Title: Locker Love Chapter 8 Author: Azn Angel Email: silver_dragon12@excite.com Rated: PG13 Konnichiwa, minna-san! So sorry that you had to wait so long to read the next chapter of Locker Love. I know how it is, waiting for the next chapter of a fic. So, upon request, Locker Love is back and running! I put a LOT of work into my other fic, Christmas Magic, even if many people didn't read it. Sorry for the long wait! First off, I'd REALLY like to add a "Thankies!" section here. I make it as quick and painless as possible. Ahem... *pulls out a long list, puts on spectacles* Ah, yes, well, I'd like to thank all you people who read my fic, especially those who sent me feedback; and those who stuck with me, Moonie, Fabiola, Jelp, Sailor BlueEarth, Jackie, Sailor Silver Moon; my used-to-be editor, Angel Eternal; one of my best friends, Achika; another best friend, Jenny-bunni-chan, who also happened to give me an idea in Christmas Magic, and has read all of my fics willingly, and pushed me to go on (I miss you a WHOLE bunch! Luv ya!); my muse/prereader/best friend, Shini-chan, my crazy, one-of-a-kind friend; my other best friend, Brande-chan, who has also pushed me to go on; and last but not least, my old crush. Without him, who will remain nameless, I wouldn't have gotten the idea. I'll explain in the last chapter, minna. ALSO, EMAIL ME AT MY NEW EMAIL ADDRESS, AT THE TOP OF YOUR SCREEN! THANK YOU! Long author's notes! Sorry to take up so much time! Disclaimer: OK, minna, LOOK at my face. Do I look happy? Do I SEEM happy? Of course not. So why ask? I don't own Sailor Moon, but I do own this fic, so back off, copycats! ~*~*~*~* I shut my eyes tightly, waiting to feel the hard ground hit me... In the distance, I could hear Jupiter calling me, Mercury and Venus crying, and Mars yelling out uncomprehensible things. I landed... ...in a silky cloak, with soft hands catching my weight. I hesitantly squinted one eye open, to find Tuxedo Kamen staring straight at me. I blushed under his gaze. "Tuxedo Kamen..." I whispered, averting my gaze. He remained noiseless. The strong and silent type. "Th-thank you." I breathed, looking back to him. His lips made the slightest movement, which gave the smallest curve to his lips. My heart somersaulted. Tuxedo Kamen, smile at ME?! "The pleasure is all mine." he said steadily. I smiled a bit. The world around us seemed like a misty haze, with no one existing but us. My eyes widened as felt him coming closer to me. His face was closing in to my lips. I closed my eyes... "Sailor Moon... Sailor Moon..." he whispered. ~*~*~*~* "Sailor Moon... Sailor Moon!" I opened my eyes with a start. "Huh?!" Ow! My head... Mercury's concerned face filled my gaze. "Daijaibu?" I blinked, and looked around. "Nani? Wasn't... Tuxedo Kamen just here?" Mercury gave me a confused look. "Iie." "Oh." I said blankly. It was a dream. Darn it! I looked around. Jupiter and Mars were finishing off the youma (without moi?! Hmph!), Venus was backing them up, and Mercury was checking me for injuries. "Wha... What happened?" I asked. Sailor Mercury gave me a strange look, then said, "When Komadoi's concentration broke, you fell to the ground, and hit your head pretty hard." "I... I thought Tuxedo Kamen saved me." "Iie, no sign of Tuxedo Kamen tonight." Mercury shook her head. "Oh." "So, are you hurt at all? Does your-" "Ow!" I clutched my head painfully. "-head hurt?" Mercury quickly analyzed me with her mini computer. "Hmm, it doesn't seem TOO bad, but, it's going to hurt a little bit, occasionally, over the next few days." "Ohhh..." I groaned. "Unfortunately, tomorrow, when you wake up, it will be quite painful." "Ugh..." I moaned. "And I have a Math test tomorrow!" "Sorry." Mercury said sympathetically. "FIRE SOUL!" "SUPREME THUNDER!" "CRESCENT BEAM!" Mercury and I turned to watch the last of Komadoi. She was screaming, and then was blown up to bits. I winced. "Ouch..." Mercury nodded grimly. I think she always hated seeing anyone, good or bad, be hurt. Same here. I got up on shaky feet. Mercury's shoulder supported me. "Arigatou." I said weakly, suddenly feeling drained. After the note, and my head, I was about ready to hit the sidewalk and fall asleep. "It's OK, Moon. You can go home and rest now." I nodded, then tried to walk away. "MATTE!" I turned back around. "Nani?" I asked Mercury. "You must be escorted by one of US!" "Oh, iie, it's OK. I'll be fine on my own." I waved my hand airily. "No way!" Jupiter said, joining Mercury and me. "One of us will see you home. You did for us!" Mars and Venus came, nodding in agreement. I rolled my eyes a little. "I'll be fine! I'm not a baby!" I snapped, on edge from lack of sleep. Mars and Jupiter looked surprised, and Mercury actually took a step back. I sighed. "Gomen nasai, minna. I'll be OK, really." Venus looked at me. "We just wanted to look out for you." I smiled. "I know you mean well, but I don't need your protection all the time." "O...K..." Mars said uncertainly. "And," I added hastily, " I wouldn't feel comfortable, knowing that I'm depriving you guys of your sleep." "Demo, we aren't sleepy!" Jupiter protested. Venus yawned. I cocked an eyebrow. "Uh huh. Suuuuure." "Fine, fine." Jupiter gave in. "I'll see you tomorrow." "Ja ne, minna." I walked away. After a few minutes, I detransformed. Yawning, I thought, 'Whoo, I'm goin' to fall onto that bed, fully clothed!' I stopped, suddenly feeling a chill run up my spine. I shivered, and looked around, as if someone