For Sale

Author: ChibiJ

Rated: PG13

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Chapter 2

For Sale

Rated PG

By Chibi J

Edited By Lady Artemis

Standard Disclaimers apply because I have a cold and cannot come up with anything witty.

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"Minako?" Usagi whispered, unable to believe her eyes. Standing before her was her very own sister. A sister that she had assumed she would never see again. Reaching out a hand to touch her face, she whispered softly, "It's you. It's really you."

Tears began to fall from Usagi's eyes as she grabbed her sister into a tight hug. Around the two, many of the females were giving off "awwws" at the beautiful scene.

Taking a step back from her sister, Minako looked over to Mamoru. "May I?" She asked, just above a whisper. Usagi's eyes were obviously confused, but Mamoru simply nodded his head in answer to Minako's question.

Leading Usagi away from the table, Minako took her sister towards the elevator. Once they reached the silence of the greeting room, Usagi could no longer remain silent.

"Minako." She gasped. "How are you here? I mean...you should still have a year left at the training camp. What..."

Cutting her off with a wave of her hand, Minako smiled and began to tell her sister the entire tale. "Usagi, I'm so sorry that you had to go to the training camps. Mamoru came and saved me just a month after you left. He saved us, he saved us all."

"He saved you? Mamoru? How did he save you?" Usagi asked, confusion still clouding her brain.

The elevator doors opened and closed around the two as Minako continued the story. "Usagi, you'll never guess who else is here. But, I'll leave that as a surprise. The truth is, he came looking for you. Something about visions...I'm not completely sure on the details. But you had already left. So, he rescued me. He brought me here to keep me safe."

"Oh Minako!" Usagi gushed and once again enveloped her little sister in a hug. Stepping back, she took a good look at her. "My God Mina...we could really pass for twins now. If I didn't know you I would never guess you to be only 17."

"And no one else does either." Minako said with a smile. "Most think that Mamoru has purchased me." She said as she lifted her leg slightly off the ground, displaying the thin bracelet around her ankle.

"I don't understand." Usagi said in confusion, eyeing the band around her sister's ankle. She didn't have one, but was beginning to assume that she soon would.

Yet her question went unanswered as the bell on the elevator sounded, indicating their arrival at the requested floor. Sub-level 2. She hadn't noticed Minako put in the key to request the private floor, but the thought left her mind as the doors opened.

Stepping out of the elevator to sub-level 2 was unlike anything she would have imagined. It was not like the rest of the building, or at least as far a she had seen so far. It appeared to be one large room, divided up into small, cubicle like areas. As Minako led her through the floor, she noticed that the cubicles held only a bed and a dresser, although sometimes there were several beds and dresses in a slightly larger cubicle.

However, all the cubicles were empty. Yet there was still noise on the floor. Minako continued to lead Usagi forward, until a group of large tables came into sight. Here, among five tables, were the residents of the cubicle bedrooms, or so Usagi assumed. Unfortunately, Minako was not telling anything as she pulled Usagi along.

Minako walked up to a table and spoke to a female that was sitting at the end. Her whispered words were not understandable to Usagi and she again became the victim to her sisters' games. Grabbing her arm again, Minako began to lead her sister down the aisle way towards the end of one of the tables.

"Minako, if you don't tell me..." But Usagi's words died on her lips as she caught sight of two individuals sitting at the table.

Minako's grin couldn't get any bigger as she felt her sister stop dead in her tracks. Knowing that her antics were at an end, she decided to put the icing on the cake.

"Mama! Shingo! I have a surprise for you!" Of course the shout got the two individuals attention. Both their mother and brother turned toward the two and looks of shock and amazement crossed both of their faces.

"USAGI!" they shouted in unison, fighting to free themselves from the chairs at the table and envelope Usagi in a fierce hug.

"Oh my Usa," her mother repeated again and again, tears streaming down her face. Shingo simply held on, afraid that she might leave again.

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Usagi spent several hours that night talking with her sister, mother, and brother. They explained how they had come to live under Chiba Mamoru's care and how Shingo and Minako attended school in the building, teaching them both education and the ways of the world, as they should be. As they use to be.

Usagi, in turn, told her family of the training camp she lived in and that she had never lost her hope and spirit. Although her tale had upset both Shingo and Minako, their mother just kept thanking the heavens that her daughter survived and stayed strong.

But as the hour of nine rolled around, Minako broke the news that they should be reporting to their rooms. With promises to see each other the next day, the family shared hugs and kisses until the point that the elevator doors closed around Usagi and Minako.

But now Usagi was nervous. She still didn't have her elevator keys, so Minako had to deliver her to the penthouse. Usagi asked Minako why she thought he wanted her in his suite, but Minako had no response, just a small smile.

With one last hug, the two sisters parted company and Usagi found herself in the greeting room, alone. Quietly removing her shoes, she made her way through the room and to the hallway that led to all the other rooms. She could hear the television in the living room, but secretly hoped that it had just been left on.

