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Tsukino Neko
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~ New Moon ~
Chapter Eight

    Hi minna! Thanks for all the reviews and e-mails! That's why I'm
updating so
 soon. I hope you didn�t mind my cliffhanger too much. *evil grin* I might
just do it
 again you know! *LOL* This chapter is focusing mostly on the trip to Juban
with
 the unexpected guest. *S* Hope you like! Ja ne! R&R! I don't own Sailor
Moon or
 Ranma 1/2 so don�t sue me! You won't get much if you do anyway! =~-^=

Notes:   *        *   - Thoughts
        --------   - Short passage of time

~Tendo Dojo, Nermia ~

    "Hello! What can I hel---PUU?!!� There in the entryway stood the senshi
of
 time. Sailor Pluto. The green haired woman looked quite understandably
surprised.
 �Princess?! You recognize me?!" Akane stared and Ryoga just. . . fainted.

    Setsuna quickly regained her composure."Hello Usagi. It seems like an
 eternity since I�ve seen you. Who is this?" She turned to indicate Akane.
The blond
 in front of her glanced from Akane to Setsuna and back again. "She's my
sister,
 Akane Tendo. Hey sis, can you leave us alone for a little bit? This is my .
. . pen pal
 from. . uh . . Australia and we have some talking to do." She shoved the
protesting
 girl through the open door then closed it behind her. "But Usagi! We have
to---"

    "Whew. That was close! By the way, how'd you find me here?" Setsuna
 studied Usagi as the blond guided her around to the back yard. *She looks
just the
 same. Why does she remember me though? Does she remember everything? If so,
why
 is she still here instead of in Juban?* "Well, a friend of mine sort of
said he saw
 someone by the name of Usagi in this area. It was the best lead I've had in
months
 so I decided to check it out. I�ve been really worried about you princess."

    Usagi sheepishly stared at the ground. "I'm sorry Puu. My life has been
so
 good here. I�ve even learned how to fight again! I just didn't want to give
it up by
 letting you know where I was." The green haired time warrior shook her head
in
 confusion. *Why has everything changed so much?* That was when she caught
sight
 of what was in her princess�s arms.

    "Ryo--! Uh, I mean, Usagi? Where did you get that little piglet?" Usagi
 stared at her quizzically before answering. "I saved him from a big dog in
the park
 last night so I decided to keep him." The blond finally seemed to register
the fact
 that P-chan was out cold. "Huh? Why's he asleep? Well, I'll just wake him
up the
 same way Akane does to me! Water!" She leaned over the family koi pond and
 scooped up a handful of the chilly liquid. Setsuna gasped as she realized
what was
 about to happen. "Princess! Don't!" She snatched P-chan from Usagi's arms
right as
 the water fell where the piglet had previously been, soaking Usagi's
jacket. 

    "Puu! What�d you do that for?! Now I�m all wet!" Setsuna smiled
slightly.
 "I'm sorry princess but I think we should have our talk before your pet
awakens so
 as to have no distractions." The blond removed her small jacket, since it
was wet
 (AN: Duh!) , and set it on the ground to sit on. "Okay Puu. I'll go with
you on that
 one. Just stop calling me princess. It makes me feel uncomfortable. You
know that!"
 Setsuna giggled slightly as she sat down, setting Ryoga on her lap. *I
can't believe
 Usagi is keeping Ryoga as a pet! I guess he did help find Usagi-chan after
all.* 

   "Alright Usagi. Now, do you want to tell me why you are here or should I
 just ask you some questions?" The blond yawned and shrugged as her answer.
"Do what you want Puu." The time senshi nodded. "Very well. First of all, why
is it youstill have your memory? The other senshi all lost their memories when they
were reborn." 

