GWB01E

46 Chapter 1 Prologue to the Reunion.

  

Roy and Beruche were in the apartment he had on the outskirts. The boy, aided by her, had taken the exams he had left to finish his degree and he passed them, being graduated at last as he wanted. Shortly after and as a result of his good matches in the commercial league, he was invited to preliminary tests of the most important basketball team of the city. In his opinion he did them well, but the decision was made by the evaluators, who, if they thought the same, would call him forwarding him to the scouts and representatives of the technical staff. That made him to be very nervous. Bertie, understanding this very well, tried to calm him and give him encouragement as jovially as possible.

-Come on, man! You are a very good player, do not worry, it will only be a test of procedure. And you will pass the other.

-Yeah right. It's easy, - he snorted, raising his arms theatrically to let them fall suddenly and add ironically. - If they call me. And then I'll just have to go there and say. Hi, my name is Robert Malden, but you can call me Roy. I am a normal type, at least before being possessed by a demon and turn out to be a warrior of the outer space reincarnated of a prince of another life. So far I have not played any major game except interuniversity championships, but I have  killed a lot of demons who wanted to destroy the Earth and I trained in Heaven to do it, because they killed me, but I was resurrected ...

-But Roy, that has nothing to do with this. - Bertie affectionately interrupted him, stroking his chin. - I do not think you have to talk to the Knicks scouts about your life. Besides, that has not bothered you so far in your other team.

-You're right. - He admitted confessing with emphasis and uneasiness. - But this is the opportunity I've been waiting for all my life! Since I was very small! And I fear that with the nerves of the occasion, when I play seriously to overcome the test, I can think of levitating through the air or something. With the simple unconscious desire to impress them. What face do you think they could made if they saw me doing that?

- I do not know! – Beruche laughed trying to dedramatize. - But I'm sure they'll sign you for sure. Even if it was only for a pet. Or as one of those time outs! -

-Very funny, - Roy said, pouncing on her and beginning to tickle her with better humor. - Now you'll see how fun I am.

-Furthermore. - She added following the joke as she jumped - the rules of the game say nothing about whether players can fly or not, right?

The boy grabbed her from behind trying to tickle her with the most horrible ticks in the story, but Beruche was almost impregnable to them. Nevertheless, they both laughed and rolled on the couch. However, they recovered their seriousness, and with it the subject of the conversation.

-Seriously Bertie, - he said in a thoughtful and very sincere tone. - I just want to have a normal life with you. I've had enough fights and wars against monsters and demons. I do not want to draw attention. And if I do, I would like to do it as basketball player, not like a flying guy who shines and shoots lightning.

-We'll have it. - Beruche assured him lovingly messing his hair - we will be very happy. Silly, I do not care if you're a great scorer, I just want you to be by my side. Look at Cooan and Tom, they are very happy together and do not care so much about those things. My sister told me that they are going to live in Portland. She has gotten a job there as a kindergarten teacher and Tom wants to build a gym with his savings and help from his parents.

-Yeah, I know, I talked to Tommy a couple of weeks ago. By the way, I have not seen them for several days ... where have they gone? - Inquired the boy curiously. -

-They went on vacation to a campsite in the suburbs, so they could be alone for a while. They wanted to take a moment to breathe before changing their lives. You know, after to finish the University, the fight against the demons and all that, they had not much time to know each other in depth. Hey, hey.

So Beruche could not help but laugh with some malice to the delight of her boyfriend who exclaimed amused.

-Look at those two, they have been very naughty!

-It's more or less the same as we were.- Bertie whispered softly, leaning close to him. -

-So you're asking for war, huh? - Roy smiled, ready to kiss her anywhere he could. -

She loved those previous love games, they started little by little and they went to bigger things, using a good time, although this time could not be this way. The doorbell rang as if it were the bell that ends a boxing assault, dissipating in passing, that atmosphere of intimacy necessary for the two of them. Unwillingly Beruche came to look at the grid. She saw a man and a woman who showed their credentials as federal agents. Surprised, she made up her clothes, motioned for Roy to do the same, and slowly opened.

