The Return of Sailor V

by Vchanny

All characters are copyright of the talented Naoko Tacheuchi. I own nothing.

~*~V~*~

"I know things can be a little boring in times of peace, Minako, but really? Even for you. This is a little, much." He ducked as something else was flung out of the closet.

Hi! I'm Minako Aino! Successful print model and voice actress. And that, that sour puss, is Artemis. My cat. Yes, he talks.

"Nonsense, Artemis!"

"Really?"

A mess of blonde hair finally emerged, victorious in her search. "Ta-da!" she proudly announced as she presented the item for him to see. The item in question, was a bright red mask that feathered out on the edges, that just covered the eyes. Goggles, really. "Aah, I haven't seen these in so long!" She clutched them to her chest and ran to the mirror to try them on.

"Minako."

She turned to her feline companion, beaming. "Yes, Artemis?"

"Surely, you have better things to do than parade around Tokyo as Sailor V. Surely."

She huffed, and stuck her tongue out at him. "If you must know, my last modeling contract ended, and I have not picked up any more work. Usagi is busy," she paused and waved her hand around a bit while she thought of the words,"Being in love with Mamoru-san. Ami is busy with school—nothing new there. Rei has really been busy since she took over the shrine. And Mako-chan spends all her time at her shop. And you," she pointed an angry finger, "Are always with Luna. I literally, have nothing to do. And if you can't be supportive," she balled her fist and then pointed at the window, "Then, you can take your fluffy ass elsewhere."

Shocked, he managed to sputter out, "M-minako?!"

"I mean it, Artemis! Besides," she walked over to her desk, picked up a newspaper and presented it him, roughly pointing at an article on the second page. "Crime sprees! It'll be a piece of pie."

"Cake."

"Whatever. You're missing the point. I can't sit around here, and waste away waiting for the next thing to pop up. You should know me better than that. Besides," she smiled and flashed her trademark V sign. "I am the hero this town deserves!"

Artemis face-palmed, well, as well as a cat can, as his owner got to work circling points on a map she'd plastered on the wall earlier. "Wakagi-sama is not going to be happy about this..."

~*~V~*~

~*~V~*~

"Goddamnit!"

Newspaper flew every where. Angrily. Angry, angry newspapers. The young assistant wasn't sure if he should start picking them up, or allow the superintendent-general of the Metropolitan Police Board to continue his rant.

"Six years!"

He choose the later, as even angrier fists slammed into the desk.

"Six years, and out of the damn woodwork here she comes! Making me look like an idiot again. Again! Can you believe this?!"

"No, sir."

"Well, believe it!"

"Yes, sir."

"I won't stand for it!" he slammed his hands down on his desk again.

"No, sir."

"Put it out to the team. Catch Sailor V!"

"Yes, sir."

The assistant didn't make it through the doorway, before the shouting began, again. "Ichirou! Get in here and pick up this mess!"

~*~V~*~

Teaser! .

Okay, so I am currently, after about, what, a year and a half or so—it may be closer to two-wrapping this work of fiction up. And I thought, why not post a little teaser and gauge the reaction. Because why not? ;) I intended to post it in it's entirety, but I think we all know that's not how I roll. I may, if I finish it up in the next few days, post the remaining chapters all together. If not, I will add the next chapter up, and continue to roll them out in that fashion as I manage to tweak the remaining few chapters. I apologize in advance in the varying chapter lengths. Some will be longer than others. And here is to wishing well that I complete it asap. I sort of feel like now this is posted, there is pressure to do so, and the chances are better. XD Thanks for reading; reviews are appreciated.