    Usagi sighed. *I guess I won�t be able to nap after all.* "Actually, I
don't really remember much. Only about being the princess, a little bit of what
life was like back then, and you and the outers." Setsuna blinked. "Really? You
remember the outers? What about the inners?� Usagi shrugged. "I can remember that there
were inner senshi but not much else comes to mind." The blond squinted in sudden
 concentration. "There's also a dream I've had of someone with black hair
calling me meatball head but I might just be warping Ranma's image or something." She
giggled
 at the thought. *The guy in my dream was WAY hunkier than Ranma! Although,
there
 were some similarities. Hmmmm. And what about that other guy? He was even
more of a fox!* 

    Unbeknownst to the two, Ryoga was starting to recover from his shock.
 *Oh, what a nightmare! To think that Setsuna knew Usagi--* He glanced up
from his
 current position and gulped. *Why me?* He was curled up in the lap of the
senshi of
 time while his blond angel sat just feet away. "Well, I still find it
strange that you remember the outers." Ryoga's ears pricked. *Outers?* Usagi cocked 
her head to the side slightly. "What's so odd about it? They were my best friends!"

    P-Chan was startled. *Didn't Setsuna tell me once that she was the
leader
 of some sort of outer senshi? Does that mean Usagi has something to do with
 them?!* Setsuna felt P-chan shiver and glanced down in surprise. *How much
has he
 heard?! This won't be good if he finds out who Usagi really is. I'd best
continue this
 conversation later.*"Usagi? I think your piglet is awake now" The blond
let out a
 squeal of happiness. "P-chan!" She picked the still stunned pig from off of
Setsuna�s
 lap and hugged him tightly. Setsuna caught P-chan�s eye and slowly raised
an eyebrow. 

    "You sure seem VERY affectionate of this piglet Usagi." She kept her
eyes
 locked with Ryoga's who suddenly developed a deep blush. "Yup! I love my
little P-chan!" She emphasized her statement with another tight squeeze, causing
Setsuna
 to giggle. "He sure is kawaii. Where did you get that wonderful bandana?"
 Internally Setsuna smirked. *Well, Mr. Hibiki, seems you have a slight
crush on the
 Princess of the Moon!*

    Usagi fingered the yellow and black bandana. �He was wearing it when I
 found him. It does look good on him though.� They were interrupted by
Akane.
 �Usagi! Come on! We have to leave now if we want to catch the early bus!�
The two
 girls, piglet still being hugged (=~-^=) , leapt to their feet to face
Akane. 

    Usagi turned on her best pouting face. �Akane! I haven�t seen Puu since
 forever!� Akane glanced behind her, trying to spot if Ranma was sneaking
up.
 *Stupid pervert! Why does he think he has to accompany me and Usagi
everywhere?*
 �Well, have her come with us or something! Just hurry! Ranma�s going to try
and
 follow us.� Setsuna blinked. �Ranma?� She turned to Usagi. �Who�s Ranma?�

    The blond blushed as Akane impatiently tapped her foot. �He�s my
fiance.�
 Setsuna�s jaw dropped. �But. . .but your already engaged princess!� Akane
stopped
 her tapping and turned to the green haired woman. �What are you talking
about?�
 She squinted her eyes. �And why do you keep calling my sister Princess?�
Setsuna
 nervously played with a bit of her hair. �Oh, that! It�s just my nickname
for her.
 That�s all.� Usagi nodded vigorously as Akane continued to watch them
suspiciously.
 �Yup! That�s all!�

    Akane sighed. �Alright. We�d better go right now though. I think I hear
 Ranma coming down the stairs.� The group turned to go, automatically
falling into a
 line with Usagi in the middle.

    Ryoga was deep in thought as the small group made it�s way to the bus
 station. *Why in the world did Setsuna turn up at the Tendo house? Is she
 following me around? I don�t think she came just to visit with Usagi or
else they
 both wouldn�t have been so surprised. And what about that whole thing with
�Outers�
 ? I�m going to have a long conversation with Setsuna, next time I can that
is!*

    �Usagi? I have a quick question.� Usagi turned to Akane with a smile.
�What
 is it sis?� Akane giggled slightly. �Well, I couldn�t help noticing that
you keep
 calling your friend Puu. That�s not her real name is it?� Setsuna smiled
since she
 had overheard the question. �Nope. My real name is Setsuna Meiou. I�m
staying in
 Juban for a short while. Visiting friends and relatives.� Akane blinked.
�Really?
 Who? We might just know some of them!� Usagi grinned. �Yeah Puu! Who are
you
 visiting? Is it anyone else from our little �club�?� The blond winked but
only
 Setsuna noticed.