-What happen? What do you want from us? - She asked them full of strangeness. -

-Please, you must accompany us, this is an official affair, - the man replied politely but firmly. -

Roy came up to them and got restless saying.

-Look, we have not done anything wrong, I assure you we pay taxes, at least you should read us our rights.

-Do not worry, - a red-haired woman smiled, not too loud. - That will not be necessary, you are not being accused of anything, we just want to tell you something that will interest you. Please trust us.

-I do not know, - Beruche said thoughtfully to add more decisively, - but I think we can trust them, Roy.

-We'll accompany you. - He nodded in response, which made the two agents very happy, as they both looked at each other as if they had managed to save a major problem.

In this way, the FBI couple guided their "companions", these followed them to an official car that awaited them. During the journey Roy asked the reason for all that but only got a disturbing. "It will be communicated to you when we arrive." Bertie calmed him down by asking for a little patience and her boyfriend agreed to it. At last they came to an office building where they went through numerous security checks. They were greeted by a bald, well-built man who invited them to sit down. He introduced himself as the deputy director of the FBI in the area.

-I'll let the agents who brought you to explain your presence here.- That man with brown hair and eyes of the same tone as the one they had come with, said. -

-Again, we thank you for coming,- The interpellated said, adding to the astonishment of his listeners. - We know that if you had refused to do so, it would not have been possible for us to force you , knowing the enormous powers of you are endowed.

Both Beruche and Roy put on a surprised face that they could not disguise. The agent, evidently realizing that, added in a reassuring tone.

-Do not be alarmed, please, we have investigated and we know that you and your friends have saved this planet from a terrible threat.

-Yes. We have a large dossier on each and every one of you. - The deputy director added. -

-Then, - Roy said defensively. - What can you already want from us? We just want to live a normal life. Is it too much to ask?

-No, not at all,- the red-haired woman, looking at them with her inquisitive blue eyes, replied in a more friendship tone. - What's more, we're trying to help you to get it. - At the stupor of both boys, she smiled and added. - We'll explain. This is part of a secret agreement worldwide. We have spoken with representatives from other countries. The only thing we ask is to have your help for Earth-threatening emergencies.

-We will always defend this planet.- Beruche answered trying to calm the mood of his boyfriend whom he did not take that too well. - That was not necessary.

-But we'll be sure of that,- the brown-haired man, added. - Besides, you deserve a reward, we want to thank you for everything you've done and if possible, learn from you.

-Hey, wait a minute, my friend! - Roy replied visibly annoyed. - If you think I'm going to let you to study me like a Guinea pig, you're deathly wrong.

-That's not it, - the woman said, explaining more calmly. - Believe us, we have investigated cases of paranormal and extraordinary events for years, but nothing we have seen can compare with you. The government finally recognized our work and put us on track. We just wanted to know if you were a threat but we saw no, quite the opposite. So we are now authorized to offer you a normal life.

-Yeah, we know you have been on a test for the Knicks. - The bald man said with kindness. - Do not worry, you will surely be chosen. But you must not prove your powers.

-Hey, a minute! - Interrupted the alluded with displeasure on his face. - I do not want to come in with a plug, my friend. I'm going to do it all alone. By my own right.

-Come on, we have no doubt about that. You can be the best basketball player of all time if you want. You will enter safely without us having to do anything. - The youngest agent added and said nonchalantly. - Plus, it's just a cover. Think of it  you can serve not only your country, but the entire planet Earth. Neither your teammates nor your coach will know who you are or what your real skills are. What is more. Your position in the team will have to be earned by you.

-Okay, - Roy said, yielding in his anger to be more thoughtful. - If you put it like that. Anyway. - He added with an inquisitive tone. - How do you know that?

-Let's say we have good sources, but we cannot reveal them. Understand that it is something of national security .- The bald man replied -

-Oh, my goodness, - Roy said sarcastically. - So you can know everything about us and do not even let us know how that was possible.

