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When Kira turned her attention away from Seiya and Taiki, Yaten felt as if time came to a stand still. As if it were just the two of them, with how her dreamy expression faded from view. Not really thinking about skin-to-skin contact at that moment. The moment he touched her, there was that static sensation roaming between the two of them. Watching Kira's expression shift from awe to shock? It made him wonder what happened. For a brief, fleeting amount of time it appeared Kira was locked in some kind of a trance. When she snapped out of it she gasped, almost frightened. At the time that occured, something glowing along her forehead caught Yaten's attention.

'Woah! Did the others notice that!? Or was it just me imagining things?' Since Seiya and Taiki were out of Yaten's range, he would ask them soon if they might have seen something out of the ordinary. Swallowing slightly as his emerald eyes remained focused on Kira's strange behavior.

"...Friends?"

There she was! Finally, Kira appeared more grounded than just a minute or two ago. Smiling back at her in a reassuring manner. "Yes. Friends." Feeling Kira's hand settle on top of his, caused the smile present to widen as Yaten kept eye contact with Kira.

"Friends... The person who raised me, she told me to make new friends and..." Watching Kira's line of sight drift over towards the shrine then back at him. Yaten really wanted to know who treated Kira unfairly. His blood was boiling, practically on fire! Absolutely livid that someone in the Sailor Senshi mistreated her and made Kira feel unwelcome. Yaten wanted to kick their damn teeth in, among a few other things. Doing his best, to appear calm on the outside, he knew that the moment that they had to depart and attend the meeting. He was going to personally seek the sonvabitch out! Whoever it was.. crossed a line and made it personal!



"Maybe some I can't call friends... but it makes me happy knowing I have you three as friends." Kira's next action caught Yaten by surprise, since he was trying to keep the 'friend boundaries' and 'personal space bubble' up by being polite and gentlemanly like present. His smile slightly faltered when he saw Kira remove her hand, only to move in closer and hug him closely to her body. Yaten's cheeks almost instantly turned a blushing rose color in response. His stunned expression relaxed after a bit of time seemed to pass. Reaching up to gently hug Kira back. He just knew later he'd receive all types of crap from Taiki and Seiya. But for now. It was just the two of them ... with an audience. By the way Kira was hugging him, it was obvious she was carrying a humongous amount of weight and needed that connection.

That comfort.
Friendly and yet, intimate embrace.

Yaten's ear perked up, as he heard Kira whisper, "Thank you... for your kind words." Yaten replied in a whisper in return, "My pleasure, Kira. I meant every word I said." Gently reaching up with one hand to brush the fallen hair away from Kira's face. Looking at Kira appearing to be a little more at peace within his arms. He was certain if it was someone else was in his shoes that she did this too, they might of take advantage of her. And he didn't want to be that person. He stood there, as long as she needed him to be there. Someone, Kira could talk to. Someone who cares a great deal about her well being.

"Mm?..."

Feeling as though she was moving, Yaten looked down at Kira with a gentle smile in response. Almost instantly, he witnessed her cheeks blossom in a much brighter tone of red and backing up and away from him embarrassed. Quirking an eyebrow, he slowly cast a glance behind him where he caught Taiki in a position of doubling over in laughter. And Seiya trying to remain all serious in this moment. Closing his eyes that rolled beneath his eyelids, here we go.. he thought to himself.



"Well done, it's about time... are you both going to kiss yet?"

Yaten's gaze shifted from Taiki over towards the applauding Seiya who had a smug expression. He could already feel the teasing as the look he received just spelled everything out. The question, are you both going to kiss yet? Oh, how Yaten did want to kiss Kira. However, he was being respectful of which and what boundaries were allowed to cross presently. Knowing that both Seiya and Taiki were getting a big kick out of the who situation between the two of them.

"S-Sorry! I uh, don't usually get like that! I have no idea where that came from! hahahaaahh...this is getting awkward..."

"What's wrong with you? Hey! What is it? Tell me! Tell me already!"

"Yes, you have us as friends like Yaten said. We'll be here for you. I'm sorry to cut this moment short but we should get going to our meeting, right Seiya?"

"Huh? Meeting?... Oh, yeah. That meeting. Well I mean we can stay a bit longer--ohHH"

Glaring over at Taiki who was able to recover quite quickly before making an announcement that they were running late for a meeting. A death glare was all he received from Yaten then. 'They must have done something, to cause Kira to get embarrassed. Har-umph!' Yaten thought to himself then, his jaw tightening slightly as he stared purposely over at Taiki then. Yaten was not amused. Now, Seiya was throwing in his two cents to the pile. Releasing a sigh, as he felt his blood pressure rising along with his broody expression. Grateful that Kira had her back to him then and could not see Yaten's expressions being shared between Seiya and Taiki then.

"And what about you, Kira? Will you not go back to the Shrine?"
"...No. I don't think I need to be there anymore."
Yaten froze slightly, not before returning his attention back at Kira after that comment. Studying her features which shifted once again as she spoke up, "--I mean... I feel A L O T better thanks to you three, I don't want this mood to be ruined again. And besides... I have waaaay more important things to do when I get home!"

"That's good, don't let anything ruin that mood."
"I won't! And again, thank you so much. Honestly, I feel like I'm dreaming right now and it's been hard to contain the excitement, it really has. oh my gosh, I'm so sorry you are probably sick of me fangirling!"
"No, not at all."
"It's been such an honor, As much as I want to keep talking...I don't want to make you late for your meeting."

Oh boy! Seeing how Kira's words triggered Seiya to boldly move over and wrap his arm around Kira's shoulders just to get a reaction out of him.

"An honor? The honor is meeting you, Kira. Right Yaten?" Yaten's tongue was sucked in so hard, as he did his best to refrain from commenting right away. Knowing just how much Seiya was enjoying this moment. Yaten was absolutely fuming as to how his bandmates were acting. But then again, he reminded himself of how he and Taiki did the same thing to Seiya when he was falling for a certain Odango Princess.

"I'm sure you'll see him again really soon."

There was an apparent eye twitch that only Seiya and Taiki would have seen. As Yaten's lips pursed together to form a sideways smile, "Yes." Doing his best to disguise his un-amused tone. "That you will see me again... sometime soon, Kira."

"Our meeting isn't really important either... but I'm glad you are feeling a lot better. We should all hang out together, do something fun."

Yaten canted his head to the side, seeing the look that Seiya was giving him. He knew he wasn't going to win this round of teasing. His tense shoulders relaxed somewhat, knowing he deserved every ounce of it! Seeing Seiya finally step away from Kira and over to where he was at.

"We really do mean we are here for you. In more ways than one... we don't want you being alone."

