The Third Princess: Danger?

Chapter 2

Danger?

 

          “Raanaataa!” sang Bunny as she skipped over to Ranata’s desk, “I have a surprise for you! Close your eyes, close them!”

           Ranata closed her eyes and heard Bunny scrabbling around in her pockets for something.

          “Ta-da!” said Bunny.

          Ranata opened her eyes to see Bunny holding a three by five laminated card on a string.

          “What is it?” asked Ranata.

          “It’s a VIP pass to the next Three Lights concert. Everybody wants you to come. Pleeeeease!” Bunny clasped her hands in front of her and looked at Ranata hopefully.

          Ranata smiled, “Alright, I think I have that day off.”

          “Yay!” cried Bunny as she spun in a circle making Ranata laugh.

***

          Ranata was dancing back stage with the others during the Three Lights concert, trying not to get caught in the heavy drapes that were the curtains. Bunny and Darien had picked Ranata up at the library and they met the others at the stadium. When the show was over the Three Lights came back stage and asked Ranata how she had like the show.

          “I loved it! You guys are so talented. I love that in every song it seems like you’re really trying to send a message to everyone who listens and connect with them” praised Ranata.

          “You felt that!” exclaimed Seiya.

          “It was obvious. The emotions you put into your voices it was as if you’d really experienced everything.” she explained.    

            Everybody just stared at her.

          “What can’t you feel it too? I mean they were practically screaming it.” said Ranata.

          “Who…….. nevermind.” said Taiki.

          “Well it’s about time I got Ranata home.” commented Darien, “Remember she has to work tomorrow.”

          “Thanks Darien.” Ranata walked over to Bunny, “Thank you so much for inviting me . I had so much fun; more than I’ve had since I was a little girl. I’ll see you later.”

           Darien pulled the curtain aside for Ranata, who jumped off the stage. “Buns, I’ll meet you at the diner after I drop off Ranata, okay?” 

          “Yup, later Darien.”

            Darien walked out of the stadium with Ranata.

         “Darien will talk to Ranata on her way home.” Bunny smiled, “I told you she was special.”

         “I wonder who she is?” questioned Taiki.

         “Well, I wonder if she’s a threat.” said Haruka.

         “She’s not!” cried Bunny, “ I feel like I know her!”

         “She’s such a sweet girl,” said Michiru, “Bunny, I know it’s hard to believe, but my mirror can get a lock on her. It’s like she’s shielded somehow, like she’s not completely of this dimension.”

         “Hey guys,” interjected Amy, “Do you remember earlier this week Ranata said she had read a book about alternate dimensions? Maybe she was researching and not just reading for fun.”

         “You read books like that for fun?” gasped Mina.

           Amy ignored her.

        “Should we be worried?” queried Yaten.

        “No,” assured Raye, “She made a move yet so I doubt she’s and enemy.”

        “We should still keep an eye on her, just in case.” suggested Lita.

          Setsuna regarded Bunny, “Princess, what do you think?”

        “I think you’re all over reacting!” snapped Bunny.

        “We’re just trying to protect you.” stated Haruka.

        “Well this time there is no danger!” retorted Bunny, “ I’m going to wait in the car.”