12.28am / Wednesday/ Raining / Dark Days until concert: 4
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"You don't remember anything after we spoke?"
There was a pause, and another question was directed at Kira again. He didn't answer Kira's first question about what happened however the question Yaten just asked her made her think there was something more to what Yaten was actually asking her.
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"You don't recall me insisting and offering to walk you back to your place? Or...what happened afterwards, Kira?"
Kira hesitated for a moment and had to really think about it. ".... You.... and I walked back..." repeating his words as she really tried to think. "I... remember having this weird thing happen to me... it was like..." her voice trailed off as her eyes rested on what she could see was his bare chest through the shirt of what little of it was open, then her eyes shifted to the watch on his wrist. It seemed like something had stopped her from talking any further. Kira had recognized the design on his watch and mumbled "...I... saw three... silhouettes... and then..." As she thought hard about the vision, no detail stood out to her straight away. "...and then........ and then...." Kira paused and lost track of what she was about to say to Yaten, then noticed the guitar and then looked back at him changing the subject. "You know...I heard your voice... in my sleep... were you singing?" she whispered and smiled a little bit, leaning in close to him. "Your voice is beautiful..."
"...Just like someone else I know..." she thought to herself, feeling butterflies in her stomach.
Pausing for a moment and letting that sink in, Kira moved the sheets off her and removed the IV drip from the top of her hand, then looked back at Yaten. "Don't worry, I'm just getting up for a bit then I'll go back to bed." Knowing Yaten may try and tell her to go back to bed, she just wanted to reassure him she was momentarily getting some blood moving. Her gaze then shifted to the ensuite that was in the same room, at least ten steps away from the bed. Kira headed in that direction and walked in, stopping at the mirror that was on the wall with a sink underneath, Kira could still easily see Yaten and was still in his view. Looking back at her own reflection, she sighed "I look terrible..." she thought to herself then looked down and began to run the water in the small sink as she looked down watching it fill up with water slowly and looking at her reflection through the water. The archer put both hands into the warm water and then out again as she rested her hands on her face and mumbled "I just want to know what happened... why can't remember?" then took a face towelette to dry her face. Feeling a little bit better, and more awake, the archer pulled the plug out from the sink and watched the water swirl down the drain until it was gone.
A sudden thought crossed her mind "Hmm...wait a second... there was a talking cat in the room, you heard that, right? How were you not phased by a talking cat? Or am I—" Kira pondered what she just said to Yaten in mid sentence and then looked up at the mirror to look at him through the reflection while she spoke, when she did this, she didn't see Yaten but saw Star Healer instead which gave the archer a fright. Was she seeing things? A sharpgasp was heard as she almost lost balance, she took a step back and blinked. The hallucination was gone but left her with more questions than answers. Swallowing as her throat became dry, Kira had to turn around and rely on her own sight than the mirrors but the expression on Kira's face made it look like she had seen a ghost even though Yaten hadn't changed. Her heart pounded against her chest, and she remembered the nervousness she had around Star Healer again. Stepping out of the ensuite and taking a few steps towards him, Kira had to cover her own mouth out of shock as a flush of red suddenly appeared.
"...You--you're..." Was all she managed to say as it was mumbled under her hand, her words didn't really confirm anything but the look in her eyes did. Her mind may have been mixed up, but Kira seemed to remember what Yaten was trying to get at before. The strong feelings she had resurfaced, causing the object inside her chest to react, that same purple glow emitted for a few seconds. It was only then it became obvious that it had been the cause of Kira's memory loss. The more Kira started to think about Yaten, and Star Healer the more the pain began to increase.
On the outside, Yaten would only see Kira just staring at him in shock while the glowing in her chest started to pulse, standing there like a statue as she hadn't moved, but in her mind, she had been thinking this whole time going through every . single . action and detail, trying to sum up words and where to begin? Where to continue? Kira wanted to say more but the pain started to take over her thoughts, unsubconsciously placing her other hand where the pulsing was coming from.
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"Yaten... hasn't said much, maybe because I was talking to her at the time. No, I won't mention anything to her, not until you are here. I'll let you know if anything else happens. Good Night." Waiting for a second more to hear Seiya's goodbyes, Taiki made the phone click to hang up and looked back at Luna. "What should we do?" he asked. "I think things will figure themselves out naturally" Luna replied, then added, "Just wait a few minutes... let them have a bit of time together." Luna was able to hear very faint voices and movement.
Yaten sat there with a wide awake, confused, worried Kira who was startled to see her arms wrapped and unable to remember anything since she had literally bumped into the Three Lights outside of Rei's temple. Repeating what Kira said in his mind then. "...Call the Leader? Yaten, what's going on? Did I do something...?"
Sitting there with a concerned expression, "You... really don't remember anything? Do you, Kira?" Yaten's emerald eyes widened slightly in alarm when he thought of the phrasing that Taiki had used. Taiki probably never should have said I'm going to call the leader. The cat was out of the bag now, right?
"The reference that Taiki made is in reference to Seiya. Seiya is our leader in the band." Thinking briefly that was a nice save but had a feeling that Kira wasn't going to fall for it. Trying to think of a manner to explain the meaning behind 'the Leader' so that Kira would understand. "Seiya... is our leader, in everything that we do. If Seiya isn't told about anything of importance as soon as possible, we will never hear the end of it later." Yaten was tired of secrets. Secrets hurt people, especially those they protect and care about. Knowing that he will no doubt be ridiculed about his decision later.
Licking the surface of his lips in thought, "Kira? We're not just musicians, we'r-,". Never really getting the opportunity to finish what he was about to say, Kira interjected with a question on top of another question. As if she had forgotten her first question. He did not want Kira to think that he had ignored her.
".... You.... and I walked back..." Nodding his head at her, "That's right, I walked you back to your home because I was concerned with your safety. Considering the circumstances with the youma and everything that had gone on."
"I... remember having this weird thing happen to me... it was like..." Providing Kira his full attention to her, he realized she appeared slightly distracted by the opening of his shirt. He didn't drop his eyes, he just smiled back at Kira. Allowing her to finish her train of thoughts that were currently scrambled. Encouraging Kira to continue at her pace. "Easy, don't try to force a memory that can't come into focus right away. Let the memories come to you naturally as you recall them, Kira." Spoken in a gentle tone. Watching Kira struggle with what to say, he saw her eyes shift over to his communicator watch. He didn't think about removing it and knew that it might possibly trigger something with Kira but was uncertain for now.
"...I... saw three... silhouettes... and then..." Yaten canted his head off to the side, as he pieced together what she was talking about. Seeing her eyes get drawn off to the side. He followed the look that settled upon the guitar leaning against the stand. "You know...I heard your voice... in my sleep... were you singing?" Yaten couldn't help but smile a little more, "I did. I thought, you might sleep better hearing something familiar and comforting." Keeping his smile present, just for Kira.
"Your voice is beautiful..." Noticing that she had managed to sit more upright and was leaning closer to where he was. Yaten's emerald eyes were locked with Kira's turquoise eyes. Their closeness, made Yaten want to reach out and tuck the lose strands of hair back behind Kira's ears. He refrained from doing so. Knowing that might have been awkward. "Thank you..." He replied genuinely in soft spoken tones. Yaten's heart rate had subtly increased with Kira's closeness. A steady, strong beat could be felt in his chest as he looked back her. Wanting to tell her many things but was uncertain as to what he could say without having her get upset.
The sound of the sheets being pulled back and the position Kira's body had been in shifted. Allowing his eyes to drop down, he watched how she removed the IV from her hand. "Don't worry, I'm just getting up for a bit then I'll go back to bed." Part of Yaten almost said, Woah! Hold on there! Be careful! However, he held back. He did offer his hand for Kira to take if she needed support to help steady herself up out of bed. Nevertheless, Kira was already up and moving on her own. Allowing his hand to drop back down to the chair arm, he watched Kira's movement along the floor. Changing the topic for a moment, knowing that Kira wanted to get a better picture of what she looked like. Kira didn't need to bother, Kira is verybeautiful to Yaten.
"I just want to know what happened... why can't remember?" Yaten heard Kira, even though she mumbled. Knowing that she was upset with the fact that she couldn't remember anything presently. He thought if he changed the topic and switched to a topic that she's familiar with. Music. Kira might remember something. Like a trigger effect.
"I've been meaning to tell you that...I almost sang you a song that I've been in the process of writing." He paused slightly, "It's not finished by any means and I had written it in reference to recent events that had occured. And I wanted your opinion on..." Raising his eyebrows somewhat, realizing Kira may not have heard what he just said. He would ask her later then.
"Hmm...wait a second... there was a talking cat in the room, you heard that, right? How were you not phased by a talking cat? Or am I—"
The reflection of Yaten in the mirror, from Kira's perspective.
"Oh? You're talking about Luna, Usagi's cat." Yaten kind of chuckled at Kira's comment to a talking cat. He was already used to Luna and so were the others. If it had been the first time he had heard Luna speak. Then yes, he would understand Kira's reaction and have a mutual understanding as to her questioning. He finished chuckling the moment, Kira spun around with a shocked expression. 'Kira?' He thought to himself. Which made Yaten pause wondering if it was something he might of said. The way she moved, scrambling backwards for support along the sink basin, made Yaten rise up from where he was seated suddenly. Yaten wanted to make sure Kira was alright and unharmed. She had been through a major ordeal.
Approaching her carefully, he watched Kira's cheeks blossom a bright cherry red as she covered her mouth with her hands. "...You--you're..."
Trying to change the topic further would be null at this point. It was obvious at this point, that Kira had remembered something. And the expression she was giving her made Yaten realize she could see right through the facade that was present. The disguise that he uses for the public eye, was no longer needed. Yaten could finally be who she wanted to be. The layers of the male version of herself faded away revealing Sailor Star Healer to Kira then, just without the uniform that Kira had been accustomed to seeing her in.
Star Healer approached Kira slowly, gently coaxing Kira with the guidance of her hands for Kira to take. "Please, take my hands Kira." Mainly since Kira was still unbalanced and her walking gait was not stable. Once their hands connected with one another. Star Healer carefully guided Kira back towards the bed with ease. Moving to where she stood before Kira to offer support in case she needed it. Especially knowing that the bed was behind Kira's legs to sink down and sit against the bed. Hoping that along the way, Kira would not faint in the process. As she guided Kira, she couldn't help but draw Kira closer. Locking eyes with her, a whisper was traded between the two, "No more secrets. No more disguises. Just who I am laid bare for you to see.". Lightly chewing upon her lower lip as her eyes dropped down to Kira's lips. Star Healer's eyelids felt heavy as she lifted her gaze to look longingly back into Kira's turquoise eyes. Allowing her soft lips to travel along the length of Kira's jawline leading up to her ear as she whispered, "It's me... Kira...". After speaking softly in that whisper, Star Healer applied several soft kisses against Kira's cheek that felt hot to the touch. The redness along Kira's cheek could be felt with every gentle kiss applied. Pulling back after applying that last soft kiss, she wanted to see Kira's expression as she gently placed her forehead against Kira's. The heat rising up off of Kira's cheeks, the widened eye expression gazing back at her. The heat that was radiating off of Kira's chest, where her own hand resided drew Healer in closer, not further away.
"Kira? Do you remember telling me... 'Sailor Star Healer... when I saw you, everyone,...when we fought the youma... it was just luck that you had seen me. We're not ever meant to meet, that was one of the given rules we had. I've already broken many, I'm not a Sailor Senshi like you or the others... there is nothing more I can help you with. I just wanted to make it that clear I had no intention of interacting with any other Planetary Senshi. And...You shouldn't be pursuing me... it's dangerous. That guy with the scepter has seen me multiple times now... he is aware of me.'