Finally! Some legit seriousness!! Glad to finally hear the same concern for Kira coming forth from someone else. If Taiki was serious among trying not to snicker so loudly earlier, he might of heard his concerns for Kira as well. But Yaten was fuming after witnessing Taiki practically doubled over in purposely-hushed-laughter. Yaten did know that somewhere in Taiki's brainpan, that he too, did legitimately care for Kira's well being. It was just hard to see behind all of the teasing facial and body expressions he had on display.

"Kira... the truth is...we're reall--"

A loud beeping noise came forth from their communicator watches, which cut Seiya off in completing what he was about to say. Everyone's facial expressions went from humorous to serious in a matter of seconds. Glancing down at his own wristband communicator, silencing the alarm for the time being. Yaten's stance became tense once more. He knew that they needed to attend the meeting. But hearing that Kira would be going home by herself, caused concern. Especially in this day and time with recent events. Yaten was not at all comfortable with the knowledge that she'd be heading home alone. Not that she couldn't take care of herself it was just a safety issue.

"The meeting is about to start..." Wow... did Seiya sound disappointed... on the verge of sad? Or was Yaten reading too much between the lines? "I'm sorry Kira. Will you be alright to go home on your own?"

Before Kira would have an opportunity to respond, Yaten spoke up then. Very boldly, I might add. "Kira, you don't need to be walking home alone. Not with...all the craziness that has been going on." Walking past Seiya, approaching Kira with apparent concern for her safety. "I would feel much better knowing that you got home safely, if I at the very least walked you to the door of your home." Looking at her with a pleading expression. If his actions didn't speak louder than his words. It was more than obvious that Yaten cared a great deal for Kira.

He knew that Seiya and Taiki would be fine if they were to head to the meeting without him. As he stood there before Kira, awaiting her answer.

Seiya didn't say much, as the three of them seemed to be chatting, however, the idol watched and observed Kira more than anything.
"...This isn't a dream. What I think Yaten is trying to say is that with the city's damage, it's not safe to head in that direction."

"It was nice to properly meet you, Kira."

Feeling the weight on his shoulder from Taiki's hand, Seiya smiled and also added "Like I said, it's an honor. We'll see you around." Directing his attention towards his bandmate, giving some friendly subtle advice. "Oi Yaten... Her safety comes first. I'll catch up with you later." Giving a wave back to Kira, Seiya turned around and walked alongside Taiki until they got closer to the Shrine.
"Leader...? Before we go any further... I have something to tell you. Today I went to find Healer, I eventually found her and Kira talking, alone. I think Healer was trying to reason with Kira but Tsukino-san showed up. Right before she did, Healer kissed Kira. Those two... even though Kira has no idea Yaten and Healer are the same person, I can still feel some sort of bond between the two. What should we do? Should we trust Kira?"
Stopping suddenly, Seiya looked at Taiki as his childish behavior came out. "I KNEW something had happened! Why didn't you call me?!" Sulking, Seiya looked pretty pissed off. "I should have been there with you!" Thinking for a moment, Taiki's last question began to sink in and made the star idol fold his arms.
"There are feelings and emotions between them, and if you are referring to telling Kira... I think right now she deserves a bit of happiness... even if it's not for long, let her enjoy being as normal as she can be... because it won't last, and who knows when that time comes we have to tell her or reveal it. I know Yaten wants to tell her everything... and I'm okay with that. I can relate to how Yaten feels. Do you remember the countless times I tried telling Odango who I was? We kept getting interrupted and in the end, we were basically forced to transform in front of each other... to protect one another. That was my promise to Odango, that No matter what happens, I'll protect her." having a flashback back to that moment.



Seiya turned to face the direction Yaten and Kira went. "It will be the same for them, I'm sure of it."
Looking back at Taiki, Seiya continued to answer his question. "Trusting Kira? Yaten trusts her... and I think we need to trust Yaten... trust Star Healer's judgment." Patting Taiki's back a few times. "Come on, let's go." Seiya smiled, even though there was dread in his tone. They began to walk up the stairs of the Shrine.
As Seiya and Taiki entered the main room from the back entrance, Haruka shifted her gaze toward Seiya. "...Where is she? Is she coming?"
That built-up anger surfaced a little, snipping back a response. "No. Kira didn't want to come in, no thanks to you. Yaten is walking her home as we speak."
Haruka glanced at Michiru, it was obvious she too was disappointed in Haruka's words from earlier. The racer looked annoyed but more annoyed at herself. "I have to go and apologize to her."
"No! Don't even go near her, you've done enough damage! That girl is good at hiding how hurt she is, you'll just make things worse." Seiya hissed, his words showed he was very much against any sort of interaction as he glared at Haruka for a few moments before turning his attention to Rei. "Gomen, Rei. I didn't think things would turn out like this... Yaten will likely stay with Kira... for how long I don't know but I can relay any message back that's important."
Approaching Rei, Seiya wanted to try and resolve any negative feelings in the room, considering everyone seemed awkwardly silent. "I hope things haven't been too difficult... Shall we start?" Seiya asked, speaking softly to Rei.

6.42pm / Tuesday/ Cloudy
Days until concert: 5

Hearing this, Kira was still convinced it was a dream. "Why would I be so important to Yaten? It's not like I have really spoken much--"



Giving a nod, Kira half understood but didn't really know Yaten was still disguised.
"I guess... you can only do it so much though, right?" Kira added, looking ahead in the direction they were walking. "But I think it's nice not to have a disguise too, to have to worry about that-- not that I would know, I don't have that sort of attention."





Smiling, Kira had this feeling while she confessed something rather personal towards Yaten.





Wondering if the person the idol mentioned just before was the person he loved, but Yaten said the words 'we' which meant there was someone else. Having this urge to pry, Kira wanted to ask who it was but knew that would be overstepping their private boundaries.

“…Who… do you love…?” Kira asked, then paused for a moment before nervously laughing. “aHH! Ignore that question! You don’t need to answer that! Hahaha…”

Kira told Yaten her story, about her past life, opening up about this one person she thought she loved, but it wasn't meant to be. Kira didn't discuss any other details on them, but Yaten could easily put two and two together.

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"You know... Kira... sometimes people fall in love even though they weren't seeking it or wanting it to happen. It just happens... naturally."

With his hand still lingering along Kira's arm very lightly, applying a gentle squeeze of reassurance.

Kira hadn't noticed any physical feeling right until Yaten began to speak she felt the squeeze, Kira got that same weird feeling that she couldn't quite figure out yet - it was like her mind is blocking something important out or not letting her see anything, like the missing piece. The light squeeze from his hand on her arm caused Kira to look back toward him.

