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"Usagi-chan went home due to being tired and having school in the morning but she's safe. The Three Lights are staying with her tonight and Haruka and Michiru went to check on her but they should be back soon. You should get some rest as well and we can check in with the others in the morning."

'I could have sworn that I saw her in the golden light....'

"Mamoru-san, it's Luna. It's okay, Usagi-chan is... she's back at home. We haven't heard from her yet but Michiru and Haruka left with Taiki to go there and check up on her. Yaten-san and Seiya-san are also with her."

Upon hearing that Usagi was no longer present, Mamoru sat there with a distant look upon his face. He knew that Sailor Mars and Sailor Saturn had done something to him to help him regain energy that he had lost. How they were able to do so was a mystery to him. He didn't dare question their ability, as it felt as thought it had been a long time since he felt .. normal. But what was normal? He didn't know anymore.

"I'm worried about you both, we all are!"

Even with the color of his skin returning to a normal hue, he still didn't look good. It was nothing that the Sailor Senshi could fix. Sighing deeply, Mamoru was trying to come up with a manner to explain to Luna and the others what he saw and what he felt. Has been feeling. With his mind dancing around the chaos, he was heartbroken.

"Please! I beg of you! You and Usagi-chan have been acting strange, I'm worried, Usagi-chan isn't talking to anyone about it, so, please! Prince, I beg of you to please open up to us... I...don't want to lose either of you..."

Speaking with heart wrenching, deep sorrow in his voice, "You already have..." lifting his royal blue eyes to meet with Luna's tear filled expression, "... lost us." The weight of his expression should have been enough that he would not have to elaborate.

"Gomen ne... I... just want to help...I want to do more for you both... you... didn't respond to any of our voices, your pale as anything still..."

Mamoru sat there a long amount of time as he kept eye contact with Luna. He knew that she would want a better explanation than that. "There are... somethings that I need to discuss with Usako first, Luna."

Looking towards movement in the background behind Luna, two individuals slowly began to take shape as they addressed Sailor Saturn.

"Did something happen or did you make a discovery?"
"Well Sailor Mars transformed and when she touched Mamoru he pulled some kind of light from her body. I followed suit and the same thing happened when I touched his hand the energy went up his arm and he started to get some of his normal tone back. We should see if we can get his energy back to normal levels. If you and Michiru-mama transform I believe he would be able to have some more energy. I'm not sure how much energy it would give him but it should be enough that we can fill him in what happened."

Listening intensely to Hotaru provide and explanation to Michiru and Haruka to what she and Sailor Mars had discovered earlier.

"Neptune Crystal Power Make Up!"

"Right... that makes sense, the more of us transform, the better chance he has at recovering. Then...in that case..."
"Uranus Crystal Power... Make Up!"


"Hai, I had the same thought after I saw Sailor Mars transformed and figured we had nothing to lose by seeing if it would also help.

Mamoru sat there watching the two outer senshi's transform right before their very eyes. Now more aware of what they were doing, he gasped. Watching how their energy transferred over to him by their touch. Looking down at his hands as his skin began to glow brightly before his very eyes. He had felt better once, Sailor Mars and Sailor Saturn had shared their energy. Now with Sailor Neptune and Sailor Uranus adding their own energy, he felt amazing. Normal. As if he had never been drained in the first place. He was at a loss of what to say, overwhelmed with they all did to help him restore the energy that had been lost.

"I.. cannot even begin to thank you all for what you've done. Thank you. I will find a way to repay you." Speaking towards the Sailor Senshi with the upmost respect. How did one repay several people who did a deed such as this? Mamoru Chibi sounded one hundred percent better than what he did earlier. He even looked better; healthier in appearance. He did not forget Luna and her request for information.

