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♪♫I'll stay so deep inside your brain
And take you somewhere far away ♫♪

An unfamiliar figure stood by a tree on the outskirts of town, not wanting to bring unwanted attention in an area unknown to her. Her Soft pink hair blew softly in the wind is she wanted to meet up with "him". Rin had seen the battle from a distance, trying to remain unseen while observing the outcome. The last thing she expected was to see people with extraordinary powers fight back against their youma. Although the havoc their youma created didn't last as long as Rin had hoped, it did give her some insight as to what they were up against. "I wonder what Kurayami plans to do now," she thought with a mischievous grin, "hopefully we can create a bigger and stronger youma to wreck more havoc on this pathetic planet.”

Earth…such a strange place; it was definitely nothing compared to where young Rin had grown up. Just the sight of happiness and prosperity among these citizens made her sick. Now they had others trying to foil their plans? "All the more reason to find what we're looking for and destroy anyone who gets in our way."

There was so much that needed to be done yet so little time to do so. Rin wanted to hurt those brats who had destroyed their beautiful monster so badly, but knew she had to hurt them where it counts. But how? Suddenly a familiar presence approached from behind her as she let out an exaggerated sign. "It took you long enough," Rin huffed, "I was thinking you were never going to show up! Were you really going to keep a lady waiting?"

♪♫I'm alive but I'm dead
Hear my voice up in your head
Watch it fill you full of dread
Till you go pow♫♪

Before everything happened, Star Healer mentioned the words "Forbidden Love" not telling Healer exactly what Usagi had in mind, but she was afraid to say it to her. Knowing now Healer had a guess, Usagi knew that at some stage it would be brought up again.

The pain had started, and with everything that happened, Usagi was completely blinded by Star Healers actions, Usagi could only feel her by touch. Knowing that someone had held her, Usagi couldn't stop the pain and gritted her teeth more.
The crescent moon lit up, which seemed to be one of the triggers of her pain, Usagi could hear the loud cry from Star Healer, screaming her name to try and get her attention, Usagi's body became very limp like a rag doll.



Seconds went by until Usagi felt something press on her forehead, the pain became less which made her finally beable to think "This feeling..." it was hard to explain, but her body felt tingly and somewhat numb, opening her eyes a little, the second she did this Star Healer placed her soft lips on hers. It took a few seconds for Usagi to realize what was going on as she thought to herself "...Star Healer... you're..." she thought, watching Star Healer hesitantly pulling back.
A slow blush came to Usagi's face and without even realizing that the pain had gone, the distraction of being kissed by Star Healer shocked Usagi more than anything.

Usagi's eyes had locked onto Healers, the two stared at each other for a moment.
Her thoughts raced in her mind "Star Healer j-just...s-she... kissed me..." she thought to herself, the shock of the kiss completely made Usagi forget about everything that just happened.
"Go...men...I..." Usagi uttered, unaware Healers attention had suddenly switched to something else from her headset.
Usagi gazed at Star Healer, still seeming shocked as her cheeks had flushed over with pink. Finally, Star Healer's attention shifted back to Usagi, noticing Usagi had somewhat started to look a little better.

Healer asked, brushing off the strands of hair that were stuck to her face from the crying.
"....I....y-yeah... I'm..." Usagi tried to talk, finally regaining strength in her legs, she began to stand on her own without needing to be held up by Healer.
"G-Gomen... I-I...." Usagi slowly moved her hand to her mouth, still seeming in shock as she thought "T-the pain...it's..." thinking to herself as she placed her hand back on Star Healers gloved arm.
Usagi tried to put all the pieces together, but everything still didn't make much sense to her. "I-i... h-have a little b-bit of... a headache...but..." looking with her eyes around the room, Usagi noticed it was just the two of them still.
"Healer...I..." trying to make sense of herself, Usagi looked back at Healer and continued. "Please... for me... please promise me...you won't tell the others... about this... I..." stopping, Usagi held the top of her head, wincing in pain, and continued "I don't... want them to worry... please, do me this one favor... please keep it between us..."
Pleading Star Healer to keep a secret, knowing it might be the wrong choice, Usagi felt it was the best thing not to have everyone drop everything for her, she felt she had already caused enough problems.