"There it is again... this feels so familiar somehow."



"Scared? …Heh... I wish I knew..." Kira said quietly.



Hesitating, Kira's eyes locked with Yaten's, Kira answered openly and honestly. "Because... I guess our situation comes first... it just... feels selfish to put my feelings first. I-I mean... she kissed me but... I just stood there in complete shock and then we got interrupted. I didn't get that chance to tell her anything back as I was pulled away by a friend... I really don't know how to put it into words, but I also didn't ask how she was feeling either... as I said it's complicated and confusing but... I just want to know."
Placing her hand on her chest where her heart would be, Kira whispered. "I'm pretty sure next time I see her... I'll ask her, and tell her how I feel in return..."



The archer frowned, and those words were like knives in her heart. "Run...out of time? Do you think if I don't say something now, then I'll never get that chance?" her tone hinted at worry and panic.

Breaking eye contact, really made Kira think as those words repeated over and over. "Run out of... time? They're from another planet, what if they were to go back soon? What if I run out of time like Princess Jupiter? What if something like that happened on Earth? What if this was the last chance? Why am I thinking about it so much now?"
Kira shifted the hand on her chest and glided it towards her bag strap, gripping it tightly knowing her transformation wand was in there. The archer's expression showed she was focused on doing something in particular.

"The only way to find her is..."

Both of them felt the same but in different ways. Kira was fighting herself on what to do now, how would she approach this? Where? Why? and How?
Looking at the ground, Kira was silent but it was like she was fighting this inner battle, obvious that she now really wanted to do something about it.
Yaten however knew who Kira was and who Kira spoke about, there was a constant battle about wanting to tell Kira, just like Seiya tried with Usagi because it began to cause so many issues in the sense the truth made more sense than living with a lie.



Looking at Yaten, Kira asked. "So... you're saying that because words weren't spoken the kiss was like... speaking in action as to how they felt instead?" Looking back at the ground, Kira thought about it and made a 'Hmm' sound, thinking about it.

"That's one way of looking at it, I guess. You're really good at translating these types of things! I guess I'm still confused though... why wouldn't she just tell--" Looking back at Yaten, Kira noticed Yaten seemed a little triggered by something which made Kira stop mid-sentence, displaying concern as she stared at him, unsure how to react.

"..Oh no....I said something that made Yaten upset! How do I recover from something like this?! what if this got on television?!"

"Yaten I...I'm... I'm so sorry-- I didn't mean to go on about all this. Let's talk about something else...uh lets see umm..." thinking, Kira had to think of something quickly to change the subject but that conversation wasn't exactly over.

"I got an album of Haruka and Michiru today... but I got one of the Three Lights too! I can't wait to listen to them when I get home... that's what I meant when I said I'll be busy." Kira was just circling through obvious topics now, going back to the Three Lights subject before the heavy stuff had started.
Kira mentioned Haruka and Michiru as if she didn't know yet, and that no ill feelings had come across that made Kira feel mad. Although again, unaware Yaten hearing their names may make them feel slightly annoyed or angry, and that Kira still spoke highly of them, however, if Kira knew the truth, her actions and words may be different.

6.49pm / Tuesday/ Cloudy
Days until concert: 5

Kira still beamed her current smile, talking about something else made her feel a little better at least, but that was short-lived.
Yaten's hand reached out towards Kira's, holding them from the top.



Looking at Yaten, the pitch, and softness of Yaten's voice switched to a familiar more feminine one, which caused Kira's smile to fade gradually.

"..Hm? What it is?"



Kira nodded, unsure where this was heading. "Yeah, I remember... why?"



Not really understanding what Yaten was going on about, Kira spoke but her tone was more cautious. "Heh...Yaten, what are you going on about? What do you mean 'you're in disguise?'"
Her question began to be answered, as Yaten let one hand go and reached into his pocket, taking out a familiar object that looked familiar to her, holding it out just like Seiya did with Chibiusa.


It took a few seconds for his words to sink in, Kira's eyes widened a little bit as she thought "That brooch..."
Reaching up slowly, the hand that was free, Kira pointed to the Star Change as it flickered, inching her index finger centimeters away from it. Unknown to either of them, something would of happened to Kira if she had touched the object as it was being activated.
"That's..." Kira said quietly, her voice tone making it obvious she knew what it was, then shifted her shocked expression to Yaten's green emerald eyes. "No... you...you can't be... that's not physically possible... You're joking..." she quietly exclaimed. Explaining and showing were two different things, and in this case, it would be better to show Kira.





"...Yaten you were really..."

Watching the Star Change being activated, it rested in the middle of the transforming figure in front of her. Yaten's body morphed right before her eyes, changing form. Kira was still holding onto Yaten's hand but felt the leathery-like glove forming around her fingers which latched onto Star Healers' body and then the glove went a solid black.

And now? Everything started to make much more sense to her.

"...Sailor Star Healer?"



Kira was like a statue, the look of shock was still in her eyes as she still hadn't blinked yet. Her expression read 'Why?' Why was she kept in the dark for this long? Why didn't Yaten just tell her?
Deep down, Kira was going through waves of emotions, but the one that stood out the most was trying to process two different people were one person this whole time.





Star Healer's body inched closer to Kira, feeling the warmth coming from the gloved hand Kira was still clinging to, maintaining eye contact with the Starlight. Feeling the weight of Star Healer's lips against her own, pressing down gently.
Kira closed her eyes, this time, Kira pressed her lips against Star Healer's, returning the kiss back. Everything already felt so numb, but right now, this was the only thing that felt real.
Placing her free hand lightly on Star Healer's bare arm, just below the shoulder where the top of the glove started, still holding that kiss for a moment longer. Their warmth radiated around them, it was like nothing could break them apart, and neither cared at this point who was around. Nothing else mattered to them being in the moment.

"Why does love have to end up like this? We all want the same thing, but we have to fight for it. Why can't we just leave everything behind and forget? Was our meeting coincidental? Star Healer, do you think this is really okay? Is this what you want with me...to have this relationship? Do you truly...love me?" Kira thought the whole time they kissed, wondering if Star Healer was able to hear these thoughts.

...


Finally, the two pulled away very slowly, Kira slowly opened her eyes, looking at the Senshi's emerald green eyes as she let the hand that rested on the Starlight's arm rest by her own side. Coming back to reality now, made Kira start thinking as the realization hit her like a ton of bricks. Sadly, that sweet moment was now gone.

Giving Kira a few moments, however long she needed to finally say something in return, Kira managed to speak.

"...You're... how? "

The archer had to break eye contact with Star Healer for a moment, trying to gather all her thoughts into one space. "..I-I'm just...really... shocked. I... don't really... know what to think anymore."

