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((This solo takes place just after the senshi get back from the moon))

Victoria had been unsure of what had happened. He had shown up in his own bed room, which in a way was good, because at least then it was as if he'd never left in the first place. Not like his parents minded as long as he stayed out of trouble and wasn't caught doing something stupid. They had his other siblings to worry about.

Victoria powered down back to Feliks standing there looking at himself in the mirror. He still had a minor headache but nothing that some sleep wouldn't cure. The senshi of glory decidedly moved to his bed and sat down looking at his cell phone with the new pearl charm on it. "Hm, interesting..." He hoped actually that Ellie had gotten one despite not having been in the castle at the time.

He tapped out a quick text and sent it to his captain. He wasn't sure if anyone else had told her or not and well... it was probably best he at least make sure that she was informed.

From Sailor Victoria
To Sailor Iris

IDK if anyone told you yet.
The pearl charm apparently takes us to the moon.
We can use most of the moon castle except for the family wing.
It has a weird bubble around it.

Just letting you know
Vic.

Actually he would've normally written the text out in mostly short hand, especially if this had been to his sisters or something. However, to Iris? He took the time to tap it all out. Sighing when he was finished, "This thing needs a freaking voice to text option."

It took longer for him to tap it all out than to short hand and by the time he'd sent his, he heard someone shuffling at his door. He stashed his pink senshi phone out of sight and moved over to the door so he could see who it was.

"Zoya, what are you doing up?" Feliks asked as he peeked outside his door.

"I was thirsty." She answered rubbing her eyes with one hand while keeping her pinkie pie pillow close with the other. "Can you get me a glass of water?"

Feliks chuckled as he picked up his sister, "Alright but you gotta go back to sleep after that okay?"

The child nodded as she was hoisted up and carried into the kitchen. "Did you just get back?"

Feliks paused, "Yeah, I was doing inventory." He said making excuses, actually he hated lying to his family but it was best they not know where he actually was. He sat his sister on the cabinet that had the least amount of stuff on it. Frowning as he noticed the pile of dishes, "It was my turn to do these wasn't it?" He asked looking at his younger sister who simply nodded as Feliks pulled out a class from one of the cupboards. "I'll wash them after we get you back to bed okay?"

He was tired, but he wasn't so exhausted he couldn't do something useful at least. Offering his sister the glass with lukewarm water in it, knowing that would help her sleep better.

"Feliks, can you tell me a story?" She asked as she sipped on her water, large purple eyes watching him curiously.

He stopped when she asked that, thinking. Oh did he know a short story to tell her? He frowned a little as he thought; he was really never good with this sort of stuff. He'd always left storytelling to his mother. "Alright, I think I have one for you, but it's going to be short. You know how bad I am at telling stories." He said watching her nod softly.

"So as you know Pinkie Pie just loves parties. Well, one day in canterlot there was a traveling circus that had come to town." Feliks started out, hoping that ********* would forgive him for using her as inspiration.

"Well, as Pinkie was going to investigate the circus. She came across a very sad cat, now this little cat had a large silver bell on her collar and a funny little top hat on her head, complete with a feather." He continued, taking his sister's glass when she was finished.

"Of course, Pinkie Pie, being Pinkie Pie; we all know she hates anyone being sad. So she decided to find out why the cat was sad, trotting up to the little circus cat she asked it 'What's with the long face?' she gave a small giggle. Not being able to help being excited for the circus she continued, 'The Circus is in town! A great party, you should be happy!' The cat looked at Pinkie pie with its green eyes and replied 'I--" Feliks was cut off.

"Cat's can't talk. Opal doesn't talk!" She was protesting the story.

Feliks sighed, "This cat talks okay, she's magical and not a pet unlike Opal. I'm sure if Opal wanted to though, she could talk." He reasoned eventually getting his sister to calm down enough to finish telling the story. "Anyways, the cat replied 'I know the circus is in town. I work with them, but all my friends forgot my birthday. I don't even have a cake!' Now Pinkie knew this was nothing more than a tragedy! You couldn't have a birthday without having a birthday cake! 'Ohhh... are you sure they forgot?' Pinkie asked looking at the cat, 'They're your friends; friends never forget something important like that.'

Pinkie stayed and talked with the cat for a while before finally resolving well she knew just what would make the cat happy! 'I know! Come with me! I'll see if the cakes will make you a very special cupcake for your very special day! Then we can go see your friends. I've always wanted to a see a circus!' Pinkies offer touched the cat, as the thought was very generous of the pony. Nodding, the circus cat couldn't help but ask 'You would do that for a stranger?'

'Abso-pinkie-lutely!' Pinkie pie answered, 'I don't want to see any pony sad on their birthday!' So off to the Cake's bakery they went the circus cat catching a ride on Pinkie's back. 'Mr and Mrs Cake! My new friend the circus cat has a birthday today! But All her friend forgot about her. I want to order her a birthday cupcake cake surprise!' Pinkie chirruped. Mr and Mrs Cake smiled and welcomed Pinkie's new friend and fetched two cupcakes! One for Pinkie and one for her friend, the one for the cat had a candle on it! 'Here you are two Birthday cupcake cake surprises!'"

Feliks paused in the story to pick up his sister and start carrying her back to her room, noticing she was starting to fall asleep as he spoke. "So Pinkie pie and her new Circus cat friend ate the birthday cupcakes after the Birthday kitty had made a wish. 'What did you wish for?' Pinkie asked curiously, knowing that wishes should remain secret or they won't come true. The Circus cat answered 'Well... If comes true I'll tell you! Let's go back to the circus. I can introduce you to my friends!'" Feliks was creeping through the hallway as he spoke, quieter than he had been in the kitchen for fear of waking someone else up.

"When they got to the circus there were a few ponies already looking for their Circus Cat friend. They had been worried since she left upset and without a word. 'Where have you been!?' Strongfellow the pony asked her. 'We were worried about you!' Wanda the bearded pony lady said.

'I'm sorry every pony. I left without telling you I was going for a walk. I made a new friend along the way though.' The Circus cat answered her Circus pony friends. 'This is Pinkie Pie.' The cat introduced her new pony friend as the other ponies and animals gathered around to welcome Pinkie Pie. 'I was feeling a little down and this nice pony cheered me up with a cupcake.'

After a few moments Rangly the Ringmaster came out and said, 'Circus Cat, there you are! Come on, come to the main tent we have something we wanted to show you!' They invited Pinkie pie to join them too, as they all lead Circus cat to the main tent. Finally when the grand lights went on they all yelled, 'Surprise! Happy Birthday Circus Cat!' Her friends had thrown her a surprise party.

'We're sorry we acted like we forgot earlier. We didn't want to ruin your surprise.' The Circus cat grinned, tears in her eyes and she looked around. 'Thank you every pony, this has been the best birthday ever!' With a little jingle the Circus cat did a small flip, jumping off of Pinkie's back in the process and straight into the birthday cake, splashing every pony in frosting as she landed.

'Oh dear....' Pinkie looked a little worried for a second because, if that was the only cake. Well the rest of them weren't going to get any of it for the small Circus cat seemed to be content in eating her weight in cake. 'Don't worry!' Strong fellow said as he noticed Pinkies worried look, 'We got a second cake for us!'"

Feliks laid his sister down in her bed and kissed her forehead. "Night Zoya." He said softly as he crept back out and went to do the dishes. He had a sinking feeling he was going to end up sleeping most of the day. He just hoped his parents wouldn't force him to wake up early for chores.