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Internally Rei's super-excited-dancing-on-the-ceiling-fan-girl came out in her head, in response to Seiya's comment and comforting pats along her shoulder just then.



"Anytime, I'm here for you."



Rei could have sworn she felt stars had formed within her eyes as she sat there in complete awe of Seiya. Somehow managing to bottle up all of her fan-girl-screaming from within. She was still up on Cloud 9 somewhere in the back of her mind of what had been said to her earlier.

"Oh, you're right. That went fast."

The moment Seiya turned to go put up his guitar, Rei sighed all dreamy like, softly. Closing her eyes, she revelled in that warm, glowing happiness bubble from within. Upon opening her eyes she made eye contact with Seiya once more not before appearing to squint along with the slight canting of her head to the side as if she was listening for something. The action was subtle, possibly noticeable. Feeling a change in the air pressure, from movement. Her violet eyes moved away from Seiya and over in the direction of a person making entry, "Hello?"

It took about a split second for Rei to realize just who was standing there. It had been quite sometime to see Setsuna out in the public eye. She was a solitary individual who kept to herself and only ventured out when necessary. To see her at the battle, was a welcomed sight to see.

"Greetings."

Rei's features relaxed as a gentle smile emerged, moving into view as she greeted their guest warmly, "Hello there, Setsuna. Please, by all means, come on in." Gesturing with her hand over towards the sectionals in the main gathering area that they were located in. Shifting her glance over at Seiya seeing how guarded he was, Rei diverted her attention back at Setsuna, "Relax Setsuna. Seiya doesn't bite... much." She was teasing when she made that comment. Only one person would know the true answer. She could tell by Setsuna's tense reluctance to enter into the room. Thinking on her feet, she thought providing a small jest, would help break up that tension and get some sort of relaxed response.

It's good to know that I am not the first to arrive. Forgive my interruption, I hope I did not intrude on anything of personal importance."



Is she just thick? Rei thought to herself. She's still hanging back, as if something didn't feel right. Rising to her feet, Rei took that moment to really pay attention to Setsuna's energy. Something felt off. Rei wasn't around the Outer Senshi's enough to get a good feel about how they interact with others. She wondered why it felt as though Setsuna was acting in this manner.

"No, you didn't. We were just finishing up for now, right Rei?"

Rei's response to Seiya then was spoken flat, distant. "Right..." Staring across the way where Setsuna stood under the open archway. The distance between the two of them, felt suspicious but she couldn't understand as to why. Hearing Seiya say something again, "...yea...yes, we just finished up."

"It's been awhile since we last saw you, I didn't recognize you for a few seconds. Did you come alone?"



Shifting her gaze away from Setsuna and over at Seiya as he basically provided a courteous array of questions thrown Setsuna's way. "...Meiou-san, what have you been up to? What are your thoughts about everything that has happened?" As Seiya waited for a response, Rei interrupted for a second, not before hearing the sound of several car doors shutting simultaneously in the background. "Pardon me, I will be right back. I'm going to go retrieve the refreshments for everyone before the meeting starts."

By the time it took her to relay that message, Haruka, Michiru and Hotaru made entry into the house. "Hey y'all!" Rei chimed in greeting, providing them a signature wink and wave, "Make yourselves comfortable. I will be right back."

Seeing that out of the group, Haruka made contact with her directly. Pausing in her advancement, "Mamoru... and Chibiusa, they're on their way over." Rei blinked a couple of time as she listened. "Oh?" Standing there with a legit confused expression. Looking between the three before her, "Why aren't they with Usagi?" Rei had no idea what as to why Usagi wasn't with Chibiusa and Mamoru. At the battle, Mamoru had stayed behind to protect Usagi because of...

Rei's features paled somewhat. Did something happen?? Why didn't anyone... her thought process was silenced the moment she heard Usagi make entry.

"REI-CHANNN?! Oh--? Oh! Michiru-san?! Setsuna-san?! Hotaru-chan? Haruka-san?! WAAHHH am I late?!"



Any pent up breath she had left, almost as instantly as seeing Usagi as her usual self. Watching Usagi make her typical entry into the gathering area, she couldn't help but feel as if Usagi was hiding something. As well as feeling she had missed out on some important information. Rei glanced back at Haruka, with a what-in-the-blue-blazes-is-going-on-expression. She very much disliked being left out of the loop. Was this feeling of not knowing what was going on something she had seen in a vision?

"No, you didn't. We were just finishing up for now, right Rei?" Watching Seiya and Rei converse among themselves before having attention return to herself. All Setsuna could do was provide a quiet, smile in response.

"It's been awhile since we last saw you, I didn't recognize you for a few seconds. Did you come alone?"

"That it has." She replied, "I'm not the type to 'mingle' out and about as the others would call it. So I can understand as to why you did not recognize me. No harm, no foul." Remaining near the archway that allowed entry into the main sitting area. She felt more at ease in an area where there was plenty of elbow room and means of an escape. With her back facing a wall, Setsuna had already a layout of the place of where all the in's and out's were located.