    �Actually, yes, Usagi. I�ve also called some of my immediate family to
meet
 me there this weekend.� The time warrior sent a meaningful glance towards
the
 blond. Usagi blinked and her jaw dropped. *Immediate family? But I thought
that
 her whole family was cursed? Lost or something like that. Hmmmm. That must
mean .
 . . * �Do you mean . . . .� She looked at Setsuna pointedly, so as to
convey her
 meaning. Setsuna nodded. �Yes. Haruka, Michiru and Hotaru are coming to
visit me
 this weekend. They might even stay if they like it there.�

    Usagi started jumping up and down. �Yahooooo! I can�t believe it!
They�re
 really coming Puu?! I get to see them again?!� Akane blinked at her excited
sister.
 *Why is she so excited? When did she meet all these people?* P-chan bweed
as
 Usagi hugged him close again then started spinning with him, dancing to
imaginary
 music.

    *Oh princess! To see you happy again. * There was a sudden rustling
behind
 them and being the seasoned royal guardian that she was, Setsuna noticed
right
 away. She frowned. �It seems as though we�re being followed by something.�
Akane
 nodded and frowned as well. �I wonder what.� She scanned the horizon then
slowly
 turned her head to the tree at the side of the road. *Just as I thought!*
She
 smirked at Setsuna. �Look. Usagi�s fiance has caught up with us.� She
nodded her
 head towards the to tree.

    Setsuna glanced at the tree. There, in the upper branches, was a young
man
 with black hair wearing a red Chinese shirt. �Ms. Tendo? Do you have any
idea why
 he is following us? And hiding in a tree of all things?�

    The blue haired girl shook her head. �None at all, and please, just call
me
 Akane.� Setsuna nodded. Usagi meanwhile was still dancing with P-chan, who
was
 trying his best not to throw up after all the spinning. *She sure is. .
(erk)
 energetic about seeing these people.* He bweed again, this time more of a
plea than
 a cry of surprise.

    Usagi quickly stopped at the sound. �P-chan? Are you okay?� She titled
her
 head to the side as she regarded the slightly green piglet. �Are you sick?
Hey!
 Akane! Setsuna! I think P-chan is sick for some reason!�

    The two turned as one towards Usagi when they heard a sudden crack
 followed by a yell. They turned back to the tree as Usagi ran up. �What was
that?�
 The blond blinked as she regarded the crumpled form of Ranma on the ground.
 �Ranma? What are you doing here?�

    Ranma scowled as he stood and brushed himself off. �Is there anything
 wrong with me wanting to go to Juban? Besides, Kasumi and Nibiki sent me
with a
 list of things they want you to get for them.� Akane frowned and crossed
her arms.
 �Then why were you hiding in a tree?!� Ranma rubbed the back of his head in
 embarrassment. *How am I going to explain I was watching Ryoga with Usagi?
 Stupid jerk. He DID cuddle with her!* �Um, well, I just wanted to see . . .
uh. . who
 this is!� He pointed at Setsuna who only stared at him.

    �My name is Setsuna Meiou and I�m a friend of Usagi�s. Pleased to meet
you
 Mr. ?� Ranma smirked. �Saotome. Heir to the Saotome school of anything goes
 martial arts.� He held his hand out but Setsuna didn�t accept it. �Saotome?
Where
 have I heard that name before? Oh yes!� She glanced at P-chan and smirked.
�My old
 friend seems to hold a grudge with you Saotome. Perhaps you know him. His
name is
 Ryoga Hibiki.� Setsuna tried to suppress a giggle as P-chan bweed in
protest. 

    Ranma looked from P-chan to Setsuna and back again. *Something fishy�s
 going on here. If she knows Ryoga, does she know about the curse?* Instead
of
 answering her he studied her closely. Usagi, nervous at Ranma�s actions
decided to
 answer for him.

