A Sailor Moon Fanfiction: The Pledge of the Sun.

Chapter 55

"I'm sorry, but I don't have the time," apologized Minako. "I'm already going to be late for school."

"Nope. Take me now," insisted the girl.

"But I just told you that I couldn't," Minako spoke, trying to be polite. "I'm sorry."

At that moment, the girl turned on the crocodile tears as she began to wail. "This lady is bullying me!" she cried.

Minako then sighed, now not having a choice or a way out of this situation. She then scooped up the little girl in her arms and took off running as fast as she could until she eventually made it to the bus that was en route to Shiba Kindergarten. The bus driver thanked Minako, and it drove away with the little girl waving goodbye from the back window. Minako was happy to help, but she felt exhausted.

"Man, kids these days sure are different," Minako panted.

"Minako, I don't know if you'll be able to make it on time now," said Artemis worriedly. "Do you still want to try anyway?"

"Yeah. We might as well," said Minako. "Let's hurry."

The two then went on their way, sprinting down the sidewalk, hoping it wasn't too late. Then as Minako ran, she caught sight of a certain odango blonde who was also running late just up ahead of her. She soon caught up with her.

"Hey, Usagi!" Minako greeted.

"Oh, hey, Minako!" Usagi greeted back. "I guess you overslept too, huh?"

"Yeah, I did," Minako spoke sheepishly. "It's as they say, "In spring, no sheep's a sheep that mows no lawn." "

"Minako. It's "In spring one sleeps a sleep that knows no dawn"!" corrected Artemis as he ran.

"Well, I guess you could say that too," Minako spoke, feeling a bit silly. She then saw that the sidewalk went in two separate directions. Anyway, my school's the other way, so I'll see you later, Usagi!"

"Okay, bye!" said Usagi.

And so, Usagi kept running straight ahead while Minako hurriedly went to the right.

Soon enough, Minako had finally reached her school. However, she was already too late. The front gates were closed, and the bell was already ringing.

"Aw man," Minako groaned.

"Well, it was worth a try," Artemis sighed in defeat. "And this is one of your better days."

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At Juuban Junior High School, Minako wasn't the only one who ended up being late. Usagi ended up late too and was now standing in the hallway as punishment while holding a pail filled with water and a sign hung around her neck that read: I am always late for school. She felt miserable.

"It sucks having to stand here the whole time until recess," Usagi groaned as she looked out the window. "Although, I wonder if Minako made it to school on time?"

Just then, Seijuuro appeared radiating with his usual suave and confidence. "Usagi, the sadness in your eyes as well as your melancholy face only makes you all the more beautiful," he said.

"O-Oh, Seijuuro," Usagi spoke, her cheeks tinged with pink. "Thank you for saying so... I guess."

Seijuuro then held out his hands, closing his eyes as he went on. "Now, I want us to feel the depth of our love!" he spoke with passion. "Come into my arms, dear Usagi! Let me hold you so that we can exchange our love!"