~ New Moon ~
Chapter Eight

	Hi minna! Thanks for all the reviews and e-mails! ThatÕs why IÕm updating so
 soon. I hope you didnÕt 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 donÕt own Sailor Moon or
 Ranma 1/2 so donÕt sue me! You wonÕt get much if you do anyway! =~-^=

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

~Tendo Dojo, Nermia ~

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

	Setsuna quickly regained her composure. ÒHello Usagi. It seems like an
 eternity since IÕve seen you. Who is this?Ó She turned to indicate Akane. The blond
 in front of her glanced from Akane to Setsuna and back again. ÒSheÕs 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.Ó She shoved the protesting
 girl through the open door then closed it behind her. ÒBut Usagi! We have to---Ó

	ÒWhew. That was close! By the way, howÕd you find me here?Ó 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?* ÒWell, a friend of mine sort of said he saw
 someone by the name of Usagi in this area. It was the best lead IÕve had in months
 so I decided to check it out. IÕve been really worried about you princess.Ó 

	Usagi sheepishly stared at the ground. ÒIÕm sorry Puu. My life has been so
 good here. IÕve even learned how to fight again! I just didnÕt want to give it up by
 letting you know where I was.Ó 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 princessÕs arms. 

	ÒRyo--! Uh, I mean, Usagi? Where did you get that little piglet?Ó Usagi
 stared at her quizzically before answering. ÒI saved him from a big dog in the park
 last night so I decided to keep him.Ó The blond finally seemed to register the fact
 that P-chan was out cold. ÒHuh? WhyÕs he asleep? Well, IÕll just wake him up the
 same way Akane does to me! Water!Ó 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. ÒPrincess! DonÕt!Ó She snatched P-chan from UsagiÕs arms right as
 the water fell where the piglet had previously been, soaking UsagiÕs jacket. 

	ÒPuu! WhatÕd you do that for?! Now IÕm all wet!Ó Setsuna smiled slightly.
 ÒIÕm sorry princess but I think we should have our talk before your pet awakens so
 as to have no distractions.Ó The blond removed her small jacket, since it was wet
 (AN: Duh!) , and set it on the ground to sit on. ÒOkay Puu. IÕll go with you on that
 one. Just stop calling me princess. It makes me feel uncomfortable. You know that!Ó
 Setsuna giggled slightly as she sat down, setting Ryoga on her lap. *I canÕt believe
 Usagi is keeping Ryoga as a pet! I guess he did help find Usagi-chan after all.* 

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

	Usagi sighed. *I guess I wonÕt be able to nap after all.* ÒActually, I donÕt
 really remember much. Only about being the princess, a little bit of what life was
 like back then, and you and the outers.Ó Setsuna blinked. ÒReally? You remember the
 outers? What about the inners?Ó Usagi shrugged. ÒI can remember that there were
 inner senshi but not much else comes to mind.Ó The blond squinted in sudden
 concentration. ÒThereÕs also a dream IÕve had of someone with black hair calling me
 meatball head but I might just be warping RanmaÕs image or something.Ó 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. ÒWell, I still find it strange that you
 remember the outers.Ó RyogaÕs ears pricked. *Outers?* Usagi cocked her head to
 the side slightly. ÒWhatÕs so odd about it? They were my best friends!Ó 

	P-Chan was startled. *DidnÕt 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 wonÕt be good if he finds out who Usagi really is. IÕd best continue this
 conversation later.* ÒUsagi? I think your piglet is awake now.Ó The blond let out a
 squeal of happiness. ÒP-chan!Ó She picked the still stunned pig from off of SetsunaÕs
 lap and hugged him tightly. Setsuna caught P-chanÕs eye and slowly raised an
 eyebrow. 

	ÒYou sure seem VERY affectionate of this piglet Usagi.Ó She kept her eyes
 locked with RyogaÕs who suddenly developed a deep blush. ÒYup! I love my little P
-chan!Ó She emphasized her statement with another tight squeeze, causing Setsuna
 to giggle. ÒHe sure is kawaii. Where did you get that wonderful bandana?Ó
 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. ÒHe was wearing it when I
 found him. It does look good on him though.Ó They were interrupted by Akane.
 ÒUsagi! Come on! We have to leave now if we want to catch the early bus!Ó The two
 girls, piglet still being hugged (=~-^=) , leapt to their feet to face Akane. 