    �Actually Puu, we ran into a Ryoga on the way home from school the other
 day.� She grinned. �He�s pretty good at martial arts from what I saw. He
even made
 the road shatter with his bare hands!� Akane nodded. �After that he knocked
a whole
 section of the wall down too!�

    Setsuna smiled. �Yes, he�s quite a strong young man. As surprising as
this
 may sound, I even taught him some of his tricks. You probably haven�t seen
all he
 can do though Mr. Saotome.� P-chan was just listening, unable to say
anything for
 himself. *So now she�s taking the credit for teaching me is she?!* Usagi
continued
 petting P-chan. *Ryoga Hibiki.* She grinned. *He was pretty kawaii come to
think of
 it! Especially those little fangs!* She giggled to herself.

    Ranma decided to take a chance on his theory of whether or not Setsuna
 knew about P-chan. �Did you know he�s cursed?� P-chan�s head flew up and
his heart
 started beating faster. *Is he. . . is he going to tell Usagi?* Usagi
frowned.
 �Really? How's he cursed?� Setsuna quickly came to P-chan�s rescue. �He�s
cursed
 to wander. Always lost.� *P-chan let out a sigh of relief. *Thank you
Setsuna!*     

    Usagi�s frown stayed on her face however. �Puu, isn�t that sort of like
the
 curse on your family?� Setsuna nodded. �It is, in some ways, the same
curse.� Usagi
 scratched her head in confusion. �What do you mean by that?� P-Chan was
also
 confused. *Her family is cursed? I didn�t even know she had a family! I
guess she
 knows how I feel, never getting to see her family since they�re lost.* He
sighed
 unhappily. 

    Ranma cut in, however, before Setsuna had a chance to explain. �He has
 another curse too.� Setsuna�s eyes narrowed as she turned to glare at the
pigtailed
 boy. �And what do you know about his other curse Mr. Saotome?� P-chan also
glared,
 no longer nervous since he knew Setsuna would keep Ranma from leaking his
secret
 out. *How dare Saotome do this to me!*

    Ranma gulped at the intense double glare he was currently receiving.
�Uh,
 well, I know what it is but I promised him I wouldn�t tell anyone else!�
Setsuna
 nodded once, glancing meaningfully from P-chan to Ranma. �See that you
don�t or else
 I may also help Mr. Hibiki take his revenge.�

    Usagi gulped at the statement. *Wow. Puu�s really serious about this!
She
 must be really good friends with Ryoga or his curse is especially bad!* She
hugged
 P-chan once then whispered so only he could hear, �I hope he�s going to be
okay P
-chan. I�ve known lots of people with curses and lots of them end up dead
because of
 them.� P-chan blushed. *She cares about me! Me! Ryoga Hibiki!* He smiled as
brightly
 as his little piglet body was able and bweed in happiness.

    Akane was feeling pretty impatient. *Come on! I want to see Dr. Tofu!*
�If
 you guys are done talking then lets go catch the bus! We�ve only got 10
more
 minutes before it�s scheduled to leave!� Ranma frowned at P-chan. �You mean
your
 taking him along too? Are you sure they allow pets?� Usagi was prepared to
argue
 with her pig tailed fiance but instead sighed. �I guess your right. P-chan?
Do you
 know the way home?� P-chan shook his head vigorously. *Stupid Ranma! He
knows I�ll
 get lost and probably not see Usagi for weeks!*

    Akane growled in frustration. �9 minutes! Usagi! Just put him down! We
 have to go!� She turned and started jogging to the bus. Usagi sighed. �Bye
P-chan!�
 Setting him down she moved quickly to catch up with Akane; leaving Ranma,
Setsuna,
 and Ryoga behind.

    *I�ll get you for this Ranma!* P-chan growled and was preparing to
pounce
 on Ranma when he was suddenly engulfed with hot water. Setsuna stood over
him
 pouring the contents out of a thermos that she had pulled from her sub
space
 pocket. (AN: *LOL* ) Ryoga stayed on the ground for a few seconds before it
 finally registered in his mind that he was naked. �Setsuna! Couldn�t you
have
 waited?!� He dashed behind the tree Ranma had hidden in earlier.