"Please allow me a chance to speak with Usako, Luna before I answer your questions. It's a conversation that we've been ... holding off. And I think.. now is the right time for things to be discussed." Looking better in his appearance, he was still tired. It had been a really long day. He was definitely going to take Rei's offer on staying the night. "I'm tired Luna and I need sleep before anything else happens. I will speak with you when.. I have the opportunity to speak with Usako." Rising up off of the couch, he turned to Sailor Mars then. "Thank you, Rei for your hospitality in allowing me to stay the night." He didn't need to be shown where the spare bedroom was in this house, he was aware of its location. Excusing himself politely before the others, he departed the living room heading down the hallway to call it a night.

Sailor Saturn noticed that Mamoru looked so much better after Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune gave him some energy as well. She did notice that his expression was still sad though. 'There is something more going on with him that we can't heal though.' She thought to herself.
When she heard Mamoru mention that they might have already lost them. Another thought crossed her mind. 'What's going to happen to Chibiusa?' She thought of her best friend.
The young senshi smiled at him. "You're welcome Mamoru!"

Sailor Neptune stepped forward before him. "You don't owe us anything Mamoru it's our duty to serve and protect you and the Princess with our lives." As she placed her hand over her heart brooch carefully.

Sailor Saturn nodded. "Yes your right Sailor Mars. Everyone needs their rest now since it is late now."
She watched Mamoru disappear down the hallway to the guest room. She looked back at the others. "We should take shifts just in case something happens during the night." She suggested.

Once Mamoru disappeared "Uranus and I will take the first shift that way we can be rested in the morning to keep an eye on the Princess while she's at school." She volunteered and stated to the others.

Everyone turned in for the night minus Uranus and Neptune who took the first shift of the night while everyone else slept and took their respected turn. The night thankfully passed without incident.

Hotaru got up and stretched as Michiru passed her in the hallway. "Good morning Hotaru. I ordered some breakfast for you. Would you like to join Haruka and I for breakfast before Haruka and I keep an eye on Usagi till school is over?" She asked the little princess.

Hotaru nodded and followed Michiru as they took a seat in the dining room and ate their breakfast. "Thank you for breakfast!" She told Michiru.

"What are your plans for the day Hotaru?" Michiru asked.

"I thought I would see if I can find any clues around the attack site if they don't have it roped off. I thought it would be a good idea to see if we can find any clues or samples for Luna to analyze. I will also do some research for the essence charm afterward." She explained to her.

"That's a good idea Hotaru. Be safe while you are collecting samples and clues and keep your eyes open. If anything happens give us a call right away." She told her.

"I will Michiru-mama." She said with a smile as she got up and left to go get changed.

Michiru stood up with Haruka but not before transforming.
"Neptune Crystal Power Make Up!"



Sailor Neptune followed Sailor Uranus and then they followed Usagi as she made their way to school. "Usagi-chan must have slept through her alarm again. Some things never change." She said with a chuckle to Uranus as they concealed themselves in the shadows of the trees. As they followed her Neptune noticed she stopped in front of the arcade. She hid around the corners of the roof and looked around the corner to keep a close eye on the Princess.

Star Maker watched Yaten pass, noticing he was Yaten and not Star Healer and knowing he got some sleep at least.

Hearing the yelling coming from Usagi's room, it was a surprise to Star Maker that Usagi was that loud, looking over at Seiya, Star Maker knew Seiya was exhausted even though he would never admit it.

The stomping got louder as Maker watched Usagi coming down the stairs and suddenly stopped to see her staring at her.
"Good morning, Princess." Maker said in return to Usagi's good morning, then watched her approach Seiya.
For a brief second, Star Maker saw Usagi as Neo Queen Serenity watching over Seiya lovingly.


Wondering what that was, it was like Usagi had projected herself as her future self, caring for someone she dearly loves.
Star Maker followed Usagi with her eyes until she disappeared into the kitchen, leaving her perplexed as to why she saw that, was it a vision into the future? What exactly was that she just saw?

A few minutes later, Usagi came out of the kitchen looking slightly pale, making eye contact with Usagi as she thanked her for staying over, Maker smiled, watching her as she exited the house.