Gripping her free hand into a fist tightly, frustration took over her tone. "...When all four of us were together before... I had a vision, my mind went blank, like a flash and I saw three female figures. Does this... mean that Seiya and Taiki... they're actually?..."
Despite her serious look, she was still blushing from the kiss, hiding that thought in the back of her mind while the rest rushed to the front of her mind.

Kira’s other hand was still being held by Star Healer as Kira pulled her hand away from Star Healer's grasp forcefully, Kira placed both her hands over her own face as her muffled voice was heard "I'm so stupid..." Trying to maintain the anger now, Kira pulled her hands away from her face, looking back towards Star Healer. "Everyone I've met... they're all Sailor Senshi too, aren't they? They already knew who I was? Why? Why didn't you all just tell me?! I... can't believe this..." Even though Kira asked this, if Kira went to the Shrine meeting, she would find out which was the whole point. What bothered Kira was she had quite a few chances to learn but she knew deep down it wasn't Star Healer's fault, it was her own, for pushing everyone away and Kira even admitted it prior to finding out who Yaten was.

Taking a step away from Star Healer, Kira continued. "Why are you all disguised? It makes no sense! This whole time I thought I had made friends... when really I had made friends with Sailor Senshi." Pausing, Kira looked away, her eyes watered up as she whispered. "...I told you something so personal about me... I... opened up to you and told you how I felt... I just... I just feel really stupid. You knew so much about me, but the truth was I knew nothing about you."

Shaking her head a few times in a disappointed 'no' motion, then Kira reached into her bag and took out her transformation wand, holding it out to Star Healer, showing her. "I truly believed I made friends who had nothing to do with all this, but no matter what, I can't run from it all because...it just keeps following me. Your songs really helped me escape that feeling. And... now?"



While her voice broke, Kira's bangs dropped over her face, bringing the wand close to her as she looked at it. However, Star Healer was no longer able to see her pained expression, only the tears that rolled down her face. "What it was really doing... was pulling me closer to you."

Bringing her wrist towards her cheek, wiping the remaining tears away. "I...I don't know what to do anymore, I don't know what to feel or think because everything just doesn't seem real. I was living a lie and now I'm confused, I'm really confused."



You can't turn back time, and maybe it was too soon to tell Kira, however, the lies would only make things worse from their point of view, lying to Kira was something they didn't want to keep doing. And thus the bandage had been ripped off.

"...Three Lights... Starlights... why... did I not see this sooner?" she thought to herself.

Knowing Kira can't change anything now, part of her was more relieved she wasn't just imagining things, and questions now kept piling up that she wanted to ask, but couldn't because she was clouded by all these other feelings, one in particular.
Continuing to speak, Kira kept her gaze on her transformation wand.

"Deep down... I didn't want to know who you all were, but I knew that one day I couldn't stop this moment from happening... I just wanted to escape it all. I didn't want to be involved but... I guess that was another lie I told myself. I just wanted to live this 'little bit of normal' for just a bit longer, in this world..." Kira said quietly, gripping the transformation wand tightly in her left hand as it expressed the frustration she had.
"...I-I'm sorry... I...I just think I need some time alone to process this…"Overwhelmed, conflicted, and confused, The archer's words sounded as if she were going to make her departure, her mind wanted to leave but her body lagged that feeling to move.

"I suggested that everyone take a break and to get something to eat while the food is still hot. As well as, take a breather. A moment of time to reflect on everything that was said."

Agreeing with a nod, Seiya heard the quiet comment from the shrine maiden. "I need some air.. and I probably need to burn some sage too." seeing Rei trying to make the best of a difficult situation, didn't stop her from giving him a slight smile to let him know she was trying to think positivity.
"I don't blame you... throw some at Tenoh while you're at it." He was half joking, but watched Rei become unsettled again. "I won't be long.. promise. Please, you two make yourselves at home. We can restart the meeting, soon. Hopefully on a better foot." Watching Rei exit the room, his eyes followed her until she was gone. Then looked over at Taiki, giving a nod as if he were giving him silent communication. Pushing his back off the wall, Seiya glanced at Mamoru, then Usagi who looked worried. "It'll be okay, Odango. Kira will be fine, Yaten won't let anything happen to her." Seiya was about to walk past Usagi but placed a hand gently on her shoulder for reassurance before continuing to go after Rei.

"...Gomen, Rei. I don't mean to be following you around." Seiya said quietly, walking beside Rei as he joined her on the patio. The idol didn't want to leave Rei in the dark, since she seemed to be the one currently finding out things last.
"I know things haven't been great, especially now... and maybe they won't be for a while, but you know I'm here for you."

Pausing, Seiya didn't want to bother Rei anymore, knowing how she must be feeling.
Staring up at the clouded sky, he slipped his hands in his pockets and felt the warmth of his Star Change. "Huh?" Raising an eyebrow, he took the object out of his pocket and looked at the pulsing glowing star, which only ever happens when one is being activated.



Rei could most likely sense something, possibly but if she looked over at the star change, she would be able to see the same thing Seiya was looking at.
He turned his body to face the door of the patio, thinking about Taiki but knew he would be able to notice something right away.
Thinking, the idol then knew who it was. "... It's Star Healer." he mumbled to himself, then said "She must have revealed herself to Kira... looks like there was a reason Healer went with Kira alone... I just hope she knows what she's doing." Hoping it wasn't any other reason.

"...Yaten you were really..."

"...Sailor Star Healer?"

Everything changed ... about Kira's demeanor the moment my voice changed to softer tones. My explanation I thought would be simpler if I just showed her who I was. Not hide myself further from her. I'm not the type of person to explain everything word by word. I'm an individual that likes to express my feelings by physically showing them how I feel, how I care. I'm an idiot. A fool.



"That's... No... you...you can't be... that's not physically possible... You're joking..."

Standing in the light surrounding my form, I thought for a moment I had been blinded by the light. When in fact ... I was blinded by opening up my heart and telling someone I had fallen for... that I loved them.

I should have known. . . . .

I should have known better than to say anything. I should have listened to Taiki and not said anything. And now the damage is done. I have not only exposed myself to the person I fell for. I have also endangered my family. I exposed them too. If anything were to happen to Seiya or Taiki it would be my fault! And quite honestly? I would deserve whatever punishment they deemed necessary for the actions I just did in revealing who I am in public. I didn't think twice about being seen by someone else.

"...You're... how? "

I'm a fool for letting my emotions speak louder than my judgement. In the past, I would not have allowed my emotions to run amok. What caused this change? I changed. I saw what true love could do to a person. I saw how Seiya changed the moment he revealed himself to Usagi. I saw how shocked she was at the time the revelation occurred. Eventually the shock factor subsided and she accepted Seiya for who he is. And I guess I thought, that Kira would react the same. I was wrong to think like that. A fool.