Usagi then wrapped her arms around Star Healer and hugged her gently and whispered "And... you saved me... again..." relating back to what Star Healer did.



That voice.
Usagi opened her eyes a little bit, gripping Healer a little tighter, unable to see Seiya yet, she thought to herself "It can't be..." feeling her heart start to race, nervousness, butterflies, and even not being able to breathe properly, why was she feeling this way all of a sudden?

Usagi then felt a hand being placed on her back, feeling it move as if he were walking around, and finally, he approached her. The concern on his face already made Usagi feel bad, the two stared at each other and Usagi knew she had to put on an act.
Letting go of Star Healer and stepping back to get some distance between the two, Usagi responded to Seiya. "S-Seiya?!" surprised to see him, she knew she couldn't fool him but made an attempt to try and gather up a story.
"I-..I well... I was brushing my hair... and I felt faint, Star Healer um... caught me, I-I tried to hold myself up. BUT I'm okay! See?"
Usagi could feel herself blushing a little bit, but tried to act it on "feeling embarrassed".



"Ehehe... I'm SO clumsy! It was such a small incident but Star Healer...she fussed over me!"

Rubbing the back of her head, she poked out her tongue and then resumed speaking. "--AH! Seiya? Why are you here anyways? You know it's rude to walk into a bedroom let alone a GIRLS room! I could have been changing! Sheesh!" Usagi couldn't help but act her usual self with Seiya especially when it came to privacy, it had been brought up multiple times in the past, with him somehow but not intentionally trying to get into her space. Putting the situation on him, then continued to speak trying to figure out why he was even at her house in the first place.



"Oh! are...you here for Star Healer? You don't need to transform! I still don't understand why that's really necessary if there are two of you..." Usagi said, threading her fingers through the long lock of hair that rested on one side of her chest.

Turning to face her clock, then back again. Usagi continued to talk, hoping she could try and end the conversation with Seiya. On the outside, she tried really hard to be brave but on the inside, she felt like she was melting, her heart was still thumping hard against her chest but she still tried to keep some distance between him. Not only that but she was still getting over the interaction with Star Healer from before.
"Gomen, I'm feeling a bit tired now, a-and I have school tomorrow... maybe I should get some sleep...I mean we have had such a long day, ne? You are both welcome to stay here but there's not much you can do..." waiting for an answer, Usagi glanced at Star Healer, then at Seiya.

Star Healer's green eyes were gentle, as they stared back at Usagi's blues. Noticing the spread of blush blossoming along Usagi's features, made her smile. "Go...men...I..." Completely entuned to what message Usagi was trying to get across, she recognized the shyness bleeding through along with uncertainty. "....I....y-yeah... I'm...G-Gomen... I-I....T-the pain...it's..." Feeling Usagi's hand along top of her gloved arm, Star Healer's smile warmed up.

Thinking to herself, 'At least the kiss was a nice while it lasted. And it appears to have been a great distraction, something Usagi needed. But I know for a fact that my kiss isn't the one she wants, needs and desires the most. I already know, who's heart Usagi belongs too. I only hope that Seiya forgives me.'

"I-i... h-have a little b-bit of... a headache...but...Healer...I..." Sensing that the pain Usagi had been experiencing had at least subsided or wasn't as intense as it was prior to the kiss. "Good, we wouldn't want the others to worry, right?" Healer replied, using her free gloved hand to lift up Usagi's hand that was resting upon her forearm to plant a soft kiss on the backside of Usagi's hand. Star Healer hoped that Usagi knew that she's loved, adored and cared for.

"Please... for me... please promise me...you won't tell the others... about this... I...I don't... want them to worry... please, do me this one favor... please keep it between us..." Seeing those crocodile tears welling up in the corner of Usagi's eyes as she pleaded in a desperate tone with her not to inform the others of what happened.


