Disclaimer : I don't own the characters.
A/N: I know I have a lot off stories to finish but this idea has been haunting me ever since I wrote 'Suicide games' and now I finally came up with a plot to fill up the holes for my idea. Anyway this story is about Haruka and Michiru. Haruka is engaged to Galaxia and is working for her as well. Her mission is to destroy the sailor senshi. Ofcourse when she meets sailor Neptune things get a lot harder than expected.
The idea is that this is going to be one of those 'forbidden love' stories. It includes a happy ending for both of them. I do intend to make sure the other inner senshi get injured and stuff like that but nothing severe.
The title comes from the song 'Face to face'. - Face to face, my lovely foe -
Lovely Foe
Chapter Two
- Bright Moon -
Cheek to Cheek
the Bitter Sweet
Haruka took a look around the arcade. She already could tell that she wasn't going to like it here. She was used to being surrounded by darkness while this whole place was decorated with all kinds of bright colours. Every where she looked she could see teenagers drink milkshakes and lemonade. And then there was that sound she surely wasn't used to hearing every damned second. Laughing. How she hated that sound!
''You must be Tenoh Haruka.'' A voice stated causing Haruka to turn around and face a blonde man. He was just a little taller than Haruka. The short he was wearing meant he was probably the owner of this arcade. ''My name is Motoki. Nice to meet you.''
''The same.'' Haruka faked a smile before shaking his hand. ''So when can I start?''
Motoki laughed slightly. ''A hard worker, aren't you? I can tell.'' He said. Then he pointed at the counter. ''You can start right away. It's a busy day today. Why don't you take everyone's orders and I'll fill the ice machine. Since it's such a warm day today...'' He trailed off, noticing that Haruka really couldn't care less. ''Ah well, have fun.'' He quickly said before walking away.
Another sigh escaped Haruka's lips as she walked towards the counter. Behind her she could hear girls whisper. They obviously all thought she was male because half of the girls had already started to make plans on how to seduce the new 'guy' into dating them. In annoyance Haruka shook her head. If only they knew she overheard them.
Just when she reached the counter the front door opened again, revealing a group of six girls. At first Haruka hadn't noticed them but suddenly a wave of energy filled the room causing her to turn around and look at the girls who had just entered. She couldn't quite explain it but there was something special about them. It was probably nothing but she knew to be aware of all posibilities.
Usagi sat down behind the table next to Rei. The other four girls also sat down, looking around. ''Where's Motoki and who's the hot new guy?'' Minako chirped, pointing at Haruka with an accussing finger. Everyone turned around to look at who she was talking about.
Michiru went wide eyed. ''You guys, that so called hot guy is the same man I walked into yesterday. He's an arrogant snob. I tell you that.''
The other girls couldn't help it but giggle upon hearing Michiru's words. ''How come? Did you talk to him?'' Minako asked curiously.
''Sort of,'' Came the reply. ''I ran into him and fell to the ground. I tried to apologize but he just snarled at me. Stupid guy. He thinks that because he's pretty he can do and say whatever he wants.''
''And you can tell that by just running into someone?'' Makoto wondered out loud. She was obviously amused by the other's behaviour and opinion towards the blonde and still anonymous guy.
''You know what, let me find out.'' Usagi mused, standing up. ''I'll order some milkshakes. I think he's the same person Motoki was talking about earlier. He said he had gotten some help around the arcade.''
''What are you going to find out exactly?'' Rei wondered before raising an eyebrow. ''And don't pretend to be all smart. We all could've guessed he worked her since he's standing behind the counter and taking people's orders. Silly.''
Usagi blushed. She opened her mouth to say something but decided not to and quickly turned around, walking towards the counter. Immediately her eyes fell on a Sailor Moon video game. She was getting just as popular as Sailor V. A smile appeared on her face as she continued to walk on. It was her turn to order right away. ''Uhm, excuse me...'' Her blush grew deeper. She had no idea why though.
''What?'' Haruka hissed before she realized that it was her job to listen to the girl. ''Sorry. What can I get you?''
Usagi blinked a couple of times. Maybe Michiru had been right about him. ''Uhm, six milkshakes please.''
''What taste?'' Haruka asked, trying not to sound too bored. If this was what she was going to do for the rest of the battle against the sailor senshi she really would love to rip their little heads off for making her go through all this crap.
''Two vanilla, three strawberry and the remaining one's gotta be banana.'' Usagi said, smiling politely.
The blonde tomboy simply nodded before turning around. ''You're new here, right?'' Usagi asked, trying to start a conversation.
The taller woman's reply was short though. ''Yes.''