"..I-I'm just...really... shocked. I... don't really... know what to think anymore."



"...When all four of us were together before... I had a vision, my mind went blank, like a flash and I saw three female figures. Does this... mean that Seiya and Taiki... they're actually?..."

Trying to swallow, even though my throat was as dry as a powder box. I provided the simple nodding of my head and replied quietly. "Yes." Honestly? I didn't expect Kira to kiss back. The first time I kissed her caught her by surprise. Guess I was expecting the same reaction, the statue stance, the wide-eyed stare of shock and awe at the sametime. This time.. the kiss connection felt numb. As if it was just a reaction to my action to show her how much Kira means to me. A blanket reaction with no feeling behind it, mainly because I don't feel as if Kira is ready to really express how she feels. And I know that it's my fault for not truly allowing Kira time to adjust to everything. I feel like... like I should have given her more time. Especially now with how she's responded to me. Perhaps? Perhaps if Kira had been originally given a lengthy amount of time to adjust to what she calls a normal life she would have been more accepting of my feelings? I don't know. I don't know how I am supposed to move on from here or how I am supposed to react to what she's telling me currently. I feel ...

I feel numb.

Rejected.

There was a part of me that wanted to run ... where the #### would I go? Nowhere. So there, I stood, before the person I poured my feelings to. To be... rejected.

"I'm so stupid..." Hearing Kira call herself stupid, caused Star Healer's eyes to moisten with tears. Feeling absolutely horrible, that she pushed Kira away. The forceful yank of Kira's hand being removed from her own, hurt on an emotional level that started to tear Yaten apart.



"Everyone I've met... they're all Sailor Senshi too, aren't they? They already knew who I was? Why? Why didn't you all just tell me?! I... can't believe this..."

I wanted to try to explain everything to her. But I knew that I wasn't going to be heard. Not in this state of mind that Kira was in presently. Feeling the trickling effect of tears streaming down my cheeks. I just stood there, listening to her, spew out her anger at me. It was obvious that she was angry, disappointed at hurt all at the same time. And no matter what I may of said, would NOT have fixed what Kira was going through then.

"Why are you all disguised? It makes no sense! This whole time I thought I had made friends... when really I had made friends with Sailor Senshi."

"Kira! You did make friends!"

"...I told you something so personal about me... I... opened up to you and told you how I felt... I just... I just feel really stupid. You knew so much about me, but the truth was I knew nothing about you."

The pain that radiated forth from Kira could be felt on a number of levels. Star Healer was certain by now, with all the shouting coming forth from Kira someone or something could have taken an interest to what was going on. She wanted to say something to Kira but was very uncertain now how what was said would be listened to. Because it was becoming apparent that Kira no longer trusted her . As time went on.

Watching through her own tears, Star Healer watched as Kira reached into her bag and removed her transformation wand and showed it to her. "I truly believed I made friends who had nothing to do with all this, but no matter what, I can't run from it all because...it just keeps following me. Your songs really helped me escape that feeling. And... now?"

"What it was really doing... was pulling me closer to you."

'Is that a bad thing? That our songs made you feel better? They helped you escape? When we pour our emotions into our music we really mean what we say. Our notes carry to those out there that are needing the escape. Needing that moment to feel as though they are cared about and loved. Should our message be different..? I...?' Star Healer thought to herself instead of replying openly with Kira then. Healer could hear the downright heartfelt tears as Kira poured out her anguish. Kira was confused, emotionally hurt and distraught. The weight she was baring was almost too much for her to handle. Healer could tell, that Kira had managed to bare the cross of everything for quite some time.

"I...I don't know what to do anymore, I don't know what to feel or think because everything just doesn't seem real. I was living a lie and now I'm confused, I'm really confused."

Managing to speak up once more, uncertain if Kira was really listening by now. "This is real, what you and I have is real!" Wanting to move closer and hold her but by Kira's body language it was obvious she did not want Star Healer anywhere near her at this point. So she refrained from approaching her and providing a comforting, reassuring hug. Standing there an emotional wreck herself and yet, somehow managing to hold it together even though she was starting to realize she lost Kira before she really was given the opportunity to have something with her.

"Deep down... I didn't want to know who you all were, but I knew that one day I couldn't stop this moment from happening... I just wanted to escape it all. I didn't want to be involved but... I guess that was another lie I told myself. I just wanted to live this 'little bit of normal' for just a bit longer, in this world..."

"And that's... my fault Kira. I should have let you live a normal life without you having to worry about being a senshi. That was selfish of me to take that dream away from you and I am legitimately sorry for crushing your dreams. I hold responsibility for that and I hope that one day, you will forgive me." A heavy downpour of tears streamed down Star Healer's features. Feeling absolutely horrible knowing that she was the one who killed Kira's dreams.

"I... I wanted you to know who I am so that you would not be disappointed and shocked later to find out who I am at a much later date. That would have been ... devastating I imagine. To realize that you have been lied to about who a person really is. I have been in disguise for so long protecting my princess and my family that I.." Choking up on her words, as she tried to stay true and finish what she needed to be said. Star Healer's emerald eyes were glazed in tears of sadness and pain. Trying to remain strong even though she watched the person she loved crumble before her very eyes. Knowing that she had done that her. She wanted to fix this situation and make Kira happy once more. But that moment was gone. So much pain radiated from within that her Sailor Change Star began to glow once more and pulse. Not in transformation but from the pain she felt. The others would no doubt feel that something felt off. "Kira... I love you so much... I would never do anything to hurt you. I hope somewhere in your heart and mind you know this... I am so sorry that... you... feel.. this way...I" Feeling her words being silenced as she watched Kira grip her transformation wand with such hostile emotion, she knew whatever else she would express would be null from this point on. Falling silent and completely defeated.

"...I-I'm sorry... I...I just think I need some time alone to process this…"

Standing there a mess of emotions swirling around in her mind, unable to form any words of persuasion towards Kira to stop her from leaving. Reacalling what Seiya had said to her earlier, "Oi Yaten... Her safety comes first. I'll catch up with you later." She provided the simple nodding of her head. Feeling as though she wasn't welcome any longer, she took a step back away from Kira. Her left gloved hand reaching up to steadily rest along her pulsing sailor change star. Uncertain as to what to do from here. Her original mission was to escort Kira home... something she failed in doing. She was reluctant in leaving just right off the bat. Waiting for Kira to make the move to head on to the house and felt like she needed to at least watch her from afar. Which would of provided Kira the space she needed to proceed to her homestead.

