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"Tsukino-kun, will you please pay attention!" Haruna-sensei nearly screamed into a sleeping Usagi's ear. She sighed, pushing her brown hair away from her face. Everyday Usagi either fell asleep, ate in class, or talked all through a session. To tell you the truth, Haruna-sensei was getting pretty annoyed at the fact that Usagi pulled her same tricks day in and day out. It was enough to drive a Sensei to drink!

Usagi jumped, sending her books flying helter skelter. Papers rained down upon her sleepy head. "I was paying attention, like I always do!" Usagi yawned, it always seemed that Haruna-sensei caught her when she was just taking a little snooze. She wiped the drool forming on the corner of her mouth, and sat up a little bit higher. She straightned her clothing as she looked into the raging eyes of Haruna-sensei, was she in for it this time!

Before Haruna-sensei could really turn her wrath on Usagi, a knock was heard on the class room door. Giving Usagi a warning glance, and with her meter stick in hand, Haruna-sensei went outside and re-entered the room with a beaming smile on her face.

"Well class," Haruna-sensei started with a large smile on her face. "It seems we have a new student with us today!"

Naru's eyes brightned as she turned to Usagi. "Usagi-chan, wake up we have a new student joining us!" She grabbed one of Usagi's ponytails and gave a hard tug. This caused Usagi to squeak and jump to attention. Usagi woke up again, expecting the brunt of another Usagi-caught-napping-attack again. She peered closer to the door, shaking the sleep out her head.

"A new student!" Usagi nearly yelled, taking her errant ponytail back from Naru. "Oh wow, I wonder if it's a girl or a guy. If it's a girl, maybe we can go shopping!!!" She rambled on. Naru pushed her back in her seat as Haruna-sensei went back to the door and opened it.

Haruna-sensei turned back towards her class and said, "Class, welcome Takanera Moshi to 2-1." She turned to the door and whispered, "Ok, Moshi-chan, you can come in."

Moshi peeked into the classroom, her violet eyes glittering nervously. She entered the room wearing her pink fuku from Yakomoto Jr. High. She noticed that her fuku was very different from the rest of the girls in the room. She straightened her tie and swallowed audibly as she tugged on one of her black ponytails. Her mother emerged from the door, pushing Moshi, slightly whispering, "Don't be scared, Mo."

The class, all together said, "Youkoso, Moshi-san!"

Moshi eeped and waved nack. "Ohaiyo Gozaimasu, Minna."

Usagi grinned when she saw the new student. She jumped up from her desk and yelled, "Mo-chan! you're in my class? Kakkoi!!"

Moshi smiled and beat a path to Usagi's desk. When she made it, she wrapped her small arms around Usagi. "This is going to be fun, we're in the same class!!!"

Moshi's mother, Takanera Miko, smiled and said to Haruna-sensei, "I think my Mo is going to be just fine, she already knows at least one student here."

Haruna-sensei tittered, of all the students for her new one to know, it had to be Usagi, one of the troublemakers of 2-1. "I just hope Usagi is a good influence on Moshi-chan, Takanera-san."

In the back of the class, Usagi and Moshi were chatting. "That's your okaa-san, Mo-chan? She's totemo utsukushiku!" she squinted looking at Moshi's mother, "You even look like her!"

Moshi laughed, "Everyone tells us that!"

The two new friends rambled on, discussing food, boys, food and more about boys until Haruna-sensei called out, "Ok stop disrupting class you two. Moshi, take the empty desk on Usagi's right."

Moshi took her seat at the desk, she smiled and waved to her mom, who blew a kiss and said, "I'll see you when you get home."

Haruna-sensei stepped behind her desk and rapped her ruler on the top. "Ok class, now back to what we were doing, Math." The entire class of 2-1 moaned and dragged their heavy books out their desks. Usagi moaned and sunk lower into her seat, praying that Haruna-sensei wouldn't call her.

"Tsukino-kun, take one of the carts and help Moshi retrieve the textbooks she'll need for our class," Haruna-sensei said, motioning towards Usagi. Usagi smiled at Moshi, and jumped up. Reaching over she grabbed Moshi's hand and nearly dragged her out of the classroom, grabbing one of the push carts on her way out.

"Ouch! Hey, that's my arm you're tugging there!" Moshi yelped, rubbing her shoulder that was flaming with pain.

"Gomen, I was just excited to be out of Math," Usagi started. "I can't believe we're in the same class!"

Moshi smiled. "I can't believe it either, I knew my mom wanted me to transfer from Yakomoto since we just moved here. She just got a new job and wanted me to be closer to downtown. I live like two blocks away from you Usagi-chan!"

"Ne? You'll have to come meet my family, I've been talking so much about you they want to meet you!"

For the next twenty minutes the pair slowly ranged the sections of the book room looking for the right books for Moshi. Baring her fingers like a cross, Usagi kicked the math textbook onto the cart, causing Moshi to laugh. The two took so much time that when Usagi looked at her watch she gasped. "Uhoh, we better get back to class, or Haruna-sensei will have the calvary looking for us both!"

