By:Ariana Martinez
It was a nice winter morning and us scouts were hanging out at my temple.
" Hey guys!!" replied a voice from behind.
" Mamoru hey!!!!!" I yelled as he walked toward Minako and me.
" Where's Usagi-chan???" Minako-chan asked Mamoru as he sat down on the steps with us.
" I'm not sure but, she said she had a suprise for all of, so she told me to meet her here" replied Mamorusa.
" So Mamoru, get Usagi's Christmas gift yet??" I asked.
" No not yet I don't know what to get her " Mamoru.
"You don't know what to get her!!!!!!!!!!!!! " I yelled.
"Come on Mamoru she's only been throughing hints for the past two weeks!!!!!! " yelled Minako.
" I guess she was quit enthusiastic when she saw the same ring for different prices in three different stores" replied Mamoru.
" Wonder what Usagi's going to suprise us with???" I said.
For the next few minutes we thought about what it could be.
Finally Usagi showed up and she wasn't alone. She was with this gorgeous dirty blond haired man with hazel eyes.
"Everyone I'd like you to meet Ren" introduced Usagi
" Ren as in your brother , Ren my best friend Ren " staggered Mamo-chan.
" Merry Christmas Mamoru!!!! " replied Ren.
Mamoru walked up to Ren and gave him a hug. Ever since I laid eyes on Ren I knew I was in love.
" Ren this is Rei and Minako " explained Usagi.
When everyone left that day I coudn't help but feel strange I felt attracted to him like I knew him or something. I wonder if I knew him long ago in the Silver Millenieum.
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The next day we all went shopping.Mamoru went to the jewelry store,Usagi and Minako went to JcPenny's, and I got stuck with Ren(not that I minded or anything).
"So what do you want to do, or should I say what store do you want to go to??" asked Ren.
" Me, what do you want to do? I mean your the guest" I replied.
I couldn't believe I was turning down his offer so I changed my mind.
" How about we go to the food court " I blurted out with out letting him say anything.
" Is Chinese o.k. I love Chinese? " asked Ren.
" Really I love Chinese too!! " I exclaimed.
I feel something really strange when I'm around him. I can't quite put my finger on it. Suddenly a monster appeared and Ren was gone I looked all over the place, then the monster started attacking some kids eating lunch, I got my power stick out ready for battle.
" Mars Star Power Make Up!!!!! " I yelled.
This monster was gonna pay for ruining my special time with Ren. The monster was a large blob the size of a bus I was gonna need help.
"Hey you!!" I yelled to the monster not sure of what to do.
The monster turned around and looked at me.
" Yeah you I don't see any other ugly blobs at this mall. FFIIRREE SOUL!!! " I yelled giving the monster a taste of fire.
As soon as my attack hit the disgusting thing, the flame disappeared. I couldn't believe it my flame was no use, I got out my comunicater.
" Hello Ami,Minako, Usagi anyone their we gotta situation down here at the mall unother blob." I tried to reach anyone for back up but no one was answering. Suddenly the blob was on top of me suffocating me with his disgusting body.
" Someone help meee..." I was out cold.
Suddenly a strange red clad warrior appeared.
"Fire Sword Ignite." he yelled sending his sword ablaze.
The next thing I knew I was in the arms of the Fire Knight.
"Are you alright Sailor Mars" he asked me.
I couldn't believe he knew who I was.
" I'm fine where'd that monster go??" I asked furious I didn't defeat him single handedly.
"He's gone if you're alright I'll leave now, and before you ask I'm the Fire Knight my purpose will be revieled later." with that he pecked me on the cheeck and left.
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Rei couldn't stop thinking about the Fire Knight. It was way past Christmas and into the new year. Usagi was at her house and both of them were reading Sailor V comic books. Usagi was laughing like a hyena as usual.
"HaHa haaaaaa!!! Rei you've got to read this one! It's so funny! " yakked Usagi, "Well I've got to get to my date with Mamoru so see ya later Rei!"
"Bye Usagi!" yelled Rei as Usagi went out the door. "Oh why do I keep thinking about this guy. I mean I don't remember anyone that I liked this much, not even Mamoru got me this hyped. I wonder if he's my true love. What ever Rei what are you thinking, true love. You've got to be kidding." I went to my room and went to sleep.
The next day was a Sailor Senshi meeting so I decided to stay home from school. "Rei I'm so glad you've decided to stay home and help me today." exclaimed my grandpa.
"Well Grandpa I haven't been much help lately so I decided to stay home, so I'll start sweeping the steps. The last time they were swept was like six months ago." I said getting the broom from the closet and going outside. I was quite suprised to see Ren walking up the stairs. He looked at me and smiled. "Hey Rei! How ya doing?" he asked me.
All I could do was stand there and stare. He passed his hand in front of my face a few times then shook me.
"Rei you o.k??" he asked worried abuot me.
"Me I'm fine. How are you Ren??" I asked not knowing what else to say.
"I'm fine." he replied.
"Ren what are you doing here?" I asked hoping it was to see me.
"Well I thought I might get a charm and pray for good marks tomorrow." he said looking at the charm tree.
"Oh..." I said (hey I could dream can't I.)
"Well see ya around." he said going over to my grandpa which handed him a charm.
I was so dumb. I totally made a fool of myself. Well time to make up for it. I was going to ask him out.
" Umm... Wait Ren. I umm. Would you like to go out for a milk shake or something??" I asked hoping for the best.
"Well I've got to really study but" he started.
"Well that's o.k. some other time then." I said almost pouting.
"You didn't let me finish what I was going to say was, but I think I can sqeeze in a milk shake with you." he said.
"Cool! Let me change into something else and I'll be right out." I said running into my room and quickly changing into my strapless black dress. I ran outside to meet my grandpa. "Grandpa where's Ren??" I asked.
"He left Rei. He said to tell you he'd be back soon. He wasn't looking to good." he replied.
I began to cry he had stood me up. Suddenly a blob monster appeared on the road sucking energy from the drivers below.
"Oh no!" I said getting my power stick out.
The blob spotted me, he suddenly split in two. The second one started crawling up the stairs. It attacked my Grandpa rendering him uncounsois.
"You stupid blob! I'll get you for that!! Mars Star Power Make-Up !!!" I yelled.
Suddenly the Fire Knight appeared. He took out his sword and ignited it like before. But it didn't work this time.
"Hey blob over here. I'm the one you want! Fiirree Soul!!!" I yelled attacking him with my fire but it still didn't work. I got out my comunicator. "Minako you there I need scout help now!"
Thank goodness she was at lunch. "I'm on my way Rei! Venus Star Power Make-UP!!"
She quickly arrived and offered her assistance. " Venus love me Chain!!" she said making the chain grab the blob. That was great because the Fire Knight used that to his advantage. He used his ignited sword and cut the blob in half making it disengrate. "Wow that was great!" I yelled he threw me a smile and focused on the bigger blob.
" Fire Dragon!!" he yelled suddenly a large dragon appeared made of Fire. "Fire Dragon attack!" The Dragon went threw the blob, disenegrating it. "Good work ladies. Sailor Mars take this." he said handing her a necklace with a heart on it. "It will make you stronger." he kissed me on the cheek again then left. Minako and I changed back then went inside. Then right in front of me was Ren. "Hi sorry I made you wait I didn't feel good so I went to go by my new pills." he said.
"So ready to go??" he asked me.
"Well I'm waiting for my friends we promised to meet them this afternoon." I answered.
"Go on Rei. I mean when was the last time you went out on a date." Minako intruded.
"O.K." I said grabbing his hand and walking down the street. I had found my true love.
THE END FOR NOW