Waiting about ten seconds, pressing a button on her headset she spoke into it, getting a line connection that was synced from her communicator. "Sailor Neptune and Sailor Uranus... she's left the house, and on her way to school." making them both aware Usagi was no longer being watched by The Starlights.

Closing her eyes, her body glowed the same as when Maker transforms, then her body turned blue going from female to male - reverting the transformation.
Opening her eyes, Taiki was now in the clothes he was in before. "I hope you haven't used all the hot water, Yaten." Taiki said loud enough for Yaten to hear, as Taiki planned to shower and relax on the couch after being a Senshi for a night.

(( OOC: WOOHOO IT'S MORNING Love how everyone played Seiya as sleeping through everything! rofl ))

As morning finally came, Haruka got up early and had breakfast, knowing today was going to be a big day too, she freshened up before joining Michiru.


It felt like Sailor Uranus hadn't really done much other than transform and stand guard, hearing Taiki or rather Star Maker as her voice seemed more feminine made Sailor Uranus figure out who stood guard all night.
"Thanks, we'll take it from here." she answered back after Neptune.
Walking past Hotaru, Uranus ran her fingers through her daughter's hair and smiled "Remember to contact us if you see anything, and remember to have some breakfast." she smiled before departing.

Spotting Usagi walking to school, it didn't take long for Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune to catch up. Usagi stood outside the arcade for a few minutes as Sailor Uranus spoke to Neptune. "What is she doing just standing there?" then seeing Usagi walked inside, Uranus sighed and facepalmed. "You've got to be kidding me, why isn't she going to school?" tempted to use her communicator to contact the blonde girl herself.
"I guess she's safe in there, but this is the second day she hasn't gone to school. We'll wait for a bit, if she doesn't come out in the next half an hour then I'll go in myself." seeing she was also a regular at the arcade, the staff also knew her but as Haruka.


Meanwhile . . .

Seeing as Seiya somehow 'miraculously' slept through everything, he started to wake up not long after Usagi left. Rubbing his eyes, he slowly sat up making a groaning noise from being tired. "Mmm...?" looking around the room in a daze, Seiya pushed himself up and walked past the kitchen, seeing Yaten in there.
"He's busy doing his thing, I better not annoy him so early in the morning." racing up the stairs, the first room he looked in was Usagi's. "And she's gone... damnnit, I wanted to be there when she got up." displaying an annoyed look for a few seconds, then saw Taiki come out with a towel draped on his shoulders. "DAMMIT TAIKI! You better not have used all the hot water!" shouting, Seiya was usually the first to be yelling anything as he was the loudest one of the three, especially if he was already annoyed. Unaware Taiki had said the same thing to Yaten, Seiya walked into the second spare room, knowing his way around he found some casual wear, similar to his own. The idol walked into the bathroom and had a shower, it was COLD by the time he was finished, however, he noticed some faint scribbles on the glass from the shower, knowing who exactly it was that did that.

Seiya got changed and headed back into the lounge as his expression was already annoyed. "You both suck, I bet you both saw Usagi leave and DIDN'T BOTHER TO WAKE ME UP! I wanted to walk her to school! And by the way... the water was cold!" sulking, he started to fidget with his communicator and accidentally pressed something, then, his phone made a sound.
"Hm?" grabbing his phone from his pocket, he seemed to block out Yaten and Taiki, as he looked a bit puzzled at first, then an amused grin displayed on his face. "---Aaaah-ha...! this communicator just told me the location of where Usagi is." Looking up at Taiki, he smirked "And shes not at school either..."
Searching on maps, he entered the street name and number, and the location it showed was the arcade. "Someone's skipping school~ at the arcade! I'm gonna go and bust her." Grabbing his cap and putting it on backwards, then taking his sunglasses, he looked up towards Taiki, and spoke loud enough Yaten could hear too. "Oi, you both wanna come and bust Usagi for skipping school with me? ehehehe... " Seiya had a mischievous grin on his face, he was hoping to catch Usagi out by surprise.