Unfortunately, her hopes were not to be. Mamoru had been sitting on the couch watching the television when he heard the elevator ding. He turned in his seat to watch Usagi enter the room. When her shy form finally made it around the corner, he quickly stood and bowed lightly.

Not knowing why a male would bow to her, Usagi quickly copied the gesture. Only she did not pick up her body after a length of time. So it was much to her surprise when Mamoru had appeared before her, lifting her frame to a standing position.

"Usagi, you need not bow to me like that," he instructed her in a friendly matter.

"Yes sir," she replied in a hollow voice, very unlike the one she had been using earlier with her family.

"Usagi," Mamoru started, running a frustrated hand through his dark hair, "ugh, never mind. It's late and it has been a long day. You should go to bed."

Usagi nodded her head and began to make her way down the hall. Feeling his presence behind her, she assumed that she would be requested to join him in his bed. However, before reaching the bedroom door, Mamoru turned off into the bathroom.

A deep sigh escaped Usagi, but her shoulders slumped at the thought of having to go to his bed. However, she was strong and new that no man could destroy her spirit. So, straightening her back, Usagi entered into Mamoru's bedroom. The large room was decorated very simply, yet eloquently at the same time.

Walking over to the large king size bed, Usagi sighed once again. She could and would do this. She would no longer fight the inevitable. After all, this man had rescued her family, it was the least she could do.

Crawling to the center of the bed, Usagi sat crossed legged (still clothed), waiting for Mamoru to enter.

However, time passed and her new owner had still not returned to his bedchamber. Sleep began to consume Usagi's body and she slowly tipped over, falling asleep on one of his many soft pillows.

Mamoru, however, after using the facilities, had returned to his previous activity, watching the news. Once he had digested the rubbish of the world, he turned off the television and had busied himself with office work. It wasn't until the old grandfather clock struck two a.m. that he finally dragged himself to bed.

Surprised would be a mild definition of the shock that overtook Mamoru's face as he found a goddess sleeping on his bed. Usagi, by this time, had stretched out across the bed. Her golden hair was pooled around her and she had a pillow gently cuddled in her arms.

Shaking himself from the heavenly vision, Mamoru made his way to the bed and stole a few pillows from the bed. He didn't want to wake the sleeping angel and opted for sleeping on the couch instead.

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Bright sunlight streamed in through a large bedroom window, casting its glow upon a slumbering princess. She, in turn, rolled over and attempted to hide from the sun's glow under a pillow. Yet the sun was determined and heated her body to the point where she became uncomfortably warm.

Rising from the soft pillows, Usagi yawned wide and stretched her arms up towards the ceiling. Momentarily lost, she thought how she had just had the most fantastic sleep she had had in years. But as she turned her neck to the side to stretch, reality crashed down on her.

"Mamoru's room!" she yelped and jumped to a standing position on the bed. However, the soft bed wiggled under her and caused her to crash back down. Looking like a scared animal, Usagi's eyes darted around the room, looking for any sign of the male in question.

Yet the room revealed no secrets. With a sigh, she removed herself from his bed. Quickly straightening the bed, she darted out into the hall and began to search the penthouse for any sign of its owner.

Her search ended in the kitchen where a note was attached to the refrigerator.

"Dear Usagi,

I hope you slept well. Not to be rude, but in the future please sleep in your bed. The couch is uncomfortable and your room is, well, your room.

Rei will be up this morning to get you accustomed to life here. I hope you enjoy your day.

I am sorry that we did not get a chance to talk last night. Hopefully I will be able to explain my actions later this evening.

Mamoru."

He slept on the couch? Was the first thought to cross Usagi's mind upon completion of the note. Her mind was boggled. Why had he not come in and claimed his bed? Why did he not claim me?

She was so lost in her thoughts that she never heard the elevator bell or the approaching footsteps of Rei.

"Boo!" shouted Rei, enticing a scream from Usagi. The blonde fell to the floor in a puddle, gasping for air.

"Gomen, didn't think that I would scare you so bad." Rei giggled at the look of the disoriented Usagi.

"Rei," Usagi gasped, "Please do not ever do that to me again." She pleaded pathetically. Rei calmed her giggles, but still found the entire episode completely entertaining. Perhaps she would try a repeat performance tomorrow.

"Sorry Usagi. I just couldn't pass up on the opportunity," Rei said as she helped to bring the blonde to her feet.

"I'll live," Usagi replied with a slight hint of sarcasm. Inside, however, Usagi wondered if this sort of light banter was allowed. They were acting like friends. Most males would not allow such a thing.

"Well, I'm here to give you your work schedule for today," Rei said while handing over a list to Usagi. "You and Minako will be heading to get some things from the market. Then we all have classes. Chores follow and then dinner."

Usagi looked at Rei in shock. She had planned to spend time with her family, that meant all of them, not just Minako. "But Rei, I wanted to meet with my family."