"I have never regretted meeting you. I want you. . ." Gently brushing her own lips tenderly over Kira's as she spoke, ". . .in my life." Applying a tender, soft kiss upon Kira's lips holding that kiss until she spoke once more. "I will protect you with all that I am. I would die for you, because I care that strongly about you." Letting her hands release and move to settle behind Kira's lower and mid-back for support and affection. Hugging Kira closely, as she was allowed to do so. Moving her lips back and forth in a soft brushing manner along Kira's lips delicately. "I'm not the type of individual to just throw my feelings to the winds. I meant what I said to you when we first met. That feeling still stands today. I love you. And it pains me, to see you hurting. I want to help you get better and recover from the wounds that were inflicted upon you. Hell, I'd be willing to take on and absorb that pain from you so that you would not have to endure it. You mean that much to me, Kira."
Sailor Sagittarius
Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2023 4:50 am
1.16am / Wednesday/ Raining / Dark Days until concert: 4
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"You... really don't remember anything? Do you, Kira?"
Kira shook her head in a 'no' motion.
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"The reference that Taiki made is in reference to Seiya. Seiya is our leader in the band."
The archer nodded, it was a little weird they referred to him as 'Leader' however Kira hadn't been around all three of them to know what they actually call each other.
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"Seiya... is our leader, in everything that we do. If Seiya isn't told about anything of importance as soon as possible, we will never hear the end of it later."
There it was again, Yaten spoke of so highly Seiya, but why? Kira started to wonder why was Seiya mentioned so much?
Both Yaten and Kira spoke to each other, trying to get Kira to remember however there seemed to be a piece missing. As she splashed water on her face and dried it, Kira muttered to herself why couldn't she remember, looking back up to Yaten to talk to him, she saw Star Healer instead, the Sailor Senshi Star Healer who she first met. The memories flooded her mind which caused Kira to stumble backwards, this alarmed Yaten causing him to stand up, however, Kira's face was just pure shock as she stepped out of the en suite, trying to speak to the figure with words but only managed a "...You--you're..."
Yaten then could see Kira had figured something out, it was like a trigger and how it happened was unknown to Yaten - but it was only a few seconds that Yaten had changed, and seeing the figure staring at her during this period caused a fake but real image of Star Healer. She got her answer. The figure let his body change shape, morphing into a slimmer and curvier feminine body, the top she wore was still open slightly and still covered more 'private'areas which were now raised. (lol you know what I mean) Yaten-- no, it was now Star Healer in her actual body without the attire, not transformed but finally as herself. On Planet Kinmoku, the Sailor Senshi always wore their Senshi battle attire to protect their Princess, however on Earth, it was a bit more relaxed to cover their identities as their Princess was not currently present. Healer approached Kira and laid out her hands for the girl to take, and as she spoke her voice was the exact same one as the Star Healer Kira remembered, it really was her all this time. Kira hadn't gotten over the initial shock as once she found out who Healer was, they were called into a battle and their private talk stopped there. Now, they were able to resume it and Kira began to remember what lead up to that point.
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"Please, take my hands Kira."
Healer said, now standing about a meter away from her, that space began to get smaller as Kira took her hands away from her face and uncovered what she had been trying to hide more, the blush that was on her cheeks. There were no words yet to come out of Kira's mouth, all she could do was look into those green emerald eyes that she remembered.
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"No more secrets. No more disguises. Just who I am laid bare for you to see."
Her hands now lightly touched Healer's as the gap between them closed in.
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"It's me... Kira..."
"Star Healer...." Kira managed to whisper, her heart wanted to open up. Everything got quite blurred around her only having star Healer in focus, but at the moment, Kira just didn't care about the world and what had happened that day. Feeling a light brush of a few very light kisses on her cheek, then Healer's lips grazed against Kira's lips and pressed lightly on them. Everything happened so fast for the archer to react to anything Healer did, and at that moment Kira closed her eyes and thought"Is this... what love feels like?" she wondered, her hands had let go of Star Healer's and automatically wrapped her arms around Healer’s lower back overtop of her dress shirt. Every single nerve and feeling was like a tickle, it was such a good tingly feeling and even though Kira had been in pain seconds ago, nothing mattered to her more than this moment. "Why can't this...last forever? Star Healer... do you think the same?" she thought to herself as she wondered what Star Healer was thinking.
Taiki and Luna had been talking about what happened today, and now the room had suddenly got quiet, the idol looked at Luna and asked. "It's been ten minutes... and it's pretty quiet in there." Turning around, Taiki walked towards the door and carefully opened it but got more than an answer to why it was quiet, and quickly closed the door. Luna gave a nod and agreed and also took a step in then got a bit of a fright after witnessing something not meant for their eyes.
The image of the two standing there kissing was once again not what Taiki nor Luna needed to see. "T-That... was unexpected" Luna whispered, a bit startled, but Taiki didn't look as shocked as she did as he walked away from the door a little bit and then spoke. "...It's not the first time..that Yaten has kissed her. Something has changed with Yaten, usually around people he doesn't know he takes no interest in, but since they met... the second Yaten saw Kira it was such a change, like Seiya is with Tsukino-san... just drawn to them. I don't understand..." Luna listened to Taiki, it was rather strange since Luna had seen firsthand the way Yaten ignores a lot of people and has always been focused on their Princess. It was the same with Seiya, and Luna found this rather strange - something did not add up, the black crescent moon cat looked back towards the door and thought to herself"Sailor... Nova...? Sailor Sagittarius?" she questioned that name, and if it meant something more. Luna was able to get a glimpse of Kira's memories, but now she wanted to get another look again just to see why Luna felt this way, she felt like there was more to Kira than just being a Sailor Senshi. Taiki looked at Luna who now seemed a little bothered, which made him speak up "Luna? Is... everything okay?" The black cat looked up at Taiki seriously for a second and then had to shake that thought out of her mind before replying "... Y-yes, sorry. I was just thinking about what you were saying."Thinking about what Taiki said, deep down Luna wanted to confirm what she was thinking would be true and then would reveal to the other Senshi later, now obviously wasn't a good time.
Not noticing the quick interruption, the special moment between the two ladies had almost drawn to an end, Healer rested her forehead against Kira's as she was able to look deep into her eyes, Kira also gazed back, her mind couldn't even think about anything other than just enjoying that moment, which now drew to a soft end as Star Healer's voice was heard, which caused Kira to lean back a little bit from the embrace.
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"Kira? Do you remember telling me... 'Sailor Star Healer... when I saw you, everyone,...when we fought the youma... it was just luck that you had seen me. We're not ever meant to meet, that was one of the given rules we had. I've already broken many, I'm not a Sailor Senshi like you or the others... there is nothing more I can help you with. I just wanted to make it that clear I had no intention of interacting with any other Planetary Senshi. And...You shouldn't be pursuing me... it's dangerous. That guy with the scepter has seen me multiple times now... he is aware of me.'
Star Healer's voice started to speak then her voice transitioned into Kira's own voice, listening to her words she spoke to Healer and it was like her mind was being sucked into another flashback, hearing her own words and warning Star Healer off as kindly as she could. The words hurt Kira, the words she spoke to Star Healer hurt her so deeply, and remembering it made Kira's arms which wrapped around Healer drop to their sides, becoming limp and the returning pain in Kira's eyes showed she was unhappy, giving Healer a saddened-neutral expression.
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"I have never regretted meeting you. I want you. . ."
Star Healer's words once again pulled Kira's heart closer to hers, and it was like living in another dream, Healer getting closer to close the gap Kira made when she pulled back beforehand. Her lips once again grazed against Kira's as she continued to speak softly to her.
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". . .in my life."
"I--" Kira managed to whisper out before another kiss was placed on her lips stopping her from speaking. Kira felt butterflies, tingles, and numbness, there were so many feelings she had that went through her mind and body. Finally pulling away again, Kira wasn't able to blush any further and was left speechless every time Healer went to kiss her, all the blood she felt she had was already on her face not to mention her heartbeat was going 20 beats per second as if it was going into overdrive.
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"I'm not the type of individual to just throw my feelings to the winds. I meant what I said to you when we first met. That feeling still stands today. I love you. And it pains me, to see you hurting. I want to help you get better and recover from the wounds that were inflicted upon you. Hell, I'd be willing to take on and absorb that pain from you so that you would not have to endure it. You mean that much to me, Kira."
I love you . . . .?
Kira had absolutely no idea how she ended up back beside the bed as her body moved while Healer guided her, but at this point, Kira had to take more than a few moments to process every single word Healer had just said. Kira just stood there not moving, only feeling her heartbeat going 'thud thud thud' At this moment, the purple glowing that came from her chest started to pulse again, causing Kira to look down at the emitted soft light from her chest. There was a lot of pain but how Kira was feeling it seemed like a form of love adrenaline rush, she was so numb that she hadn't clicked into what was actually going on. However, before Kira could actually speak, her body started to catch up to her fast and made the archer want to sit down, but as she did so, Kira retook Star Healer's hand, lightly pulling on her to sit next to her on the bed and faced her. "...I love you too..." Taking one of her hands to her chest again, Kira tried to hide the glowing that was obvious light between them. "... I love you, so much..."Now there seemed to be a hint of pain in her in quiet words she voiced, pausing Kira moved her body so she faced Star Healer and took her hand away from her chest, and reached to hold both of Star Healer's hands, holding them, ignoring the light between them that pulsed, and while Kira spoke she was able to stop the pain momentarily.
"Yaten---no, Star Healer... I do remember my words to you... and... I still feel the same... I can't take back those words... I said them... because I want to return those feelings to you and... I want you to know that my time here is limited... the reason I said them is because I know one day I'll have to say goodbye." Deep down, this was such a hard thing for Kira to talk about, was her own feelings. The archer's eyes welled up and it was like a bandage had been ripped off her heart, her eyes welled up even thinking about the goodbye. Taking a deep breath in, she tried to hide how sad she was feeling.
"...I came here because I need to find my Princess, she is my priority... but when I met you that priority changed, and... to be honest...I..." Hesitating for a few seconds, Kira continued and whispered
"I'm... really scared to lose you too. You are the reason I want to stay."
Pausing, Kira gripped onto Healer's hands tighter and continued to talk. "My job is to take pain, that's the type of Sailor Senshi I grew up to be. You..." Kira let go of one of her hands and lightly brushed the back of her hand lightly on Healer's face, trailing her fingertips down the side of her cheek. Kira tried to hold back her teary-eyed expression as much as she could. "You.. are far too precious to me... my job is to be protecting you... you will always come first..." Kira hesitated for a second as she lowered her eyelids and then closed them and leaned forward, gently placing a kiss on Star Healer's lips for a few seconds then pulled away and whispered,"You are my world...and the only pain I truly feel... is not being with you."
Part of Kira felt bad putting her own feelings before her Princess and that was a part of her wanting to come out and be her own person, not following rules. Was that selfish of her to want a different path? Kira wondered this deep down.
A few tears rolled down her cheeks, which caused Kira to react quickly and wipe them from her face using the back of her hand, hoping Healer wouldn’t worry about her as she tried to compose herself and be brave, Kira took another deep breath and then gave Healer a smile before laying back on the bed looking up at the ceiling as she didn’t want that small emotional slip noticed. The crystal that was placed inside her chest began to pulse causing Kira to put both her hands where it hurt most as she finally commented on it bothering her "Whatever this... is.... it seems to react to anything positive... it's... a bit annoying..." Kira closed her eyes for a few seconds and then opened them, it was late and Kira's strength began to decrease a little more making her feel tired, the crystal inside her was eating away at the positive energy she had. Looking in the direction of Star Healer, Kira smiled faintly and leaned her elbow on the bed to prop herself up while using the palm of her hand to support her jaw, she turned her body to the side facing Healer as she had been wondering this since Yaten mentioned Seiya a few times earlier. "So...I've been meaning to ask..." she began and then whispered quietly. "Seiya and Taiki... they are the other two Starlights... aren't they? All the people I've met... they're all Sailor Senshi too... all the people from the arcade... and the cafe... they all know who I am? I've met these people outside of their actual forms?" Kira wanted to know the truth, it was something that had been on her mind for a while now, and the answer would have been a yes. "I feel so stupid... thinking I had made friends with two sets of people when really... it was all the Princesses." Not really noticing what she said, Kira mentioned "two sets of friends" acknowledging she was friends with the Sailor Senshi. This might have slipped out, or perhaps Kira was getting tired. It was past 1am now.
