Bunnicula! – By DS Wynne

Disclaimer: None of the characters within this story belong to me.

Note: This is a fusion story.

Special note: From this point on, the characters will have their original names, unless stated otherwise.

Part 5

Meanwhile…

"Curse that fiend!" Max Stanfield says, as he treated his face. "Almost took my face off…"

"Well, if you DID your job, you wouldn't be SUCH a failure…Nephrite."

Throwing his bloodstained towel into the basin, Max turns to face his mocker.

"My plan is a success, Zoisite! This is just a minor set back."

An attractive, androgynous person steps out into the light from the shadows, as s/he flicks his/her ponytail back.

"Really?" Zoisite says mockingly. "Any more setbacks, and the Queen might not recognize you."

"Don't worry about ME," Nephrite sneered. "I won't fall prey to that vampire!"

"Sure you will…"

And with that, Zoisite returns to the shadows.

"Now, to come up with a plan…"

The next day…

"Mistress, will you go to class today?" Minako asked, as she brings a tray that had a goblet of fresh blood in it.

Serena yawns, as she sits up in her coffin.

"I suppose I might," Serena says, she gets up. "After all, I am still exploring this world, and I might get to see my Prince Darien again."

"Speaking of which," Minako says, as she pulls a notepad from underneath her tray, as she sets it down. "I was able to get some notes on your man."

"My man," Serena says with a sigh. "You know, my Prince and I had just gotten married, when we traveled to my sire's home. I was hoping to have a child after the trip, but…"

"Um, I'm sorry to hear that."

"Not as sorry as that shrine maiden will be, if I see her again," Serena says, as she shows the feint signs of a burned mark, which was shaped in a cross. It was clearly visible on her stomach.

"Well, some more blood will help you regenerate faster," Minako says, as she offered the goblet.

Serena accepts the goblet, and savors the smell and richness…

"Virgin blood," Serena says, as she takes a gulp. "My favorite."

"I was able to secure more from a local blood bank, as well as other 'flavors'."

"Thanks," Serena says, as she finishes her drink. "Is the bathe ready?"

"Yes, mistress," Minako says. "Specially treated to prevent pain while you bathe."

"Thank you."

"Mistress, I meant to ask something."

"And that is…?"

"Will you be able to stay incognito?" Minako asked. "From what you have told me, Detective Chiba might have seen your face."

"Not to worry," Serena says. "My mystical sailor suit clouds men's minds. People will not know who I am, unless I reveal myself in full…in front of them."

"I see. Well, I better get to work. Call me if you need anything."

"'Call'?"

"Yes, the telephone."

"Ah. This era is most…fascinating."

"I guess so. Anyway, be seeing you."

And, with that, Serena is left alone.

Cautiously, the vampire Moon Princess opens the files. Mostly, there were just newspaper clippings and notes. However, one picture in particular was of interest to her…

"My Darien," Serena says, as she lightly scrapes the picture with her sharp nails. "Are you my prince reborn? If so, will you accept me as I am now?"

She then turns to see the closed drapes to her room, the one that was in Minako's townhouse. In some way, she felt bad making Minako into a ghoul, with the promise of becoming a vampire herself. Then again, Serena needed Minako to survive in this brave, new world.

With a sigh, Serena sets the files down, and cautiously goes to the drapes. She hopes to be fully recovered from her injuries, so that she could move during the daytime. Thus, opens the drapes wide, and lets the rays of the Sun envelop the room…

A few hours later…

"Mamoru, I don't need YOU following me around," Rei says with annoyance, as she and Police Detective Mamoru Chiba walk towards the main building, which was situated within the University of Tokyo.

"Rei, for the record, I'm just visiting your friend Ami, if she found anything else about those bodies."

"Yeah, right."

"Okay, maybe you're right in SOME respect, but I still have a job to do."

"Fine. Look, I better get to class. I'll see you tonight at the club for the costume ball?"

"I don't know…will you be nice to me?"

"It depends on how hormonal I get today."

With that, Rei kisses Momaru on the cheek.

"See you tonight," Rei says, as she turns to leave for her class.

Mamoru sighs, as he was about to turn towards the direction of the biological science building-

BUMP!

"Hey!" Mamoru says, as he steadied himself. "Watch where you are going-"

Mamoru looks down to see a pale, dumpling-headed girl on the ground. She was spread akimbo, with her underwear exposed for all to see…since she was wearing a short skirt.

"Um…"

"Owie," Serena says, as she shook her head. She had to remind herself that during the day, she was no stronger than any other girl. She then looks up.

"Darien?" Serena whispers. She then sees Mamoru's line of sight…

"Ah!' Serena yells, as she quickly closes her legs. "Pervert!"

"I'm sorry!" Mamoru says defensively.

"Well, you shouldn't be staring," says Serena. "Biiiiii!"

"Sorry, about that. Um, do you want a helping hand?"

"Okay…but NO LOOKING!"

"Don't worry, I won't."

"Okay, then…"

Mamoru pulls the girl up.

"So, are you okay?"

"Yes, I guess," says Serena. "And…sorry for bumping into you like that. I didn't want to be late."

"That's okay, Miss…"

"Um," Serena says, as she looks around. She spots a piece of art dedicated to a Western children's book character…

"Miss?"

"You can call me 'Usagi'," Serena says.

"'Usagi'?"

"Yes."

"You don't look…Japanese."

"But my parents visited Japan before, and adopted some of its culture, including giving me my name."

"I see. Well, take care of yourself."

With that, Mamoru turns to leave…

"Wait!" Usagi yells, as she calls out.

"Yes?" Mamoru says, as he turns back.

"I never caught your name."

Mamoru smiles.

"It's 'Mamoru Chiba'."

"'Mamoru'…is there a way to see you again?"

"Are you…asking me out on a date?"

"N-no, but…I might want to."

"Ah. Well, a good friend of mine is hosting a costume ball at the 'Starlight Arcade', and so a group of us are going. If you want to come, you can come with me and my friends."

"I would like that," Usagi says with a smile.

"Here," Mamoru says, as he pulls out a business card from his wallet. Usagi accepts it, and then reads it.

"It says that…you are a detective with the National Police Agency," Usagi says.

"That is correct."

"You seem young to be a…detective."

"Well, I did start out in law enforcement right away."

"Wow."

"Yep. Growing up, when my parents died, other people looked after me. Well, I wanted to do the same thing, so I joined the police force after I served in the Self-Defense Force Services…as a military police officer."

"That is so…honorable."

"I would like to think that what I do is for the good of the people."

"…"

"Well, call my cell phone number marked 'personal' when you are ready to be picked up."

"I'll remember that," Usagi says with a smile. "I had best be off before I'm TOO late."

And with that, Usagi runs for class.

Mamoru smiles. For some reason, that girl seemed…familiar to him.

With a shrug, Mamoru resumes his investigation of his case.

Tbc.