A small rental car was driving along a long, curvy country road.
Inside the car, two feline eyes were following the movements of a crystal pendulum that was swinging back and forth.
"Lucky thing that Sting had more of these things, right Luna?" Usagi asked.
Luna resisted the urge of batting the pendulum with her paw and shook her head. "Yes, that's right... we would've had a hard time finding the amulet without it."
"Can we be sure it's really in that castle, sugar?" Ukyo asked and gestured towards the impressive building they were approaching.
"I think so," Mamoru nodded while steering. "I asked around in town and they told me this castle would belong to the McScott family, an old scottish clan that lost his status as nobles a long time ago... But they kept their castle."
"Is there actually someone living in that old thing?" Ukyo asked curiously as she peered out of the car's window. "Somehow looks kinda run-down to me..."
"I'm sure of it," Mamoru nodded. "Although... I have the feeling I heard the name somewhere before... McScott... sounds familiar..."
Ukyo shrugged. "So, um... Mamoru. You're a super hero as well?"
He smiled. "You could say that. I assist the Sailor Senshi in their battle against evil. I am the reincarnation of the Earth Prince, just as Usagi is the reincarnation of the Moon Princess."
"Mamo-chan and I are destined to be together," Usagi giggled.
"Ah, I get it. And, you got some special powers as well?"
Mamoru coughed. "Um... I throw roses..."
"Say what?"
Usagi beamed. "Wonderful red roses, he always throws them to save us when we are in trouble."
"But... why roses?" Ukyo was puzzled. "Couldn't you find something more... intimidating?"
"Well..." Mamoru laughed nervously. "The girls think they're romantic..."
"That's true," Usagi gushed. "And after throwing his rose, he appears on a wall, in a window or a tree, clad in his tuxedo, while the wind is blowing through his cape..."
"In his TUXEDO? Man, why are you fighting in a TUXEDO of all things?"
Mamoru sweated. "Well... the girls like it..."
Ukyo shook her head. "Sugar, if you ask me: You should come up with some fighting gear that actually impresses your opponent, not the girls you're helping..."
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They parked in front of the castle. Ukyo looked up. It was old, but also very impressive. In front of them, a massive double door rose above their heads, bearing an old emblem showing a pair of scales.
"Scales..." Ukyo shook her head. "Why am I not surprised?"
Mamoru looked around until he found a long cord dangling down next to the door. He pulled it.
A deep and loud 'BOOONNNNGG' echoed through the castle.
Usagi giggled. "I bet there is some old butler coming to answer the door."
After a few seconds, the door opened.
Usagi stared. That was no butler. In fact, that young guy looked more like a...
A rock star.
A black leather jacket, hard boots, an earring dangling from his left ear, and his hair a wild mane colored in red and orange.
But his face was smiling when he looked at the three people standing in front of him. "Yes, can I help you?"
Mamoru blinked. "Jimmy?"
The young man stared back. Then he grinned. "Hey, Mamoru!! Wow, now that's a surprise! I never imagined you'd show up here in my old home. Come in, pal, come in! Man! Must have been eons since we saw each other, huh?"
Ukyo and Usagi looked back and forth between Mamoru and this... interesting-looking guy. "You know him?" Ukyo finally said.
Mamoru nodded. "Yes, and now I remember where I heard the name McScott before... this is Jimmy McScott, he has lived in Juuban for a short time. He was planning to be a rock composer, singer and guitarist, but he wanted to have a solid education first... But I never imagined that his home back here in Scotland would be a castle. Why didn't you ever tell me?"
"Heh, you know me," Jimmy said bashfully. "I never liked to brag... and besides, this castle is really all that is left to the McScott clan... and I'm the last living clan member. I only come here when I feel nostalgic... my actual living place is back in town."
They followed him inside. They were standing in a big hall, with broad stairways leading to the upper rooms. Soft carpets were lying on the ground, expensive paintings hanging on the walls, and from the ceiling, an enormous chandelier was dangling.
"Wow, now that's an impressive castle," Ukyo murmured.
"Make yourselves at home," Jimmy said with an inviting gesture. "Every friend of Mamoru is a friend of mine."
Usagi grinned and hugged Mamoru's arm. "Actually, he's my boyfriend!"
Mamoru grinned nervously, and his old friend smirked back. "So, you finally got yourself a girl, huh? I'm afraid I still have to find the right one... Hey, you can stay here for tonight. There are more than enough rooms upstairs. And tonight, when we're having dinner, you can tell me what brings you to Scotland, okay?"
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