Enter Sirius: " The Other Woman." By Sharon Williams 

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This is a continuation of the introductory story of Sailor Sirius. 
Marco the dog informed her that he was her guardian and mentor during 
the Silver Millennium on her home planet of Endoria in the Sirius Star 
System. After extensive training and defeating an enemy demon sent by 
Sailor Galaxia in Libya, (that story will come later), Sailor Sirius 
has now moved to Tokyo, and has meet up with Usagi and the other Inner 
Scouts, and is attending Juuban High School with Minako, Usagi, Ami, 
and Makoto. This story takes place during Sailor Stars, and it is spring 
time at recess, and Tanya and Minako are playing volley ball: 

"Okay Tanya, this one's coming at cha!" Minako yelled as she spiked ball 
expertly over the net. Tanya was not paying attention and looked up too 
late as the ball came down on her head. 

"What?, Oh, OWWW!" Tanya cried, then fell sprawling on the ground holding 
her head. "That REALLY smarts!" she grunted painfully. Minako ran under 
the net an came over to Tanya. "Sorry about that, Tanya. Are you alright? 
I thought I gave you a warning that time." She smiled slightly at the 
funny scene before her. 

"Oh, it's not your fault, Minako. I was just daydreaming again, as usual." 
Tanya chuckled. Minako nodded, then gave Tanya a concerned look. 
"I've been meaning to ask you about that. What's the matter with you? You've 
been acting loose from the world for a few days now. Do you wantto talk about 
it?" asked Minako seriously. "No, I'm O.K. Really. It's just that I have been 
having alot of things on my mind lately," Tanya replied as she slowly got up 
off the ground and dusted her school uniform of. "Alot of personal stuff." 

"Oh, boy." Minako rolled her eyes upwards, "Don't tell me you're still head 
over heels about Yaten! I'm telling you, the guy is so rude to every one. 
What do you see in him anyway?" Tanya gave the blonde hair girl a startled 
look and blushed harshly. "I am NOT head over heels over Yaten! And besides, 
that's not the problem anyway. It's actually about my dad." Tanya pouted, 
then started to walk over to benches in the school yard. Minako followed her 
and sat down with her. 

"You're right, of course." Minako giggled under her breath. After seeing Tanya 
looking at the famous Three Light with love-sick eyes ever since she got her, 
the idol chaser knew better. Quickly, Minako composed herself. "So, tell me, 
what problems are you having with your dad?" 

Tanya nervously tugged at the beautiful necklace that adorned her dark neck. 
The blonde was about to aske where Tanya got it from, but thought against it. 
This was serious. "Well, you know ever since my mom passed away about two years 
ago, my dad has been down and really lonely." Tanya said sadly. "I was really 
glad when he finally started to date again. I have to tell you, some of his dates 
were not bad at all. They were really nice to me and him. Now, all of a sudden, 
this strange woman appears at the door, and ever since then, my dad has been acting 
really weird, like his transfixed with this lady somehow." she blurted. 

"Maybe you're taking this a lot more seriously than you have to, Tanya. What 
if your dad likes this woman, and he is just trying to get to know her better 
in his own way." Minako said, trying to comfort her. 

"No way! My dad has never acted like this before!, And whenever she comes around 
our house, I get this really weird vibe from her, and I really don't like it. 
Every night, she and my dad leaves to go the church for some meeting, and every 
time he comes back more tired and weaker. I would really like to know what is 
going on". Tanya said in despair as her eyes began to water. Just then, the bell 
signaling classes to begin rang, and the students started towards the school. 

"Tell you what," said Minako hopefully, "After school, we're all going to 
Mako-chan's apartment. She has a new cherry pie recipe, and she wants us to try 
it. I'm sure after we all sit down and talk about it, maybe we can figure out 
what to do. Besides, some pie might cheer you up." she smiled. 

Tanya smiled back, "Maybe you're right. It might do me some good to talk about it 
with friends. I'll meet you there!" 

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Later at Mako-chan's 

"Usagi!!, If you keep stuffing your face with that pie, you'll end up like a BLIMP!!" 
Rei yelled as she watched Usagi eat. 

"Irusai! Get a life Rei!, I will not end up a blimp. Besides, if you've noticed 
I am taking small pieces!" Usagi retorted back, and continued eating. 

"That's enough, you two, there's plenty enough for everybody." Makoto smiled as 
she entered the dining room. "At least, I hope there's enough." she frowned mockingly 
at Usagi. "How much weight have you gained this year, Usagi-chan?" Usagi looked 
up at Makoto, blushed and put back a small piece of pie. 

"So, Tanya, Minako says that you have some concerns about your father?" Ami turned 
to Tanya. Tanya looked from Usagi turned to Ami sadly. "Yes, you see, ever since 
my dad started seeing this woman, he has been acting really strange, and he has 
been coming home very drawn and tired." 

"Hmmm," Ami said thoughtfully. "Maybe this situation does need some looking into. 
Do you know anything at all about this woman, and where they go?" 

"That's just it," Tanya replied, I have no idea who she is, even though I have 
been in this neighborhood for a while now. This church she says she goes to sounds 
really bogus." 

"It's too bad there is no way we can be sure where they are actually going, or 
what exactly what they are doing." Minako sighed. "Yeah!" said Usagi smiling. 
"We can dress up in disguises, and spy on Tanya's dad!" she laughed so hard that 
she fell backwards on the floor. "Ohhh, Usagi!!", Rei sighed. 

"No wait, that's it!" Tanya stood up, "Someone can come with me to follow my 
dad, and find out what the heck is going on. It can be justified because I'm 
looking out for the well being of him. And since you, Usagi, so graciously suggested 
it, you can do this with me!" 

"Whaaaaat? Meeeeeeee?" Usagi squealed, "No way! I don't know the first thing about 
spying! Ask Rei or the other girls to do it! I....errrr....have alot of homework 
to do." 

"Oh, come on Usagi!", Tanya said, walking over to her, and sitting down next to 
her on the floor to lean her head on her shoulders. "Please! Don't think I haven't 
heard how you spied on Rei and Mamoru-san when they were seeing each other. 
Or am I wrong?" Usagi and Rei both gasped, and turned bright red. 

"What!! Where did you here about that?!!" Usagi cried, "I thought that was secret!" 
Tears started running down her cheeks in rivers. 

"Quit it, Usagi. I have heard about that and plenty more. If you don't want me 
to tell your dad, you'll help me out in this. Will you?" Tanya said firmly. 

"Are you sure you want to do this Tanya?" Makoto asked cautiously, "Maybe he 
wouldn't like this very much, no matter what the reason." 

"She may be right," said Ami, ever the senshi with the most logic. "Your father 
would be expected to be most upset." 

"Yes I do!" said Tanya, "This is my only father we're talking about, and I want 
to help him the best I can. Are you with me Usagi? 

"Well, O.K, ", Usagi sniffed, "just don't go blabbing to my dad!" 

"Good. Meet me at my house at six o'clock tonight. I'll call Haruka when I get 
home, and see if she can give us a ride. Don't be late!" said Tanya. 
"When is she not!" commented Rei with a snort. "This is Usagi WE'RE talking 
about!" Usagi blew out an offended breath, then turned to stick her tongue out 
at Rei. Seeing that, Rei replied in likewise, and the two tried their best to 
outdo each other in sticking their tongue out the longest, their arms crossed 
over thier chest. Finally, Usagi collasped and gasped out for air as the other 
girls looked on in annoyance. They silently shook their heads as Rei laughed 
in triumph. 

" Well, this is so exciting!!" smiled Minako, "A real live spying mission! 
I can't wait to see what happens!!" 

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