Her eyes began to get heavy, even when Healer was talking to her, Kira could feel her mind shutting down and while Healer would be speaking to her, Kira at some point had lifted her head off her hand and rested it back down on the bed. "I feel so... exhausted... why? Does this have to end? Can't I enjoy this moment a little longer...?" Kira thought to herself, wanting to do one last thing before she was about to pass out. Kira started to hum something familiar to Healer as she quietly started to sing almost as if she were continuing from where Yaten stopped while Kira was asleep. The archer really did hear that song being sung to her, and though Kira had never sung in public, or to anyone, her voice was soft, calm, and gentle.
Kira started to sing the next chorus, skipping a whole part but she wanted to sing the last part of the song to try and finish it. Closing her eyes and crossing both her arms so she was able to rest her head on them, Kira's voice began to sound like it was disappearing as the song was ending it started to sound like a mumble before she fell asleep, even though she was still in tune down to the very last word, the Sagittarius symbol on her forehead appeared for about five seconds before fading away.
As the symbol on her forehead disappeared, Kira fell asleep and started to have a dream, one that actually happened years ago. If Star Healer were to touch the symbol on Kira’s forehead the few seconds it appeared, she will also get pulled into this dream and force her to fall asleep, watching as if it were a movie and she was in it as a ghost, changing her clothes back to her Senshi attire for the duration of the dream.
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"Princess Jupiter!!!!" a little girl's voice was heard in the distance, running up to the tall figure. "Look!look at this!" She said, pointing to her head. "I finally made one and it didn't break!" Hearing the high-pitched voice call out to her, instantly knowing who it was, Princess Jupiter turned around and smiled at her tiny mini-me running through the fields of flowers. "Well done, my precious flower child. What did you do differently than the other times?" she asked, wondering what her response would be. "Patience! I didn't rush and I took my time!" the girl proudly said and took her flower crown off. "Princess Jupiter, I actually made this for you." holding it out to her. "Please take this, you're the Princess of the Planet after all!" She said, and smiled. Princess Jupiter giggled, and knelt down for her to place it on her head, then got back up and patted the young child's head. "You know... one day, you'll wear a crown." The young girl tilted her head in confusion. "What do you mean?" "You will grow up to be like me, my little Princess. You'll have your own stars... and those stars are called Starlights who will guide you every step of the way-- you are a constellation Senshi after all." Princess Jupiter paused and seemed to be gazing at something for a moment before looking back towards her flower child. "Star…lights? What are those?" The little girl questioned, gazing up at her Princess curiously. "Starlights are a different type of Senshi with different powers, they look a little bit different to you and me, and there are different types of Starlights too. They are meant to help and guide their Princess." Nodding, the girl then questioned more. "How come there are aren't any here?" "That's because they aren't meant to be on Planets that aren't their own unless there is a good reason... which I know has happened before... but they live on their own Planets and watch over the Stars." Princess Jupiter turned to her and lightly tapped the girl's nose. "But you shouldn't worry too much about that, my flower child. You'll always be here, and you will always be safe. Constellation Senshi aren't meant to be outside their own Planets unless we send you elsewhere and soon we will start your archer training. You already proved to me you are learning with patience." She said, pointing to her flower crown. "So I'll get to meet others like me?" "You will, you'll meet the constellation Senshi you are associated with." A gasp and a smile displayed on the girl's face as she clapped her hands together. "They'll be my friends? What are Sailor Senshi anyways?" "Sailor Senshi are female warriors with magical powers who protect people they love and care about. Planetary Senshi are Princesses, which the constellation Senshi protect. Most Sailor Senshi are Princesses but that is such a long way away for you, my little flower child! You have so much to learn!" The little girl pouted and folded her arms "When will I be one?" Princess Jupiter fluffed up the girl's hair with her hand and smiled "Remember what you learned? Patience, my dear. You have to learn about yourself first, your bad points and the good. Awaken your Senshi powers, and when you do... that's when you'll know...and your memories will return on how to use your powers... and about the other constellation Senshi..." "--Oooooooooo...so all the constellation Senshi are Princesses too?" the girl's eyes sparkled, excited, she always wanted to learn more but Princess Jupiter didn't want to fill her with too much information at such a young age. "Well....not all Constellation Senshi will be Princesses, only select some... and those some have very special reasons, they are ruled by more than one Planet which gives them special powers... and that's why it might take a while to awaken them." Princess Jupiter explained, and then narrowed her eyes, displaying how unhappy she was and thought. "I'm sorry... Princess, I have to keep things from you for a little while longer..." her expression was sad, there were rules and other complications the young Senshi must know too, and her journey had only just started. Knowing Sagittarius was too young to understand that she has two elements, one ruled by Thunder being her natural power and her special power... Fire.
Watching Sailor Sagittarius, the small child was more curious about these other Constellation Senshi, and was happily chatting away to Jupiter, however, everything was muffled while Princess Jupiter thought this, knowing her precious flower child would leave Planet Jupiter someday and have a lot of obstacles in her path, some of them weren't going to be nice.
Kira had this dream, up until she woke up. Throughout the night Kira didn't move but her body felt heavy from everything that happened, Kira was really exhausted and tried to fight sleeping up until the very end, her body pulled her into this dream which happened years ago, it was like a reminder, that she hadn't awakened her powers yet but since seeing Sailor Scorpio, she was reminded of something important.
Kira's expression was . . priceless. The subtle blush that covered the width of her face, from one ear to the other. Gave off an adorable glow along with the sparkle in her eyes. Healer had been so focused on Kira, that something else was glowing as well. And the color of the glow was darker, more apparent as the toned hues of this glow began to pulse. Drawing Healer's eyes away from Kira's face down towards her chest. Her left hand was held out before Kira to examine what was causing that unusual glow and to make sure she wasn't seeing things.
Kira's hand took a hold of the one Healer had out towards the glowing lightly along Kira's chest guiding her down to sit alongside her on the bed. The suddenness of Kira taking her hand, "...I love you too...". Healer's eyes lifted up from the unusual glow as soon as Kira covered the glow with her free hand. The other was still holding on to her hand. Gently applying a tender squeeze towards Kira's hand. "... I love you, so much..."
Locking her eyes with Kira's, "Let me take that pain from you." The question then was. How was Healer going to take that unusual glow embedded within Kira's chest? Was it something that was transferable? While wondering how to take what was inflicting Kira with so much pain, she felt Kira's hand that had been covering up that glow take up her free hand almost in response.
Healer could not only hear the pain in Kira's voice, she could feel it! "Yaten---no, Star Healer... I do remember my words to you... and... I still feel the same... I can't take back those words... I said them... because I want to return those feelings to you and... I want you to know that my time here is limited... the reason I said them is because I know one day I'll have to say goodbye."
"We all have limited time here Kira. Nothing is forever, as much as everyone would like. To live forever, never grow old, never die. That's life as the people on Earth know it to be. I know that's not what you're saying. I understand.. truly."
"...I came here because I need to find my Princess, she is my priority... but when I met you that priority changed, and... to be honest...I..."
"I understand that you are on a mission that still does not stop me for falling for you. I'm sure Taiki and Luna are wondering what's going on in here. What I mean by wondering... I am sure they are questioning whyI am so close to you. When normally I would not give anyone the time of day."
"At the time, the only person I cared about was our finding our princess...Princess Kakyuu. She was our world, our universe. . . Our everything." Waiting for that explanation to sink in a little more before speaking up again. "I was willing to give my life for our Princess Kakyuu in a heartbeat. I... we... when she was..." The color in Healers' face paled somewhat, it was apparent that Healer never really talked about what she felt like when she witnessed Kakyuu taken from them. "Killed... slain before us." Recalling that event as if it had just happened the other day, "Slain by an evil person at the time was called Sailor Galaxia who had been gathering all of the the star seeds. A part of me died that day... we all did. When our princess, warned us and was actually trying to buy us some time... she..."
Allowing her eyes to fall down towards their hands again, "Princess Kakyuu wasn't the only one taken from us that day.. the Sailor Senshi sacrificed themselves to save us." Healer's stare was distant, recalling their faces. Her eyes welled up in sheen layer of tears, "Sailor Mercury said... they sacrificed themselves to save important people. We were so much in shock that even Star Maker commented, 'Important people'?" Healer's heart inside was tight, "Sailor Venus... said that both Sailor Moon and the Starlights are important to us..." In her memory she watched each of the Inner Sailor Senshi fade from existence, "I recall Sailor Jupiter telling us... no pleading with us to protect Usagi and this world in their place since they could no longer fight." Tears were spilling out down her cheeks by then, "Sailor Moon had been shielded by her Inner Senshi Scouts to their deaths. I watched as Sailor Moon called out to all of them but was only able to reach Sailor Mars before she faded from existence. Hearing their princess plead and beg to her senshi, not to leave her, not to abandon her when she needed them most. In response to Sailor Moon's pleas,Sailor Mars replied with, "You are too sweet, be strong!""We promised to be together until the end. Please don't leave me alone!""Don't forget you have Mamoru. I'm sorry, that I can't protect you."
"Sailor Moon."
Such emotion. Could be felt on the wavelengths then. The depth of Healer's emerald eyes looked lifeless, dark, void of any emotion as she stared purposely at their hands joined together. "The Inner and Outer Senshi gave their lives to protect their princess, to protect us. And in near the end... she... Usagi, was taken from us too. Not before a ray of hope.. saved us. Saved us all from being annihilated."
A small smile appeared, as the natural color returned to Healer's eyes, "I'd like to believe that people change mainly because someone walks into their life and changes that person's perspective on life. Someone who would not expect a stranger to provide a helpful hand in a battle. Someone who does not know what to think or expect in return in a strange and new environment. To be followed, looked after..cared for." Unsure if Kira was able to follow along with the point she was trying to make. Unsure if she lost her with the memory of not so long ago, mission wise.
"Usagi Tsukino. . ."
Healer's smile appeared to widen more naturally, "You do realize that... Usagi Tsukino and Sailor Moon are one and the same, right?" Lifting her gaze to meet with Kira's. "Back then, Taiki and I didn't understand why Seiya fell for the Moon Princess. Perhaps we were so blind, or jaded with our own personal experiences when it involved feelings of love. That's why we acted out, negatively towards Seiya. Telling her that this was a mistake that we were ONLY here for one reason. To find our princess. Not give some alien the time of day or share our feelings. Perhaps that's why Taiki and I responded the same way when Seiya fell in love for Usagi. We questioned everything that she did. I recall pestering Seiya to no end, saying that it was wrong to fall for someone who was not one of us. That we were on a mission to find our princess, that Seiya needed to get her head on straight and get focused. To no avail, Seiya ignored us and pursued her feelings. Sharing what she felt towards the Sailor Senshi's Princess... Sailor Moon. I didn't understand it at the time. Nor did I want to. Seiya was not alone in falling for Sailor Moon. I felt... a stirring from within that I thought never existed. Sailor Moon... Usagi, has this wonderful aura that surrounds her. She's so kind, caring, loving. Usagi does anything within her power to help anyone at anytime. Even if she's only met you once, she places her life on the line to protect you at all costs. I .."
Healer's cheeks turned a tone of pink, "I didn't think it was possible to form a friendship with someone who we were purposely keeping at a distance. Usagi. . ." Yaten's eyes were shimmering in color as she looked down at their joined hands, swallowing slowly. "Sailor Moon. . ." Lifting her emerald eyes to meet up with Kira's, "She's our friend, we care and love her so much, like our own Princess Kakyuu, we the Sailor Starlights would give our lives to protect Usagi."
"I would give my life for you, Kira. Don't you see. Can you see?" After providing that lengthy explanation as to how Healer/Yaten gained her willingness to share her feelings with not just one person but many that she felt was dear to her. To those that she loved.
"I'm... really scared to lose you too. You are the reason I want to stay."
