[Flashman: Are those the ones that are always wet and make you fall 
in the river?]

They can be.

[All: ......  BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
Flashman: Oh god.  That's one of the most ridiculous things I've ever 
seen!]

^_^ Needed to lighten the mood before the fight.

[(The laughter intensifies by the 9th power, Ninjor falls out of his 
chair and Zero looks like he's about to overload.)]

O_o

"I don't know," Makoto said before giving a snort of laughter, "It's 
ridiculous looking anyway; either that or that bathing suit is WAY 
too tight!" This caused both Minako and Usagi to giggle.

[(Now, all of our intrepid reviewers are on the floor, rolling with 
laughter.
{Even Trident.})
Ninjor:(Still laughing) He looks even worse then he did in that issue 
of Moon Fight where he gives Ami that fluffy bikini top!
F/S/Z/T: YOU read Moon Fight?
Ninjor: HEY!  It's not like there's much of anything else to do in 
that temple.  Besides, it's not what you read, it's what you do while 
reading it.]

o_O Naah... won't touch that last comment.

"Why go now?" a voice from the back of the store questioned, "We're 
just getting started." The others grouped together. Makoto turned and 
pushed Chibi-Usa behind her. "Why don't you hand over the child..."

[(The laughter stops dead.)
Trident: The seriousness of reality will always intrude upon life's 
far too short moments of mirth.  Tragic though it may be, it is a 
fact of life that can not be denied.
Sakura:(Aside) Thank you, Mr. Happy.]

(snicker...)

"Droid Solex!" the voice shouted, "Take care of these pests and 
remember what Endymion-sama told us!"

[All: Solex?
Zero: Any relation to Zertex?]

Maybe, I named the droid after a type of glass.

The explosion and the appearance of the Senshi had one massive and 
possibly fatal effect: People started to panic. Now normally when 
things went badly, there were streets and buildings to funnel crowds 
away from the action. A beach isn't really a funnel. As word spread 
so did panic and both caused chaos to reign supreme.

[Flashman: We've got to close the beaches!
Z/T/S/N: <Facefault>]

Can we say, "Jaws"? I knew we could. ^_^;

"SHABON SPRAY FREEZING!!!" Mercury cried. Crossing her arms, she 
launched her attack to develop a thick billowing fog. <I can't use my 
Aqua Illusion but she'd probably turn it into superheated steam and 
THAT would bad.>

"The rising sun burns off the misty shrouds of deception!" Solex 
roared as it started to burn away the fog, searching for the Senshi.

[All: <GROAN!^20>
Trident: THAT was bad.
Zero: And coming from him, that's saying something.
Flashman: Apropriate though.]

(snicker) True, very true.

Breathing heavily, Esmeraudo silently swore. <Bitches!> she thought 
savagely, <If they show me up, Endymion-sama may replace me...> That 
thought sent a cold shiver running through her. <I won't let these 
wet-nosed, wet-bottomed kids defeat me!> There was simply too much 
riding on it. If she could complete this mission, it would ensure her 
place at Endymion's side.

[Ninjor: "Wet-bottomed"?  That's interesting imagry.]

Coliqualism (sp?) along the same lines as, "wet behind the ears" or "wet
nosed".

"That woman's tough. Get the Droid first," Venus said as they 
approached the group and the others relaxed.

[Trident:(Frowns) I do not know... maybe she should say, "That 
woman's
tougher" or something like that.]

(nodds)

"You incompetent fool!" Esmeraudo roared, "Must I do everything 
myself?!?"

Mars never gave her a chance. "BURNING MANDALA!!!" The fiery rings 
sped towards Esmeraudo and engulfed her in a gout of flame. Sailor 
Moon turned her face and covered Chibi-Usa's eyes.

[Zero:(Whistle) Ouch.
Ninjor: See what happens when you get her mad?
Flashman: My Revenge War counterpart could show you living proof.
Sakura:(Shudder) No thanks.  I intend on keeping my lunch IN my 
stomach.]

O_O Ick... now that was something I didn't need to know.

Turning, Sailor Moon bent and hugged Chibi-Usa close. After nearly a 
month of peace, terror had struck once again. <How long must we fight?
Another minion came after my mesume; will another agent come? Will 
Endymion come back?> she sadly thought. The thought of Endymion 
coming back to get Chibi-Usa sent chills up her spine. <How much 
longer until my little one can live in peace?> Her only response was 
the wail of sirens.

[Trident: Peace is an illusion.  However, true victory comes in being 
able to still embrace that illusion when the current battle has 
concluded.
Sakura:(Aside) Is it just me, or does that sound like something 
they'd use in Neon Genesis "Psst, your line" Evangelion?]

Well I've never seen Evangelion so I couldn't offer an opion. Although it's
a specify saying.