-We can only tell you that we have eyes and ears all over the world and that you and your friends do not go precisely unnoticed.- The younger agent replied laconically. -

The boy stared at him, not understanding. Did not the dragon make them all forget what happened? Just a moment! Not everyone, Landar said, that would have people who would not forget it because the Earth should be defended from other threats in the future. Possibly these three were some of those people. If so, they would have a pure heart, or at least good intentions, he sighed, better to let it be. To all this the woman gave a glance at the boy as if she wanted to finish by reassuring him.

-As we have already said, there is an agreement. You will have no obligation to interfere in politics or international relations. We will not ask you to fight in local wars or anything like that.

Neither would we - Roy said dryly. -

-You could be drafted in order to defend your country. - Remember that you are an American citizen after all. -The deputy director replied, valuing his interlocutor with his sharp eyes. -

-And my friends are citizens of other countries too. - He answered adding with visible discomfort. - And I was not going to fight them for mere power and money disputes.

-That has happened many times in the history of humanity, not only friends but families were divided into bands. - That young federal agent stated with what both  Bertie and Roy judged as cold dispassion. -

-Just a moment! -Beruche intervened, now being indignant.- If you think we're some sort of secret weapon, you're completely wrong. We are not going to hurt anyone in this world. We know from experience what it is to try to dominate and conquer others and we were able to get rid of that with a lot of suffering. You have no right to ask us something like that again.

-Of course, - Roy agreed, giving a comforting hand to his girlfriend to add. - We are not to serve ambitions of any country, even mine. - He sighed looking at the ceiling and tried to calm down to add already with a more leisurely tone. - It is true that I was born here, but it could equally well have been elsewhere on this planet. It would not be fair for any nation to take advantage of that fact.

-We know,-  the youngest agent said, to reveal in a softer and kinder tone. - And we did not ask  of you that.

-We wanted to know what your reaction would be. - The deputy director said, who seemed visibly pleased to add. - And we see that you are whole people. Understand our duty. We have to be sure that you are not a threat to the world.

-Do you think we would want to conquer the world? - Roy could reply, now that he was quite angry at those veiled accusations. - That's stupid! What could we do with it, deduct it from taxes? - He rifled with sour irony. -

-Sweetheart, - Bertie said, nodding sympathetically. - I do understand them. And you must do it too. It's their job. They may have a lot of information about us but they do not know what we think or feel. And their obligation is to make sure about us.

-So is it. -The red-haired woman said with a faint smile. - That's why we wanted to talk to you in person. Understand it, please. Our mission is to protect the world from things like the ones you have faced. And of others that may have lurked in a future. And we have to check all potential threat possibilities. It is not personal.

-I am sorry. You only do your duty. - Roy could apologize now. -

            Although, deep down, he had known the meaning of that kind of suspicion from the beginning. He was dominated by evil, and things could have been worse if he hadn´t been helped by his friends and the warriors. But all that hurts. Had not they risked their lives to save Humankind? But thinking coldly if he put himself in the place of those types of the government , he would certainly have acted in a similar way. Meditating on that, he listened now with less hostility.

-For this reason, we only ask you, please, to leave the internal affairs of the Earth to our account. Except perhaps natural catastrophes, if you could help us with that. - The agent in charge took the floor, by adding. - Only if some very dangerous extraterrestrial or malignant threat sifted over this world would we ask for your help, or if you discover it before and act.

-We, the Justicieras, would like to fight against some injustice at the local level. In fact we have been doing it. - Could say Beruche -

-We know. And at that level we do not worry, even thank you, as long as you do not take too much prominence or interfere with local police authorities. - Replied the deputy director. - What we ask of you is not to use your great powers at the global level to alter the balance of geopolitical forces.

-That's why you do not worry. - Roy said solemnly, adding. - All my friends and I have taken an oath to always protect the Earth and its inhabitants from any kind of global threat. But as long as there is none the only thing we want is to have as normal lives as possible.

-We understand them and for this we will do everything possible to protect your intimacies and your powers from the gaze of the rest of the world. From experience we have discovered that it is better this way. -The young agent said. -

-We have your friends, like the rest of you, and every country you live in is committed to what we say here. Starting with Japan with the Warriors of Justice. - The bald guy revealing them. - Here, without going any further, we know of the whereabouts of your sisters.