Yaten had already removed a carton of eggs, bacon, butter, sliced cheese and an assortment of deli meats. Everything was lined up in an orderly fashion along the counter, as he was in the process of firing up the burner and fetching a skillet pan. Figuring that someone in this household might like to have breakfast before they hit the ground running to jump start the day.

After the skillet got nice and hot, a slice of butter and some olive oil was placed in along the pan. Cracking egg a couple of eggs, he dropped the yolk into the pan as it began to pop and sizzle before him. Setting the egg shells into a bowl to dispose of later. Off in his own world, he heard the door to the kitchen swing open. His breath caught in his throat, as he hesitantly glanced over his shoulder, through the long strands of his white hair to see who it was. He knew who it was. He just didn't know if he could face her right away. Feeling tension manage to work it's way back into his neck he looked back to what he was doing. Taking up a spatula, he flipped the eggs before scrambling them in and along the pan.

Yaten was not wanting to show that he was really paying attention to the movement behind him. ".....G-good morning...." Upon hearing Usagi greet him, he felt badly for not saying anything to her right off the bat. There was so many mixed emotions flowing around in Yaten's mind, along with the swelling of their heart. Setting the spatula down along a plate as he cranked down the heat on the stovetop. Swallowing, he turned around to greet Usagi, "Good morning, Usagi-chan." Trying to muster a convincing smile in response. By that point, she had already departed the kitchen. Unsure if she had heard his morning greeting or not. Sighing to himself with a saddened expression. He returned his attention to the stovetop to finish cooking breakfast for Seiya, Taiki and himself.

Brought out of his thoughts by Taiki calling out to him, "I hope you haven't used all the hot water, Yaten." Part of him wanted to be snarky in his response, laughing under his breath. But he decided to be nice. Walking out into the living room, "No, there's still plenty of hot water in the shower. Breakfast will be ready here shortly." Providing a simple smile towards Taiki.

Turning off the heat from the burners, as he scooped the remaining bacon from the skillet and onto three plates. Making sure to divide up each portion so that they all had the right amount of food. He heard Seiya shout, DAMMIT TAIKI! You better not have used all the hot water!" Sucking in his lips, trying to prevent laughter from erupting. Yaten gathered up the plates and used his hip to butt the kitchen door open. Moving over to place the plates down on the dining room table that was already set for three people. Yaten had a cooking apron wrapped around his waist, as he reached back to untie the apron since he didn't need it any further. Hanging up the apron along a coatrack nearby, he then placing his left hand along side his cheek as he called up and out towards the dynamic duo, "Breakfast is SERVED!!"

"Hm? ---Aaaah-ha...! this communicator just told me the location of where Usagi is. And shes not at school either..."

Looking over at Seiya fumbling with his communicator and apparently something happened. Hearing that laughter of ah-HA appear. Yaten looked over in a questioning manner as to what exactly Seiya was so excited about. Trading a glance between Taiki, as he went back into the kitchen to fetch the glasses of orange juice. Returning only moments later.

"Someone's skipping school~ at the arcade! I'm gonna go and bust her. Oi, you both wanna come and bust Usagi for skipping school with me? ehehehe... "

"But... I just made breakfast for everyone!" Yaten exclaimed after hearing Seiya finally provide a reason for his behavior. Just as soon as he said that the front door swung open and a look of surprise flashed across Yaten's face! "Usagi?! Usa--" At first there was no one standing in the now open doorway, light from the outdoors blinded the person's features that had just opened the front door. It wasn't until the figure moved Yaten's green eyes dropped from a normal heighted individual towards an under tall young girl. A bewildered expression was apparent as he wondered who this person was that called out for Usagi!

"...W-who are y-you...?"

Yaten's gentle green eyes settled upon this young lady who made her presence known before the three of them. His eyes particularly settling upon the signature bun hairstyle. Usagi-chan is the only person I know who would wear her hairstyle like that! Yaten thought to himself as he removed his look of shock into a more friendly expression.