Healer took a breath and held it in, after hearing Kira say that she was scared to lose her too and that she was the reason that Kira wanted to stay. Healer's heart beat a little faster at hearing those words spoken out loud. "My job is to take pain, that's the type of Sailor Senshi I grew up to be. You..." Healer started to protest, however she could tell that Kira wasn't done expressing what she needed to explain. "You.. are far too precious to me... my job is to be protecting you... you will always come first..." The moment Kira kissed her in return, caused an overwhelming bubbling effect of emotions to erupt from within. Savoring that kiss, until she felt Kira purposely and reluctantly pulled away from that kiss to whisper, "You are my world...and the only pain I truly feel... is not being with you."
"Kira. ." Holding onto that loving gaze with her. Even though, Kira reached up to wipe away those tears that fell and take on the appearance of being strong to change the subject, "Whatever this... is.... it seems to react to anything positive... it's... a bit annoying..." Following Kira's gaze to the purple glow radiating along Kira's chest, "Then we need to find a way to remove it without allowing that thing to cause harm to you any further." Healer had an idea as to what she would do, but was uncertain if it would work. She would really need to have a long discussion with Seiya, Taiki, Luna, Usagi, Rei, Setsuna, Mamoru, Chibiusa, Ura... hmm well the bulk of the other Outer Senshis'.
Watching Kira relax back further along the bed, propping one arm up to support her weight. Blinking a couple of times, Healer was curious to know what was on her mind then, "So...I've been meaning to ask..." Canting her head to the side, "What's on your mind?"
"Seiya and Taiki... they are the other two Starlights... aren't they? All the people I've met... they're all Sailor Senshi too... all the people from the arcade... and the cafe... they all know who I am? I've met these people outside of their actual forms?"
Healer nodded, "Yes, Seiya Kou is Star Fighter and Taiki Kou is Star Maker." Thinking about the reference Kira was making she nodded her head, "Yes, that they are. Well, all accept your Arcade boss, he's NOT a Sailor Senshi. I doubt he even knows that they exist and I believe the girls would like to keep it that way." Nodding her head matter of fact.
"I feel so stupid... thinking I had made friends with two sets of people when really... it was all the Princesses."
Healer sat there with a confused expression at Kira's comment of meeting with two sets of people when really... it was all the Princesses. What did Kira mean by that? Princesses?
She was about to ask her, when she heard a musical tune being hummed by Kira then. Any questions she had were moot at that point.
Kira was fading. Fading fast. Healer remained quiet listening to Kira sing as the imbedded power sucking stone from within Kira was draining her energy. Watching as the Sagittarius symbol on Kira's forehead flickered alive as Kira continued to sing until she was lulled right into a sleep-like-state-of-mind.
Reaching forward to brush some locks of hair away from Kira's forehead where the Sagittarius symbol was still lit. Healer's fingertips delicately brushed along Kira's forehead. Mainly to feel if she was running temperature or felt cool to the touch. Just before the light along the Sagittarius symbol started to fade away, something happened. She felt a strong force of energy, pull her in a direction she didn't think was possible. The sound of childlike laughter echoed in the background, as Healer tried to focus on her surroundings. Movement of someone moving past her towards a figure in the foreground gathered her attention. The being ran right through her calling out, "Princess Jupiter!!!!" The moment the being of light ran through her, she looked down at her hands and realized she was no longer in her civilian attire but in her senshi gear. And her hands and body was transparent as if she was a ghost watching the activity before her.
"Look!look at this! I finally made one and it didn't break!" "Well done, my precious flower child. What did you do differently than the other times?" "Patience! I didn't rush and I took my time! Princess Jupiter, I actually made this for you. Please take this, you're the Princess of the Planet after all!" "You know... one day, you'll wear a crown." "What do you mean?" "You will grow up to be like me, my little Princess. You'll have your own stars... and those stars are called Starlights who will guide you every step of the way-- you are a constellation Senshi after all." "Star…lights? What are those?" "Starlights are a different type of Senshi with different powers, they look a little bit different to you and me, and there are different types of Starlights too. They are meant to help and guide their Princess." "How come there are aren't any here?" "That's because they aren't meant to be on Planets that aren't their own unless there is a good reason... which I know has happened before... but they live on their own Planets and watch over the Stars. But you shouldn't worry too much about that, my flower child. You'll always be here, and you will always be safe. Constellation Senshi aren't meant to be outside their own Planets unless we send you elsewhere and soon we will start your archer training. You already proved to me you are learning with patience." "So I'll get to meet others like me?" "You will, you'll meet the constellation Senshi you are associated with." "They'll be my friends? What are Sailor Senshi anyways?" "Sailor Senshi are female warriors with magical powers who protect people they love and care about. Planetary Senshi are Princesses, which the constellation Senshi protect. Most Sailor Senshi are Princesses but that is such a long way away for you, my little flower child! You have so much to learn!" "When will I be one?" "Remember what you learned? Patience, my dear. You have to learn about yourself first, your bad points and the good. Awaken your Senshi powers, and when you do... that's when you'll know...and your memories will return on how to use your powers... and about the other constellation Senshi..." "--Oooooooooo...so all the constellation Senshi are Princesses too?" "Well....not all Constellation Senshi will be Princesses, only select some... and those some have very special reasons, they are ruled by more than one Planet which gives them special powers... and that's why it might take a while to awaken them."
Like a vacuum, pulling Star Healer back to reality. She sat there stunned with what she was just shown. A look of shock and uncertainty. 'Did that just really happen??' She thought to herself as she glanced down at her hands as the uniform she had on melted away. She knew if she had genuinely transformed, Star Fighter and Star Maker would have felt it.
Staring down at her bare hands for a mere couple of seconds, she lifted her eyes up and over towards a sleeping Kira. Kira was locked into a deep dream like state. Unknown if Kira would realize that she was pulled into her memories? Reaching down and over, she brushed what loose locks of hair that had fallen along Kira's face up and over her shoulder. Once she did that, she leaned back against the chair close to the bed in deep thought. Replaying what she had just been shown. Key things mentioned were popping into her mind. Finding that she was rubbing the back of her neck starred past the sleeping figure.
Kira needed rest that was evident. Did she need to rest alone? Possibly. However, Healer was not about to let Kira waken alone, she would stay there with her for the night. Rising up from where she had been seated she went to place on a change of clothes to feel comfortable. What she did next might be considered taboo. Pulling back the covers of the bed Kira was resting in, she slipped in beside Kira to watch over her and to provide comfort if Kira needed it while she slept through the night. Which provided Healer enough time to think of what needed to be discussed the following day.
Sailor Sagittarius
Star Fighter Seiya
Sailor Moon
Kou Taiki
Marveling Adventurer
Leena Grey
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2023 1:59 am
Seiya didn't mean to take charge - well Seiya is the Leader after all and in his own way was protecting Kira, Kira meant a lot to Yaten aka Star Healer. Knowing for a fact Yaten would of said worse to Tenoh, Seiya had more control of the situation at the time. Seeing in the corner of his eyes, Rei and knowing she overheard basically the important stuff, once Seiya hung up she spoke up and asked if he was alright. "Are you okay?" "I will be when Tenoh leaves. I'm sorry." Turning to face Rei as he leaned off the wall. "You didn't need to hear that, I'm still upset by it. I should stop being so protective, but that's something I can't turn off so easily." he explained. "If it's as bad as what I heard. I'll go on ahead and pack breakfast. Kira may not have an appetite but she needs to eat and we all know that Usagi will want to eat as well." A smile grew on his face, hearing that from Rei seemed to make him smile. "Spoken like a true best friend." "Just give me a few minutes and I will be ready to head out whenever you are, Seiya." "Alright, I'll meet you at the car." He said, picking up his guitar. "Oh, by the way... could you... do me a favor and walk Odango to school afterwards? Just... make sure she is okay? I noticed... you both haven't had much time to talk... might be a good idea just the two of you alone. I.. didn't message her last night either... I said I would, but I... I'm a bit of a coward..." disappointed with himself. "I just... care about her... a lot... she needed her rest, she’s been through enough." he whispered, loud enough for Rei to hear. Pausing for a moment, Seiya knew once he left the shrine he had to 'get back into character' in the public's eye. Taking hold of his guitar, he gave Rei one more smile and said "Take your time." his voice softly spoke to her before turning to exit the Shrine premises. As Rei had finished getting ready, and preparing breakfast for the two girls, Seiya waited for her to come out so he was able to open the passenger car door for the Shrine Priestess, then put his sunglasses on as the morning sun glared a bit while he drove.
The two of them drove towards the Three Light's residence. At the front of the house, there were at least three gates they had to enter, the place was securely locked to stop the public from entering. Seiya's car's registered plate number was scanned a few times to allow him to enter the driveway, and now finally parking. Seiya got out and saw the other two cars that belonged to Yaten and Taiki were still there. Walking around to the passenger door, and opening it up for Rei to step out, he waited patiently and closed the door behind her carefully, and turned to her. "I wonder how it's been so far, guess we'll find out." he said and walked towards the front door. Opening it, Seiya heard nothing. It was quiet, which was quite typical for the two of them, Seiya being the loud one. "Taiki.... Yaten... I'm back ~" he said, with a little tune to his voice, then turned to Rei gesturing her to follow him. "Hello?... Taiki?Yaten? hmm... maybe they are in my room?" he questioned, walking the corridor and then walking quietly up the stairs. Maybe they were all in his room? Naturally, Seiya went there anyways. Still no sign of Taiki or Yaten yet, but his fingers lightly glided along his door as he gently knocked on it, pushing it open and checking to see if Kira was still asleep.
Seiya's eyes had seen a familiar silver-haired figure laying there, maybe Seiya was too quiet, or perhaps Yaten hadn't noticed Seiya yet, being too focused on someone else. Not seeing who was beside the figure, Seiya instantly spoke out as he took his sunglasses off. "OI!YATEN! Whaddya doing in my bed? I told you Kira could sleep--!" he yelled, being his noisy self as he approached the bed and then saw Kira, laying there beside her who was hidden away at first glance. "Oh man, what a thing to catch out! BUSTED!!" the idol turned to see if Rei was there, only to get her to witness this too. It took Seiya a few seconds to notice Yaten was actually Healer, but that didn't stop the big grin on his face from catching them together. It was like winning the lottery. "Geez, you could have taken her into your bed, you know." he muttered, implying they actually did something. The idol's loud voice more than likely woke Kira up at this point too. "I hate to break up your little sleepover...Yaten... did you forget we have an interview today at the studio? It's at 10..." his eyes shifted to Kira, who was also awake at this point. "Yo! Warm enough?" he couldn't help but tease her, he wanted a reaction from the archer. Deep down, Seiya truly understood why Healer was there, but also because she didn't want to leave her side.
Haruka had taken Usagi back home the night before, and the Outer Senshi did offer to stay, however, the deal was to come by in the morning instead. The Moon Princess just wanted to go straight to bed, which was understandable - did she go to sleep? Who knows.
The next day Haruka called Seiya, as much as she didn't want to, it was out of respect for Usagi. The idol hung up on her which caused Haruka to sigh and turn to face Michiru, Hotaru, and Setsuna who all lived with each other. "I was only trying to help... I don't think they would let me step foot inside their premises. Those Starlights are like glue to each other." not really realizing it was the same with the Outer Senshi"Who wants to come with me to pick Usagi up? I might need some backup." The racer said, gathering her things up, and picking up her car keys. "I'll ring Motoki now and let him know that Kira won't be coming in today." Letting them know what she was going to be doing before leaving the apartment.
Sailor Moon
Marveling Adventurer
Chibi Moon
Kou Taiki
Star Spangled Justice
Stouthearted Knight
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Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 4:34 am
8.14am / Wednesday/ Sunny / Light Days until concert: 4
Kira didn't wake up during the night, and everything really felt like some weird dream. Not knowing Healer spent the night watching over her, not knowing she was pulled into a past memory of Kira's, one that would strike up a lot of questions for sure. There was a voice far away which Kira didn't hear, not knowing other Lights members had arrived in the house, and much to Kira's rude awakening she was peacefully dreaming away something extremely random.