-Just a moment. - Bertie wanted to know with her heart beating faster now. - Do you know where my sister Karaberasu is?

-We know, - the deputy director confessed, adding. - But according to her own desires at the moment she prefers not to be located.

-We are sorry. But that was her wish.- The red haired woman added.-

Bertie and Roy looked at each other in that woman's eyes. On the one hand Bertie wanted to respect the wishes of her sister, on the other hand she wanted to embrace her and offer her help. Roy felt uneasy too. He knows that when he talked with Kalie just before she left. Although it was nevertheless the boy who told his girlfriend.

-Darling, you told me yourself that in her farewell note she asked you not to look for her. I could try to locate her with my techniques but someone once told me that things happened for some reason. And we should not try to change them.

-I know. - She managed to mumble with her eyes shining from a few tears that she hurried to dry and adding a little trembling voice. - But, Roy, she's my sister.

-I understand it. - He whispered passing a comforting arm to her shoulders and drawing her towards him. -

-If she ever expresses an interest in seeing you again, believe us that we will do our best to help you. And, if it serves you, we can tell you that she is well. And that there are people looking after her well-being, good friends. I cannot go any further. - The young agent said with a friendly and conciliatory gesture.-

Beruche smiled gratefully, that meant so much to her. Roy also nodded in acknowledgment and changed the subject he asked of those agents.

-Look, if you do not mind, I'd like to be the one to tell all about this to my friend Tom and my girlfriend's sister.

-As you prefer. - The deputy director nodded. -

- For our part we have information about you and many of your abilities but what we most want to know are the wishes you have. - The red-headed agent intervened, who then went to Beruche. - You already have a job, right? - She inquired very kindly to add. - In an elementary school that is in a neighborhood with a reputation for controversy, but if you want, we can move you to a better one.

-No, thank you, - she said. - I must do a special course for secondary school. And it's not as bad as you put it. Besides, I like the challenges and as you know I've to deal with worse things than a few wayward students.

-Very well, however, - the woman said, - then we have nothing more to say. You can already leave. Thank you very much for coming, do you want us to take you back to your apartment? She offered them quite cordially. -

-No, we'd rather take a walk, thank you. - Roy answered. -

Both left the building, her boyfriend told Beruche that as he had told these agents, they would have to tell Tom and Cooan everything. But for that they would have to locate them first. Yet he was unable to find the energy of his friends. Without that he would not be able to move to his side and anyway he did not think it a good idea to do it without further ado, he could find them in some compromised situation.

-You do not know where they've gone? - He asked Bertie, moving his head. -

-No, and I'd really like to know what they're doing now. - The girl said, tossing the question into the wind. -

Roy looked at her resignedly, but then she gave a small exclamation as if she remembered.

-Ah! I think my sister was helping him to choose the site and they had phone the camping. Tom called to ask if there were vacancies. And Cooan gave the number to me in case something happened.

-So we just have to look for that number and call them !- Roy said more relieved. -

And so it was. At a nearby campground on the outskirts of the city, Tom, oblivious to all these disquisitions of his friends, had already set up a tent. His girlfriend put the sleeping bags inside.

-This is more romantic than being in a hotel and here they will not find us, ha, ha, ha,-  the girl laughed. -

-I'd like to see Roy's face right now, -  the boy said, smiling mischievously. -He sure cannot imagine we're here.

-Oh Tom, I'm so happy to be by your side, did I tell you already?

-Yes, honey, a dozen times at least, - he replied. - Did I tell you that I'm also very happy?

-At least another dozen times. - She nodded, laughing as she told him. - Do you remember last week, when we came back from Japan?

-Yes ...- The boy agreed. - I really liked the Hikawa Shrine. Rei was most hospitable.

-The poor thing has been sad lately, with the death of her grandfather. He was a charming man, but a little strange. - The girl remembered. - I almost seduce him when I worked for the Black Moon.

