -

- The important thing is that we have defeated them, - declared Beruche trying to raise the spirits of her sisters. - And now we know their intentions.

-Yes, we'll be ready. - Cooan said, pointing to the stone and stating. - Without this they will not be able to carry out that invocation, we just have to hide it well, so let's take it to a safe place.

So they did, they came home and already with their normal identities they looked for a good place to hide it.

-We should call the sailors and tell them what happened. - Cooan said. -

-I think it's a good idea, - agreed Petz. -

It was Bertie who took the phone this time. Despite the time difference she managed to contact Ami. Sailor Mercury greeted her friend and was very glad when she learned about all what had happened.

-Congratulations! You have done it very well. It was a brilliant debut as justicieras - Ami congratulated her.-

-It was hard, but we fought together and we beat them. - Beruche told her with patronizing satisfaction, between the smiling faces of their sisters, especially when sentencing. - Now they cannot carry out their plans.

-We did not expect less from you, girls. -  Ami said however adding as a tip. - But keep alert. They will surely not give up so easily.

-We'll do it, don´t worry Ami-chan. - She assured her friend before saying good-bye.-

The sailor also hung up. She immediately took care of telling her companions. All gathered in the sanctuary. Including Mamoru and the cats. Once Ami made a brief of that conversation, it was Makoto who commented.

-Then everything is going great. Without that stone, apparently, those demons will not be able to carry out their plans.

-It's magnificent! - Minako exclaimed with enthusiasm. - Our friends have proved to be excellent warriors.

-Yes, we could say that we have opened a franchise in the United States. -  Rei smiled with pride.-

Though they soon realized that neither Usagi nor Mamoru seemed to share that enthusiasm. It was Luna who asked them.

- Is something happens? I think that's was very good news...

-It is true. They should only keep that stone safe and prevent the enemy from getting it. - Answered Usagi.-

-That's what worries us. - Mamoru replied with a reflective air and something uneasy. –They have become a paramount target for the enemy.

-Yes, now those demons will put them in their sights. - Sentenced Usagi.-

-That is nothing new. That was what they had already done. -  Rei said. - And they have Roy to protect them.

- He is enormously powerful. I do not think any of those monsters have the slightest chance against him. - Added Ami.-

-I hope you're right, girls. - Usagi sighed, then grinned brighter to add. - It's true. I do not have to be pessimistic. Things are going very well. This has been a stroke of luck.

-Absolutely! Minako encouraged her with an arm around her shoulders. – So we have to celebrate it. Our pupils have passed the test with flying colours...

-You've done a great job. - Artemis flattered them. – Now we can count on another team of fighters for good. It never hurts to have help.

-Yes, because we cannot be everywhere. Not even us!  - Makoto laughed, taking one of her hands behind her nape of the neck, and making her friends laugh with her. -

Nevertheless Usagi and Mamoru looked at each other seriously. But they did not want to disturb the rest. Maybe they were right after all. It would be better to enjoy the moment. But they should also stay alert. After saying goodbye to the other warriors, the couple returned alone. Luna and Artemis had left on their own. Strolling by night in the streets of Tokyo, they walk to the girl's house, her boyfriend commented in a serious and worried tone...

-Are you completely sure?

-Unfortunately yes. They were very clear about that. - She replied, lowering her head. -

-So, so far, this has only been the first round.

-War is far from being won. The enemy will counteract. And surely they will resort to their best tricks ... - Declared Usagi.-

-So knowing that. What can we do? - Her boyfriend asked aloud, pulling the girl closer to him, his arm around her waist.

-You know it as well as me. Nothing until the time comes. Whatever happens, we will not be able to get involved sooner. Neither we nor the girls either.

-You do not ignore what it can cost us to stand between them and their friends, right? - He said softly. -

-I know perfectly. As I know that everything is drawn and that should happen. - The girl added with regret added. - As much as it hurts ... But for now let them enjoy and be as happy as they can.

Mamoru nodded and they both came to her house. There they said goodbye, before Usagi's mother opened the door.

-Well! What a pity that Mamoru-san did not stay for a cup of tea, - said the woman. -

- It's already late, Mama. - Usagi smiled. - He has to get up early to study.

-Good. Well, then, we'll take one you and me. Your father is on a business trip and your brother is studying abroad. This house is very lonely and for a while I have alone with my daughter...

-Sure, Mama. - The girl smiled even more broadly, adding in a tone between expectant and somewhat mellow. Do you have those pancakes of yours?