Dreaming...~~~ 'Kira, you are amazing! Can I take your picture?' 'Of course you can!'Kira said, behind her were posters and figures of herself, it was such a dream world for her to become famous. There were flashing lights of cameras and lots of people surrounding her, something Kira would most likely hate if it was actually real, but she was allowed to dream something and not live it, right? Ending dream...~~~
"Yes... mmhm, I'll sign that too..." Kira mumbled in her sleep and smiled faintly. She wasn't dreaming of her past, but only something that she thought about every now and then but kept to herself. With the peaceful aura she had around her, Kira was able to dream of something happy until a loud obnoxious voice was heard in her sleep, waking her up.
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"OI!YATEN!
Ugh, how dare they?! That voice was so loud! The archer shut her eyes tightly, it was now apparent she was waking up. "Mmm.. Just one more photo..." Kira mumbled. "That...voice...it's so....loud." she thought to herself as she could feel her mind pulling her back and forth into another dream, however, was quickly pulled out again from that same voice.
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"Oh man, what a thing to catch out! BUSTED!!"
Opening her eyes a little, Kira thought to herself "Busted...? What...?" A grumble came from Kira as she sat up and looked in the direction of the very blurry red figure who stood on Healer's side of the bed. "Who... is that?" she thought, then went to rub her eyes as the figure started to talk again.
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"I hate to break up your little sleepover...Yaten... did you forget we have an interview today at the studio? It's at 10..."
"Yaten...?" Lifting her hands off her eyes, her gaze sleepily looked at Seiya blankly then at the woman who was in bed beside her.
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"Yo! Warm enough?"
It took Kira a few seconds to wake up and realize what was going on. Suddenly Kira looked back at Seiya, then at Healer and a gasp came from her mouth as she rolled off her side of the bed and got up quicker than any movement she had ever done before, looking confused but shocked at the same time at Healer. "Y-You...wedidn't---" Getting flustered and red in the face, the archer took a few steps back away from the bed. "Oh noooo--no no I---this isn't--- I was just---" already flustered enough, Kira couldn't manage any words right now. Trying to figure out how long she had been asleep, and if this was another crazy dream, the archer had seen her bag on the table and instantly she darted towards it and went to look at the time. It was just past 8am.
A light knocking was heard by the door which caused Kira to look back up and see Taiki and Rei, it was only now she noticed them too. "Oh, you're both awake. How are you feeling?" Taiki asked, directing his question towards Kira. Taiki was in his beige suit which looked familiar as well as Seiya's red suit he also wore. The archer still looked confused as to what was going on and stood there like a deer looking at the headlights of a car. "I'm... not really sure...I'm... fine I guess?" Unsure if any of this was real, Kira looked back down at her phone and saw a new message.
From: Motoki "Haruka called me this morning and told me you weren't feeling well. Please rest and most importantly look after yourself."
Canting her head to the side in question "...Haruka?" She wondered why would Haruka do such a thing?
Kira stood there for a moment and then turned back around to put the phone back on the table and saw the Three Lights album, the longer she stared at the image of them, it seemed to morph and change in her own mind.
"That's right... everything is coming back to me..." she thought, thinking back to last night. Kira took the album off the table and turned back around, giving it a long stare while being deep in thought.
".........."
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"At the time, the only person I cared about was our finding our princess...Princess Kakyuu. She was our world, our universe. . . Our everything. I was willing to give my life for our Princess Kakyuu in a heartbeat. I... we... when she was... killed... slain before us. Slain by an evil person at the time was called Sailor Galaxia who had been gathering all of the star seeds. A part of me died that day... we all did. When our princess, warned us and was actually trying to buy us some time... she..."
"Sailor Galaxia... Haruka mentioned her before... Sailor Galaxia caused so much heartbreak... Healer's explanation sounded like she was reliving everything again. But why tell me about something that happened in the past? Was this person really that strong? I wish... I was there, to understand your pain too."
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"Princess Kakyuu wasn't the only one taken from us that day.. the Sailor Senshi sacrificed themselves to save us." Healer's stare was distant, recalling their faces. Her eyes welled up in sheen layer of tears, "Sailor Mercury said... they sacrificed themselves to save important people. We were so much in shock that even Star Maker commented, 'Important people'?" Healer's heart inside was tight, "Sailor Venus... said that both Sailor Moon and the Starlights are important to us..." In her memory she watched each of the Inner Sailor Senshi fade from existence, "I recall Sailor Jupiter telling us... no pleading with us to protect Usagi and this world in their place since they could no longer fight." Tears were spilling out down her cheeks by then, "Sailor Moon had been shielded by her Inner Senshi Scouts to their deaths. I watched as Sailor Moon called out to all of them but was only able to reach Sailor Mars before she faded from existence. Hearing their princess plead and beg to her senshi, not to leave her, not to abandon her when she needed them most. In response to Sailor Moon's pleas,Sailor Mars replied with, "You are too sweet, be strong!""We promised to be together until the end. Please don't leave me alone!""Don't forget you have Mamoru. I'm sorry, that I can't protect you."
Hearing their voices speak, it was like Kira was being pulled into the past, she could see it. There were no words to really fathom how much pain everyone went through. And now? It doesn't stop.
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"You do realize that... Usagi Tsukino and Sailor Moon are one and the same, right?" Lifting her gaze to meet with Kira's. "Back then, Taiki and I didn't understand why Seiya fell for the Moon Princess. Perhaps we were so blind, or jaded with our own personal experiences when it involved feelings of love. That's why we acted out, negatively towards Seiya. Telling her that this was a mistake that we were ONLY here for one reason. To find our princess. Not give some alien the time of day or share our feelings. Perhaps that's why Taiki and I responded the same way when Seiya fell in love for Usagi. We questioned everything that she did. I recall pestering Seiya to no end, saying that it was wrong to fall for someone who was not one of us. That we were on a mission to find our princess, that Seiya needed to get her head on straight and get focused. To no avail, Seiya ignored us and pursued her feelings. Sharing what she felt towards the Sailor Senshi's Princess... Sailor Moon. I didn't understand it at the time. Nor did I want to. Seiya was not alone in falling for Sailor Moon. I felt... a stirring from within that I thought never existed. Sailor Moon... Usagi, has this wonderful aura that surrounds her. She's so kind, caring, loving. Usagi does anything within her power to help anyone at anytime. Even if she's only met you once, she places her life on the line to protect you at all costs. I ..I didn't think it was possible to form a friendship with someone who we were purposely keeping at a distance. Usagi. . . Sailor Moon. . . She's our friend, we care and love her so much, like our own Princess Kakyuu, we the Sailor Starlights would give our lives to protect Usagi."
"Sailor Moon is that girl, the one I saw with the crescent moon on her forehead when she protected me... Usagi Tsukino. Why would you protect someone who you just met? Someone like me who had been pushing you away? Is that what a friendship really is? Just protecting someone, is that really something you want to be doing your whole life? Why? All this pain to save each other. If I had been stronger, I could have done the same."
"I would give my life for you, Kira. Don't you see. Can you see?" After providing that lengthy explanation as to how Healer/Yaten gained her willingness to share her feelings with not just one person but many that she felt were dear to her. To those that she loved.
At the time, Kira listened to Healer speaking and opening up, and at that moment, all Kira could do was listen to her story. From a Starlights point of view.
On the outside, Kira was still standing there looking at the album cover but in her mind were words that echoed from last night's conversation as if it was being replayed to her.
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"So...I've been meaning to ask...""What's on your mind?" "Seiya and Taiki... they are the other two Starlights... aren't they? All the people I've met... they're all Sailor Senshi too... all the people from the arcade... and the cafe... they all know who I am? I've met these people outside of their actual forms?" "Yes, Seiya Kou is Star Fighter and Taiki Kou is Star Maker." Thinking about the reference Kira was making she nodded her head, "Yes, that they are. Well, all accept your Arcade boss, he's NOT a Sailor Senshi. I doubt he even knows that they exist and I believe the girls would like to keep it that way."
"......"
Any questions directed at Kira during this thought period were ignored, not on purpose but it was as if Kira's mind was catching up to the now. Kira lowered her arms down and held onto the album, she looked deep in thought, not giving any emotion to her expression. Gazing at Seiya, then at Taiki as she thought "Seiya is... Sailor Star Fighter? the person who loves Usagi?Really? They act so differently though...Are they really the Sailor Starlights?...and..." Kira's gaze shifted to Rei. "That's really...Princess Mars?" Contemplating saying something to them about that, Kira held onto that thought as she heard another familiar voice enter the room.
"OHAYOUUUU MINNA! HI REI-CHAN!!AHH--KIRA-CHAN!? You're okay?!" Usagi bounced into the room like an energized rabbit which now seemed somewhat crowded. "Eh?! Why is everyone in the bedroom?!" Looking between everyone, Usagi shrugged and jumped over to Kira and threw herself on her, giving her a big hug. "KIRA-CHAN! I was so worried!" Shooting a glare at Seiya. "You told me you would text me last night!" The hug Usagi threw on Kira seemed to snap her out of her thoughts and bring her back to reality. "Hm? OH! Usagi? I-It's okay! I only just woke up! Don't be mad at them...I told them not to bother you, I mean... you had a big day yesterday and it was way past midnight." Kira smiled at Usagi. "If it was anything bad, they would have told you." "Hmm...." Usagi let go of Kira and folded her arms. "But still... I was really REALLY worried." The archer smiled again and answered, even if it was a small act, Kira really didn't want Usagi to worry, and directed that towards everyone else too. "Honestly, I'm fine! See?" Kira did a twirl and then beamed a smile at Usagi. "I'm absolutely fine! Nothing to worry about I promise!" The blonde still wasn't convinced and asked "But... Kira-chan... what about your injuries from that woman? Uh... What was her name? She said she was a constellation senshi... hmmm her name was..." Usagi mumbled, trying to remember. The fact that Usagi spoke of yesterday's events in a room full of people made Kira suddenly want to disappear, adverting her eyes away to the floor, Kira spoke quietly. ".... I... don't really remember much, to be honest, it's still a bit unclear about everything." "But!but! You do know her, right? Do you really...not remember? she had red red hair and was 'THIS tall'-- " Usagi was full-blown asking Kira questions, which obviously made Kira feel uncomfortable talking about it. "I... I'm sorry, I really can't answer that. I don't remember." The words were painful to her ears. Taiki could see Kira was unhappy and glanced at Rei as if to say 'Let's change the subject'"Tsukino-san, Kira just woke up, let her have some breakfast. Hino-san made you both something to eat... by the way, where is Tenoh-san?" Usagi pointed out the window "Haruka? She dropped me off and told me to head inside, and that she will see us later." The excitement Usagi felt when food was mentioned seemed to make her happy again. "Rei-chan! Did you really make us breakfast?!" Rushing over to her friend, Usagi's eyes sparkled "Rei-chan, how did you know I didn't eat breakfast?! You're such a good friend! Kira-chan stop spacing out and come with us to the lounge! Let's go let's go~" Pushing Rei out of the door before going back for Kira. Watching Usagi made Kira smile a little bit, her energy was exactly as Healer had described it. She lifted the room up, somehow making things better, however, the topic before was on Kira's mind as she looked at her own arms briefly. She knew what Usagi was talking about. Kira remembered. The room was quiet, Kira took one last glance at the album before placing it back on the table.
About to speak up to the three regarding something important, she opened her mouth and began to say something "Um... about th--" was all she managed to get out until Kira suddenly felt a weight on her hand and then was pulled by the blonde who had entered back into the room. "Kira-chan? Are you coming? I'll eat the food myself if you don't move!" She actually would eat her share if she had the chance. Never in Kira's life had she been pulled so fast out of the room. The moment Kira and Usagi passed by Seiya and Taiki by the hand of Usagi pulling Kira, there was a strange feeling from the two girls. It felt more overwhelming than usual, watching them leave the room, it was now the Three Lights on their own. Wondering what Kira was going to say to them, Taiki gazed at Seiya, then at Yaten.
"...Did...something happen last night?" Taiki asked Healer quietly.
As Kira and Usagi entered the main lounge, Luna watched them enter and Usagi then spotted her cat.
"LUNA!? There you are! What are you doing here?! Wait... why are you here?" Usagi asked, surprised to see her, but gave Luna a puzzled expression. "I came here to visit Yaten of course, but he was preoccupied last night." Luna's gaze shifted to Kira as she tried not to giggle and failed.