-What? - The boy was surprised, watching her in astonishment. -

-Do not be silly! - She laughs now looking amused, to say more serious. - I infiltrated under the pretext of being a dojo trainer, he took one of my strongest drugs and convinced him to appoint me as an instructor. He was very womanizing and I just had to give him a sweet voice and my hands on his shoulders ...

-I'd like you to prove that to me.-  His interlocutor smiled now. - Let's see if it's ...

The girl did not repeat it, leaving her hands on the boy's shoulders, made him sit on the floor and whispered to his ear in an artificially cloying tone while giving him a massage on the back.

-Humm ! choose me ...

-Well! - He sighed, noticing how a part of himself was quite animated. - I'm not surprised you log in ..."

And he turned to surround the girl with his arms and give her a long kiss. Then when the two of them were more than in position, the young man, taking her by the waist, pointed to the ground where there was a kind of large waterproof canvas bag.

-Come, come here, Connie. It's time to taste the bags! - He asked his partner in a rather insinuating tone. -

There were accomplices smiles between them as they stripped off their clothes and hugged each other. But someone called them from outside, it was the voice of caretaker of the campsite. The boy, visibly annoyed by the rupture of that erogenous moment, got up hurriedly putting on his pants and grunting.

-Are not we going to be able to be alone even here?

Cooan on the other hand laughed, her boyfriend was comical trying to disguise a certain bulge rather than compromising as long as he dressed the essentials and left the store. The boy, without sharing such a humorous view of the subject, went to the guard, a somewhat plump man who waited a few meters carelessly smoking a cigarette.

-Hey, my friend! - Tom reprimanded him. - Can you tell us what you want? I try to spend some time with my girlfriend. Do you understand? We have come here to rest and other things that are not rest, but we need a little privacy.

-Yes, I can imagine the way you have to rest and it seems very good, - the guard replied with a mischievous smile. -

-I do not give a damn if you are okay with it, all I want is for us to not be disturbed anymore. I warned about that when we arrived, - The boy replied visibly upset. -

-Easy friend, - the guard asked, making a space with his hands. - Listen, I assure you I would not have bothered you if I had not been asked for you.

-Who asked you for me? - Tom asked, surprised. -

-A tall boy, - he said, pointing a hand over his partner in a graphic description to which he added. Brown hair. He looked strong, he did not tell me his name. He just wanted to talk to you. I told him you were busy and he told me he'd come back.

-Well, thank you, - his calmest replied interlocutor, so he could say something regretful of his outburst. - Excuse me, my friend.

-Do not worry, -The guy said not taking that personally. -

-He must be that fool of Roy. -He thought, between disbelieving and angry. - Is it possible that he want to  make us one of his jokes even here? – Listen to me, - he added, addressing that individual in a more forceful tone. - I'll tell you what we're going to do. If the guy comes back and asks about me again, You tell him that I do not want to be disturbed even if the sky falls on me. Have I expressed myself clearly enough? Send him to Hell, well, not hell- He rethink after all that they had gone through.- Ask him not to disturb.

-Yes, my friend, -the perplexed guard retorted, anxious to leave that irritable fellow. - Do not worry, I'll tell him.

-Well, thank you. - Tom sighed. - Now, if you'll excuse me.

So he turned back inside the tent, there waiting for Cooan in his sleeping bag.

-What is it, sweetheart? - She asked her boyfriend with curiosity. -

-The guard told me that an individual.-  And he described him as the man did, airing between resigned and annoyed. - He was asking for me, he cannot be other than Roy, what a jerk!. He surely wants to spend one of his jokes on us, but he will not get it. – The boy smiled now convinced of it. -

-But Tom, neither Roy nor my sister Bertie know where we are camping.-  The girl objected. -

-Roy with his instantaneous translation can detect our energy - his boyfriend reminded her,  -and standing here in a second, that's no problem for him.

-I do not think so, - she argued. - I told my sister that we did not want anyone to bother us. I just left her the phone but not the address, in case something unexpected came up. They would have called before coming.