Healer released a sigh, "Usagi-chan, keeping secrets is what hurts people in the end...especially when there are those out there willing to risk their all to protect you. I cannot even begin to fathom the battles that you are trying to handle by yourself on the inside! And I know that it's frustrating to you that you didn't ask for this and that you don't want people you care about to stop what they're doing to take care of you. We all respect you, we all care about you, we all love you! Don't you know this? Can't you see this? Please don't push us away! Not until we are able to find out the source of this evil! I know you don't think you're in danger but you are at risk! You can't even transform! It just kills me..." Placing the hand she kissed, along her chest where her heart was beating. Wanting Usagi to feel how strong Healer's heart was beating. "It kills me, here! In my heart Usagi, when you choose NOT to face this! I know you are stronger than this! You put up a front to show everyone that you can handle the situation, that it's no big deal. When I stand here in the flesh and see that it is a big deal! To see that you are faking it until you make it! Why are you so afraid to ask for help?" Star Healer was in tears.



"I am certainly NOT going to sit idly by and watch you be taken from us like Princess Kakyuu! I don't think I could watch another princess die when there was nothing we could have done to save her!!" She wasn't meaning to sound like she was scolding Usagi. She was so overcome by her emotions, trying to get Usagi to understand the dangerous situation she's in! "I meant what I said, Usagi-chan, that I would do anything to stop your pain... I would die for you in a heart beat! I know that I am not the only one who would do that to make sure you live!"
Star Healer was hurting then, she wasn't always known to get things off of her chest that bothered her. But when something did she damn well let the waters rage away from the dam that had been holding them back. Angry at herself for blowing up at Usagi's request of keeping a secret. She had an unexplainable headache at that point. Releasing Usagi's hand that she held against her chest, reaching up to rub at her temples. She started to say something only to feel Usagi's wrap around her body that felt hot to the touch mainly because of how wild her emotions had gone while talking to her. "And... you saved me... again..." Healer's body was stiff at first before somewhat relaxing to the hug, thinking to herself 'I can't win....I only hope that someone else can get through to her...'

"Yo! Odango---"

And there was that someone that might possibly be able to break this shield Usagi has up around her. "What's going on? Has something happened?...Healer?" Usagi's hold became a little tighter which caught Healer by surprise. No sooner than she had gripped her she instantly released her hold and backed off. Yeah, the two of them definitely looked like a hot mess. Tears were still rolling down Healer's cheeks as she turned to face Seiya who was looking between them with concern. She started to say something when Usagi immediately went into a little act, acting as though nothing had happened.

"S-Seiya?! I-..I well... I was brushing my hair... and I felt faint, Star Healer um... caught me, I-I tried to hold myself up. BUT I'm okay! See? Ehehe... I'm SO clumsy! It was such a small incident but Star Healer...she fussed over me!"


"Is that so...?"



"...Healer? Is this true?"

Star Healer's head lowered as she reached up to wipe the tears away from her face, sighing deeply while shaking her head slowly to the sides. She knew damn well that Seiya was going to see through this facade that Usagi was tossing up. Opening her eyes once more, she made silent eye contact with Seiya. Healer's eye expression spoke volumes without saying a word that something had happened but nothing to what Usagi was saying. Remaining silent for the time being since Usagi had the floor presently. She knew that the two of them would have a talking to later.

"--AH! Seiya? Why are you here anyways? You know it's rude to walk into a bedroom let alone a GIRLS room! I could have been changing! Sheesh!

"Hey! Your door was OPEN! How was I supposed to know what you both were doing?"

Oh! are...you here for Star Healer? You don't need to transform! I still don't understand why that's really necessary if there are two of you...

It was taking everything in Healer then not to just punch the wall in frustration. Her eyebrow twitched slightly as she listened to how Usagi kept on with that act. So much pent up energy was boiling under the hood that she knew, she had to walk away at this point for air.

"I... was worried about you and so I came here to see if you were okay. Everyone was waiting for you to contact us on your communicator so I decided to check up on you myself."