was watching me... "Hello?" I called out. "Who's there?" Silence. "Who is it? Show yourself!" I demanded. I heard a chuckle. I snapped my head from side to side, looking for the source. All of a sudden, I saw a shadow step out from behind a tree. Its silhouette was barely visible. "Well," a voice said. "Hello..." He stepped out. "...Sailor Moon." It was Zoicite. I let out a silent scream. My hands flew to my mouth. I wasn't even in battle form! How could I fight him, detransformed, unarmed, at night, when I'm bone-tired, and no other senshi to help?! "So..." he said silkily. "You don't have your little fuku friends with you. Not so brave, huh?" He walked towards me. My throat clenched in utter fear. He started circling, eyeing me. Like a tiger hunting its prey. "Hmm, Sailor Moon, or should I say, Usagi?" His cold, pale blue eyes, like two thin pieces of ice, glinted evilly. I shivered. "I-I don't know wh-what you're talking about." I said hoarsely. His eyes narrowed. "Don't lie to me!" he hissed. "I have been following you." My eyes widened in fear. "What d-do you mean?" I played innocent. "Who are y-you?" 'So, it was him I heard after the last battle!' (AN: HA! Bet you guys thought it was Tuxedo Kamen, didn't you? ~Didn't you?!~) "Fine." He grinned nastily. "We'll play your little game, then. I am Zoicite, general of the Dark Kingdom. Those who dare to defy me have ceased to be able tell the true horror that I am." I drew in a shaky breath. I didn't like the sound of that. "But," He gave me an appreciative look. "If you would agree, we could strike a small deal..." He moved his mouth close to my ear. "to, perhaps, entertain eachother?" he whispered. He put a gloved hand on my thigh. Even through the fabric of his glove and my jeans, I could feel his cold skin. I gulped. I felt sick. I shook my head slightly, then tried to move away. His grip tightened. "No, huh?" he said in a low voice in my ear. "Are you sure?" He placed his other hand on my other thigh. I closed my eyes. He was making me feel jumpy, and very frightened. I shook my head again, then tried to break free. 'Help... Somebody... Anybody...' "Uh uh..." he whispered, his breath hot on my neck. His hands began to rub me harshly on my thighs. "You may refuse, but I certainly don't." My eyes snapped open at his rough touch. "Let me GO!" I struggled. He painfully grabbed me. "Not on your life." he muttered in my ear. I tried to elbow him, but my arms were in his hold, against my side. I tried to kick him, but he wrapped one of his legs around me, pinning me to him. "LET GO!" I screamed. Tears were in my eyes. I felt a draft of air above my head. "Ow!" I heard him cry out. He released me. I fell to the ground, gasping. Looking back, I saw that he had a great scratch across his forehead, bleeding. Next to him was a rose, the tip of its stem covered in blood. I heard Zoicite curse under his breath. He looked up, and so did I. There stood the famous Tuxedo Kamen, his cape waving wildly in the night wind, perched on a tree branch. His face was in the shadows. Zoicite stood up. I couldn't. My legs were jelly, and my body was shaking from head to toe. "Kamen..." Zoicite growled. Tuxedo Kamen skillfully jumped down to the ground, landing with the grace and smoothness of a cat. His face, visible to my eye, was hard and cold, like steel. "What the hell do you think you're doing?" Zoicite spat. He remained silent. "Are you looking for a fight? Because if you are, you got one!" Zoicite lunged at Tuxedo Kamen, his hands together, preparing to attack. Kamen jumped away easily, leaving Zoicite to curse again, then clasp his hands together again. A sickening, greenish light burst from his hands, aimed for Tuxedo Kamen. Kamen dodged again. For a split second, in the moonlight, I could see his eyes. They were burning with an angry, midnight blue fire. He jumped to me, then gathered me in his arms, and jumped to the side, narrowly missing Zoicite's attack. "You put her down!" Zoicite yelled. Kamen gripped me tightly in his arms, jumping every second to avoid the attacks. "Did you hear me?! I said PUT HER DOWN!" Kamen dodged another blast. "PUT SAILOR MOON DOWN!!!" I felt Tuxedo Kamen slightly jump in surprise, luckily missing another fire. "Sailor Moon...?" he whispered, looking at me in the eyes. I looked away. 'Damn Zoicite! He gave me away!' I thought angrily. My anger flared, and I felt myself being filled with energy from my anger. I jumped out of Tuxedo Kamen's arms. "What?" Zoicite stopped his attacks. 'Might as well, since he already knows the truth.' I glared at Zoicite, then yelled out, "MOON PRISM POWER MAKE-UP!" Transformed now, clad in my fuku, I was more sure of myself. I could attack. My anger at its point, I ripped off my tiara, and shouted, "MOON TIARA ACTION!" It was too quick for Zoicite, and before he had a chance to block it, my tiara zipped straight through Zoicite, slicing him in half. (AN: Eww...) He screamed, his body disintergrating into a pile of dust. I walked over to the pile, and spat in it. "Not even human." I muttered darkly. I turned back around, to find Tuxedo Kamen, studying me through narrow eyes. "NANI?!" I shrieked. "YES, I'M SAILOR MOON! You know my identity! Are you happy now?! Are you satisfied?! Now you can go blab it to the tabloids and the press! Let all of Tokyo know! Be my guest!" Glaring at him, I quickly sprinted away. ~*~*~*~* That's all for now! Send me feedback? Pwetty pwease? ~*~Azn Angel~*~ 100% Azn, 90% Angel