''My name is Tsukino Usagi. What's your name?''
'Rabbit of the moon?' Haruka thought to herself before turning back, completely forgetting about the milkshakes. ''Tenoh Haruka.'' She finally answered.
''Nice to meet you.'' Usagi said. ''Ano, you're forgetting the...''
''Milkshakes.'' Haruka finished. Finally a real smile appeared on her lips. Maybe this was going to be much easier than she thought. She turned around again, taking three milkshakes in each hand before handing them to the smaller blonde who greatfully accepted them.
''Thanks. Oh and welcome to Tokyo. Will you be going to a school here as well?'' Usagi asked, stepping back a little while trying to hold the milkshakes in both her hands without dropping them.
''No,'' Came the reply. ''Uhm, do you need some help with those. You're going to drop them if you...''
''It's fine!'' Usagi chirped, turning around and walking towards her friends again. ''See you later!''
Rei and Makoto looked at each other with concerned looks on their faces. That wasn't going to go well. Usagi was obviously either going to fall over or at least drop their drinks. The brunette already wanted to get up from in vain. Before she even had the chance Usagi tripped over someone's back and ended up falling down. Everyone closed their eyes, not wanting to see the girl hit the floor.
Usagi had also closed her eyes, waiting to hit the ground. Much to her surprise it never came. Instead she felt how two strong arms caught her and pulled her back up. Slowly she opened her eyes again, looking down at the floor which was covered with different colours and tastes of Milkshake. ''Oh no,'' She whispered. Then, when she noticed her rescuer was still holding her she looked up at the blonde tomboy. ''Haruka?''
''I told you.'' The tomboy just stated, releasing the smaller girl.
''Thanks a lot.'' Usagi blushed. ''I'm sorry about the floor. I promise I'll clean it up.'' Immediately she started to scan the room in order to find a mop and bucket.
''Don't bother.'' Haruka replied. ''It's alright. Just watch out the next time. Don't want to fall and hurt yourself, do you?'' Usagi just shook her head as she watched Haruka walk away again.
Minako who had watched the scene closely jumped up. ''Oh my god! He was all over you!'' She cheered. Everyone in the arcade, including Haruka looked up at the blonde goddes of love.
''Shh!'' Rei hissed, blushing heavily out of embarrassement.
''Oh, sorry. Right.'' Minako coughed before walking over to Usagi's side. ''I can't believe that he caught you. I tell you. He's digging you Usagi!''
''Don't be silly.'' The princess of the white moon said, feeling how her cheeks turned red. ''He was just being nice. I'm sorry about the milkshakes you guys.'' She now looked down to the ground, hoping they wouldn't start scolding her for being such a klutz all the time.
''Don't worry about it.'' Makoto said, standing up as well. ''We can always buy new ones. We're all happy you didn't take that fall in the end. Besides we should get going anyway. We still have to start studying for that test tomorrow.''
''That's right,'' Ami nodded. ''We'd better get going. Usagi you haven't studied at all and you should know how important this test is for your end grade.''
''Yes. Yes.'' Usagi sighed. ''I know.'' She obviously didn't feel like studying at all. Sometimes she wished she was more like the blue haired senshi of Mercury. Out of all her friends she was the least motivated one to make something out of her life. Why out of all people she had to be the future queen, she had no idea.
Haruka who had been staring at the group of girls smirked. Six girls. It could be six of the eight sailor senshi. They surely matched their description. Their hair colour, eye colour, attitude towards the small girl who named herself Tsukino Usagi and not to mention the fact they all had a certain aura around them. ''What was that sound from before?'' Motoki stepped into the arcade again.
''Girl dropped her drinks.'' Haruka replied, leaning against the wall. Her eyes now fell on the aqua haired girl she recognized from the previous day. 'Interesting.' She wasn't sure yet ofcourse about those girls but she intended to find out if they were indeed the senshi she was looking for. In one way it was almost impossible since it would be too easy but on the other hand, maybe all previous youma had thought too difficult while the answer was that simple.
''Ah Usagi.'' Motoki laughed. ''She atleast drops one or two things when she visits this place. Can't get mad at her though. She's such a sweet girl.''
''Tell me Motoki,'' Haruka turned her eyes to look at the blonde guy. ''Why do you keep talking to me? Do I look like I care?''
The blonde man was surprised upon hearing this. All he was doing was try to be friendly with his new help. If he had know Haruka would act like this he would never have hired her. ''Sorry for bothering you then.'' He simply said, deciding to leave the other alone for a bit. Eventually Haruka would warm up to him. 'I hope.'