Moshi jumped onto the cart and told Usagi to run and jump on. They zoomed down the hallway past Ami's class, 2-5. They almost made it to 2-1 until a book flew from the cart and caused one of the wheels to skip. In a heap of legs, arms, ponytails and books, They moaned and picked themselves up. Moshi's tie was wrapped around Usagi's neck and Usagi's bow was tangled with one of Moshi's ponytails. Moshi moaned and rubbed her shoulder again.

Upon their enterance to 2-1 Haruna-sensei turned and said, "It's about time you two came back, I was about to send the calvary out for you." Moshi and Usagi snickered, thinking about what was said earlier.

Taking her books to her desk, Moshi slumped in her seat, wondering what subject was up next. When Haruna-sensei wrote 'BIOLOGY EXAM' on the board, Moshi sat up, excited. "Class, we will be having our Biology exam tomorrow, I hope you all studied, including you Usagi. Moshi I want you to take the exam also to see where your level of understanding biology is. We will test on Chapters 30-40, so there isn't that much to worry about."

The class started to moan and groan in response. Moshi flinched as a small piece of paper connected with her cheek and landing on her desk. She opened it and it read 'Come to my house, we must study!!!' and on the bottom was a picture of a small bunny chewing on it's fingernails. She turned and saw Usagi staring at her. She nodded and gathered her materials for to go home. She was about to respond to Usagi but then the bell rang and next thing she knew she was the only student still sitting at her desk.

"Takanera-kun, class is over for today, just read up on Biology and we can talk tomorrow after the exam," Haruna-sensei said smiling. She never seen a student after the end of the day bell. "About your fuku, until the school can assign you one, you can still wear the one from Yakomoto. Although, I'm not sure they might find one to fit you, since you're so small."

Moshi blushed. "Hai, Haruna-sensei and I think I'm going to enjoy class here at Juuban, Ja ne." She waved and went into the hallway where Usagi was waiting.

"Soooo," Usagi pressed.

"So Nan?" Moshi asked, confused.

"What did Haruna-sensei grill you about!?" Usagi asked, her high pitched voice growing higher with each word.

Moshi answered, "That? well she told me I can still wear this fuku until the school assigns me one, but she said they might not find one that fit since im so small, and yes I have to take the biology test."

"Hmm that only gives me a few hours," Usagi said, nibbling at her bottom lip. "Well since we don't have long, we better move it, let's go!" Before a loud protest could begin, She grabbed Moshi's arm again and took off. They paused near the entrance to change their shoes. Moshi opened a small locker with her name written in hiragana. Inside were her purple sneakers. Removing the small white soft shoes, she placed her sneakers on her feet. Before she could get the door closed good, Usagi was dragging poor Moshi behind her. Yelling a goodbye to Naru, Usagi headed towards her favorite place, the arcade with a poor, yelling Moshi in tow.

Once they hit the arcade, Moshi and Usagi greeted Motoki at the front desk. "Konnichi wa, Mo-kun!" Moshi said, giggling.

"Konnichi wa, Mo-chan!" Motoki replied, laughing also at the little joke they had.

Usagi blinked. "I don't get it."

Moshi groaned. "Motoki, Moshi, Mo-kun, Mo-chan...."

Usagi shrugged, and went to get change. Moshi groaned again, and just shook her head.

The two played almost every game in the arcade. After declaring victory over her in Sailor V, Moshi was watching Usagi suck bad at 'My Little Pony'. For some odd reason Usagi couldn't get the pony to do what she wanted it to do. The air was laced with such declarations like, 'This Sucks!' because the pony died. Snickering at Usagi's predicament, Moshi looked over towards the entrance of the arcade. Her heart jumped in her throat when she spotted a girl with hair similar to her's. What made her heart stop was the odd feeling she was recieving from this girl merely being in her presence. The girl stopped in front of the arcade window and peered in. Moshi stepped a little closer and noticed that the girl was wearing a pink fuku similar to her's.

'Must be from Yakomoto also,' she thought, knowing her fuku is worn by many in that area. The girl continued on heading towards the Ice Cream Shoppe. It piqued her interest. Hearing Usagi grumble about dying...again. She grabbed Usagi and mentioned ice cream.

"Ice cream? Say no more let's go!" Usagi said racing for the door.

Walking towards the shoppe she spotted the girl again, walking ahead of them in a slow ambling gait. She was wearing exactly the same thing Moshi was wearing. Moshi even saw the twinkle of her earrings and the flash of a ring. Her nerves started to prickle, something was wrong and it wasn't good. She stopped, pulling Usagi behind a tree. "Usagi, contact the rest of the Senshi now, something is wrong!" She turned back to the shoppe where the copycat had entered.

"What? do you mean that girl with the same fuku you're wearing? Come on, Mo-chan, you act as if you're the only girl here from Yakomoto."

Moshi grabbed Usagi's bow and pulled her face down. "How many people do YOU know who wears their hair like ours!" she whispered harshly, keeping an eye on the girl who was buying a vanilla cone.

"Uh-oh,that is odd," Usagi said. She flipped the face of her communicator opened and pressed the button. "Rei-chan, come in now!"

The picture blinked as Rei's face came into view. "Usagi, this better not be about mangas!"

