To Safeguard [Helios, Cats, Known Senshi ONLY]

[Midori Sakura]

Out of the room where chaos had erupted, the guards forcibly dragged Jupiter across the main hall and back to the holding cells where this time a large complement of guards appeared to have been called.

'Just like that, I'm being tossed aside?' She though, still in shock over the way a Senshi was being treated. Sure, she had been wandering through the Palace, but didn't people recognize her? Sure, she hadn't come forward, but she still helped out around town stopping crime here and there. She didn't fight the guards as they tossed her in a cell roughly and locked her in, this time with guards posted outside as well. The guards looked at her in disgust as if she had committed some heinous act.

'Okibi....' Jupiter's thoughts went a certain redhead who was on the "outside" now, and probably wouldn't know where Jupiter was. Of course, news of a girl calling herself Jupiter being arrested in the palace would probably spread like wildfire through the city.

[Chuushin Kouin]

Wild dinosaurs could be rampaging through the palace right then, and Kouin wouldn't have even been able to notice. She barely even heard anything that was said to her, much less even notice the scene that was happening around her. All she knew was the fact that Helios was touching her, and that was enough to turn her into a puddle of beet red goo.

"A-ah!" She stammered out, not knowing quite what to say as she followed behind the King, frankly just amazed her legs even remembered how to move. "O- okay." She managed to sputter out after awhile, her face so red that it looked like she had a fever. And really, she felt like she could have just about melted right then and there.

Ohhh she was really going to have to try and build up a tolerance to this.

[Tsukino Kiyoko]

Kiyoko blinked as she heard Luna's protests and she looked down at her. Thats when she realized that she was squeezing the poor moon kitty half to death. She softened up her grasp and brought Luna up to her face, hugging her closely, but not too hard.

"I'm sorry Luna. I guess I got a little scared about what was all going on." She said that and she looked back at Kouin. She blinked, seeing that the girl's face was red and she wandered if she was sick. Hopefully she wasn't, she didn't want her new friend to already be sick.

[Orion]

With a flick of his tail, Orion dismissed the Sailor Jupiter from his mind to tuck away for later scrutinizing. Now he stood at the feet of the other Humans, brows raised as he watches as they settled down from all the excitement. He gave a look of amusement to Luna, enjoying her discomfort from the Princess’ tight hold. He squelches the emotion as he trots back up to the throng of feet.

With a reassuring purr and a leg rub to sooth the child, Orion talks quietly to Kiyoko. ”Small Lady, you may wish to set Luna back down now that the danger is gone.” Now that the princess was hopefully reassured and Luna possibly saved, Orion turns his full attention to the blushing child.

He blinks, golden eyes taking in the girl in full as if trying to dissect who she was. He watches her a moment longer before seeming to shake himself out of a reprieve. Well, he could go about it a straightforward way. Orion fixes a pleasant smile on his face as he sits back on his haunches before the pink-haired girl. “Hello my dear. Did I hear right and your name is Kouin? It is a pleasure to meet you, Young Senshi. I am Orion.” he inclined his head to the girl.

[Luna]

As soon as Kiyoko finally loosened her grrp on the advisor, Luna took a large breath of air. However, the feline was still on her edge. But who could blame her. She had almost been accidentally suffocated by the princess a few moments ago. "It's alright your highness," She reassured Kiyoko, as the girl borough her into another hug. Luckily this time the cat could breath fine. "It's not everyday we, have an incident like this."

If someone had done that to me years ago, I probably would have clawed them in the face. Luna found herself thinking, I've grown too soft. However, Luna knew she would never claw the girl. However she knew she needed to do something to get back her edge, before it was to late.

Luna glanced at Orion, just in time to see the look of amusement on his face. Luna glared back, she should have know Orion would enjoy the recent event had had unfolded. Why did Diana, ever chose him. Luna though as she let out a sigh. When hearing Orion's remark of being let down. "I think, it would be the best if I remain with her for the time being. The princess has just gone through a traumatic experience. It's my duty as her tutor, to make sure she's alright. I hope you understand Orion." Besides, she rather enjoyed the princess's petting.

"Your Majesty," She addressed Helios, "I think it would be best if we continue our discussion. Before we have to deal with anymore interruptions."

[King Helios]

Though it pained his heart, Helios had little choice but to allow the guards their duties without further meddling for the time. At least there was the fact that he could trust them to truly determine what was going on with the girl dressed as Jupiter, to explain their no doubt justified motives when all was settled. He still could not help but pray, if only to himself, that this was all a horrible mistake.

The thought of a rogue senshi was far more than unfortunate, in ways he could not express.

The King released his hold on the girls, stepping away as he seemed to regather his usual placid calm as well as his wits. He nods to Luna slightly, agreeing, "Of course, we have much to discuss... particularly in light of what has just occurred. Sailor Pluto..." A brief pause, this was hardest for him. "...and Sailor Moon, we must find your sisters in arms. We shall do everything we can to aid you."