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A few hours later Haruka finally arrived home and fell on the bed with a sigh. What a day. She still wondered why she had caught that Usagi girl in the first place. Why not just let her fall and break something? She wouldn't care less. Something had stopped her from just standing there and watch though. It was as if she unconsciously wanted to help the blonde girl.
''You're home. How was your day?'' Galaxia walked into the room and fell down on the bed next to her lover.
''Alright.'' Haruka said, not sure whether it was a lie or the truth.
''How about the senshi. Figured out who they are already. Or at least a slight idea about them?'' The golden queen asked, resting her head on Haruka's shoulder. ''You seem troubled.''
''Haven't found out yet. I guess I'll need more time than expected. There are so many girls out there. I do have the feeling I'm on to something though but I can't be sure.'' It wasn't an actual lie. She still wasn't sure about those six girls and she really didn't feel like bothering her girlfriend with false information.
Galaxia smiled. ''That ok. Take all the time you need. We're not in a rush anyway.'' It stated quiet after that. Neither of them spoke a word and just enjoyed the feeling of being together.
Finally after a couple of minutes Galaxia sat up and crawled on top of her lover. ''Why don't I show you my gratitude?''
The blonde tomboy smirked, resting her hands on the other's hips. ''Why don't you, eh?'' The last part was accompanied by a wink. With that Galaxia just bend down to kiss her girlfriend, feeling how Haruka started to unzip her dress.
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Later that day all girls were gathered around at the Hikawa shrine to study. Not much had come from it yet. All they did was discuss the new 'guy' who was now working with Motoki. ''He's so hot!''
''Minako, is that all you care about?'' Michiru asked. ''Looks aren't everything. If they have a rotten character then what's the use in looking good?''
''How can you not like him!'' Minako shot back, hugging herself with dreamy eyes. ''I wish I was Usagi. Have his warm arms around me. Next time it'll be my turn to fall and get caught by him. You all wait your turn.''
Rei rolled her eyes. ''He's all yours Minako. Besides he only tried to help her. It isn't like he asked her to marry him or something.''
''I didn't say that he asked her to marry him.'' Minako raised an eyebrow, not really understanding what the raven haired girl had meant with her words.
''But you're acting as if he did.'' Makoto said when she noticed Rei was only one step away from jumping on top of the blonde goddess of love and start strangling her. ''Why don't we just drop it, alright? We came here to study and not to act like some silly school girls who are in love.''
''Mako, Mako, Mako.'' Minako placed a hand on the brunette's shoulder and shook her head in disappointed. ''You're not taking the time to enjoy your life the fullest. Besides, I AM a school girl who's in love.''
Ami almost choaked upon hearing that. ''But, Minako.. You haven't even spoken to him. How can you be in love with someone by just looking at them. That's surreal.''
''I don't know about surreal but I do know that Tenoh Haruka is the most handsome guy I've ever seen. Wouldn't we make the perfect couple?'' Minako asked, poking Michiru. ''If you''' approve that is. You seem to really like him too.''
''L-like him?'' The senshi of the ocean asked in surprise. ''Where does that come from?''
''Why else would you act as if you have known him your whole life?''
''Michiru sweatdropped. ''I just don't like him. He was too rude when I first met him. It's hard to forget about first impressions. But if you want to date suvh a person go ahead. You've got my approval although I don't think you need it.''
''This isn't happening.'' Rei sighed, burrying her head in her hands. ''You don't know him. He doesn't know you. And he probably doesn't like you like that either. For all you know he's gay. All handsome men are gay.''
Usagi laughed. ''Except for Mamo-chan. He isn't gay and he's handsome.''
''Foire.'' Minako coughed, feeling Usagi's eyes burn in her back. ''Oh yes, Mamoru is gay. I mean, what kind of super hero throws roses and gives speeches involving them. It's kind of sad that you haven't ... Ouch!'' She yelped when Usagi suddenly jumped on top of her causing her to fall against the hard ground. ''Why did you do...'' She couldn't even finish because Usagi had already started to tickle her.
''Mamo-chan isn't gay. Foire just really liked him. Mamo-chan loves me!''
Makoto sweatdropped and gazed at Ami who held almost the same sort of look on her face. ''Am I the only one who thinks we're slowly losing it? Well, some of us...'' Her eyes fell on the two blondes.
''I tell you,'' Michiru sighed, staring out of the window. ''That Tenoh Haruka is nothing but bad news.'' Of course she had no idea how right she really was.
To Be Continued...
I know, short chapter. Next one will be longer. Let me know what you think!
SuicidalBeyblader : Yes, some of the senshi will indeed bleed and suffer. But not too much. Hehe, this is meant as a romantic/angst fic after all.