	Usagi turned on her best pouting face. ÒAkane! I havenÕt seen Puu since
 forever!Ó 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?*
 ÒWell, have her come with us or something! Just hurry! RanmaÕs going to try and
 follow us.Ó Setsuna blinked. ÒRanma?Ó She turned to Usagi. ÒWhoÕs Ranma?Ó 

	The blond blushed as Akane impatiently tapped her foot. ÒHeÕs my fiance.Ó
 SetsunaÕs jaw dropped. ÒBut. . .but your already engaged princess!Ó Akane stopped
 her tapping and turned to the green haired woman. ÒWhat are you talking about?Ó
 She squinted her eyes. ÒAnd why do you keep calling my sister Princess?Ó Setsuna
 nervously played with a bit of her hair. ÒOh, that! ItÕs just my nickname for her.
 ThatÕs all.Ó Usagi nodded vigorously as Akane continued to watch them suspiciously.
 ÒYup! ThatÕs all!Ó 

	Akane sighed. ÒAlright. WeÕd better go right now though. I think I hear
 Ranma coming down the stairs.Ó 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 itÕs way to the bus
 station. *Why in the world did Setsuna turn up at the Tendo house? Is she
 following me around? I donÕt think she came just to visit with Usagi or else they
 both wouldnÕt have been so surprised. And what about that whole thing with ÔOutersÕ
 ? IÕm going to have a long conversation with Setsuna, next time I can that is!*

	ÒUsagi? I have a quick question.Ó Usagi turned to Akane with a smile. ÒWhat
 is it sis?Ó Akane giggled slightly. ÒWell, I couldnÕt help noticing that you keep
 calling your friend Puu. ThatÕs not her real name is it?Ó Setsuna smiled since she
 had overheard the question. ÒNope. My real name is Setsuna Meiou. IÕm staying in
 Juban for a short while. Visiting friends and relatives.Ó Akane blinked. ÒReally?
 Who? We might just know some of them!Ó Usagi grinned. ÒYeah Puu! Who are you
 visiting? Is it anyone else from our little ÔclubÕ?Ó The blond winked but only
 Setsuna noticed.

	ÒActually, yes, Usagi. IÕve also called some of my immediate family to meet
 me there this weekend.Ó 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 .
 . . * ÒDo you mean . . . .Ó She looked at Setsuna pointedly, so as to convey her
 meaning. Setsuna nodded. ÒYes. Haruka, Michiru and Hotaru are coming to visit me
 this weekend. They might even stay if they like it there.Ó 

	Usagi started jumping up and down. ÒYahooooo! I canÕt believe it! TheyÕre
 really coming Puu?! I get to see them again?!Ó 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. ÒIt seems as though weÕre being followed by something.Ó Akane
 nodded and frowned as well. ÒI wonder what.Ó 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. ÒLook. UsagiÕs fiance has caught up with us.Ó 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. ÒMs. Tendo? Do you have any idea why
 he is following us? And hiding in a tree of all things?Ó

	The blue haired girl shook her head. ÒNone at all, and please, just call me
 Akane.Ó 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. ÒP-chan? Are you okay?Ó She titled her
 head to the side as she regarded the slightly green piglet. ÒAre you sick? Hey!
 Akane! Setsuna! I think P-chan is sick for some reason!Ó 

	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. ÒWhat was that?Ó
 The blond blinked as she regarded the crumpled form of Ranma on the ground.
 ÒRanma? What are you doing here?Ó 

	Ranma scowled as he stood and brushed himself off. ÒIs 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.Ó Akane frowned and crossed her arms.
 ÒThen why were you hiding in a tree?!Ó 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!* ÒUm, well, I just wanted to see . . . uh. . who
 this is!Ó He pointed at Setsuna who only stared at him.

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

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

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

	Setsuna smiled. ÒYes, heÕs quite a strong young man. As surprising as this
 may sound, I even taught him some of his tricks. You probably havenÕt seen all he
 can do though Mr. Saotome.Ó P-chan was just listening, unable to say anything for
 himself. *So now sheÕs 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. ÒDid you know heÕs cursed?Ó P-chanÕs head flew up and his heart
 started beating faster. *Is he. . . is he going to tell Usagi?* Usagi frowned.
 ÒReally? How's he cursed?Ó Setsuna quickly came to P-chanÕs rescue. ÒHeÕs cursed
 to wander. Always lost.Ó *P-chan let out a sigh of relief. *Thank you Setsuna!* 	

	UsagiÕs frown stayed on her face however. ÒPuu, isnÕt that sort of like the
 curse on your family?Ó Setsuna nodded. ÒIt is, in some ways, the same curse.Ó Usagi
 scratched her head in confusion. ÒWhat do you mean by that?Ó P-Chan was also
 confused. *Her family is cursed? I didnÕt even know she had a family! I guess she
 knows how I feel, never getting to see her family since theyÕre lost.* He sighed
 unhappily. 