[Chuushin Kouin]

Kouin let out a breath she didn't even know she had been holding when Helios let go of her hand, her face growing slightly less red. Uwaaaa~ As much as she enjoyed that, she hoped it didn't happen again. There was no way she would be able to stay conscious a second time, she was sure to faint from happiness!

Either that, or turn into a puddle of goo. Either one was a strong possibility.

"Ah yes!" Kouin finally took notice of Orion, kneeling down so that she could be closer to him. "Uwaaa~ You're such a pretty looking cat too." She said aloud, then blushed, since she hadn't meant to do so. "Ah, that is, nice to meet you as well. Y-yes, it's Kouin."

Helios was speaking then, and Kouin quickly shut up, but didn't dare turn her head to look at him. After what had just happened, she was way to embarrassed to make eye contact, and she was sure her face was still very red.

[Tsukino Kiyoko]

Kiyoko smiled as Orion spoke and she shook her head, saying "I rather enjoy holding Luna. Do you want to be held too Orion? I can pet you all nice and stuff like I do Luna."

She looked at her father as he began to talk and she smiled when he was talking about the other senshi. "So there are others as well? I can't wait!"

She didn't seemed too concerned at the moment about anything. What was there to be concerned about? She didn't know anything really of danger, never having experienced it, basically until now with that little stunt that just happened.

She turned towards Kouin, saying " That sounds great doesn't it? Even more friends! We can have fun outside the palace and inside the palace as well. This is going to be so much fun!"

[Luna]

When Luna heard the princess offer Orion her arms as well, Luna bowed her head slightly in shame. I knew I should have gloated about being the princess's arms. However now wasn't the time to think that. Helios was explaining to the girls about there mission. Luna had rather hoped that Kiyoko would be older when the time had come for her to go into battle. But the advisor knew they had no choice.

Luna tried hard to conceal her look of shock when she heard Kiyoko's answer. Did the princess just say being a sailor senshi was fun. Did the princess imply that being a sailor senshi was a game. Obviously the feline hadn't been teaching Kiyoko about the hardships the senshi had gone through the past. I must give the princess more lessons on how being a senshi, involves making important sacrifices.

"Your highness, being a Sailor Senshi isn't about making friends. It's about fighting for love and justice. As the future ruler of this kingdom, it is your duty to continue the peace started by you grandmother." Luna spoke sincerely to the two girls. Though she wished that, the circumstances where different. However, the she knew the girls had no choice. It was there destiny.

[Orion]

Orion resisted an eye roll as he flicks his gaze back to Luna, her response being the usual prim and stuffy one he had grown accustom to. Let the woman get crushed in the Princess’ hold, it wasn’t his duty to play royal pet. Orion did nod in agreement to Luna’s statement to move on to a safer location, if only to get the flow of conversation back. ’No more intrusions means I can learn more.

Oh, bless the King’s foolish heart! Orion’s ears perk up at the identity of the pink haired girl being so casually stated. ’Pluto huh? She is far from the mature Senshi the late Sailor of Time was. A far, far cry off. I don’t know if it is good for me or a catastrophe for us all that this child can bend time to her will….’

He turns to the Senshi in question as he addresses him, all friendly smiles and soothing voice. ”Why thank you, Sailor Pluto. I do look for ward to aid in your training and to work beside you in the future, child.” He inclined his head to Kouin, still smiling.

He blinks once, tail drooping at the Princess’ words. ”I do believe Luna is enjoying the attention as well, Small Lady. I wouldn’t want to divert your attention unless I can have it fully.” He winks once, giving a purring laugh as he watches the quick shift in Kiyoko’s mood. ’Just like a kitten…’

The seriousness of being a Senshi did not seem to sink in for these young girls, but here comes Luna to burst that bubble. ”Come now Luna, being a Senshi can be fun and you can’t blame the young girls for only looking at the safer aspects of their roles…” Orion inclines his head, tail flicking. ”-but they do need to learn that this is a dangerous job, one that could lead to their deaths as-“ He breaks off, head bowing before muttering with a look of such sorrow. ”-as the Late Senshi learned so…well…” The cat seems to choke back a pained sob.

’I need to get into acting.’

[Chuushin Kouin]

"Ehhh?" Kouin blinked, unsure of what to say to the Princess' words. She really wasn't quite sure what to make of the fact that the Princess of Crystal Tokyo wanted to be friends with her. Really, she didn't know what to make of any of this yet. Part of her still thought it was maybe one long dream that she would just wake up from one day. It just seemed so strange.

Really, her, Sailor Pluto? She was nothing like the first one, she knew that well enough. She just couldn't believe it. "A-ah! Y-yes, that would be fun!" Kouin stammered out after a moment, wondering if this would ever become any easier.

Orion spoke then and Kouin turned her head around again, finding it a bit easier to speak to the Moon Cats than the Royal Family. "A-ah, that is, yes!" Kouin nodded. "I look forward to working with everyone too!"

Although to be honest, she wasn't really sure what use she would be to them all. Still, if she was going to be a senshi, she knew that she would have to try her best! People were counting on her, and she couldn't let them down.