"Iie, Rei-chan. Something is up. We've spotted a girl who looks just like Moshi in the Ice Cream shoppe!

"Nani! You contacted me about that, so what there are a million girls that go to Yakomoto! Moshi is not the only one with a pinku fuku!"

Moshi growled and grabbed Usagi's slender wrist and turned the communicator to face her. "Dammit Rei-chan, this girl looks EXACTLY like me, she is even wearing my earrings and ring! Haul your ketsu over to the arcade IZA!" She shoved the communicator back at Usagi, who was standing with her mouth open.

Rei sighed. "Ok, I'll be at the arcade in about five minutes, you're lucky I wasn't at home! Rei out."

Usagi and Moshi stood behind the tree keeping a eye on the copycat. The copycat was sitting, staring at the cone as if it was a foreign object of some kind. They didn't see Minako, Makoto or Ami walking up behind them.

Makoto tapped Moshi on the shoulder. "There you are, we've been looking for you Moshi-chan!" The tall brunette snarled and folded her arms. The gesture gave off a threatening picture.

"Yeah, next time you put a choke hold on me I'm going to kick you!" Minako added, her face turning as red as her bow.

"I understand you not being interested in your studies, but really, Moshi-chan, did you have to throw my books in the mud?" Ami finished quietly.

The four became involved in a shouting match as Rei finally showed up. She looked to Usagi for answers. Usagi quietly filled Rei in on what was happening until Makoto suddenly punched Moshi in the shoulder.

"Ouch, damn you! What the hell was that for!" Moshi yowled, her shoulder was already in pain from Usagi tugging on it earlier. "You ever do that again and we're going to fight!" Which seemed silly. Makoto towered over Moshi, who was shorter than Usagi!

"Well let's go, midget woman!" Makoto responded, bawling up her fists.

"Hey you two knock it out!" Usagi screamed, pushing her way between the two.

With a dark look on her face, Minako said, "I knew we should have never let this twerp join us. She is nothing but trouble!"

Ami was watching what was going on around them. She saw the copycat in the Ice Cream Shoppe, watching the action taking place outside. "Iie, Minako-chan, this time I think you're wrong. Moshi-chan isn't to blame," She pointed to the door of the Ice Cream Shoppe, where the girl was making an exit. The six girls stopped and stared. The copycat noticed Moshi and ran towards the corner.

"Let's go!" Rei yelled, and took chase with the other girls in tow.

They noticed the girl duck into the alley. Once they noticed no one watching, they each transformed. The Senshi slowly combed the alley searching for the girl. Sailorearth was looking behind a dumpster when she heard a scratching like noise. From behind another dumpster emerged a copycat Sailorearth.

"Moshi Moshi, Sailorearth." The copycat Sailorearth smiled, a wicked grin across its face.

Sailorearth gasped and jumped back. "Dare wa anata?!" she asked.

"Atashi Jinsei no senshi, Sailorearth!" The copycat said, doing a pose.

Before Sailorearth could respond, she felt a sudden rush of heat as Sailormars' Burning Mandala encased her. She fell to the ground in a heap. The heat turned to cold as Mercury's Illusion hit her. "Yamate! I am the real Sailorearth!" She yelled as Venus' Love me chain hit her. Sailorearth struggled to stand as Jupiter's Supreme Thunder slammed her against the dumpster. She could feel her energy ebb as the fake Sailorearth stood in front of her.

"Arigato for helping, this copycat almost killed me." It turned towards the other Senshi. Sailormoon ran over and embraced the fake Senshi.

"As long as you're ok." Sailormoon turned towards Sailorearth. She removed her tiara and flung it at the Senshi on the ground. "Moon Tiara Action!" Sailorearth screamed as the tiara pierced her midsection, digging deep into her ribs."

Blood squirted from her mouth as she said, "Sailormoon, I'm the real Sailorearth, not her!" The white bodice of her fuku turned a deep red as the blood seeped from the jagged wound.

"Don't listen to her, she's trying to fool you," the copycat screeched. "Life Force... DRAIN!!!!" The copycat's life force attack drained Sailorearth of all her energy. She transformed back to Moshi and was in a pool of her own blood. She turned her head towards Sailorjupiter and held out one hand. Sailorjupiter snorted and kicked her hand away. The Senshi, along with the fake Sailorearth turned and proceded to leave the alley. Moshi began to cry as she could feel herself dying. She waited for death to take her and end the pain that wracked her small body.

The End

Next chapter: Earthly Illusions.

-sensei -- Anyone with this added means teacher. I.e. Haruna-sensei

-kun -- honorific used with boys (-chan is used for girls) the -kun is also used in a school setting whether the person is male or female.

Anata -- You.
Dare -- who.
Gomen -- Sorry.
Iza -- Now.
Kakkoi -- Cool.
Ketsu -- A$$
Nan -- What (same as Nani)
Ne -- Used when expecting an agreement. BR? Okaa -- Mother
Pinku - Pink.
Totemo -- Very.
Utsukushiku -- Beautiful.
Wa -- Is.
Youkoso -- Welcome!

Jin no Senshi, Serra Aasu -- Senshi of life, Sailor Earth