-Well, one of two, or she did not tell Roy, or he has not paid any attention to what would be typical of him, and he asked about this place. - The boy shrugged, wishing he could forget that, to go back to his old mischievous tone. - Anyway, I'll call him later, at least he want to tell me something really important, but now. - He took off his pants once more to ask with a funny gesture. - Get me room inside, baby, hey, hey!

The boy got into the sleeping bag in his underwear and there began to fiddle with Cooan, she took off the slip and threw it out between laughter. They were already back in position and just then they heard the voice of the guard. He stuck his head around the tent and displayed a portable phone with one hand. The girl shrieked with fright and shame, covering herself with the sack. Tom reacted by stretching out an arm and grabbing a towel, luckily he was close to one. With this rolled up and in bad mood, he left.

-What the hell are you doing here? - Did not I tell you very clearly not to bother me anymore?

-I'm sorry, really, but he insisted a lot,- the man stammered giving him the phone. - I'm leaving. - the guard added and hurried out of the shop. -

-Tell me! - Tom answered as Cooan pulled her head out of the sack. - Roy, stupid! What the hell do you want now?

-I'm glad to hear you, too, man, - he said, looking surprised, and pulling the phone away within half a meter because of his friend's screams. - Has a bug stung you at the campsite, or is it awkward to wake up from the siesta, eh, Kansas peasant? - He asked slyly. -

His interlocutor shook his head as if his companion could see him and returned the word with indignation.

-We were not exactly at nap time, Roy. I'll explain what happens, you spied on your damn translation and you gave the phone to annoy me, right? ...

- What have I done what?-  His stunned fellow retorted. - But what do you say?" Are you sick of the head, you peasant? – Roy exclaimed in turn to, something more calm to unveil. - I was calling to tell you something serious. Bertie and I have been picked up by the FBI. We had to go to his office.

-What did you say?-  Tom asked, shifting his angry face to a surprised one, to Cooan's stupefaction. The girl looked at him puzzled especially when his boyfriend asked his interlocutor still in a suspicious tone. - Is not that a damn joke of yours?

-No, I swear! I would not joke about this sort of thing, Tommy. - His friend said, and in  sum up he explained to Tom what had happened. - Bertie will tell you.

-Then it might be that they were the ones who would have come here. - His interlocutor ventured more and more uneasily. -

-It could be, but do not worry, I asked them to let me tell you in person. Although if anyone has passed before they talked to us they will just want to say the same to you, I suppose.

-And what is it? - The boy asked with some uneasiness. -

-It's nothing bad. But it's a long story. And for what I see now is not the right time. - Roy replied more gently.- I'm sorry If I bothered you.

-Hey Roy! I'm sorry, - his embarrassed friend apologized, lowering his voice enough to mutter confidentially. - But being with Connie here means a lot to me.

-Quiet kid, I understand very well, you both enjoy it and we'll see each other! – His friend replied in a casual and conciliatory way to add to the indication of his girlfriend. - Bertie sends you regards. Say hello to Connie. Have a nice time!

-The same I say  to you my friend and you will tell me how you do with the Knicks. - Tom replied kindly as well -

-Take it for granted, boy! I will not call you until you return, but when will that be? – Roy wanted to know. -

-In two days. - Tom said. – Please, call me at my apartment, okay? Bye Roy. - He said goodbye hanging relieved. -

The latter also hung up and laughed, Beruche looked at him strangely.

-What's the matter? -She asked his partner, who laughed at it, and keep on laughing at it. Then he explained and Bertie laughed too and said - So it happened to us like these agents, we have almost, almost, ha, ha, ha!

-Yes, but now ...- he whispered to her ear as he began to kiss her neck down dangerously, amid the sighs of the girl. - It's not the FBI who will stop me, ha, ha ...

Bertie was delighted, returning some kiss to her boyfriend. And when it seemed that both could take back what they had pending, the phone rang again. Between annoyed and surprised of that chance Roy picked it up. But he soon became very happy as he listened and only hurried to say.

-Of course, yes, sir, of course! Looking good? It is magnificent! of course. There I will be, thank you for trusting me, goodbye.

