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**Paperwork .**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 the white satin sheet that covered her face gave her. 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. She got up immediately and 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. She heard Cooan's voice, behind her, which seemed rather amused when Bertie turned to her.

- Good morning sleepy, - Cooan smiled already dressed. -

- Are you ready yet? And what about the others? - Beruche asked, looking in all directions. -

- In the shop - Her sister told her - do not worry, we are being left alone today, do not you remember? We must do the paperwork, but we must do it soon, you know that there are usually a lot of people.

-Yes, - her interlocutor said - 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 ...

-Let´s go!

And closing the door, they went down like a 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 dream. 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 babysitters. 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 those goals. – Cooan said 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 populated) 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 he 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 her from the other side of the window.

-Do they have the stamp and the G-97 form? Surely not - The manager said to herself with an overbearing voice and the dislike painted on the face. -

-What form? - Cooan asked her with obvious concern as she tried to explain. - 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. – It wasn´t notify to us. You see, we bring a scholarship application and ...

-And why haven´t you start there? - The irascible manager interrupted her 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, - Cooan said. She 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! - I would give to her a good swirl of dark water!

-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 can we 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 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 smiled friendly at her and immediately responded.

- Yes, Miss, here they are - She gave them both some forms while he asked them in turn. - Tell me your 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 must 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. - Cooan agreed and 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, come in. There was a sign on the door that read ... "Mr. Toshiro Fumata, director" - Both girls entered and closed the door very slowly 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 those pieces are beautiful! - She exclaimed in delight. -

-Do you really like them? - 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, asked her. -

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 - Uou played against her in the world championship, did not you, young lady? You were very good.

- Yes sir. - Bertie answered 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 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, - Cooan said, 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 scholarships, and I do not think you come here to talk about chess! - He laughed to add with good humor - Although we can always speak about that. Did you want something, my dear children?

-Yes sir, - Bertie replied, 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! – Fumata exclaimed 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 is correct, - 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, UK, 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, - The director agreed, 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. –Cooan explained. -

-For example, what would New York look like? -  Is the most cosmopolitan city in the world. - The director proposed. -

-It would be perfect, - Beruche said, who asked with interest, - is there any good university there?

- We recently signed an agreement with one of them. - 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! – Cooan exclaimed 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 back so happy, you will like the place. Can I do anything else for you? Being friends with Ami is as if you were mine too. - He offered them very kindly. –

- Not, thank you 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 - Beruche smiled very happy, finally they were going to fulfill their dream, they will go of exchange to finish their studies. -

-Give my regards to Ami, 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 ... - The director suggested 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.

-Luna! -Usagi shouted 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 joking with Artemis trying to referee ...

- We were sorry we could not come sooner, but we were busy with Ami's party.

-Yes, - Minako, a long-haired blonde with a red bow and blue eyes, added. - 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 in the world - 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 with the broom. -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? - Petz inquired. -

-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.

-Listen to me, Rei! How could I know that Ami and Bertie were studying in the Sanctuary? - Usagi defended herself with visible discomfort. - I'm not a witch like you.

-Who do you call a witch? - You silly - The priestess was indignant in turn. -

-Okay, girls. That is the birthday of Ami. - Makoto dared to mediate. -

-Yes, poor Ami was so disappointed. - Minako added, looking sideways at her stiff friend. -

-Does not matter. Honestly. It doesn´t matter to me. – Ami intervened-

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. - Minako sighed. -

-Yes, and the source has made our 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. -The honoree nodded. -

          So, 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-Chan, 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. - The priestess completed - 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, she will confirm that. 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! -  Hi, 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 while 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. -

- Their relation continues against all odds. - Her interlocutor affirmed 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.

-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. - Minako agreed. -

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 ... - The honoree girl said. -

-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 yellow garment. -

-And let's not forget about this, - Usagi added. -

The girl handed her a thick book that Ami visibly flushed.

-Vade mecum 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 tea, it is 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. - The boy informed her and willingly offered. - But come in, 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. - Ami said. -

-Well, in that case, the first birthday girl. After the party now we must 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! - Usagi's boyfriend, a handsome young man of good stature and short dark hair, seconded by the rest, exclaimed. -

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 sailors, 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 it yesterday. - Mamoru told her. - I had to go to bring 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 - The touched birthday girl said. -

- 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. - Bertie told her. -

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 ... - Bertie sobbed trying even though she smiled. -

-It's a precious gift. Thank you so much to all of you. - The moved birthday girl could say-

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! - Ami exclaimed, 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, - Bertie responded, asking her friend - give him our bests wishes if you see him in the future.

-I will. - Her friend, who winked with a smile assured her.-

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. - Mamoru said, looked kindly at his interlocutors with his dark blue eyes. - My friend Motoki´s girlfriend, Reika, studied her last year of archeology there, I thought of going to America to expand my studies. -

-It's true. - Usagi added. - 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, 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 - Beruche agreed. – So, she declared waving hand and throwing kisses at will. - Farewell to all and thanks for coming to say goodbye.

-Good-bye, have a good trip! - Usagi snapped. -

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. – Karaberasu sighed. -

-I hope things would go well for them –Petz said with a slight tone of uneasiness. -

-They are going to do great! - Usagi intervened as always optimistically. - You'll see. They must 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 must go now. - Petz said to them, she said that it was a pity, but they must leave. -

-Thank you for coming to say goodbye to our sisters. – Karaberasu added. -

-It's all right, girls. - Makoto replied. – We did it gladly

-Yes, you know Kalie, we must go to do some shopping. - Minako commented. -

-You too, Petz. - Makoto asked to propose. - So, we will go four, well, I mean all, - the sailor said 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 - Mamoru agreed 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. – Jupiter replied, 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. - Venus cried. -

-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 launching your attack so hard! - 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. 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. Despite 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. - Makoto sighed 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. - The girl declared. -

-Yes, - Mamoru said. He 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 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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