Seiya couldn't help but stare at Rei for a few seconds before trying not to laugh at her. "Actually that sounds pretty accurate, Rei. You're the Fire Princess, show me how it's done!" he said, blurting out a laugh, it was funny she heard something different from Seiya, and got some amusement from it.
After the idol said things 'weren't great' and told the shrine maiden he was there for her. The expression and answer he got in return made him think he said the wrong choice of words at the time.
"Don't you mean ... that you're here for Usagi, Seiya?" seeing she looked as though she wanted to cry "That's someone who needs everyone's support right now. I know Usagi won't show just how hurt she is currently. I feel... I feel Usagi's pain. I feel Mamoru's pain too but not as strongly as I do from Usagi."

Concerned, Seiya turned to face Rei, seeing her break down into tears was almost as bad as watching Usagi cry. They all seemed to be hurting, it was like they were all feeding off each other's emotions without realizing it. "God... what a mess things are right now. I feel badly for Chibiusa! She's so young and..."
Seiya already felt bad, but didn't show signs of how he was really feeling, knowing that he was partly to blame for that, if not most. Staying silent, his eyes shifted toward the distance as he thought about what Rei said, about Chibiusa.

"......."

His thoughts got distracted when he pulled out his Star Change and told Rei why it was reacting. Something must have happened as she had transformed while Kira was around.

"Do you want to go after her? And if you do.. do you want... backup?"
"Huh? Go after her . . . you mean Star Healer? Nah... we've always had good communication, especially if something bad has happened, Star Healer and Star Maker know what they should do, and always contact me soon as it happens."
Narrowing his eyes at his Star Change, his voice got softer as if he was thinking out loud. "...If something was wrong...she would tell me. I trust her." being in the moment, Seiya closed his fingers into his palm, holding the Star Change as he nonchalantly changed the subject, not surprised Rei wouldn't fall for such a trick.
Noticing she became rather close to him, then her hand rested on the hand that was holding the Star Change, pulling him back to the previous conversation.
"I can be your backup. Be your support. After all, you said that you are here for me, Seiya. I am here for you."

Staring at her for a few moments after she finished speaking, his other hand lightly rested on hers, still maintaining a softer voice. "...Thank you, Rei. I appreciate that. If something does happen, then you can be my back up."
It was as if Rei knew something may happen, which wouldn't surprise Seiya at all considering she did have some sort of sixth sense when it came to this sort of situation.
Unknown to them, it already had started to happen, it was only a matter of time until Kira and Star Healer would get caught up in it.

Once Usagi had heard about the news that Kira and Star Healer were in trouble, Usagi immediately acted on this and ran out of the room, not saying a word . . . .

7.25pm / Tuesday/ About to rain/ Drizzling/ Cloudy
Days until concert: 5

This reply onwards is from Kira's point of view.

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While Star Healer was speaking, Kira watched the tears roll down Star Healer's face. "I've... upset her... we're both hurting..." she thought to herself once Star Healer paused, she then continued to speak.



Her body language became very stand-offish by this stage, watching Star Healer raise her gloved hand towards the pulsing Star change. Kira watched the glowing that came from it as Star Healer took a step away from her. "Oh--" Kira said quietly, realizing Star Healer was distancing herself between the two as she had stepped back.

Kira raised her hand, reaching out to Star Healer's gloved hand that was resting on her chest as she took a step closer to the figure in front of her, trying to approach her and comfort her.
"Star Healer...I... I-"

A voice was heard in the distance, which stopped Kira from speaking to Star Healer any further.
The archer's eyes widened, withdrawing her hand back which was centimeters away from touching Sailor Star Healer's gloved hand that rested on her Star Change quickly, then turned around to look toward where the civilian's screams came from. That killed the moment, what was left of it anyways.
Once again, the sinking feeling of not being able to properly speak to Star Healer bothered Kira once more. The two of them needed their own space, room, or wherever that wasn't in public. Somewhere only they could talk.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH"

"GET HELP!!"

"RUN!!"


Multiple voices were heard, which snapped the sad mood out of Kira, and instantly it was like she remembered who she was, her whole deminer changed as she looked back at Star Healer and whispered "... Interrupted again..." briefly, for a moment she expressed how sad she was feeling, before looking back towards where the people began to run out from. "What am I doing? I have to focus on the mission!" she thought, gripping the transformation wand tightly, Kira took off knowing Star Healer would most likely follow her.

Running towards the screaming, Kira turned down a side street which ended up on a main road near a petrol station. The archer was fast, she had to be in cases like this. While turning down the main street, Kira abruptly stopped, laying her eyes on a familiar man who had been using his scepter to what look like drain energy from civilians.
The bodies looked like a mass murder that had taken place, no blood though. Everyone who was laying on the ground looked pale, and their bodies looked cold. There were about six of them spread out on the concrete, but Kira was more focused on the man.

Kira's pupils grew large in anger, gripping her transformation wand, the archer couldn't hold back and blurted out while still in her own 'disguise'.

"...you... IT'S YOU!"


The man turned around to face her, he didn't seem to recognize Kira but spoke back. "Hm? Oh..." he said, unfazed. "...You think you can take me on, human? Just like some of these people tried?" gesturing to the bodies on the ground briefly then a smile grew on his lips. "That's pretty pathetic."

"SHUT UP!" Kira snapped, obviously in rage, again not thinking and only focusing on how upset and angry she felt, Kira, took the side bag off her shoulder and threw it to the side of the footpath while she gripped her transformation wand. Probably by this stage, Star Healer would be with Kira, if not following beside her even though Kira ran off pretty fast. There was still time for Star Healer to contact her Leader and the others before she got to where Kira would be.

"You're the reason why I'm here, you took everything from me!" Kira yelled, while tears began to resurface and rolled down her cheeks. "Princess Jupiter is gone because of you!"

The man looked puzzled, at whatever it was that Kira was yelling at him, even he was confused but the name 'Princess Jupiter' made his expression change to more amused, sparking his interest a little. "How cute, let me guess... Do you want revenge? That's not going to bring anyone back."

This made Kira extremely angry, causing her to do something even more unthinkable, especially in front of the enemy. "You're wrong, you know nothing about what I'm capable of!." Taking a step forward, Kira raised her left arm in the air and finally, chanted the words which would reveal something that she didn't think Star Healer knew, even though she did, this really would confirm it.

I've never transformed in front of anyone before... I didn't think I would do it so soon either. Perhaps doing this right now was a mistake, I should calm down but I'm in so much pain because of him.

Star Healer doesn't know who I really am... I too have kept things from her. I'm blaming her for keeping things from me when I'm just as guilty.