-What did  they tell you? Who was it? - Beruche wanted to know, with an expression of impatience and curiosity.-

-It is done! - He said enthusiastically. - They were the Knicks, they have accepted me! Those guys have been quick. Even when I told them not to get involved.

-I do not think it was their thing,- Bertie retorted. - You said that their scouts had seen you play.

Her boyfriend sighed nodding, wanted to put that aside. Anyway, what did it matter? As much as the FBI had or had not intervened now it would be up to him to prove that he could do it. So, more optimistic, he said.

-The main thing is that I can do the test to play in the preseason for the final selection. I got a contract for a few months for the base salary. I have to go from tomorrow on to train, as a regular player.

- Have you seen! You have to tell everyone! - His girlfriend exclaimed cheerfully, though she was able to temper it sufficiently. - Well, except for Tom and Cooan. They will be available in two days' time.

- The first game of the preseason begins in just three days. I hope everyone can come and see me. - He wished feeling really happy now. -

- Take that for granted.- Beruche encouraged him. - Surely none of our friends will want to miss it.

-I'm calling them right now!- Roy euphorically stated, already getting up to concentrate and try to capture the aura of one of his friends. - I'd better go in person and tell everyone.

- Remember what we promised. No instant translation, - his partner forbade him to add with  common sense. -What if you catch them in an embarrassing moment like Tom and Cooan?

-But Bertie. - Do you have any idea how much it will cost us to call a conference? Most of them live abroad. - He protested. -

- Rooy don´t be mean. – Beruche said, dragging his name with an uncompromising but jovial gesture at once in her tone. - Use the phone! We can pay it...

-Okay,-  he conceded with a sigh of resignation. - Well, give it to me!

-Listen, sweetheart, - she smiled at him now in an affectionate tone. - If we really want to live normal lives we must strive to act as ordinary people. If we do not want to be harmed by our powers, we do not have to try to take advantage of them neither. Except for really urgent things.

- Well, this is urgent, little cube. - He could say with a little plaintive whining although looking into the eyes of his girlfriend who stared at him straightened her eyes more seriously. – Yes, you're right. It would not be fair.

So with Bertie he got off the hook and started calling their friends and the sisters one by one, except for Karaberasu whom they could not locate. Once they knew, they all loved the news and agreed to go there. Only Tom and Cooan remained to be told, but for that they would have to wait two days yet ...

Meanwhile in Japan the girls met at the Crown. They had a few shakes and chatted with each other.

-How are Sapphire and Petz doing? - Usagi wanted to know, addressing Makoto. -

-Very good. He made the move here, to the headquarters of his company in Tokyo and is helping Petz with the store in his free time.

-Poor guy! That is even harder than his training. - Ami smiled. -

-I was with them recently. I passed by the sisters' apartment. At the moment they are living there. I think Petz needed some clerk. - Makoto told them. - And now that they're thinking about getting married and their future Honeymoon's trip.

-It would be a good chance to earn some money while we study. - Ami said. -

-It's clear. It would give us safe work. We have to apply for the job! – Minako laughed, and with her the rest of her friends

-I am sorry, don´t count on me. I have a lot to do in the sanctuary.-  Rei said in a slightly downcast tone. -

She was the only one who did not participate in the good atmosphere and the jokes, just to smile weakly. Usagi immediately shook her hand and told her affectionately.

-We're very sorry about your grandfather. But he lived a good life and he was very proud of you. And that without knowing who you really are ...

-Sometimes I would have wanted to tell him.- The girl sighed, who nevertheless did not want to depress the rest of her friends and added, now with a better mood. - Well Usagi, you could take advantage and ask Petz for the job.

-I would like to, but I have many things to do.- The interpellated said as excuse.-

-Yes, in this order, sleep and eat.-  Minako laughed. -

-Look who's talking ... - the aforesaid replied, showing her tongue. -

-Sorry, - Venus replied, shaking her head and one of her fingers in a negative way to assert. - I'm very busy, apart from studying I have to prepare myself to be a juvenile idol.