-Well, no, - she replied. -

Usagi twisted the nose a little, but her mother immediately encouraged her by promising her.

-Look. I'm going to make them and we take them together...

-Great! - She exclaimed, full of joy. -

She loves the pancakes of her mother. Ikuko was the best cook in the world. She thought that. So she smiled at that prospect. At least being at her parent´s home, she could still be that wild and crazy little girl for a while. Though on the other hand, she kept thinking about the four sisters and their friends.

-I hope they're all right. I wish I could do more for them. Take care my friends.

For their part, Usagi's objects of concern were resting a little after their successful combat. Though they could barely rest for a few minutes when the bell rang. That gave them some discomfort. Who can it be? Did any demon or sectarian know where they lived and had come to take back that stone from them? They did not trust until Cooan decided to look through the peephole, then she smiled relieved and told her sisters that they were Tom and Roy.

-Open the door, but about what has happened say no word. -  Petz said her. -

-Do not worry, - the girl agreed adding before opening the door. - It's our secret…

As soon as they saw Cooan, both boys came in smiling. Meanwhile, the other girls had turned the radio on to make the place more fun and in order to seem more convincing in their explanations.

-Hey girls, - Roy said. How your stay in town is being like? You have already gone shopping, have not you?

- No, but we have not had a bad time - Beruche smiled and their sisters laughed and covered their mouths, if they knew where they came from! Then the girl told them in a fun tone. - You know, an evening among sisters.

-Good! - Said Tom jokingly - we were coming to invite you to dinner, but if you've had so much fun already...

The four all looked at puzzled, that they did not expect, they said nothing until Bertie spoke with a funny gesture and incredulous voice.

- I cannot believe it! So you left the College just to come and invite us. What a beautiful detail!

-Yeah, don´t be surprised little cube, we're that good. - Roy replied with a little bit of pretentious tone. -

Then Cooan grabbed an arm of Tom that could not help blushing as a cramp ran through his stomach. Even more so when the girl whispered to him in a honeyed voice.

- You're a gentleman Tommy, and do not worry, we're always ready to go out for free. Right girls

-All right. - All the others chanted as they surrounded the boys and exclaimed. - We are hungry, we are hungry!

- Girls listen - smiled the alluded one with face of circumstances, certainly that he did not count on the four. But of course I could not say. - It was a joke. We can go for a walk.

            Just then a good song which Roy knew pretty well was sounding.

You gotta be smart you gotta be cool You gotta keep a straight face

When you're playin' the fool

You gotta wear a smile

When you're breakin' the rules

You gotta charm that snake now, baby

You gotta be smooth, you gotta be quick I think it might just help

To be a little bit sick

You know the bite can't cut you

If the skin is thick

You gotta charm that snake now, baby Hey, we ain't all good lookin'

Ain't no reason to take a good lickin' The clock on the wall's

Gonna keep on tickin'

Then Roy sang with an amused tone…accompanying the song…

Charm that snake now, baby Don't let go of it

Don't let go

You gotta charm that snake You gotta charm that snake One stripe, two stripes What does it mean

The venom is lethal

But the meat is clean

The best take advantage of you like a machine You gotta charm that snake now, maybe

And Tom, seconded his friend by singing with a clear and really nice voice…

Don't let the fingernails Under the heart

If they get a good grip They're gonna rip it apart The first and last kisses Are the dangerous part

You gotta charm that snake now, maybe

There's a hook in the bait The first one made a mistake If you've got what it takes You better charm that snake

-Oh yeah. - Sang all the sister in unison really enjoying that.-

You gotta let it show You ain't gonna let it go I'm gonna let 'em know I'm never gonna let it go

(Charm the Snake. Christopher Cross, credit to the author)

But when the song finished Roy nodded and declared with feigned solemnity.

- Tom, as the song said. You have the charm the snake, baby. So your promise is due and a gentleman never breaks his word. I hope you carry enough money in the wallet.

-What do you mean? - He asked, astonished, adding, - What about you?

- Do not mess with me, it was your idea. - His friend smiled mischievously. --Mine? - He inquired, looking astonished and furious. - But if you said that...

However his companion silenced him with a gesture of his hands as he added...

- Do not be mean, Kansas peasant, and invite the girls...

-It's not that I do not want to. However, that's all I'm carrying, - his friend visibly rushed to respond, taking fifteen dollars out of his pocket. -

-There is no problem! - Beruche exclaimed with a fake and impudent impish voice. - Roy will help you with the account. That's what the partners and friends are for.

