The Adventures of Artemis
by Faerie

Chapter 2
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    "Where has that stupid cat gone to?!" grumbled Minako as she paced
around her living room.

    "Maybe he went..to visit an old friend?" supplied Makoto lamely.

    Minako rolled her eyes. "yeah, right...As if you see HIM hanging
out with the normal alleycat and meowing at any female that goes past."

    "He could do that." said Rei.

    Ami prodded her, inclining her head slightly in Luna's direction.
The black cat had her back against them, but they could feel her 
worriedness. 

    "I'm sure he's safe, Luna."

    The black cat gave a slight start before turning round to face the
Inner senshi. "Ahh.." she was actually blushing."I-I'm sure he is...but
frankly..whatever happens doesn't concern me..um..i-I'have to go home
now..Usagi will be worried." With that she practically ran out of the
room, leaving the Inner senshi staring at each other in amusement.

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     "Here you go, kawaii kitty." said Miaka as she dumped a huge portion
of cat food into Artemis' bowl. He stared at the mountainous heap and
sweatdropped.

     "Miaka...I don't think that cat can finish it." remarked a blond
girl who was stroking Silar.

     "Owww....Yui, the poor kitty looks hungry. I'm just-"

     "He's just thin, dimwit."
 
     Miaka glared at her friend. "that's why I'm giving him the food."

     "And let him choke to death? Not everyone has YOUR appetite."
  
     "You.." stuttered Miaka. Silar took that opportunity to jump down
from Yui's lap and motioned for Artemis to follow her.
 
     The kitchen exploded into a warpath as both Miaka and Yui began 
trading insults.

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     "Do they always do that?"

     "Yes...as a matter of fact...they do...but it usually won't last
long." said Silar as she stretched her body. "But Miaka has a loud voice
which is very trying for the ears."

     Artemis smiled then winced as a loud crash was heard in the kitchen.

     "I've been wondering..." Silar suddenly moved forward, her nose
nearly touching Artemis' nose. "How did you get that odd scar on your
forehead?"

     "Ah..I-I.." Artemis began to turn beetroot red under Silar's large
unblinking eyes. "I don't know..."

     "You don't know?"

     "I..ah...I actually lost my memory when Miaka found me."

     Silar meowed in astonishment. "So that's why you seem always to
stare off into space." Artemis blushed even redder.

     "You're turning red, Artemis." observed Silar with some amusement.
"Which reminds me...you need to do something about your name..."

     "My name? What's wrong with my name?"

     "Actually there's nothing wrong with it...but surely you can't 
expect to be called kawaii kitty forever." Silar shuddered in revulsion. 

     Artemis nodded. "but how am I going to tell that to Miaka?"

     Silar gave him a cattish grin. "Leave that to me." 

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     "OK, that's it!" Minako slammed her hand onto the table, drawing
startled glances from the other patrons of the cafe.

     "Mi-Minako-chan, calm down." Usagi said as she inched slightly away 
from her blond friend.

     "Hmph! I'm going to report to the police. Artemis can't just vanish
for two weeks without a single peep! He..he could be in trouble.."

     "And what are you going to tell the police?" asked Rei in a bored
tone. Minako glared back at her.

     "That Artemis has disappeared!"
 
     "Artemis is a cat, my dear dumb blond. And the police would probably
shove your complaint right down the dustbin."

     "Rei is right." agreed Ami. "Most people would just laugh this 
incident off and ignore us."

     Minako groaned and covered her face with her hands.

     "I'm sure Artemis is alright, Minako." comforted Usagi. "Luna has
gone looking for him already, so why don't we do that too?"

     Ami, Rei, Makoto and Minako stare at their 'princess'. For once,
she actually gave them a brilliant suggestion!

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     "Artemis, come here..please.." begged Miaka as she knelt to watch 
under her bed. Artemis meowed back angrily at her.

     "Oh, come on...I'll give you a nice fish if you come out." wheedled
Miaka, Artemis only rolled his eyes.

     "Miaka, what in the world are you doing?" exclaimed another voice.

     "huh?" Miaka turned. "Hi Mom, I'm trying to get Artemis out."

     Miaka' mother too knelt. "Artemis?"

     "I don't know what got him so angry, all I did was tie a bow round
his neck and dress him up a little."

     "How did you dress him up?" asked her mom in a level tone.

     "Well...remember my old dolls clothes, they fit Artemis perfectly."

     Miaka's mother shook her head. "Poor cat....where's Silar?"

     "Um...dunno...but she'll be back for dinner. Now artemis, please
come out..." begged Miaka.

     Miaka's mother smothered her laughter as she quickly exited the
room. Artemis meowed again and finally curled up, steadfastly ignoring
Miaka's pleas. He closed his eyes, trying to think of anything, something
...but as he dropped off to sleep..the faint shape of a black cat
seemed to beckon to him.....

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Chapter 2 Completed! hehehe.....

Faerie
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