	Ranma cut in, however, before Setsuna had a chance to explain. ÒHe has
 another curse too.Ó SetsunaÕs eyes narrowed as she turned to glare at the pigtailed
 boy. ÒAnd what do you know about his other curse Mr. Saotome?Ó 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. ÒUh,
 well, I know what it is but I promised him I wouldnÕt tell anyone else!Ó Setsuna
 nodded once, glancing meaningfully from P-chan to Ranma. ÒSee that you donÕt or else
 I may also help Mr. Hibiki take his revenge.Ó

	Usagi gulped at the statement. *Wow. PuuÕs 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, ÒI hope heÕs going to be okay P
-chan. IÕve known lots of people with curses and lots of them end up dead because of
 them.Ó 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!* ÒIf
 you guys are done talking then lets go catch the bus! WeÕve only got 10 more
 minutes before itÕs scheduled to leave!Ó Ranma frowned at P-chan. ÒYou mean your
 taking him along too? Are you sure they allow pets?Ó Usagi was prepared to argue
 with her pig tailed fiance but instead sighed. ÒI guess your right. P-chan? Do you
 know the way home?Ó P-chan shook his head vigorously. *Stupid Ranma! He knows IÕll
 get lost and probably not see Usagi for weeks!* 

	Akane growled in frustration. Ò9 minutes! Usagi! Just put him down! We
 have to go!Ó She turned and started jogging to the bus. Usagi sighed. ÒBye P-chan!Ó
 Setting him down she moved quickly to catch up with Akane; leaving Ranma, Setsuna,
 and Ryoga behind.

	*IÕll 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. ÒSetsuna! CouldnÕt you have
 waited?!Ó He dashed behind the tree Ranma had hidden in earlier.

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

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

	Ranma was totally lost. ÒWhat the heck are you two talking about?! I
 already know who she is!Ó Setsuna shook her head. ÒRyoga, there is something I need
 to tell you too. Later. But first. Ò She turned to face Ranma with a serious look on
 her face. ÒYou are UsagiÕs fiance correct?Ó Ranma blushed. ÒYeah. It wasnÕt our
 choice though! It was our dadsÕ!Ó 

	Setsuna smiled sadly. ÒDid you know that Usagi is already engaged?Ó Both
 Ryoga and Ranma stared. ÒWhat?!Ó, they said in unison. ÒAs you know, Usagi is
 adopted. What you donÕt 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.Ó She looked to
 the ground. ÒHer parents engaged her to a boy from another plane-- er, country.Ó
 Ryoga blinked. *Did she just say . . . planet?!* ÒWhen her parents died, it is assumed
 that the prin. . .young man died as well. I know otherwise though. He is alive, just
 lost somewhere. IÕve told you both this since it is obvious that you both seem to
 like Usagi.Ó

	Ranma cut in. ÒMe?! Like a meatball head like her?! No way!Ó Ryoga turned to
 Ranma slowly. ÒRanma! How many times do I have to say not to call her that!Ó He
 was just about to attack when Usagi suddenly ran up to the trio. ÒHey! The bus is
 going to- is that you Ryoga?!Ó 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. ÒHow are you? Sorry we all ran away from
 you the other day.Ó Ryoga could only stutter and Ranma glared. ÒYou seem very happy
 to see him Meatball head.Ó Usagi cringed. ÒDonÕt call me meatball head!Ó She pulled a
 mallet out of her sub space pocket. ÒNow say sorry or else!Ó 

	Setsuna sweat dropped. ÒUsagi-chan? I think the bus is going to be here
 soon.Ó Usagi blinked, the mallet held high above her head. ÒOh. Yeah.Ó She suddenly
 held up her hands in a V sign. ÒAkane bought the tickets so weÕre all set!Ó She
 turned to Ryoga. ÒDo you want to come to Juban with us? WeÕre going to have lots
 of fun!Ó Ryoga smiled back at the petite blond. ÒAre...are you sure ItÕs okay that I
 go with you?Ó Usagi smiled, and so did Setsuna. ÒIÕm sure. Come on!Ó 

	She took off for the bus station, Setsuna and Ryoga close behind. Ranma
 glowered at Setsuna and RyogaÕs retreating figures. *Not only do I have pig boy to
 contend with but now some lost fiance whoÕs 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 wonÕt have it finished till next week. One reason is,
 I CANÕT THINK OF A TITLE! *pulls hair out in frustration* The only oneÕs I can
 think of have all been done! *frown* Oh well. Ja Ne! 
stonekid@etv.net
Tsukino Neko
=^-^=