Feeling the weight of Seiya's hand resting upon her shoulder, she knew that Seiya was definitely not pleased with the display he saw when he walked into the bedroom. Didn't have to be a mind reader to read the room.

"Healer seems to have everything under control though."

Keeping her eyes on Seiya momentarily before breaking off to look over at Usagi, she could hear the request of wanting them to depart because she needed sleep after having a long, tiresome day.

"Gomen, I'm feeling a bit tired now, a-and I have school tomorrow... maybe I should get some sleep...I mean we have had such a long day, ne? You are both welcome to stay here but there's not much you can do..."

"Ah... I see. Well, Tenoh-san and Kaioh-san are planning on coming over at some point, but if you're asleep we can let them know how you're doing." Watching Seiya move over towards Usagi listening to the two of them talk. Healer felt like she was invading in some one on one time with one another, seeing this as the means to make her departure a quiet one.
"You look quite different without your buns, I have to think of another nickname for you. I'll leave you to get some rest then. Healer, are you coming?"

Healer nodded her head towards Seiya, not before casting a glance back at Usagi, "Good night, Usagi-chan." Feeling as though she needed to not say anything else, as she moved past Seiya to exit the room 'normally' and not through the balcony. Descending the stairs in silence, all while her mind was in turmoil of what had occurred thus far.

Usagi could feel the hurt in Star Healers words, taking hold of Usagi's hand and kissing the back it of it made Usagi blush again, her eyes widened and another shocked expression appeared. Then Star Healer took that same hand and placed it on her own chest, Usagi was able to feel Star Healers heart beating.
Seeing Healer was in tears again, made Usagi's eyes well up, and for the first time, Usagi saw that same side of Star Healer when she told Usagi off about not getting near Seiya from a few years back. It was that protective spark that she saw, and Star Healer felt so strongly about Usagi's well-being.



Taking a sharp breath in, Usagi's heart raced in the sense she felt anxious and guilty for asking Healer to cover and lie for her. It was a selfish thing to do, and Usagi never meant to make Healer be in that position.
When Usagi hugged Healer, she could feel that she was pretty upset and tensed up.

As Usagi tried to act her best not to worry Seiya, then announced she was tired, deep down Usagi could feel the tension in the room. Usagi had forgotten to use her communicator when she got home but she couldn't tell Seiya that she was too occupied being in so much pain not to mention being a little distracted by Star Healer.



Faintly smiling, Usagi was a complete emotional mess deep down and could easily break at any point. Answering Star Healer back first "Y-Yeah... g-goodnight..." her eyes followed Star Healer, watching her exit her room, then Seiya. "...N-night..." she said quietly to him, watching him close the door hurt, her body wanted to chase after him and pull him back into the room but her heart was the only thing that stopped her.
As Seiya shut the door, the emotional knife in her chest finally released and she was able to breathe again.
Standing there for a few moments, she could hear them walk down the stairs until it went quiet, meaning they had gone into the lounge.

Usagi slowly sunk herself to the ground, and cupped both her hands onto her face, bursting out into silent crying. She felt awful, like she was emotionally trapped.
Sitting there for about five minutes, she wiped the tears from her face before she crawled to her bed and pushed herself to stand up, walking to the balcony, Usagi closed the slider and rested her head against the window for a few moments.



So many thoughts went through her mind that not even she was able to think clearly, but there was one thing that she knew always seemed to help her in some way.
The light switch was next to her, glancing above her bed was the Three Lights Poster. Usagi stared at it for about ten seconds and thought to herself "I...I'm sorry... I'm a coward, I can't bare to tell you anything right now. Gomen..." before switching off the light.

Opening her beside drawer, she pulled out her earphones and looked over at her phone. Connecting them up, she put everything on silent like her ringtones, both calls, and messages, and then scrolled through her music. There was an album named The Three Lights.
Putting it on a loop, Usagi laid down on her side, having her back to the door.



Listening to their voices made Usagi's eyes well up again, knowing these were the songs they all sung while searching for their Princess, and what Star Healer said about her rung in her mind over and over.