Usagi didn't witness the two in bed together this morning, but Reidid. As soon as Luna started to talk, Kira was still fascinated with the talking cat until she mentioned Yaten was 'preoccupied' making the archer look away and go red in the face again, completely denying anything which made it even more obvious. "We were justtalking!" Luna's expression looked smug, and asked "Are you sure about that...?" The blonde looked at Luna, then at Kira trying to figure out what was going on until she had a light-blub moment "...oooOOOOOH!KIRA-CHAN AND YAT--"
Kira had to quickly shove food from one of the dishes Rei made into Usagi's mouth to stop her from finishing that sentence. "Shhhhhhhh not so loud!" she whispered, trying to keep the blonde-haired girl quiet. "Ahahahaha---it's nothing like that!! A-Anyways... where are we?" Kira asked changing the subject fast, scanning her eyes around the room, now noticing this wasn't Makoto's house, it was a lot bigger. Chewing and then swallowing the food that was shoved down her throat, Usagi rushed to answer "This is where the Three Lights live! You should have a look around when you can! Ah! I can ask them for you, that will give you something to do while Rei-chan and I go to school! Oh! They also have that interview today too! Maybe you could go? They'll be singing a song too! I think you'll enjoy that, right Rei-chan?" Kira's expression looked hesitant, she already felt nervous enough being in their house and bed let alone spending a day with them.
Marveling Adventurer
Star Spangled Justice
Star Fighter Seiya
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 8:09 pm
At some point Yaten had drifted off to sleep while watching over Kira sleep. But the sleep wasn't peaceful. It was as though she was reliving the battle, recent events and a battle not too long ago in her dreams. That caused Yaten to waken, feeling cold to the bone.
Seeing that Kira did not stir awake. Yaten peeled back the icy cold sheets that provided no comfort and moved away from the bed. Walking towards Seiya's bathroom, she found that she was cold and shivering. Uncertain if that cold sensation was from the vivid nightmares she had experienced or the feeling of being ill suddenly. Lifting the stopper along the bathroom sink. Yaten reached for the faucet to turn on some water, when something felt off. Flipping on the singular light fixture, Yaten's eyes squinted due to the sudden exposure of light within the darkness. She wasn't particularly the easy kind to scare. The feeling that someone or something else was there, alerted her to become more coherent.
Allowing the water to trickle down into the sink, she moved away from the bathroom and allowed herself to become familiar with the room. Seiya's bedroom was completely dark, the only light that spilled into the room was from that solo light fixture in the bathroom. Looking around in areas where no one in particular would usually pay attention to. Waiting a moment before turning to head back to turn the water off. Planting both hands along either side of the porcelain carved sink, to support herself she couldn't help but shiver still. 'Why am I shivering? Why does Seiya's room feel unusually cold? Or is it just me?' Unable to shake the feeling off, Yaten let both of her hands drop slowly into the sink filled with water, to scoop up the lukewarm water. Staring along the surface of the water as it rippled. She got that same feeling that she was not alone. Clenching her hands into fists in the water, before cooling her jets, she stood up once more to face whoever or whatever it was, "Listen.. Taiki if you wanted to say something, the very least you could have done was to kno---ck?" to see that no one was there. 'What the ----' Something brushed along side Yaten's shoulder in a get your attention touching matter. And she swung around so fast, this time to punch but nothing was there. In the background, where the door had allowed light to spill out into the darkness stood an unfamiliar figure.
By the time she had moved to make an acquaintance of whoever it was, something felt horribly wrong. Healer tried to focus on who it was standing by the door. The individual moved so fast it was difficult to explain how that person moved so rapidly to stand before her. Their facial features were non-existent, blurring before her in a silent evil scream. The way this being involuntarily moved before her was enough to make Yaten's blood turn to ice. Standing there frozen like a statue, unable to have the proper amount of time to react by moving backwards or retaliate in some form. In the back of Healer's mind she screamed out towards the horror being shown before her.
The scream in her mind, caused Healer to waken for certain. Jerking in her sleep, she awoke with a start. Sitting upright suddenly, gasping for a breath realizing she was covered in a sheen layer of sweat. Glancing over her shoulder and down to where Kira was, she wanted to make sure that she didn't jolt Kira out of her deep sleep. Yaten peeled back the damp sheets and moved away from the bed. Not before stopping in her tracks, to look about the room, half expecting something to jump at her from the shadows. Light was spilling into the room from the rising sun outside as the shadows filled with darkness began to bleed away as far as her eyes could see. 'What the hell was that?!' Unable to remove that eerie sensation that washed over her.
Shaking her head a few times, to wake herself up as she stood there in the middle of the room. 'I cannot let the others know... I had a disturbing dream. Not yet.. anyways. As far as I know it could just be my nerves being fried to everything that's gone on. Lack of sleep, lack of concentration. Being distracted. . .' Looking over in the general direction of where Kira was still sleeping. 'A nice welcomed distraction. Still... I haven't had dreams... nightmares this bad before. Speaking of distractions... perhaps some music will help take the edge off.' Looking over towards the bathroom sink, she was reluctant in walking over there to wash away the ashen appearance of her skin. Diverting her eyes over towards the same guitar she had played the other day. Strolling on over towards the instrument she stared at it for what felt like a long amount of time. Off to the side was her leather messenger bag where she kept notes over songs she had been writing. Not just for the group but for solos. Songs written but never sung. Perhaps now, would be a good time to strum some strings and sing a few lines to help take her mind off of the darkness swimming within.
Removing her ideapad from her messenger bag, she began to proofread the music she had written. Adding a few more notes as she hummed the notes in her mind. Just something, anything to take her mind off of the visual nightmare still lingering in the back of her thoughts. Laying down the pencil, she reached down and picked up the guitar that she had fine tuned the other day and began to strum some notes to sing.
'If you only knew, I'm hanging by a thread, the web I spin for you. If you only knew, I'd sacrifice my beating heart before I'd lose you. I still hold onto to the letters you returned I swear I lived and learned. It's 4:03, and I can't sleep Without you next to me, I toss and turn like the sea If I drown tonight, bring me back to life Breathe your breath in me, the only thing that I still believe in is you. If you only knew
Singing the notes quietly at first, to hit the pitch she wanted to hear with such emotion behind the words. Unaware that people were arriving at their home, unaware that they were about to have guests. Unaware if Kira was stirring from her sleep and waking up to hear her sing a song not heard of from their group.
'If you only knew how many times I counted all the words that went wrong If you only knew how I refuse to let you go even when you are gone I don't regret any days I spent, nights we shared, or letters that I sent It's 4:03, and I can't sleep Without you next to me, I toss and turn like the sea If I drown tonight, bring me back to life Breathe your breath in me, the only thing that I still believe in is you. If you only knew If you only knew
I still hold onto the letters you returned, you helped me live and learn. . . It's 4:03, and I can't sleep Without you next to me, I toss and turn like the sea If I drown tonight, bring me back to life Breathe your breath in me, the only thing that I still believe in is you. Believe in is you, I still believe in you
If you only knew. . . .'
As Yaten sang the last of the chorus to her song, she never saw the door open in the background with two or more figures standing in the background. "Yes... mmhm, I'll sign that too..." Nor did she hear the quiet mumblings of Kira coming out of her sleep state. "OI!YATEN! Whaddya doing in my bed? I told you Kira could sleep--!"
She had been so focused on singing that it was the shout coming forth from their leader that drew the song to the stand still as the room became eerily quiet. "Oh man, what a thing to catch out! BUSTED!!"
((Reference picture of Yaten turning to look at Seiya after the shouting!))
"Busted...? What...?" "Geez, you could have taken her into your bed, you know." Still holding onto the guitar, Yaten didn't exactly look so keen. Perhaps the yelling didn't help but that wasn't what was bothering her. She already had an idea that Seiya was going to take advantage of the situation laid out before them. Yaten appeared paler than normal but, managed to hide that color from behind her long mane of hair and Seiya's spare guitar for the time being. Shifting in the bed beside her, made Yaten turn her attention over towards a now awake and embarrassed Kira who was blushing as bright as the sun!
"I hate to break up your little sleepover...Yaten... did you forget we have an interview today at the studio? It's at 10..." Yatens' eyes shifted over towards a clock on the wall and back over at Seiya and Rei who was hiding behind Seiya's shadow. "Yaten...?" Hearing her name, she turned her head to glance over at Kira who was rubbing the sleep away from her eyes. At least she's awake now. Seiya could have woken her up better.. however. "Good morning sunshine. Get enough sleep?" If it wasn't obvious, Yaten appeared to be unphased with how Seiya was acting at this point. However, Kira's reaction, made it apparent she had no idea what situation she had been placed in. "Yo! Warm enough?" "Y-You...wedidn't--- Oh noooo--no no I---this isn't--- I was just---"
The knocking at the door was the save for the moment. "Oh, you're both awake. How are you feeling?" "I'm... not really sure...I'm... fine I guess?" Kira went from an okay appearance to razzle dazzled in shock to semi-okay in a distraught manner. Distractions from the side captured Kira's attention as she snatched up her cell phone to read a message that none of them could see. "...Haruka?"
Any conversation that may of gone on in the background between Yaten, Seiya, Taiki and Rei just stopped dead in its' tracks. Yaten's happy go lucky demeanor on display just went south then at the mentioning of Haruka's name being said out loud by Kira of all people. The friendliness bled away, along with Yaten's color as she looked away from the others and over at Kira. "What did you say? Haruka?? Did she.. why would she.. contact you?" Holding back a wave of negativity when it regarded Haruka. "Kira? Did Haruka message you and if so... why?"
".........."
Kira's silent response, worried Yaten then. Just what did Haruka message Kira with and why??? Shifting to stand up, the guitar still within her grasp as she stared over with annoyance along her features. NOT annoyance at Kira but at the fact that Haruka messaged her. Shifting her gaze over at Seiya and Taiki then, completely pissed off. She didn't have to say a word, those two could read between the lines quite well in regards to Haruka! The energy radiating off of Yaten then was not going well after hearing that name off of Kira's lips. It wasn't when the energy in the room shifted 360 degrees as a bouncing bubble of joy walked in with glee!
"OHAYOUUUU MINNA! HI REI-CHAN!!AHH--KIRA-CHAN!? You're okay?! Eh?! Why is everyone in the bedroom?!KIRA-CHAN! I was so worried! You told me you would text me last night!"
Saved by the bell!
"Hm? OH! Usagi? I-It's okay! I only just woke up! Don't be mad at them...I told them not to bother you, I mean... you had a big day yesterday and it was way past midnight. If it was anything bad, they would have told you." "Hmm....But still... I was really REALLY worried." "Honestly, I'm fine! See? I'm absolutely fine! Nothing to worry about I promise!" "But... Kira-chan... what about your injuries from that woman? Uh... What was her name? She said she was a constellation senshi... hmmm her name was..." ".... I... don't really remember much, to be honest, it's still a bit unclear about everything." "But!but! You do know her, right? Do you really...not remember? she had red red hair and was 'THIS tall'-- " "I... I'm sorry, I really can't answer that. I don't remember." "Tsukino-san, Kira just woke up, let her have some breakfast. Hino-san made you both something to eat... by the way, where is Tenoh-san?" "Haruka? She dropped me off and told me to head inside, and that she will see us later. Rei-chan! Did you really make us breakfast?! Rei-chan, how did you know I didn't eat breakfast?! You're such a good friend! Kira-chan stop spacing out and come with us to the lounge! Let's go let's go~" "Um... about th--" "Kira-chan? Are you coming? I'll eat the food myself if you don't move!"