I'm sorry, Star Healer. I was speaking my pain to you. It's not your fault, it's mine. I should have found time to open up to you as you tried with me.

Coming out of the transformation, and posing for a few seconds, Sailor Sagittarius took a few steps backwards, judging her distance before charging towards the man and jumping herself into mid-air, flipping her body on the other side of Star Healer so the man who stood before them was in the middle of the two. "Your opponent is me." she exclaimed, moving her body to a sideway position while using both her hands to summon her bow and arrow, then aiming at the man.

"Ahhh you're a Zodiac Senshi... just like her..." he said half turning so both of them were still in his peripheral vision while looking at Sailor Sagittarius, acknowledging the type of Senshi she is. "And you stupidly transformed in front of me. Now I know who you are..."



Sailor Sagittarius wasn't phased by his words and focused on her own attack, holding the bow and arrow in her stance as she answered, narrowing her eyes "The dead don't speak..." implying she had planned to kill him.
"Those are some tough words for someone with a bow and arrow as an attack... Sailor Sagittarius. You're the archer, your power ranges from a distance, and so... you're at a disadvantage right now, especially if you are aiming for me..."
A very faint smile grew on Sailor Sagittarius's lips as she answered back "Who said I was aiming for you?" taking a few seconds before letting go of the arrow. It flew past Knight Kurayami, centimeters away from his face as it sliced a few strands of his hair, almost like she was just taunting him. Sailor Sagittarius was aiming for a nearby tree, which the arrow stuck into, having a plan in the back of her mind if the worst were to happen.
Again, Sailor Sagittarius summoned another arrow, taking a step back as she positioned herself in a stance, ready to attack. She had purposely moved it even further to the side making it look like she wasn't going to aim for him at all, but her fingertips that held the arrow turned the arrow slightly before she pulled it back more than let go. The man she aimed for looked already amused seeing the arrow fly past him but then curved back around, coming at him from behind. He must have sensed something wasn't quite right, maybe it was Sagittarius watching the arrow expecting something to happen, however, he half turned around, and it didn't hit him in the head which was where she aimed for originally but it did slice across his cheek, causing him to bleed, angering him.

"... You b***h, you're going to pay for ruining my face!" he hissed. Looking even more pissed off she was able to get him still, which triggered him to then attack promptly.

He activated his Septer as it lit up and glowed wildly.
Sailor Sagittarius was focused on that more than the flash that happened right before her eyes as what looked like black electric waves had attached themselves around the archer's body, stunning her momentarily as she gasped. The pain of the electric waves was something she had not felt before and seemed to somewhat make Sailor Sagittarius fall to the ground, almost like it was forcing her to sit down, but she kept her hands on the ground, resisting the weight she was feeling. Gritting her teeth, Sailor Sagittarius thought "I... can't move... what even is he exactly?" she thought, raising her head upwards to get a glance at him through the strands of her hair that fell in front of her face before Sailor Sagittarius tried to get back up again.

While the fight was happening, the woman had been watching from the circle as it was on view with Kurayami, something caught her attention very heavily which caused her to stand up from her seat after witnessing Kira's transformation. "So you're here too..." Gripping the stone tightly in her hand, the woman vanished from the Kingdom.
"I couldn't miss this... especially watching a dear friend suffer..." The voice echoed, then reappeared beside Kurayami while Sailor Sagittarius finally stood up.
Shifting her eyes to the man beside her "Do you mind, Knight Kurayami? Don't take it personally... but this one is mine." The woman said, looking back at the archer with a smirk.

Knight Kurayami turned his attention to Star Healer "Don't you even think about helping your friend... if you move, then I'll attack you too." he said, his scepter glowed, planning to attack Star Healer if she tried anything, knowing that she was concerned for the other Senshi. [Insert any fighting here]

Sailor Sagittarius didn't recognize this woman at first, watching her jump into mid-air and using her free hand, the woman summoned a spiral of flames that wrapped around her arm and ejected off towards Sailor Sagittarius. That attack Sagittarius recognized, which made her delay in dodging it. "That's... it can't be..." a gasp came from Sailor Sagittarius's mouth as what looked like a fire rope had wrapped around Sailor Sagittarius's body, trapping her. "HNNNGG--AHHHH!"
The woman shifted fast to appear behind Sailor Sagittarius and spoke only for her to hear. "Why are you here? You could have much better things..." her eyes shifted to Star Healer, then back to Sagittarius. "The Dark Star Kingdom has more of us..."
Gritting her teeth from the pain of getting burnt, Sailor Sagittarius managed to get ahold of the flame rope and pull it off, along with another cry of pain as she dropped it quickly, then spun her body around to face the woman, placing both her hands either side of her shoulders and pushed her backwards. The woman felt the shove of the archer and placed her hands on Sailor Sagittarius's gloved wrists tightly. "Traitor! How could you?! You've chosen this life instead of being with your Princess?! What have you done to her?!" she yelled while forcing the woman against the tree that the arrow was pieced on, pinning her against the tree.

Although the woman was also in minor pain from the archer's grip and force, then having her back slammed against the tree, the woman let Sagittarius do that. Seeing now Sailor Sagittarius crying, the tears once more rolled down her cheeks and the look of betrayal was written all over her face. "This life is better... I have freedom...where you're stuck in a primitive life surrounded by Sailor Senshi who are from the twentieth century. My powers have advanced whereas you can't even defend yourself... so why are you really here?"
Sailor Sagittarius paused before answering, knowing that her answer could bring even more chaos. Her eyes shifted to again look at Sailor Star Healer then back to the woman. "I...found someone...special." the archer whispered, knowing this would make her upset.

Glaring at Sailor Sagittarius, the woman narrowed her eyes, and that hateful expression was displayed all over her face from jealousy. "And I found you." letting go of the archer's wrists, the woman held out her hand for a second, and that same stone that Kurayami had given her to use on someone else appeared in her hand, she then proceeded to impale it into Sagittarius's chest where her bow sat, and her body absorbed the stone as it moved into her chest. A purple-black aura glowed around that area, causing Sailor Sagittarius to let go of the woman and scream out in excruciating pain.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!"

Sailor Sagittarius put her hand on her chest and fell to the ground, gripping the star object tightly that held her bow together. Continuing to cry out in pain as the thick purple aura glowed around her body, it was obviously causing her severe pain. She could feel as if the insides of her body were on fire, causing her to feel an extreme case of heartburn. Sitting on the ground, the archer had one hand on her chest and the other on the ground, holding herself up as she shut her eyes tightly from the pain, her hair draping over her face.

(Pose)



"Your pain is nothing compared to what I've had to endure." she said, glaring down at Sailor Sagittarius before turning around to join Knight Kurayami.

