Makoto stood on stage and sang one of Minako’s Christmas songs. She motioned for Ami to join her and Usagi shoved the mike, “Go on Ami-chan!” Before Ami could react, she found the odango-haired girl pushing her up stage. Meanwhile, Rei settled in the couch as she looked at the little plushy that Makoto had given her earlier. Ami and Minako giggled when Makoto gave it to her, while Usagi squeaked in excitement.
“Oh how cute!” Rei grimaced as she set her eyes on the plushy, but Minako nudged her and Rei replied, “Arigato Mako-chan.”
Now Rei had the little thing on her lap as she watched her friends sing. She looked at its red hat and couldn’t help but smile slightly. It not only reminded her of the time she and Minako were supposedly rehearsing lines, but there was also the time during their New Year’s party that they had taken a picture together. Rei still had the picture framed in her room. The truth was, Rei secretly liked the little plushy, but she would never admit that.
“Attack!” yelled Usagi as she hit a group of balloons towards Minako and Rei. They both glared at her, as Makoto laughed. It brought back memories again, a similar situation except this time Minako was with them. All five girls seemed to have a habit of always finding each other despite how busy their lives began to get.
“Gomen, I was just trying to lighten up the mood. You two are just sitting there,” said Usagi.
“Perhaps planning something against Usagi-chan,” entered Ami with a menacing voice.
“Aw Ami-chan whatever gave you an idea like that?” asked Rei as she winked at her. Makoto and Minako understood and they started to tackle Usagi to the floor. She laughed hard as she hit the carpeted floor, and they both began to tickle her.
“Ahhh! Help Ami-chan quick! They’re not playing fair!”
Ami looked at all of them and joined in the fun, as she threw a pillow at Rei’s face.
“In the name of Mars, I shall punish you!” said Rei as she grabbed the pillow and began to chase Ami around the room. Ami screamed as she ran faster and hid beneath the stairs. Minako rolled towards the table and accidentally knocked one of the platters.
“The cake!!” screamed Usagi as she dove in time to save the platter. Everyone was silent now as they tried to digest what just happened. In mid-silence Rei began to laugh hysterically. Never, in her life had she seen her friends like this. Everyone then began to join in. Usagi got up and placed the platter back on the table, but cut a piece of cake for herself. Finally, she settled in the couch and began to devour it.
It was nearing the end of the night and Mamoru was on his way with Motoki. As they walked in, they saw a huge mess of feathers and confetti scattered across the floor. Usagi noticed him and yelled, “Mamo-chan! You missed the fun.”
He walked down towards her and laughed as he began to pick the confetti and feathers from her hair. Ami had begun to clean and so did everyone. Before they knew it, the room was incredibly spotless after all that mess. Rei and Minako were the last to leave the room. Rei turned around and shut the lights off. She sighed as she decided to leave the Christmas lights on for the night.
Mamoru drove Usagi home, but before that, he asked that they stop at the park. They settled at a bench. It was cold and Usagi shivered underneath the arms of Mamoru. Usagi looked up at him and reached into her pocket, when she found what she was looking for she presented it. “Merry Christmas Mamo-chan.” It was the watch with a silver face and a crescent moon. Mamoru looked at it and kissed Usagi's forehead.
“I love it. Now it’s my turn.” He took out a small box and gave it to Usagi. She opened it and inside was a gold locket with a small diamond encrusted moon in the middle. “Mamo-chan, it’s perfect!” With that she tip toed and kissed her prince. They stayed there for a little bit, on that cold night with Usagi wrapped in his arms.
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