So much positive, uplifting energy was expelled from Usagi the moment she made entry into their humble abode. So much so that it was evident that Kira was not accustomed to that. She would have to find the time to get used to Usagi's energy. Once Usagi managed to drag Rei and Kira off it left just the three of them in Seiya's bedroom. The silence was welcomed to a degree. Standing there before Seiya and Taiki, Yaten's long white hair almost matched the color of her pale, snow white skin. She was trying to act normal in their presence as if nothing was wrong. Her gaze was off in some other distant place for a moment. Hearing Haruka's name didn't particularly place Yaten in a special place. Drawn out of her thoughts when she heard Taiki speak up, "...Did...something happen last night?" Lifting her gaze to meet with Taiki's she strolled over to the guitar stand to place the guitar safely down. Fingertips idling along the guitar neck, "... Kira ... had a lot on her mind.... last night and she was..." she paused, fiddling with a few strands of her lengthy hair. "Kira was in a lot of pain and I... I kissed her." She wasn't making eye contact with Taiki or Seiya as she thought about the night. She was quiet, too quiet when she replied. "I tried to take that pain away from her even if it was for a short amount of time." Turning away from the guitar to look over at the both of them, "I..."
Yaten looked sad and upset at the same time. "Kira wanted answers. Answers to questions so that she could have a better understanding to everything. About us. About Usagi. About everyone. I tried to supply her with answers. We talked, all night, until she fell asleep. I didn't do anything with her, if that's what you are implying." Yaten did sound annoyed with the ending of that statement.
Reaching over and rubbing her right hand along her left arm, "Kira saw me for who I am in the mirror. So I changed for her. I know...I know it was probably the wrong thing to do... but Seiya.. Taiki. Having secrets... keeping secrets away from the people you care about and love is what put us in this situation!" Yaten sounded tired and spent. Something else obviously occurred last night. More than she was willing to share with them then. Knowing at this point the subject was moot, trying to shrug off the things that were bothering her. "As you witnessed, when you made entry Seiya, I was singing to Kira... singing a song that I had written not too long ago. A song that can be sung by all of us or just one." Knowing that the song had meaning to more than one person in that room then. "Times' a wasting... as you pointed out. Let me grab a quick shower and I'll be ready shortly." Knowing fully well, that was not the answer that they were looking for. In particular, Seiya. She knew that look from their leader was not completely satisfied with her response.
"I will be when Tenoh leaves. I'm sorry. You didn't need to hear that, I'm still upset by it. I should stop being so protective, but that's something I can't turn off so easily."
Rei released a light laugh in response when Tenoh leaves. "You're sorry? What for?" Pausing in her footsteps, as she provided Seiya her full attention, "Probably.. I'm still upset Seiya. Not at you, at what Haruka did. This mess... everything, I think could have honestly been avoided. Believe or not... when Haruka lost her cool I sensed a tick of jealousy towards Kira. I don't know why.. Haruka has a lot to apologize for and not just to Kira."
"I like it when you are protective." Realizing how that may of sounded, "Protective of us. All of us." Knowing that last part probably sounded awkward as she corrected herself. Waving her hand off to the side with a smile.
"Seriously though, Seiya. It's not your job, no one asked you to step up to the plate and sign up for the role. I appreciate you and all that you've done since you've returned. If no one appreciates you, I do." Rei wasn't trying to sound all sappy. She meant what she said, word for word. Smiling up at Seiya in a soft spoken manner.
"Well... If it's as bad as what I heard. I'll go on ahead and pack breakfast. Kira may not have an appetite but she needs to eat and we all know that Usagi will want to eat as well." "Spoken like a true best friend." "Just give me a few minutes and I will be ready to head out whenever you are, Seiya." "Alright, I'll meet you at the car. Oh, by the way...?" Rei stopped to see Seiya pick up his guitar as he had one more thing to ask, "Certainly, what's on your mind?"
"Could you... do me a favor and walk Odango to school afterwards? Just... make sure she is okay? I noticed... you both haven't had much time to talk... might be a good idea just the two of you alone. I.. didn't message her last night either... I said I would, but I... I'm a bit of a coward..." Rei was absolutely floored to hear Seiya call himself a coward. Walking back over to Seiya as she reached out and took his free hand, gently applying a soft squeeze to his hand of reassurance. "Seiya.. you are not, not a coward. Please, don't ever call yourself that again. You were giving Usagi space to sort things out and allowing her a chance to rest after yesterday's major ordeal. You love and respect her. Don't you know how much you mean to her?"
Hearing Seiya respond to her in a whisper then, "I just... care about her... a lot... she needed her rest, she’s been through enough."
"You know what Seiya? I think great minds think alike." Winking at him with a warm smile. "Sure, I don't mind. Someone needs to make sure Usagi gets to school on time." Rei giggled lightly, knowing Usagi's track record to getting to school on time over the years has been challenging. At the mentioning that they really haven't had the opportunity to speak with all that's gone on, she agreed that at some point when Usagi was ready, Usagi really needed to clear the air with what's on her mind to someone that she trusts.
Releasing Seiya's hand, she turned to head to the kitchen to pack up what she had made for breakfast. Not before hearing Seiya call out to her and say, "Take your time." It did not take Rei too long to pack everything up. When she walked out of the shrine, she saw Seiya waiting by the car and opened the passenger door for her which she appreciated and thanked him for. The moment the door shut along with all the packaged goodies were stored away and seat belts buckled they were on the road.
Upon their arrival, just like at the shrine Seiya opened the door for her. Thanking him once again as the two of them strode inside the Three Lights' home. "I wonder how it's been so far, guess we'll find out." Once inside, their place sure seemed quiet, perhaps no one was awake yet? Or they were all getting ready at their own pace? "Taiki.... Yaten... I'm back ~" watching Seiya call out to the others and noticing a gesture for her to follow him. While following behind Seiya, Rei could of sworn that she heard music somewhere in the house.
"Hello?... Taiki?Yaten? hmm... maybe they are in my room?" Following behind Seiya, she caught glimpses of artwork along the walls along with golden records that were framed. When Seiya came to an abrupt halt and applied a knocking along a door. Behind the door, the light strumming of guitar strings Rei picked up on. Someone was playing music in there. But who? There wasn't an answer, so he opened it and to his surprise he shouted towards someone in the room which caught Rei slightly off guard, "OI!YATEN! Whaddya doing in my bed? I told you Kira could sleep--!"
What was the reason for that outburst? Peaking around to the left side of Seiya she could finally see clearly into the room. Long white hair, that's definitely Healer and beside her was a sleeping Kira. Pause.
A sleeping kira and Healer practically wearing next to nothing and they were both in bed or close enough. It did not take a rocket scientist to put two and two together of this scenery laid out before them! "Oh man, what a thing to catch out! BUSTED!!" Rei was close enough to hear Seiya mutter to Healer then, "Geez, you could have taken her into your bed, you know." Rei's jaw fell slightly ajar after hearing that comment! Realizing that this must be Seiya's Room!! Cupping one hand over her mouth to prevent what she almost blurted out when Seiya filled the room with his booming voice that undoubtedly woke a sleeping Kira then.
"I hate to break up your little sleepover...Yaten... did you forget we have an interview today at the studio? It's at 10..."
Wait a minute! Did Seiya just call Healer... Yaten? Doing a double take at who he was addressing. Rei was just not accustomed to seeing Yaten out of uniform as well as in a position of *ahem* comfortable attire. Peeling her eyes away, she felt it would be best if she went to the kitchen, (where ever that might be located at since she's never really been here). The fan girl inside was screaming in anticipation that she was inside the Three Lights' home!!
"I'm just.. going to go on ahead and set up breakfast in the kitchen.. er dining room for whenever Kira is ready to eat." Feeling as whatever was about to break loose with the spectacle going on between Seiya, Yaten and Kira she felt like this wasn't her place to be there. "Yo! Warm enough?" Even though Seiya directed that question towards Kira, Rei definitely felt hot after seeing the sweaty sex party scene two people who apparently did not need to be in Seiya's bedroom. "Y-You...wedidn't--- Oh noooo--no no I---this isn't--- I was just---"
Just as Rei had moved to turn around, she lightly bumped into a wall. That wall being Taiki. Smiling up at him in an apologetic manner for lightly bumping into him. He was dressed up all nicely, smelled good too. Holding onto her basket of homemade goodies for breakfast, she watched as he walked beside her and knocked on the door entering into Seiya's room. "Oh, you're both awake. How are you feeling?" "I'm... not really sure...I'm... fine I guess?" Rei muttered loud enough to where Taiki would have heard her comment, "Is that before or after Seiya made a bellowing announcement of good mornings and the obvious cat out of the bag scenario laid out for all to see?" Purposely trying to depart by this point when she heard Kira say, "...Haruka?"
Pause.
Holding onto her basket securely, she paused in her movement hearing Tenoh's name being called out. That was a name that was sour upon everyone's tongues' presently. Did Kira realize just who Haruka was. Was Haruka really trying to make amends in her own manner? Biting her tongue she heard Yaten speak up in irritation. Boy howdy, how she understood Yaten's feelings. Remaining quiet, she stayed only so far away to hear what had to be said which was very little.
A rapidly moving blur of pink, gold and a familiar school uniform swiftly moved past her. "OHAYOUUUU MINNA! HI REI-CHAN!!AHH--KIRA-CHAN!? You're okay?! Eh?! Why is everyone in the bedroom?!KIRA-CHAN! I was so worried! You told me you would text me last night!" "Hm? OH! Usagi? I-It's okay! I only just woke up! Don't be mad at them...I told them not to bother you, I mean... you had a big day yesterday and it was way past midnight. If it was anything bad, they would have told you." "Hmm....But still... I was really REALLY worried." "Honestly, I'm fine! See? I'm absolutely fine! Nothing to worry about I promise!" "But... Kira-chan... what about your injuries from that woman? Uh... What was her name? She said she was a constellation senshi... hmmm her name was..." ".... I... don't really remember much, to be honest, it's still a bit unclear about everything." "But!but! You do know her, right? Do you really...not remember? she had red red hair and was 'THIS tall'-- " "I... I'm sorry, I really can't answer that. I don't remember." Sooooo much energy filled the bedroom then! Rei was almost having a hard time keeping up with all that was being said between Kira and Usagi then. She could however tell that Kira wasn't as lively and started to not want to answer questions. She noticed that Taiki glanced her way and had the same expression and understanding even though neither of them said a word to one another.
"Tsukino-san, Kira just woke up, let her have some breakfast. Hino-san made you both something to eat... by the way, where is Tenoh-san?" "Haruka? She dropped me off and told me to head inside, and that she will see us later. Rei-chan! Did you really make us breakfast?!" Instantly Usagi ran like the wind and connected arms with Rei in the blink of an eye. "MMhmm, that I did. I brought breakfast over for you and Kira. Kira needs to eat something to regain her own energy and stamina before starting off on the right foot for the day. So do you for that matter." Providing a knowing smile, "Let's head to the kitchen so that you two can start off the day with a big breakfast!" "Rei-chan, how did you know I didn't eat breakfast?! You're such a good friend! Kira-chan stop spacing out and come with us to the lounge! Let's go let's go~"
Somehow Rei found the kitchen with Usagi's energy and immediately started to unpack her woven basket and designer cloth scarves holding together individual bento boxes. She had a pink one for Usagi and for Kira she made a blue and purple one. Uncertain as to what color Kira really connected too. Upon unraveling the ties these were the breakfast bento boxes both Usagi and Kira would have found:
Rei was in the process of removing more bento boxes and several wooden containers filled with pork buns for the Three Lights as well. Not knowing if they had breakfast yet. She had made enough for leftovers, just in case.
Noticing that Usagi didn't stick around, which she found to be unusual as she looked up from unloading the basket. She watched the direction to where Usagi had wandered off to. "Kira-chan? Are you coming? I'll eat the food myself if you don't move!" Hearing Usagi practically call out from the other room, made Rei smirk to herself as she continued to unpack two thermos with two different flavors of hot tea for each of them. Movement from the side caught Rei's attention as she noticed Luna make entry, "Good morning, Luna. How are you? Hungry?"
"LUNA!? There you are! What are you doing here?! Wait... why are you here?" "I came here to visit Yaten of course, but he was preoccupied last night."
As soon as Usagi returned with Kira in tow, she approached Kira with a sweet and friendly expression. "Hello there! It's nice to meet you Kira, I'm Rei Hino." Providing a bow in her shrine maiden attire, "We never did really get an opportunity to meet you outside of being a senshi. Or I did not at the very least. It's a pleasure. Here.." Handing over the personalized bento box she made for Kira who was just explaining to Luna what she and Yaten were doing last night. "Please sit down and eat, I'm sure that you're famished."