"I'm sorry Usagi, but everyone here has responsibilities. That includes you and your family. You will have time with them after dinner," Rei said with a slight smile.

"Oh." Usagi responded simply. She really wished that she had been able to talk with her owner last night. Then perhaps thing would be a little less confusing.

"Minako will be up in a half hour. I hope that is enough time for you to get prepared," Rei informed her. However, Usagi only nodded her reply. Rei sighed lightly. This was a definite change for Usagi, but Rei knew that she would get use to it.

"One last thing," Rei began as she reached into her pocket. "Your ankle bracelet." Rei squatted down in front of Usagi and attached the thin chain. It was more like a charm bracelet than anything else. "That should keep you fairly safe."

"Thank you Rei," Usagi said with a slight smile. Usagi was one female that would not be broken and a simple charm bracelet did nothing to spoil her thoughts of better things.

"I'll see you later Usagi," Rei said as she began to exit the room. "Oh!" Rei quickly turned back and threw something through the air. "You'll need these." Usagi caught the flying object and found it to be a set of keys.

"Thanks!" Usagi shouted as she heard Rei entering the elevator doors.

Looking down at the list that Rei had given her, Usagi decided that she had better get started on her day.

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"Come on Usa! We only have one store left!" Minako said as she practically skipped down the street. All morning the two sisters had been reminiscing over the years past. About the jokes they used to play on their little brother. The trouble the two blondes had caused their mother. The all around fun that they used to have together.

"Minako! Slow down!" Usagi yelled as she ran to catch up. The two shared a laugh before a deep voice stopped them in their tracks.

"Look what we have here boys," a male with a balding head and potbelly said as he stepped out from the side of the building.

"Twins," another male, tall and skinny with gangly teeth, said.

"You know what they say about twins," the last male, who had an average everyday look about him, started. "Double the pleasure, double the fun." (An: is that a subliminal message to go buy double mint gum??) [En. *laughs* That reminds me of this twisted joke with this girl who chews gum and... actually I won't go into that right now... do continue...]

The three males began to circle the two blonde females in a predatory way. Usagi's face went slightly pale, but Minako had a look to her of disgust and familiarity.

"Sorry sirs. We are already another male's property," Minako said with a light and obedient tone. She had a look of experience with this sort of issue. Grabbing her sister's hand, she made to leave the circle that the males had made around them.

"Aww...boys, she's sorry. Guess that means that she really wants to be our," the balding male said with a greasy grin. He reached out a hand and ran it down Minako's arm.

Jumping with disgust, Minako again addressed the males. "I'm sorry good sirs, but our duties bid us be elsewhere. We will now be on our way."

Usagi nodded with agreement and moved to take a step forward. However, the tall, skinny male was standing right in front of her. "No need to rush," he said with a smirk. Usagi recoiled in disgust. His breath smelled horribly of stale alcohol and peanuts.

By this point, Minako's face was ashen as the balding male had both of his hands on her body. Usagi was flaming though.

"You will unhand my sister now," she demanded. The males laughed.

"Well now, this one has a bit of a bite to her. I like that," the tall male said as he wrapped his arms around her. He was attempting to bring his mouth to hers when Usagi pulled her knee up to meet his groin.

"Damn!" the tall male screamed as he fell to the ground.

"That'll be quite enough of this," the male with the average look said. Until now, he had merely been standing there with his companions. "Enter in." The average looking male said into a small walkie-talkie that had been hidden up his coat sleeve.

Within seconds five males dressed in officer uniforms jumped out from, well, everywhere. The males that had been harassing Usagi and Minako were quickly cuffed. Usagi allowed a sigh of release to escape her body as a slight smile covered her face.

"I would be so happy if I were you missy," the average looking male, who now donned an officer's badge, said as he took out a pair of cuffs with a collar.

"What?" Usagi questioned as the officer approached her "We have been trying to nab them for harassment for weeks. However, you are under arrest for misconduct." The officer said as he placed the handcuffs on Usagi. He then continued by reaching for the collar and placing it around Usagi's neck.

"No! Wait! Please don't take my sister!" Minako pleaded with the officer as he hauled Usagi off to an awaiting car.

"You would be quick to bite your tongue female. Or perhaps you would like to join her," the officer snapped. Usagi, however, would not allow her sister to be caught for a crime she didn't commit.

"Go home Minako. Tell Rei and get me help," Usagi shouted to her sister as she was pushed into the car. Minako nodded and ran away, trying to get to the estate as quickly as possible.

"You don't know when to shut your mouth, do you?" the officer questioned her with a glint in his eyes. "Well then, I'll just have to shut it for you," he said as he reached into the front seat and picked up a roll of duct tape. Pulling off several pieces, he covered her mouth fully.

Chained, collared, and duct taped, Usagi stared out of the window as the officer drove her to the station.

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Seems like a good place to stop. *ducks* hey! Watch it! I paid for that furniture!