2nd Love [Action]

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[Action 1 | Locked for House 3 ONLY]

[It was suppose to be the night to enjoy themselves. They were suppose to enjoy the concert and later hang out to gossip. She even expected to go back stage to meet the new teen idols of her dream! Okay... one of many on her list, but still--! It happened so fast in a blur. New enemies? Allies? What was their future this time? If it was just a dream, please someone, anyone... wake her up.

In the room where she once resided, there she was on the bed in her cotton dress. Her golden hair spread across the bed without her red ribbon to hold it up. The sun's ray shined her window to the bed. The bed felt warm from the ray. Minako laid on her side with her head buried in the pillow. "Mmm... five more minutes Artemis."

It was when she turned her body back was when she felt something familiar, a pinch of pain on her back. She rolled forward instead, and then finally mustered her body up. She wiped her sleepy eye as she collected herself. Honestly, of all times, why was there pain on her back? She pulled her opposite shoulder close as she leaned her head further back. Wings, oh right. She remembered she had those before.

There was a pause until a loud shriek had broken the silence. They had to drag her back after that moment, when planet Earth needed her most. Minako made a fist as she subdued her irritation and anger. She didn't care where she was, it was quite clear. She was more irritated that whoever was in charged pulled her back in a crucial moment. A leader couldn't be absent of duty!

She jumped out of bed and looked around her dresser. There of course was her red lace, the main priory. She tied her hair up and fixed her bow. If she was to return, she might as well look more preventable. The Goddess of Love would always look her best even in these times.

After she fixed herself, Minako approached the door of her room and extended her hand out to the knob. Although her hand was on the knob, she couldn't turn it. The rage from the beauty subdued as her eyes fell to the knob. Was it horrible to wish everyone else were pulled here? What about Ami from the other world? The Goddess smiled faintly to herself. "I'm sorry, everyone."

After taken a deep breath, the knob turned and the door opened. The door creaked as Minako pushed the door open. There she was, by her door, with her bangs cascaded over her eyes. She dragged her hand over the wall and any doors she passed. When she reached the living room, she raised her chin up with a smile as she lifted an index finger. It was time to break the silent.

"You know, after all that studying we had to do, we finally made it a high school together. Exciting? I know."

[Action 2]

[Thank goodness for her Crescent Compact. Because... Big surprise, she over grew from the clothes she had before, go figure. By the thought of it, it was depressing. The waist lines felt tighter and her skirts that would be by her knees were over. If there was anything to be thankful for after she analyzed from the two year skip, it was here busts. A sigh escaped.

Minako had on her high school uniform. It was similar to her old school uniform in middle school, skirt just close to the knees. After her Crescent Compact went to good use, she tucked the compact away in her pocket and it was time for some shopping. Maybe perhaps she could wonder around town while she was at it. After all, it has been a while. Just the thought of it, she pinched her cheek with an index finger. There was also the Rec Center she could go to for some video gaming. The Battle Dome she wanted to explore as well, and maybe any places that offered drinks. She could use a smoothie. She could check out the school for old times sake. Although... she isn't aware of it's condition at the moment.

Her hands caught some air before she made both fists and brought them down. Right. No point to worry about home right now. It would all be the same when gets back. It was time to enjoy herself like any other day!]

Right. I'll get what I need today and then...[She pressed out her two fingers out making a peace sign.] Get myself a really hot amazing guy!

[Of course, she was kidding about that last part. YES KIDDING.]

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[It's okay, Minako does the same covering her mouth of that quiet laugh. Don't blame her okay? She follows Ami to the kitchen.]

Thank you, Ami-chan. I'll catch on quick, again.

[geniustheveil]

Please don't worry about it right now. You've just come back; you need some time to remember, and to get used to being here again.

[She remembers what it was like for her, when she came back after what seemed like four years in her world.]

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Right. Where's the kettle again?

[While she scans the cupboard doors.]

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It's in the next cupboard over. [And when Minako has gone to get it, she can't help trying to reinforce the recall:] Do you remember, now that you can see it all again?

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[Minako goes to the cupboard to retrieve it. When Ami asks, she looks over to her with a reassuring smile.] Little by little. It's like learning how to cook all over again.

[She walks over to the sink and begins to fill the kettle up.]

[geniustheveil]

I'll help you, too. [With the cooking as well as knowing where things are. Granted, none of them match up to Mako's cooking, but Ami can definitely put a meal on the table. She had to cook for herself quite a bit when she was younger, when Mama would be working at the hospital late or even overnight.]

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[Mako's cooking will be missed. At least Mina hasn't burned water in a long time. She puts the kettle over the stove top.] Hey, hey. Don't trouble yourself too much. This catching up is a cinch.

The leafs should be... [THERE. She opens one cupboard, and it maybe under her or next door. At least she tried.]

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They're just below that. [Ami points them out without saying anything that would embarrass Minako for not knowing. She'll get it all again soon enough. They've all had experience with returning memories before now.]

Thank you for helping me.

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Ah, right! Just where I was going... [Give it up Mina. She closes that cupboard and picks up the can with the leafs.]

You're welcome. I'll finish this side if you just want to do the snacks.

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[Ami's not the type to make a scene if Minako forgot where the tea is stored. But it does make her worry about one other thing:]

Minako-chan, do you remember the things that happened last time you were here? [She hopes so - but she knows memories are sometimes hazy.]

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I do. [Which also made her feel guilty.] It's like waking up in a dream again.

[geniustheveil]

[Don't feel guilty, Minako. There's nothing that can be done about it - although Ami has never been wholly free of guilt over the simple fact she forgot for all that time, either.]

Like a dream you forget when you wake up, until the next night when you have it again.

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It's weird, isn't it. [And pretty sad.] Waking up and forgetting what happened.

It just clicked once I saw that journal by my side.

[geniustheveil]

[There was a time, when Usagi-chan died, when they each forgot her for awhile - something that never should have been forgotten. Ami has had to accept the limitations of memory.]

It's a strange feeling, but I think Usagi-chan would say we don't really lose each other, because we can still remember again eventually.

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[Kinda like the memories of the Moon Kingdom she can relate.]

She would say something like that. [Which earns a smile.] It would be a shame if I forget this place. I would of suggested Ami-chan to grow her hair out a bit.

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[Ami, immediately flattered, tugs at a lock of her hair in a rare moment of fidgeting, and smiles.]

Do you like it this way? [She's never been wholly confident about her looks, or at least she trusts Minako's opinion of beauty over her own.]

But when I transform, it's short.

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And blue! [She feels like adding that important information.]

I'm not sure how that works. All our hair stays the same, transformed or not. But yeah, you should try growing it out just to see. I can even help you with some styles.

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Right now, I'm lucky. I have both long and short hair. [She's partly teasing, partly serious that it's amusing she does have both, and completely willing to let Minako have a go at her hair sometime. That's one thing she knows Minako does very well.]