Closing her eyes, Usagi continued to listen to their songs play on a loop until finally, she fell asleep.
The music still played throughout the night, if anyone were to come in, they could very faintly hear it playing if they stood by the bed.

"Thank you, Rei-san."

"Of course!" Rei smiled in response, "It's the very least I can do."

"Is it that obvious? Heh... yeah... I just... want to be there for her. I haven't had much of a chance to talk to her." Rei released a soft giggle and nodded her head, "Yes, it is. You already are. I see it!" Her eyes were shining in what little moonlight that shone above them. "Seiya." It was how Rei spoke to him then, gentle, caring and understanding. "You were there when she needed someone. You were able to rescue Usagi, to protect her from harm in her time of need." Rei blushed slightly, "You do realize that you are her knight in shining armor."

"Don't worry, I told her I'm her bodyguard, and I always will be."

Rei fell silent for a few seconds, "Usagi is very lucky to have someone like you, Seiya."

Feeling Seiya's other hand place on top of hers and smiled. She couldn't help but feel her blush dusting in a quiet spread across her cheeks as she gazed up at him in an adoring expression.

"I promise I'll take care of her." Rei's voice departed like a whisper, "I know." Not wanting the moment shared between them to become awkward, she withdrew her hands the same time Seiya did. "Keep me posted, Rei-san!"

Watching Seiya depart as he walked to the car and drove off. Waiting until he was a good distance away, Rei turned her head back towards the shrine before glancing about along the dark covered neighborhood streets. Reaching into her pocket she removed her crystal change rod, calling out "Mars Crystal Power, Make-Up!"



Having a feeling that Mamoru Chiba was going to need all of the energy she could supply as well as Hotaru's healing abilities to get him back to a normal state. Balling up her right gloved fist and planting it into her palm of her left hand, she noticed something felt different in transforming. She would place her concerns about that with Luna later. Leaving the area she headed started to trek back towards the shrine.


Seeing Michiru, Taiki, and Haruka start loading up into their car. Stopping momentarily to see them depart. She figured something must have come up, or that they too were heading over to Usagi's house. Smirking to herself, she realized that Usagi was going to have a 'big sleep over' at her place. Making entry into the foyer of the house, she noticed that almost everyone had departed with the exception of Hotaru and Luna.



Sailor Mars knew that her audience might be surprised that she had transformed, moving over to where Mamoru Chiba was still seated along the couch. "Mamoru?" Reaching up to touch his cheek with her gloved hand. She noticed, just by touching him that a wave of light radiated from her body flowing over towards him. 'Was this even possible?' Wondering if Hotaru had already healed him after she departed the house to give something important to Seiya. "Mamoru, you feel so.. cold."

Star Healer hated for others to see her like this. Feeling Seiya's stare boring a hole right through her. She knew that displeased expression. Running her gloved hand up and through her hair. She was so hurt, frustrated, emotionally drained and angry. Angry, mostly at herself for scolding Usagi.
"So you gonna tell me what happened in there? Or do I have to guess?"



"It's Usagi we're talking about... her story didn't add up, in fact, it made no sense. She told you not to say anything to me, didn't she?" Tension rippled throughout Star Healer's body as she stood at the foot of the stairs leading in the living room. A pent up deep sigh seemed to finally release but it did not get rid of the tension she felt.
"And that fact you're crying, Healer. Tell me what happened."

Feeling a draft brush past her hot, tear stained face she glanced to the side to see three figures in the doorway. Haruka, Michiru and Taiki had arrived. "Where's Usagi?"

". . .Usagi wanted me to lie to you Seiya." After finding a moment to speak again, sitting there with her gloved hands holding onto the wooden planks of the stair steps.

"She's asleep."
"She didn't contact us on the communicator when she got home...Something's happened, hasn't it?!"

Healer heard the soles of Haruka's shoes tap in a rush up the stairs to go and check up on Usagi. Reaching with her left hand over to her right shoulder to massage the tension she felt as she waited for Haruka to rejoin the others in the living room.