    Ranma scowled at Setsuna. �So you DO know �bout his curse!� She nodded.
 �Your friends with Usagi right? Did you know that he slept in her bed last
night?!� 
 Setsuna blinked than giggled. �Mr. Hibiki! I can�t believe you! Maybe I
should tell
 Usagi-chan about your curse!� She than pulled his whole pack, change of
clothes
 included, from her sub space pocket.

    Ranma stared, slack jawed. �How the heck did you do that?!� Setsuna
tossed
 Ryoga the change of clothes and set the pack on the ground beside her. �Mr.
 Saotome, I have something that I need to share with you. I am-� �What?! Why
are
 you telling him who you are?!� Ryoga had finished changing in record time
and was
 now fuming next to Setsuna.

    Ranma was totally lost. �What the heck are you two talking about?! I
 already know who she is!� Setsuna shook her head. �Ryoga, there is
something I need
 to tell you too. Later. But first. � She turned to face Ranma with a
serious look on
 her face. �You are Usagi�s fiance correct?� Ranma blushed. �Yeah. It wasn�t
our
 choice though! It was our dads�!�

    Setsuna smiled sadly. �Did you know that Usagi is already engaged?� Both
 Ryoga and Ranma stared. �What?!�, they said in unison. �As you know, Usagi
is
 adopted. What you don�t know is that she still knows who her real parents
were, and
 so do I. I actually used to work for her parents before they died.� She
looked to
 the ground. �Her parents engaged her to a boy from another plane-- er,
country.�
 Ryoga blinked. *Did she just say . . . planet?!* �When her parents died, it
is assumed
 that the prin. . .young man died as well. I know otherwise though. He is
alive, just
 lost somewhere. I�ve told you both this since it is obvious that you both
seem to
 like Usagi.�

    Ranma cut in. �Me?! Like a meatball head like her?! No way!� Ryoga
turned to
 Ranma slowly. �Ranma! How many times do I have to say not to call her
that!� He
 was just about to attack when Usagi suddenly ran up to the trio. �Hey! The
bus is
 going to- is that you Ryoga?!� Much to the lost boys surprise he suddenly
found
 himself being hugged tightly by the blond. *Is it possible?! Is she really
hugging
 me?!*

    She let go and smiled brightly. �How are you? Sorry we all ran away from
 you the other day.� Ryoga could only stutter and Ranma glared. �You seem
very happy
 to see him Meatball head.� Usagi cringed. �Don�t call me meatball head!�
She pulled a
 mallet out of her sub space pocket. �Now say sorry or else!�

    Setsuna sweat dropped. �Usagi-chan? I think the bus is going to be here
 soon.� Usagi blinked, the mallet held high above her head. �Oh. Yeah.� She
suddenly
 held up her hands in a V sign. �Akane bought the tickets so we�re all set!�
She
 turned to Ryoga. �Do you want to come to Juban with us? We�re going to have
lots
 of fun!� Ryoga smiled back at the petite blond. �Are...are you sure It�s
okay that I
 go with you?� Usagi smiled, and so did Setsuna. �I�m sure. Come on!�

    She took off for the bus station, Setsuna and Ryoga close behind. Ranma
 glowered at Setsuna and Ryoga�s retreating figures. *Not only do I have pig
boy to
 contend with but now some lost fiance who�s supposed to be dead!* He sighed
and
 jogged to catch up with Usagi. *Why me?*

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How was it? Sorry that Puu is sort of OOC. Just thought that if she was in
this
 sort of situation, this is how she might act. *shrug* For those of you
waiting for
 my DBZ/SM x-over, (if any!) I won�t have it finished till next week. One
reason is,
 I CAN�T THINK OF A TITLE! *pulls hair out in frustration* The only one�s I
can
 think of have all been done! *frown* Oh well. Ja Ne!

Tsukino Neko
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