The archer opened her eyes a little, watching the figure move away from her. It wasn't until then the others had then arrived, but by this stage Sailor Sagittarius's body started to glow like it was about to reverse transform back to her civilian self. "...Sh*t... I'm.. losing consciousness..." looking at her hand that rested on the ground, it pulsed into a blur every so often and her vision started to deteriorate.

Hearing a familiar voice in the distance, Usagi spotted Sailor Sagittarius who was on the ground. "Sailor Nova!?" she exclaimed, running to her side. "Sailor Nova!! You're hurt! what happened?!" concerned, Usagi saw the purple-black aura that now and then emitted from Sagittarius as she placed her hand on Sagittarius's shoulder, just underneath the metal plates but instantly Usagi's hand was shooed away from the archers as she snapped "Don't touch me!" realizing she sounded harsh, she had to add "Usagi! You need to go somewhere safe, don't worry about me!"
From placing her hands on Sagittarius, Usagi's Crescent Moon had reacted to the dark magic that came from Sagittarius. "No! I'm not going to leave you!" the blonde-haired girl cried out, ignoring whatever she was told by the Senshi.
Sagittarius looked at her about to object to her statement but then saw the crescent Moon on the girl's forehead, and her eyes widened as she realized who Usagi was. "...You're..."

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Completely shocked, another piece of the puzzle as to why Usagi--what seemed like a 'random girl' knew the Sailor Senshi, had been answered. "Neo Queen Serenity..." Sagittarius mumbled quietly in awe as she watched the Crescent Moon fade from Usagi's forehead. It only ever seemed to react when Usagi felt so strongly about something or someone.

The woman turned around and watched Usagi trying to help Sailor Sagittarius, and heard the name she addressed her by. "Sailor Nova? Is that what they call you on this Planet?" speaking directly to her.
Usagi gritted her teeth and stood up, moving in front of Sailor Sagittarius as if she were protecting her. Usagi turned to face the woman who was standing beside Kurayami. "Who are you?! Why are you doing this?!"

Now, the question was put on them, giving them a chance to introduce themselves, having a name to go by.
"Hmph...brave human for speaking up..." Knight Kurayami muttered and answered her question. "I am one of the Five Knights... Kurayami of the Dark Star, and why we are doing this is none of your business."
"...And I'm Lady Miya..." her eyes shifted to the archer as she continued "But in my previous life... I was once known as Sailor Scorpio, Guardian of Planet Mars."







"Sailor... Scorpio? Planet...Mars...?!" Usagi repeated, her tone sounding surprised and confused. Knowing this would affect Sailor Mars too, just the thought of Sailor Mars having the same fate as Sailor Venus, Sailor Mercury, and Sailor Jupiter was hard to think about. Losing another friend, especially one she felt the most connection with caused Usagi to tear up.

"Why look so shocked? Don't tell me... she never told you?" an amused expression displayed on the woman's face. "Oops... you do have a lot to talk about... judging by your expressions, she hasn't told you much, has she?" Miya was amused this may have pissed a few of them off, but that was her intention completely, hoping to have them be angry and pit themselves against Sailor Sagittarius, and then her to be alone, again.



"That girl you call 'Sailor Nova' is actually Sailor Sagittarius, and there are twelve of us scattered around the universe. I must say I was surprised to see that you're here, Sailor Sagittarius. Maybe you need to all have a nice long chat and educate your friends about the Constellation Senshi and the Dark Star Kingdom."

Shoot, even one of her 'own kind' said this to her, this made Sailor Sagittarius look bad, intentionally keeping things from the others, especially as she called out Star Healer just before. Miya was the opposite in that sense, she didn't have any problem telling the Senshi things whereas Sailor Sagittarius always tried to avoid it and kept everything to herself.

Feeling the weight of a few stares here and there from the others, Sailor Sagittarius glanced away as she answered. "...I was trying to protect them, you knew what our mission was and yet you joined the Dark Star Kingdom anyways." Looking back towards Miya again, she continued speaking, raising her voice. " As Constellation Senshi, we swore to defeat them, not join them!"
Miya shrugged and answered back "That doesn't matter to me anymore, and it shouldn't to you either. You won't have any control over what you do or think soon anyways, and you'll join the rest of us eventually..."

Unsure of what she was talking about, she already felt empty, confused, and mostly shocked from everything that happened in the last hour, Sailor Sagittarius still was sitting on the ground trying to control the heartburn she felt, but it was also her own feelings that were overwhelmed too. From witnessing Yaten transforming to Star Healer, finding out who Usagi really was then seeing Sailor Scorpio, someone she closely knew years ago. Sailor Sagittarius felt even more confused and it clouded her judgment and thinking process, leaving her feeling numb.
Unable to answer back to that, Sailor Sagittarius was already not feeling great, and whatever it was Miya did to her seemed to make her feel weak. But that didn't stop her from lifting her head up and shifting her eyes towards the arrow that was pieced into the tree behind her, knowing the attack she was planning to use was a sacrifice attack, if not kill her - it would very much do unhealable damage but she kept that to herself.
It was just grey cloud in the sky, which was perfect for what she needed, thinking back to the time she had used it once before recently - it was something she wasn't meant to use again in such a close timeframe, being days apart. This attack took weeks to recharge, and the physical toll was straining for her body. While the arrow was 'charging' through the tall tree, the tree was at the highest point given their current location, closest to the sky - Sailor Sagittarius needed to be high up to use this attack, since the last time she was on top of a roof, right now it was just waiting for the right time to use it while trying to ignore the current pain she was in, which made it hard.



"—WAIT! How could you be fighting against Sailor Sagittarius?! Isn't she your friend?! And if you're from Planet Mars, then what's happened to Sailor Mars?! ...PRINCESS MARS?!" Usagi yelled, trying to stop the woman from leaving while she tried to understand why someone would be doing this. Usagi demanded answers for the sake of Sailor Mars.

"Friend? I don't need or want such a thing. And don't worry... I haven't forgotten about her. . . " Miya's gaze shifted towards Sailor Mars, holding eye contact with the Sailor Senshi as she spoke. "I'm sure you all have plenty to talk about now..." Knowing she had broken that silence and secrecy between Sailor Sagittarius and the other Senshi, Miya was always good at stirring things up then leaving.
Turning to Kurayami, she got closer to him and placed a hand gently on his arm while he used his scepter to activate a crystal that was a few meters away from them. "Apologies for causing all this drama, but we'll leave you with a parting gift just to show how much we care ~ " her voice echoed as they were about to disappear, triggering a youma to surface from the crystal that was placed on the ground earlier.





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