"Bunhead looks exhausted...and" Looking over her shoulder at Haruka as she made finally rejoined them downstairs. "That's one way of putting it." Said with little to no emotion. Not meaning to sound short with Haruka, this night had turned into one hot mess that was certain.

Apologizing quickly, so not to sound harsh, "I'm sorry, it's... it's been a long night. Forgive me, my emotions are... shot." 'Among other things...'

"So do you, do you want to call it a night and let someone else take over?" No longer making eye contact with Haruka, her eyes drifted downwards towards the floor, "Maybe... no, I .. I think I need a coffee break." Meaning she would take a walk into the back yard and stare up at the stars in deep thought.

"If Healer needs a break, then I'll do it." The moment she heard Seiya speak up mentally she winced but outwardly all she did was direct her line of sight over at him in silence.

"I went into her room and I thought something was wrong with Usagi, as she didn't respond to me, but it turns out she fell asleep listening to your music with her earphones in. Your voices …have really impacted Bunhead."

"...That's what it's there for."

Star Healer waited for Haruka and Seiya to finish talking to one another before continuing to not just supply Seiya with information but to fill in Haruka, Michiru and Taiki in on what took place earlier. Taking in a breath, she did her best to prepare them for the wild rollercoaster ride that was about to take place in full description.

Trying to find the words to describe what happened. How to explain it all without Usagi's house being damaged or destroyed in the process. Figuring it would be best to the start at the beginning.

"I left soon after Usagi departed the shrine. The reason why I left was I wanted to return Usagi's suitcase she carries with her to school. I had found Usagi's suitcase on the sidewalk prior to the battle." She saw the look Seiya was giving her that it was apparent that he and Taiki had seen the suitcase as well. Trying to keep her emotions in check as she continued.

Speaking in a calm, steady voice, that was filled with deep emotion, "I'm sorry Seiya, I'm so sorry that I didn't tell you on the comms that I had found Usagi's suitcase before the... before the battle. When I saw the suitcase, all I could think of was finding Usagi!" A pained expression was evident, reaching up to rub at an ache she felt along her chest where her heart resided. "I just knew if I... if I ..." tears threatened to fall once more, "..if I didn't get there in time, you would have never forgiven me. And I couldn't..." Sniffling, "I couldn't bear to see another princess fall..." Putting her gloved hands up before her as to give her a moment. Trying so hard to not cry. She had already cried in front of Usagi not too long ago, she didn't need to release the dam of emotions again!

Clasping her gloved hands together, releasing a shaky breath. "When I came here earlier, Usagi wasn't expecting to see Yaten at the front door holding her suitcase. We conversed but it was... I dunno.. um awkward? Usagi was very shy and...I don't know how to describe this.. it was like she wasn't comfortable talking to me as a guy but the moment I transformed everything changed."

Star Healer was talking with her hands then, trying to convey her message. "I mean, I didn't transform in front of her I politely left. Once I got back outside, I came to realize Usagi did not need to be alone and then I transformed. I scaled the side of the house and made it to the balcony. The glass sliding door to her balcony was open, which to me is a security issue and I wanted her to know about that. I apparently spooked her in the process, but she recovered after seeing that it was me as Star Healer."

While she was talking, Star Healer was leaning back against the railing of the stairwell. "Usagi had been in the process of degrading herself and I happened to hear it and called her out on it. I don't think she expected anyone to hear her. When I went to speak again her phone rang and it startled Usagi, it was her friend, Naru from school. I could pretty much hear the conversation going on because of how loud her friend was talking. Not that I was eavesdropping it's just that we were less than two meters (approximately 6' foot distance) apart from one another."

"Her friend Naru had mentioned that Usagi's parents were worried to death and that she might want to give her mother a phone call to let them know that she's alright. I reiterated that statement and Usagi promised me that she would contact her folks tomorrow. Usagi changed the subject by asking what I would like to do. I informed Usagi-chan that I was there for her, that it is my duty to protect her and make sure that no harm comes to her. That is my oath. To please her, I asked what she wanted to do. She made a comment about a couch turning into a queen bed and to binge watch some series... and in the process of telling me this she moved over to her dresser to comb her hair. Usagi started to ask me personal questions, and then she... she. . ." Star Healer's gaze drifted away past Seiya as she revisited the events that unfolded. Standing there petrified with a look of horror. Hearing Usagi's scream echoing in her mind once again, "Hnnnnnnngaaaaaaaaahhhh!!!" Causing her hair to stand up on all ends, as chill bumps rose along the surface of her skin.

