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Part 2 of Scouts Honor

Almost skipping with glee she was almost to the window when� "Stop right there." The cold voice halted her progress, and Usagi turned around, afraid of what she had heard. Standing in the doorway was Ms. Mizuno, framed against the hall light. Flipping on the light, the women was shocked to see that Usagi was the culprit. Dropping an umbrella, she framed the fateful question; "Usagi, what are you doing here?" Mind racing, the blond could come up with no plausible reason. "Ummm�Ami needed this for a school project and I didn�t want to wake you up?" The story sounded unbelievable, even to Usagi.
"Ami is sleeping in her bed right now. Why would she need something for a project? Why couldn�t you wait until morning? Ami is in her bed right now, isn�t she?" Panicking, Usagi did the only thing she could think to do. Run. Bolting towards the window she scrambled through, *Almost there!* and she felt a hand grab her ankle.
"Wait just a minute, missy." Pulled back, Usagi shrunk towards the wall away from the penetrating stare. "Just what do you think you were�" She was cut off by a knock, not at the door, but at the window. Peeking in was Rei�s curious face.
"Sorry to interrupt, but I think I can help." Not waiting for an answer she swung through the window frame. She grinned at Usagi. "I wanted to come in sooner, but you were doing just fine until�" She gestured towards Ms. Mizuno. Gaping, the older women quickly pulled herself together, "And exactly WHAT was she doing "Just fine" at?"
"Getting the bag." Pulling her dark hair back, she glanced at Usagi. "You probably should have changed." Usagi glanced down at her blood-stained uniform. "You�re probably right, but then again, when would we have had time?" Ms. Mizuno took in their bloodstained clothes, then, "I demand an explanation girls! Does this have anything to do with Ami? I am going to wake her up and see what she has to say!" Marching towards the stairs to the second level, the two girls followed on her heels. "That�s what we have to tell you about!"
"About what do you mean�" Her voice trailed off as she saw Ami�s empty room. "Where is she?" Exchanging glances with Rei, Usagi knew what they had to do. "Ummm�Ms. Mizuno? We kinda have something important to tell you. It concerns Ami. You might want to sit down." Seeing as Ms. Mizuno had to find out eventually, and they needed medical help, this was probably best. "What Usagi is trying to say," Rei cut in, "is that, well, we are the Sailor Scouts." A blank expression met their gaze. Sighing, Usagi touched her broach. "Moon Prism Power" she whispered, then the transformation took over. Sailor Moon stood in her place, smiling at the other women. Shrugging her shoulders, she detransformed. "Ami is Sailor Mercury."
"oh. Sooo�you were fighting a youma? Why do you need that?" She pointed to the medical bag. Gasping, she realized what she had missed. "Is Ami ok?" Exchanging another glance, the girls shook their heads. "She got�hurt�by a monster. It�s pretty bad. Will you come with us?" Standing still for one more moment, Ms. Mizuno seemed to pull herself together. "Of course. We are going to need antiseptic, and bandages�" Walking briskly around the house, she loaded up the girls with various medical supplies. Finally scooping up her car keys she led them to a dark blue van. "Hop in."
Apart from giving directions to Makoto�s apartment, the ride was mostly silent, each wrapped up in their own thoughts. Pulling in to the parking garage, they grabbed as much as they could, then took the elevator.
Knocking on the apartment door, they did not have to wait long.
"Usagi what happened, Rei went after you, Ami�s getting worse" Minako grew silent as she beheld Ami�s mother.
Nibbling on her lip, Usagi listened as Rei gave a summery of what had happened. Minako flashed her a quick smile, then lead the way to the bed. Someone had covered it thoughtfully with old blankets, which were fast becoming bloodstained. A small gasp escaped Ms. Mizuno as she saw her daughter covered in blood. Hurrying over to the bed, the only adult in the room took charge.
"Minako, please bring me some warm water and rags. Makoto, you might want to make something for us to eat. Rei, please bring me my bag. Usagi, you stay with me." Usagi almost tripped in her haste to obey, and the other girls rushed off. Rei came back, dragging the medical bag and other paraphernalia with her. Using the warm water and cloth, Ms. Mizuno cleaned off Ami and her wounds as best as she could, then started to inspect them.
Tears came to Usagi�s eyes as she saw Ami�s true injures. A deep slash to the leg, a swelling on her head, and several long scratches on Ami�s stomach. Ms. Mizuno said something.
"What was that?" Usagi asked.
"Oh! I was just saying that this is not too bad." Seeing Usagi�s confused and doubtful face, the doctor elaborated. "She doesn�t need stitches, the head injury will just cause a bruise and a headache and with proper treatment she will be able to get out of bed in a week, maybe less."
"But the blood�Usagi whispered. Ms. Mizuno smiled. "Simply a combination of the three. She�ll be fine." This she directed at the four girls clustered in the doorway. "I suggest that you all go home. I can take care of this and you have school." A collection of groans met this idea�the girls had only four hours of sleep and school would start in one to two.
Usagi shot up. "What if mom finds me gone! I hafta go, keep me posted!" She shot off, leaving three surprised girls in her wake. Rei smiled sheepishly. "Me too. Bye guys." Makoto shrugged. "I live here." Peeling herself away from the door, Minako waved and left silently. Ms. Mizuno smiled and stroked Ami�s head. "You�ll be fine."