Yaten's voice was gentle as he spoke towards the young lady before them, not wanting to spook her. "Hello there, miss. I'm Yaten Kou, it's a pleasure to meet you." Lightly trading a glance over at Taiki and Seiya as he scanned the surroundings around them. While noticing the young lady had placed her back towards the door, for a fast escape if necessary. Also taking note, that her small hand was grasping something of importance to her. Yaten knew that Seiya would more than likely scold him later for being so friendly to a person who burst through the front door of Usagi's house. However, he preferred to be gentle with this lady because it was apparent that she knew Usagi on a personal level. The fact that none of them had ever met this person before, Yaten assumed that there was a valid reason for this young lady to seek Usagi. She appeared desperate and there was something else. Something painful and familiar about the eyes. Had she been crying? Waiting for both Seiya and Taiki to say something in return, before providing any other kind of information to the young lady.

Hotaru smiled as Haruka ruffled her hair. "Hai I promise I will contact you right away." She told her guardian.

"It would appear she is either looking inside or staring at the Sailor V poster." Sailor Neptune concluded as she looked at Uranus.
She nodded. "Yes she is and that's a good idea. We can't have her missing out on another day of school because she lost track of time at the arcade." She chuckled to herself.

Hotaru had gotten about halfway to the attack site when she thought she heard someone call her name faintly. She stopped, turned around and she could hear the voice getting louder.

Looking at Yaten, Chibiusa had a very small amount of blush appear on her face, noticing he reminded her of Helios just from his light-colored hair.


After Yaten had introduced themselves, another figure approached her, looking up at him she stared at him for a few seconds before noticing he very, much reminded her of Mamoru. Watching him kneel down to her level, he spoke to her.



"Odango?" Chibiusa thought, then remembered that was something Haruka called Usagi too. Seiya smiled and placed his hand on Chibiusa, which caused her crescent moon to flicker very faintly as Seiya had the vision.





For a split second, Chibiusa saw someone else in place of Seiya, that being Star Fighter. Not exactly sure who it was she actually saw yet, the pink-haired girl came back to reality when she saw movement coming from Seiya as he stood up.
"Who... was that?" she thought, looking up at him.




Seiya asked for the girl's name, which caused Chibiusa to dart her eyes at the ground, placing both her hands on her locket. Hesitantly, she answered back. "C-...Chibiusa...Tsukino..." she said quietly. Hearing the next song that began to play, she got distracted, Chibiusa looked in the direction of where the song was coming from. It was calling her, the song felt like it was pulling her inside gently. Taking a step closer, then again, Chibiusa began to walk slowly into the lounge, making eye contact with Taiki who was on his laptop typing something, then she looked at the television, everything around her began to blur out as she was completely focused.

"How exciting! the Three Lights will be performing next week! That's six more days now! Seiya Kou, Taiki Kou and Yaten Kou! Let's play a few memorable songs in celebration to their reunion concert!" The producers said clapping, one of their songs in the background began to play, showing clips from their very last concert.
Hearing the name Yaten Kou, Seiya, and Taiki was one reason that drew her in, those names sounded familiar to her, but the song is what pulled her in more.

( Song: Todokanu Omoi *Lyrics are about Usagi* )
♩ ♪ ♫ ♬ "Dropping off to sleep held by you
Like that, I am wrapped in your warmth
Oh, if I could never wake up from this
I yell that out with pain

Because my heart is beating so quickly
I know myself that this is for real
This heartache is too much, I’ve grown tired of it
I won’t give up on this

If we had only met earlier
All I can find is that excuse
To the distances where the moonlight doesn’t reach
Oh, I want to take you away there"

..

Yesterday you were so sweet to me
But now you are being held in his arms…
To the distances where the moonlight doesn’t reach
Oh, I want to take you away there

If we had only met earlier
All I can find is that excuse
To the distances where the moonlight doesn’t reach
Oh, I want to take you away there" ♩ ♪ ♫ ♬

For some reason, their songs made Chibiusa calm down, the pink haired girl whispered "It's a nice song... but... it's sad..." feeling the emotion from it, what Chibiusa didn't know was it was one of their original songs from a few years back. More songs played, and most were sad songs as if they were calling for someone special to them at the time (Princess Kakyuu).