However, that just left two very difficult things to do. Math, which 
Makoto didn't care for, and Literary Composition. Neither was her 
strong suit and both were due the next day. As she slumped into her 
couch, Makoto leveled a glare towards both her books.

[Sakura:(Imitating Makoto) Damn books.  I know you're talking to me...
STOP TALKING TO ME!!!]

LOL...

Usagi's only response was to give Makoto a smile. Usagi had a pink 
raincoat and Chibi-Usa's was a bright yellow. The shiny, almost neon-
like color clash between the pink and yellow was starting to turn 
Makoto's stomach so she looked away for a moment.

[Flashman: I think it's cute.
Zero:(Smirk) You just think Usagi's cute.
Flashman:(Blush) Well... yeah.]

^_^; (snicker)

"Mako-chan," Usagi said softly. Makoto raised her head and followed 
the inclination of Usagi's head. "She's sound asleep," Usagi added 
when she saw a small smile on Makoto's face. Chibi-Usa was curled up 
on one end of the couch, fast asleep. Her breathing was slow and 
regular.

[Flashman: Her SNORING on the other hand, was loud and dangerous to 
people without ear plugs.]

(double snicker) ^_^

"I don't feel right about taking your money, Usagi, but you got 
yourself a bet." And the deal was sealed with a handshake.

[(The reviewers whisper among themselves and finally, there are three 
piles of money.  Trident and Zero put their money in one, Ninjor and 
Flashman put their money in the second and Sakuras money stands alone 
in the third pile.)]

I think Sakura read ahead. On the other hand I don't feel like being hurt
so I'll keep my opion to myself.

[Flashman: "Otouto"... if I remember, that's "little brother"... 
right?
Voice: I dunno.]

Right, "Otouto" is "little brother" or "younger brother".

<SNIP rest of scene.>

[Flashman: Understandable overreaction by Chibi-Usa and just one of 
the many nice touches that make this series as incredible as it is.]

Thank you. (Grins broadly).

"We don't know," Usagi admitted while blushing slightly, "If it's any 
indication, Chibi-Usa came out and found both of us asleep. So to be 
fair, Makoto and I decided that we BOTH lost."

[(Everyone else mutters darkly as Sakura takes all three piles of 
money.)
Sakura:(Grinning triumphantly) Can I call 'em or can I call 'em!]

Bwhahahah.... sorry, somehow I just could see that coming.

[Flashman:(Imitating Shingo) Chibi-Usa is helping me get LUCKY!!!!
Sakura: SHINKU...
Flashman: <Pale, heart attack>
Sakura: <warning smirk>]

O_O;

Serenity grunted as Endymion tightened his grip on her. Leaning close,
he whispered dangerously, "Serenity... Usako... Our vows were to 
life eternal. We will spend the rest of our lives together. Souls 
bonded to one another and no matter HOW much you hate me, I am your 
husband. No matter HOW much you want to believe that I am the monster,
you did something far worse by breaking those vows. Love is a 
terrible thing to some people, especially those who hold so little 
value for it like you."

[Flashman: THAT'S IT!!!  He insulted Usagi-sama's best quality trait! 
I'm not gonna wait any longer!!!
(It takes all the others efforts to put Flashman back into his seat, 
along with a Ryuenjin, Sho-O-Ken, Whirlpool Kick and a bop with a 
sword scabard, to make sure he stays there.)]

Keep'em there, we can't have him toasting Endymion till the last.

"You won't be back, Endymion," Pluto said softly as she raised her 
hand. From it dangled the Key to time that Endymion had worn about 
his neck. "One to Rubeus, one to Esmeraudo, one is safely in your 
vault, and this one was to be around your neck." A smile spread 
across Pluto's face, "The only Key left is Princess Usagi's and you 
won't get that... or I shall stop time and kill you myself."

[All: HEY!  Save some for us!]

Not to worry, there will be some left for you.

Unknown to either Usagi or Makoto, Chibi-Usa had somehow managed to 
avoid eating lunch. She knew she was coming to the ice cream parlor 
and, in her opinion, ice cream was just about as healthy so why spoil 
your appetite?

[All: <Snicker>
Flashman: Ahh... kid logic.  We'll be right back and I'm sorry this 
is taking so long.]

That's okay, for your MSTs I can wait. Thanks.


Doug

"It is the major decisions that change the course of our future but it 
is the minor decisions that shape the being who we are."

"I write in broad tapestries, interweaving characters lives leaving
 the little details to the reader unless the detials are important."
	- Anne McCaffrey
	  From the book "Get off the Unicorn"

"I am Sailor Chibi-Earth! And I will sit you in the corner!"
	- Tsukino Misako, ToYV#6

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