"We were justtalking!" "Are you sure about that...?" "...oooOOOOOH!KIRA-CHAN AND YAT--" "Shhhhhhhh not so loud!Ahahahaha---it's nothing like that!! A-Anyways... where are we?" "This is where the Three Lights live! You should have a look around when you can! Ah! I can ask them for you, that will give you something to do while Rei-chan and I go to school! Oh! They also have that interview today too! Maybe you could go? They'll be singing a song too! I think you'll enjoy that, right Rei-chan?"
Rei remained quiet as she finished laying out the spread of breakfast foods along the dining room table. Listening to Luna giggle, while Usagi teased Kira. The conversation between them was entertaining suffice to say. It reminded Rei of a time when she would not only watch but help Makoto prep breakfast for everyone. Stuck in a memory, Rei smiled to herself all while unpacking and pulling out her own bento breakfast box. Removing a set of chopsticks from a secret compartment in her box, she maneuvered the chopsticks with skill to lift and eat several of the folded eggs she had prepared. She was in the process of eating another bite when she heard a question directed her way. "Hmmm?" It took a moment for her to process just what Usagi had said to Kira and nodded her head in agreement. "Yes, yes of course, I do believe that you would enjoy that Kira. Verses being alone in an unfamiliar place by yourself." Reassuring Kira that she would have fun hanging out with the Three Lights.
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Luna perked up when she saw Rei enter the room, it was nice to see her again. "I'm good! Taiki gave me some breakfast already." she answered, then watched Usagi dart back in pulling Kira along. "Geez you have a tight grip!" Kira said, after Usagi let go of her, although it was like a saving grace for Kira, she was about to say something to the three that would change things but thanks to Usagi, she held off.
Kira noticed Rei who approached her, and spoke, what she said was different from what Kira thought she might have said to her considering she witnessed her and Yaten in bed.
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"Hello there! It's nice to meet you Kira, I'm Rei Hino."
Providing her with a bow, Kira stared for a few seconds and thought to herself "Princess Mars..."
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"We never did really get an opportunity to meet you outside of being a senshi. Or I did not at the very least. It's a pleasure. Here.."
Rei also openly spoke about being a Senshi, which caused Kira to take a moment before responding as she took the bento box. "...T-Thank you, Princess Mars." The words Princess Mars made Usagi shoot a look at Rei, then at Kira, and then laugh.
"Princess?!Kira-chan! Why do you speak so formally!? Rei-chan is no Princess! Hahahahaha!! Rei-chan is Sailor Mars! You're funny, Kira-chan!" Usagi giggled and then continued to stuff her face while Luna looked between the girls and then back at Kira, Luna was more observing Kira than anything. "I've always known her as Princess Mars, we go by their royal names out of respect" she explained. "Out of respect?" Usagi questioned. "Then it's like me calling you Princess Sagittarius! Ne ne, Kira-chan! Is there such a thing? I don't know much about the constellation senshi, we were hoping you would be at the shrine meeting so we could ask you... and about that... Haruka-san didn't mean what she said, she is a good person and cares a lot, please don't be mad at her." Worried, Usagi wanted Kira to know she didn't mean anything by her comment. Once again even the mention of constellation senshi made Kira frown, unhappy even. Looking down, Kira almost seemed a bit upset by those words, causing her to grip the bento bowl tightly. Adding to that about Haruka made her feel even worse. "Haruka... shes...?" Kira's voice questioned. "Ah! Haruka is Sailor Uranus, she was the one who was talking to you by the racer simulators!" "...I see..." Kira replied.
Luna continued to stare at Kira, her expression was still intense as if she were deep in thought.
"...I'm not mad at Princess Uranus, she is doing her job and protecting you--Princess Serenity. I'm glad that she suspected me in that sense, you can't trust everyone you just met." Giving Usagi a faint smile before eating some of the rice. Luna stood up from the couch and jumped off, approaching Kira. "You're right, which is why I also held back for so long. It took me a while to figure out who you actually were until very recently. So who is protecting you?" Usagi looked over at Luna, confused. "Hm? Luna? what do you mean?" The black crescent moon cat didn't mean to blurt that out so soon. Luna looked at Usagi and then shook her head. "...Nothing, nevermind." then thought. "Usagi is close… Kira is a Princess… far greater than Sagittarius. Now isn't the time to bring it up, but it should be addressed soon... we all need to be open about the situation and I'm glad she's able to hide for this long, I know Princess—— will tell us in her own time but she can't hide something as important as this from us. Is that why Star Healer was with her all night? Does she know?? Maybe I should ask Star Healer about it before they leave…" Kira stared at Luna for a few seconds, feeling this horrible churning feeling from nervousness, and other feelings emerged. Usagi wondered what was going on, as the atmosphere changed for a few moments. Usagi being her typical self perked up again and spoke. "So Kira-chan! Are you looking forward to spending the day with the Three Lights?" Her gaze shifted back to Usagi "I'm... doing what? Uhhhh... well, you'll be there too, right?" Kira asked and watched Usagi shake her head. "Rei-chan and I have school, and Luna is going to see the Outer Senshi after breakfast. Soooooo~ It'll be just you going! You'll be their Personal Assistant!" Usagi watched the hesitant expression on Kira's face grow. "Personal...what?""Haha what's that look for? Don't tell me you're nervous! You'll be fine ~ they'll get you to sing a song on stage--" Kira shook her head in a no motion when Usagi mentioned her singing and squeaked out an "N-no! No way! I get stage fright!" "I'm just joking! Hehe I found your weak spot!"
Usagi grinned and patted Kira's back firmly. "Don't worry! Taiki and Yaten are super nice! Seiya on the other hand maybe try and avio--"
*MUNCH*
"OW!!!""LUNA!!" Luna lightly bit on the blonde-haired girl's leg to get her to shut up. "You're not making her feel any better, Usagi!" The blonde looked back at Kira who was still uneasy. "It'll be okay! And if anything happens they'll protect you!" Usagi said, not meaning anything by it but the hidden message to that was if anything happens to Kira with her injuries or something else happens then they will be there. "I hope it doesn't come to that.." Kira muttered, looking back at Usagi, still unsure if Usagi was serious about spending the day with them, Kira had thought about sneaking home while they were at their interview, or even going to work and trying to carry on with her life.
Luna gave Rei a look, one that was very concerning.
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Amused, Seiya watched Usagi push and shove Rei out the door. Smiling, it was like she was her usual self again. The room became silent and his eyes fell on Kira as he watched her place the album back down on the table and turn to the three, in the distance, Usagi's loud thumping footsteps were heard. "Um... about th--" Watching her speak up made him turn to face her, Kira's voice and tone made it seem like she wanted to talk to them about something important but Usagi ran in, interrupting the start of a conversation. "…?!"
"Kira-chan? Are you coming? I'll eat the food myself if you don't move!" "Whoa-- Odango, slow down! wait a sec--...ond..." taking a step back to move out of the way before getting bowled over by two girls. As they passed Taiki and then Seiya, Taiki's expression changed as he seemed to notice something, then seconds later Seiya felt this pulling feeling... it was hard to explain but it made Seiya dig his heels into the floor stopping himself from following them. "That's strange... I usually get this feeling when around Usagi and Princess Kakyuu but it was stronger when both Usagi and Kira passed me..." he thought to himself, looking at Taiki momentarily wondering if he felt the same. Shifting his attention over to the smallest Starlight of the group, there was obviously a reason why she stayed with Kira all night. "...Did...something happen last night?" "... Kira ... had a lot on her mind.... last night and she was...Kira was in a lot of pain and I... I kissed her." Healer sounded like that was the wrong thing to do, there was no excitement or anything that came from her words, was it because she felt she had to? Healer was acting unusual, even for Seiya. When the idol burst through the doors he was half expecting Healer's usual snappy response to get the hell out - this was what she usually would do, but something happened and Seiya was going to do everything to get it out of her. "Kira wanted answers. Answers to questions so that she could have a better understanding to everything. About us. About Usagi. About everyone. I tried to supply her with answers. We talked, all night, until she fell asleep. I didn't do anything with her, if that's what you are implying." Okay, there it was. That was as snappy as Healer got at this stage, so maybe she is doing alright, however, she look like she had turned into a ghost, her hair almost matched her skin tone. "Kira saw me for who I am in the mirror. So I changed for her. I know...I know it was probably the wrong thing to do... but Seiya.. Taiki. Having secrets... keeping secrets away from the people you care about and love is what put us in this situation!" "So she knows? ...I can't tell you if that was the wrong thing to do or not, only you know by her reaction. The many times I prepared myself to tell Usagi was very early on because I wanted her to know who I really am. The question is, did she accept you?" Seiya asked, he wasn't trying to be funny. "As you witnessed, when you made entry Seiya, I was singing to Kira... singing a song that I had written not too long ago. A song that can be sung by all of us or just one." "Maybe you should sing it with her..." he mumbled to himself. "Times' a wasting... as you pointed out. Let me grab a quick shower and I'll be ready shortly." Seiya watched Healer get out of bed, before she did anything further the idol walked over to her and spoke. "Not so fast." Taking hold of Healer's left wrist using his right hand, pulling her close to him as he used his left hand and placed the palm on Healer's forehead as he checked her temperature. His movement was quick enough Healer wouldn't have much time to pull back if Seiya needed to use force, he was prepared to do so. "...You're in no state to do anything, you're pale and..." his eyes shifted to the bed as the sheets appeared damp from where she was laying, then back towards Healer's green emerald eyes. "Are you getting sick? Or is being around Kira exhausting you? Healer, I'm not just the Leader, but your sibling... so tell me what's going on." His sapphire-blue eyes stared at Healer, Seiya spoke again but to the other member "Taiki, close the door... Healer isn't going anywhere." telling him to box them inside his bedroom where they can privately talk. Star Healer was the smallest out of the three, Seiya didn't mean to make her feel even smaller but in times like this the Leader didn't want anything to happen to the only two people he called family. Letting his firm grip go after Taiki shut the door Seiya spoke again. "Now... what really happened?"
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Taiki watched the two talking, Seiya as the leader, naturally took the lead in this situation.
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"... Kira ... had a lot on her mind.... last night and she was...Kira was in a lot of pain and I... I kissed her. Kira wanted answers. Answers to questions so that she could have a better understanding to everything. About us. About Usagi. About everyone. I tried to supply her with answers. We talked, all night, until she fell asleep. I didn't do anything with her, if that's what you are implying. Kira saw me for who I am in the mirror. So I changed for her. I know...I know it was probably the wrong thing to do... but Seiya.. Taiki. Having secrets... keeping secrets away from the people you care about and love is what put us in this situation!" "So she knows? ...I can't tell you if that was the wrong thing to do or not, only you know by her reaction. The many times I prepared myself to tell Usagi was very early on because I wanted her to know who I really am. The question is, did she accept you?" "As you witnessed, when you made entry Seiya, I was singing to Kira... singing a song that I had written not too long ago. A song that can be sung by all of us or just one." "Maybe you should sing it with her..." "Times' a wasting... as you pointed out. Let me grab a quick shower and I'll be ready shortly." "Not so fast....You're in no state to do anything, you're pale and...are you getting sick? Or is being around Kira exhausting you? Healer, I'm not just the Leader, but your sibling... so tell me what's going on. Taiki, close the door... Healer isn't going anywhere."
Watching Seiya get close to Healer reminded Taiki not to ever hide anything from Seiya, as he can be quite persuasive and persistent. "U-Uh yeah, sure." Taking a few steps backwards the idol reached behind him and closed the door, not wanting to turn away from whatever this was that was going on. Was Kira draining Healer? Was Kira the cause of this? Seiya shouldn't have been so direct in blaming Kira or rather thinking she had done something, being quick to assume it was her but it was, even though it most likely had a big part of it, Kira wouldn't have done it intentionally.
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"Now... what really happened?"
Taiki didn't exactly want to interfere in this, right now if he were to say something it could come across as taking sides.
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