At this, the smile on the face of the man froze as he stammered nervously.

- No, no, no. Wait just a minute. I did not say anything about dinners...

-Come on Roy! - Said Cooan with a malicious tone - will not you be able to leave Tom in the lurch right? -They all looked at him interestedly as their eyes were drilling for confirmation. -That's why you're his best friend...

The boy also looked at his colleague and swallowed, he did not carry more than twelve dollars between notes and coins, and he made a rather stupid laugh as he asked the girls.

-Would you agree with a pizza?

-What do you mean by a pizza? - Petz asked with an artificial tone of indignation. - You were not going to take us to Maxim's?

-Maxim's? - Roy cried, his eyes wide and his mouth disengaged. - You are joking aren´t you! They charge you If you even only look at the windows!

- Dude, we're in trouble. - Tom warned his partner noting himself a little uncomfortable. -

It seemed so. The four sisters looked at them with a menacing gesture, approaching them with pastry sleeves brought by Karaberasu from the kitchen, rather than ready to stain them.

-Hey girls! What are you going to do? - Tom asked them trying to pull away. --Look, this shirt is new! - Roy warned them rather uneasily.

But they turned a deaf ear to those words, and Beruche meanwhile declared malicious.

- So you want to buy us a simple pizza, huh?

-Do you have so little esteem for us? - Cooan added with a sinister little smile. -

- Do not be like that. - Roy asked them making a space with the hands to try to pretext. - It's because our economies are not very strong...

- That, but at least we can invite you to a snack. - Tom said, his brow beaded with sweat.-

-An appetizer, eh? - Petz repeated sarcastically addressing their sisters in a voice of command -Mina hayai!

And the others outspread to the point surrounding them and once they had them cornered against the door...

- Girls, you know - laughing Beruche - Tsuki no kawatte...! -Oshokio! - The others chorused enthusiastically. -

-Wait! Can you tell us what you're going to do? - Tom asked, already worried. -

-Let's go, girls, let's respond to their kindness, let's invite them to dessert! - Karaberasu smiled maliciously -

-Run, Tom! - Roy urged his friend by opening the door. –

This one did not make him repeat it following him in a hurry. Both were chased by laughter by the four sisters willing to unleash their deadly attack of the cream pastry sleeve...

Next day in Japan, after a pleasant evening tasting pancakes with her mother, Usagi was awakened by Luna.

-I have news. - The cat informed her.

-Tell me - the girl replied as she yawned from the bed.-

-You know that we've just killed the enemy here recently. That's why the others were so happy when the sisters called us yesterday.

-Yes, I know that. What happen? Have more of these demons appeared? - She inquired uneasily.

-No, it's not about that, - answered Luna who told her. - We have to meet again in the Sanctuary and we will inform you. Artemis and I have discovered something.

-What? - The girl wanted to know.

-Did not they tell you? - Her cat asked in turn. - You know ... there... -They do not tell me everything - replied the girl.

-Have you gone again? - Luna wanted to know, adding in a slightly worried tone. - I mean, you did not rejoice at yesterday...

-No, I have not gone again, - retorted her friend. - But they already explained to me ... and forgive me Luna, but I cannot confide it to you even. – Sighed the girl.-

-I know. - The cat nodded with regret. - You cannot tell the girls either. I understand that it corrodes you inside.

-Well, - she tried to smile. - At least you and Artemis can tell us all about what you have learned. - Yeah, go and warn the others - Please. - Luna asked her -

This was done. Usagi had to call her boyfriend and then all her friends. Nevertheless they had to wait until the afternoon so that all could fulfil their respective commitments of studies and work. Finally, they met at Hikawa Shrine. There the cats told them.

-We have received information. - Luna asked them. - Do you remember the attack we had on the north of the country? The one that the sailors of the outer solar system took care of?

The rest nodded ... Now everyone's faces were worried again. It was Artemis who informed them.

- An unauthorized presence has been detected entering the atmosphere of the planet. It is too small to be a ship. It could be similar to the intruder that your companions defeated.

-Have you ever made eye contact with whatever it was? - Ami wanted to know. -Not yet. Soon after arriving it disappeared from the radars. - Luna retorted. -

-This is incredible! Not being quite an enemy like the one we have, now there are going to be two! - Rei protested with concern for the rest, agreeing with those words.-

-At least the one here seems exterminated. And in America our friends have everything under control. - Minako sighed trying to cheer her partner. -

-Nor should we rush. For now, judging by what you have told us, whatever it was, it is has not been shown to be hostile. We'll have to wait. - Mamoru interjected, trying to keep the group calm. We'll be alert but that's all.