Speaking as though she was lost in trance, "The last thing I heard her say was, 'Mamo-chan'. She dropped her brush, banged her elbow hard against the dresser. Held onto the dresser and dragged her nails against the wood in pain. And then she... she screamed. My God, she screamed and there was nothing I could do! No one was here! I didn't sense an enemy or see anything. I tried to get her attention, I tried to let her know that I was there for her when I noticed that her crescent moon glowing along Usagi's forehead."

Feeling the weight of her body lean back against the railing, she sat along the third step just under the railing. Tears streaming down her cheeks, "I...I would have done anything... anything to stop her pain. I held her close and..." Having to relive that so that Seiya would know, Star Healer hurt to the core. Crying all over again. Her hands covered her face as her body trembled and heaved from the tears that wouldn't stop. '..dammit...dammit...' Pulling her hands away from her face as she looked down towards the ground. Her gloved hands dropping to slap the backside of the wood behind her. Trying to get a hold of her breathing and her emotions.

Seeing how Star Healer was acting, Haruka noticed she had been through a lot emotionally. Looking at Michiru, they both seemed to exchange glances before looking back at Star Healer.
Seiya maintained his stare at Star Healer, completely focused on how she was acting. Haruka didn't say anything when Star Healer made a comment, but after apologized for her words. Already seeing Healer was tired, Haruka let that one side.
Finally, Star Healer began the story, Haruka leaned against the wall folding her arms while Seiya still sat on the couch and Taiki sat next to him.

Healer started by apologizing to Seiya for not communicating, as that's something they always have been good at. Seiya kept his piercing stare at Healer, he knew from the way she displayed herself she had been very busy with Usagi. Hearing Star Healer use herself as a separate term seemed a bit odd, Yaten was Star Healer.

"When I came here earlier, Usagi wasn't expecting to see Yaten at the front door holding her suitcase. We conversed but it was... I dunno.. um, awkward? Usagi was very shy and...I don't know how to describe this.. it was like she wasn't comfortable talking to me as a guy but the moment I transformed everything changed."

Thinking about this, Seiya spoke up about his feelings that only he, Taiki, Yaten, and even Haruka could understand.
"Usagi knows we are all the same people at the end of the day. Sure, we all lead different lives to them, but inside we are the same person, that doesn't excuse why she acted that way towards you."

Haruka glanced at Seiya and answered "It's Usagi we’re talking about, it hasn't been that long since you three came back into her life, she's still adjusting and she is probably confused. I had a similar thing happen when she first met me, she tried to understand who I was because of who I am and mistaken me for a male. You three are females, who disguise yourself as men using the Star Change. Also when she has seen you, she can only separate the two from Starlights to Idols like you are living two separate lives."

Looking back at Star Healer, Seiya thought about testing that theory, he never really thought of it that way from Usagi's point of view.
Haruka looked back at Star Healer as she continued to listen.

"Usagi had been in the process of degrading herself and I happened to hear it and called her out on it. I don't think she expected anyone to hear her. When I went to speak again her phone rang and it startled Usagi, it was her friend, Naru from school. I could pretty much hear the conversation going on because of how loud her friend was talking. Not that I was eavesdropping it's just that we were less than two meters (approximately 6' foot distance) apart from one another."

"Her friend Naru had mentioned that Usagi's parents were worried to death and that she might want to give her mother a phone call to let them know that she's alright. I reiterated that statement and Usagi promised me that she would contact her folks tomorrow. Usagi changed the subject by asking what I would like to do. I informed Usagi-chan that I was there for her, that it is my duty to protect her and make sure that no harm comes to her. That is my oath. To please her, I asked what she wanted to do. She made a comment about a couch turning into a queen bed and to binge watch some series... and in the process of telling me this, she moved over to her dresser to comb her hair. Usagi started to ask me personal questions, and then she... she. . ."