Walking closer to the television, it was like she was addicted to it as she was within her arm's length. "They're really handsome..." she thought to herself. A light blush grew on her cheeks as she was able to see them even closer, like any kid, it was okay to have a harmless crush on a celebrity.





Finally, the show that had been talking about the Three Lights had an ad break that pulled Chibiusa out of her trance. Fascinated, Chibiusa clapped both hands together, her attitude changed completely after watching a few songs play as well as their previous concert clips. They saw a side of Chibiusa that was the complete opposite from moments ago when she entered, and her reaction was very much like Usagi's.



"WOOW!! And they are having a CONCERT?! I wanna gooooo!" As she spoke again, she began to twirl around. "Did you see this?! The--" stopping, Chibiusa looked at Taiki, then Seiya, then finally Yaten.
Yaten's introduction was the first giveaway, he also stated his last name, then she remembered Seiya introducing himself and Taiki. It was like watching a reaction video, Chibiusa's mind had a loading symbol on it as she remembered them from the television very clearly.

"Seiya Kou... Taiki Kou...Yaten Kou... those names..." she thought, the expression lit up her face as she came to the realization.



"..... AHHHHHH!!! NO WAY?!" she cried out like a typical fangirl. "You're--- I can't believe it! You three... You're the Three Lights?! In Usagi's house?!" covering her mouth in shock. "Waah! I can't believe it!"
Taiki sat there with a smile on his face, these sorts of reactions were always worth watching. Slowly taking her hand away from her mouth, her eyes still sparkled in awe.
"Y-You didn't tell me you were singers!" unaware they had their own movies and shows too. "But... your songs seem so sad... why?" Chibiusa asked, displaying concern. Since Chibiusa had taken a complete turn from when she first came in, the distraction was what she really needed and it worked in their favor just as much, gaining her trust to find out why she was looking for Usagi in the first place. "...Wait a minute... why is Usagi friends with three famous people?" the excitement toned down a little, wondering why of all people Usagi had made friends with the Three Lights.
The pink-haired girl was a lot more mature and smarter than Usagi was in some ways, considering her age, she had been through a lot that they were unaware of. Knowing they might have some questions for her, Chibiusa couldn't help but have this feeling she couldn't exactly explain, but kept it to herself for now.
The news played yesterday’s disaster’s event, the media that the Starlights would of seen above them at the time showed the footage. At that point it was when they all went to the evacuated building with Usagi. Chibiusa hadn’t noticed or heard the news yet as she was more focused on the three idols, having her back to the television.

When Chibiusa first walked in, Taiki didn't see anything or anyone at first, it was only when she walked into the lounge. Hearing her name, that caused suspicion from Taiki, who instantly wondered why she claimed herself to be from the Tsukino family. Drawing his attention from the laptop, their eye contact met with one another as Seiya had introduced them. Watching Chibiusa being quite hesitant at first, to walking to into the lounge, Taiki's eyes followed her as she approached the television.
While she was busy in a somewhat trance, Taiki looked at Seiya and quietly spoke. "Leader...?" as they both traded unsettling expressions, then looked at Yaten. Taiki also noticed the strange atmosphere Chibiusa gave off, it was as if Usagi was in the room.
Taiki watched the television for a few seconds then went back to typing lyrics, finally, the ad break started, and the pink-haired girl cheered and spoke.




Taiki couldn't help but smile at Chibiusa and watched her excitement from finding out, these sorts of reactions were always worth watching.
Chibiusa then went to ask questions that were personal to the three, and Taiki finally spoke up to her. "We wrote those songs a few years ago, we... at the time, were wanting to reach out to a few people." being very vague about it. Taiki wondered to himself "Chibiusa Tsukino? I don't ever recall Tsukino-san mentioning anything about another family member...especially... one that looks similar to her..."

Taiki looked at Yaten and Seiya, wondering what they were thinking and if they should do, ask or say anything further to her.