-Yes, and our duty is to focus on the threat we know, - added Usagi. - In case the enemy attacked our friends again.

-Speaking of that, - Makoto said. - We left the girls alone there. When will we be able to help them again?

-At the moment our presence is not necessary. They are managing very well alone. As you have affirmed. - Usagi replied. -

- And they have already been released as justicieras. Demonstrating their expertise. -Completed Luna, adding with clear satisfaction. - I think they will be magnificent partners and allies with which we can count on in the future.

-They'll do very well, surely. They're good girls. - Minako added. -

-On the one hand, I regret that I had to involve them in this. - Usagi sighed. - Being a warrior demands a lot of responsibility and sacrifice.

They all nodded. They knew it too well enough! But they had no choice. In fact it was Rei who stated.

-As things are, all the help we can receive is few. This is the never ending story. You never know what the next threat will be. By the way! Speaking of the future. - She wanted to know with the shared interest of the others. - How is the operation future Queen of the New Moon?

-Things are going well, - Mamoru replied. - Chibiusa and the Asteroids are taking care of it. That's why they will not be here for a while.

-We will not be able to count on them then, - Artemis said. -

-That is why having the four sisters as reinforcement is something so important. - Luna stressed.-

-We got a letter from the future. - Usagi added. - Everything is going well. Surely in a few years from now, if things at this time go as they should, we will have obtained valuable allies to greatly improve the defence of this planet and beyond and even to guarantee it for a long time.

The others allowed themselves a hopefully smile. Nevertheless Mamoru dissipated that optimism when, with a more serious tone, he declared.

-We should not rejoice so soon. The enemy is not yet defeated. At least there. In the coming months we could have go through very hard tests, girls. For all of us and our friends.

-Well, but for the moment we must not overwhelm. - Usagi meant in order to raise the morale again. - We will deal with anything whenever it arrives.

Her boyfriend nodded in agreement and smiled weakly. The others wanted to rejoice their gesture once more.

-This morning I called Bertie. - Ami added with a livelier tinge. - I wanted to talk to her more after their battle. I wanted she told me about their victory.

-What kind of things? - Minako became interested in her usual interest in gossip. -

-Well, it was mainly about domestic things. - Her friend smiled to clarify amused. - Things do not go wrong. They and the boys are more and more united. Especially Bertie and Roy...

They all looked at each other, Mamoru himself shrugged. That could only mean one thing. Gossiping moment. So it was Makoto who wanted to know.

-But has she confirmed you that there is more than friendship between her and Roy? She and he ... you understand me ... - She tinged the mischievous smiles of the others.-

-Well ... that she did not tell me, - said her companion, who was able to add something with a reddish cheeks. - Although according to what she told me, I guess it will not take so long.

-Well, in the case of Cooan with Tom things must be slower. - Rei said, asserting with complicity. -Although I have no doubt that the boy likes her. When I spoke to her, it seemed as if she had begun to pay more attention to him...

-As handsome as he is, if I were in Cooan's place, I would not think about it twice. What is she waiting for? - Minako asked to none of her friends in particular. -

-You know that the poor woman had a terrible disappointment with that wicked Rubeus. - Rei reminded her. -

-It will cost her perhaps a little ... besides, it was clear that she liked Roy. You just had to see how she looked at him. The poor woman thought we were not aware. - Ami intervened with anecdotal face.-

- I am convinced that in the end she will love Tom. - Usagi affirmed emphatically. --And how can you be so sure? - Makoto wanted to know, as did the rest. -

-Okay he, he! - Laughed the interviewee taking a hand behind her neck to declare. - It's my sixth sense. I'm an expert in love...

-Listen, honey. That is my job. In case you do not remember I am the sailor of love and beauty. -Declared Minako.-

-Of course, of course! - Usagi hastened to grant her interlocutor, making a space with her hands, adding. - It is only an intuition. You'll see girls.

The others gave no importance to that. Usagi used to say a lot of nonsense but sometimes she hit and, in this case, they did not see it as crazy. Of course if a boy like Tom was after them they would not hesitate. So after continuing to chat for a while longer they finally separated. The next day we had to get up early...

And, over the next few days, things seemed to go quite well. In America the Justicieras began to fight to these demons with increasing success and in Japan the sailors would finish to discover what that mysterious presence was. They did not even have to look for it, since it came to meet them ... and it turned out to be the person they could least imagine...

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