"She what?!" Haruka snapped, leaning off the wall as her eyes widened from anger.

"The last thing I heard her say was, 'Mamo-chan'. She dropped her brush, and banged her elbow hard against the dresser. Held onto the dresser and dragged her nails against the wood in pain. And then she... she screamed. My God, she screamed and there was nothing I could do! No one was here! I didn't sense an enemy or see anything. I tried to get her attention, I tried to let her know that I was there for her when I noticed that her crescent moon glowing along Usagi's forehead. I...I would have done anything... anything to stop her pain. I held her close and..." Having to relive that so that Seiya would know, Star Healer hurt to the core. Crying all over again. Her hands covered her face as her body trembled and heaved from the tears that wouldn't stop. '..dammit...dammit...'

Haruka gritted her teeth in anger, knowing Usagi was in SO MUCH PAIN made her furious.
"Damnit why the hell weren't we there when she needed us?! OUR PRINCESS!!" Wanting to punch the wall, Haruka hung her head low and tried to control her rage, gritting her teeth and curling her hands into fists. "Michiru?! How could we be so blind!? My gut told me to follow her! Why didn't we?!"
Seiya watched how mad Haruka was, but looked at Star Healer who seemed to be crumbling emotionally.



Getting up, Seiya walked to where Star Healer was by the stairs and looked at Michiru "Will you excuse us for a moment?"
Looking back at Star Healer, Seiya took hold of Healer's forearm and gently pulled her up and close to him, as he led Healer into the kitchen and closed the door behind him. Taking her out of the room, away from everyone might help her feel better.
Seiya took a step closer to Star Healer and gave Healer a hug, threaded his arms through her waist, and held her closely. Because it was just the two of them alone, Seiya tried to calm down Star Healer, he also did this just to see how tense Healer actually was.
Letting go, he leaned his back against the door as he faced Healer. No one could exit or enter, placing both hands into his pockets casually and inhaling deeply, then exhaling, Seiya tried to gather his thoughts while he watched Star Healer recover a little bit before he spoke calmly, once again speaking to Healer as if Seiya were Star Fighter. "You don't have to speak, just listen to my words." Seiya said gently to her.
"... Firstly, you did what you could to help Usagi. I know you love and adore her, just like the rest of us do and that is very obvious to us. Honestly speaking, I am trying not to go up there and talk to Usagi myself, but she's asleep and I bet that would of taken her ages to even fall asleep after the day she's had." sighing again,
Seiya's eyes locked on Healers, how Healer described the whole situation seemed like it would be embedded into her brain permanently.

"I'm sorry Star Healer, I wasn't there for you when this happened and I am so proud of you for stepping up and going after Usagi, you did the right thing and no one is blaming you for it. I failed you as Star Fighter, your leader. It should have been me who could have been there for her and dealt with all this, not you."
Taking one of his hands out from his pocket, he reached out and used his thumb to lightly push away the fresh tears that Healer had left on her face. "Out of the three of us, you put on such a front, but you are the softest, most genuine, caring person I know." Smiling, Seiya hoped his words would make her feel somewhat a little better.

"Before I left, Chiba-san was pale, cold, he looked terrible. He looked like he was in another world to us, I'm not sure about the outcome now but I'm guessing Usagi reacted around that time too. We all know something isn't quite right with her, I feel like she's been hiding something, but when she's ready, she'll talk to us about it. It seems Usagi and Chiba-san have some issues, and again, that's between them, maybe that's what Usagi is wanting... someone to confide in. I... want to be there for her, there's a lot I want to speak to her about but now isn't the right time..." Looking at the ceiling, Seiya pondered over a few things.
Now that he was finished speaking, Seiya looked back at Healer "How... are you feeling now? Do you want to want to take a break, let me take over? Do you need to get some fresh air outside? This kitchen is getting kinda stuffy with the door shut..."