-Are you still with that? - Ami was interested. -

-Of course. And now I'm more determined than ever. - Her friend assured her. -

-Well, I do not think there's anyone here who can work in Otafukuya. - Makoto sighed. - For my part, I'm studying floral arts and I hope to have the opportunity to start my own business. A florist with cafeteria.

-Oh, that sounds great. - Ami said, declaring. - Have you done a market study yet? You have to check the possible pros and cons ...

-Eeeh?-  The other girls exclaimed in chorus looking at her with eyes size of dishes. -

Although Ami smiled, and just nodded, adding to the almost masterly explanation.

- The first thing is the business idea. Location of the place, type of potential clientele. Then is mandatory to make a calculation of budgets, you know, fixed costs, variable ... permits, taxes ...

-Oh my goodness! ... you're taking away my desire.- Makoto said looking horrified.-

-Do not worry, I can help you with the calculations. - Her companion smiled at the astonished faces of the rest.-

-Maybe you could ask Petz for the job. - Makoto declared. - As a tax advisor. LOL

-I have no time. You know, I have to go to high school, and besides, I'm getting the English title C-1. It is the minimum to go to study an Anglo-Saxon country. – her friend replied.-

- Do you have still the idea of ​​the study trip? - Usagi asked. -

-I'd like to, if it was possible, to go to practice in New York. Next year we will finish  high school and we will have to take the examinations for the access to the university. Hopefully I can get into medicine and go to study there in the exchange program.

-So you could visit Beruche and Roy. - Rei said with a smile of joy for her friend. -

-I've already spoken to Bertie-chan about the subject. She was very happy when I told her. She assured me that both she and Roy will help me in whatever they can. - The girl stated with visible satisfaction.-

-And what about Tommy and Cooan? - Usagi asked, adding something thoughtful. - I remember they came to see you a week ago, Rei.

-Yes, we showed Tom the sanctuary. – He liked it a lot. He even had time to make a performance for the charity days we set up every year. At least he and Cooan helped me in something. It was perfect, with Yuuichirou busy at university ... You know, those things that we do! ... The adornments, the sale of amulets ... - She declared now with a certain tone of disguised reproach, causing all the others to look away blushed.-

-It's just that I ... had a lot to do at home. - Makoto apologized.-

-Yes ... and me, they called me from Osaka to do a test. - Minako could say. -

-I could not miss the academy. I'm sorry, Rei. - Ami whispered, lowering her head. -

-And what is your excuse? -The priestess wanted to know, looking at Usagi, who was also bowing her head.

-Well,- The girl laughed with a hand back on her neck. -I forgot it! I stayed with Naru-chan. I am sorry. I'll help you next time, okay?

The priestess sighed, moving her head disapprovingly and leaving her friend as impossible. The girls kept silence for a moment and continued with other conversations when a familiar voice greeted them. Looking to the place from which they came, they recognized their companion ...

-Setsuna! It is nice to see you! - Minako affirmed.-

-Yes, sit down and have something with us.-  Rei offered her kindly. -

Although the girl's face was serious. Apparently she had not come to visit them just to chat. By answer, she said in a grave tone.

-The Space Time has been traversed anomalously. I have felt strong currents. Something has destabilized the continuous-temporal flow.

-You mean someone has traveled through time?-  Ami asked. -

Her interlocutor nodded. Usagi inquired, this time with great seriousness.

-When did it happen?

-It will be a few hours ago. I have detected it in America.- Setsuna replied.-

-Could it have to do with our friends?-  Minako wanted to know. -

-It could be. In any case at the moment, it is not none of our business. - Usagi replied. -

-That is what you said. However, in our expertise…girls. I am afraid here we go again ... - Rei sighed. – And you couldn´t tell us anything, could you?

            However Usagi moved her head and retorted..

-It is not the same. I assure you. This time I do not know what is happening. - Her friend revealed to them. - For now we will have to wait. And if something bad happened or there was another threat, this time we will intervene without hesitation. Unless I'm told otherwise.

The group sighed, and for the moment things were in effect beyond their influence. Although events will soon take place that would change the course of the lives of all.

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