What a peculiar question to ask. "Yes. I arrived alone. Why do you ask, Seiya? Do you have some concerns that need to be ironed out?" Red irises moved past Rei and over towards Seiya since it was him who was speaking to her more than Rei presently. She knew that she was tense walking in the door, but did her best to mask what she was feeling on a deeper level. At just a simple glance over at Seiya, she could tell that he was wearing the weight of the room. He looked extremely nervous, behind the mask he was trying to wear. Voices echoed past the sliding door, as Setsuna traded a glance away from the duo and over in the general direction towards the others who now made their presence known.

"...Meiou-san, what have you been up to? What are your thoughts about everything that has happened?"

"All pleasantries aside...and straight to the point, hmm?" She heard Rei express that she was going to retrieve refreshments and nodded her head towards her. Out of the corner of her eyes she already sensed that Hotaru, Michiru and Haruka were making their way inside. Setsuna had planned on being distant, not really wanting to engage in conversation unless approached. And here, at this very moment, she was approached by someone who was seeking answers. A bold move, she thought. She respected that. She too, was that eager when she started this investigation.

"Very well.. I've been busy conducting several investigations into matters that have caused alarm in this timeline as well as in other timelines. One of the events, which has just taken place; is no surprise to you." Harshly stated. At this point, Setsuna since her attention was settled upon Seiya she did not know who all had been listening as she spoke.
Her expression was distant, she was a hard read. It was more than obvious that she was serious.

"The Prince of the Earth and the Princess of the Moon, have parted ways. In doing so, their actions caused a disastrous wake of events that affected the timeline both in the present and future. Because Prince Endymion and Princess Serenity have a connection in the future, this caused a catastrophic effect towards their futuristic daughter, Princess Usagi 'Small Lady' Serenity II. As of this moment Neo Queen Serenity has been erased from the timeline. She does not exist."

"Chibiusa provided an explanation, to several senshi that her mother, Neo Queen Serenity vanished before her very eyes. That was the last thing she saw, before she came to this timeline in the hopes that she would be able to locate both Usagi Tsukino and Mamoru Chiba as whole and hopefully find a solution as to why her mother disappeared. Instead. Word spread that three of the Inner Senshi's have been missing in action, for quite sometime now. No one knows if they are alive or dead. They cannot be found. There is a gray area that is blocking those investigating this matter, in trying to locate Sailor Jupiter, Sailor Mercury and Sailor Venus."

"To add insult to injury, Sailor Moon has lost the ability to transform. This is possibly a side effect due to her future self vanishing. Along with the disappearance of three of the Inner Senshi's."

"We would have never known what happened to the queen, or the sudden appearances of these malevolent monstrosities if Chibiusa was unable to escape. When Chibiusa departed from the future, using a Space-Time key, I witnessed and felt a destructive wave, that violently shook the Door of Space and Time. Threatening to forcibly rip the door off of it's hinges to unleash havoc upon the Moon Castle and the Crystal Palace."

"I am able to keep the door sealed for a time to try and help prevent extra-dimensional threats from attempting to breach the doors and invade the Crystal Palace. I cannot always be away from the door for lengthy amounts of time. That is one of the reasons why I have not been around, as of late."

"Since the queen's disappearance there has been an explosive tsunami of ill events occurring in the future and the present. We have already witnessed several of these events already. To clarify, there has been a sudden appearance of a Constellation Senshi - what triggered this girl to appear? I can honestly say, this is the first and only time to actually meet one. They are rare breed of powerful warriors. They are not meant to be seen. They remain hidden in the background. They have always been around."

"Do you know the history behind the Constellation Senshi, Seiya? Have you ever heard of them before today?" Knowing that she had just unloaded a plate of information that was overflowing. She was uncertain if Seiya was prepared to hear what short history lesson she would provide.

"I can tell you what I know, which is very vague. Before the rise of the first Silver Millennium, the solar system was a dangerous place. A federation of planets was in its early formation, in order to protect their people from the enemies that plagued them in that era. Waves after waves of opportunistic alien forces attempted to take over the worlds within the solar system. In desperation, each planetary government turned to guardians who tried to fight together, but fell one by one. The planet Earth was hardest hit, with its vast oceans and fertile soil causing it to be an irresistible target, and the Moon had become a last hold out point for the people of Earth. Humanity was on the brink of destruction, and the other planets and moons were sure to follow."

"The young Queens of the Earth and the Moon tirelessly researched the depths of the Lunar Library, looking for anything that might hold the answer to protecting their worlds. The Lunar people had for generations gathered the knowledge of the more friendly visitors from outside the Solar System as well as information extracted from the aggressors. There, in a tiny chamber, they found a set of star chart tablets. They were made of alabaster, inlaid with gold, silver, and precious stones. Constellations glittered up at them, with each name glowing ever so gently, though neither Queen knew the original languages, they understood the words... “the Archer, the Ram, the Dragon”... and so on. There were no labels to give away the origins of the plates and the style didn't match any known star charts."

"It was said that the Queen of the Earth in the presence of the Queen of the Moon, gripped the set of star chart tablets so hard, that the charts sliced into the flesh of her palms. To where the Queen of the Earth's blood flowed onto the charts, following channels of gold, silver, platinum, and the like, until they reached the little inset gems. The gems became activated and formed each individual constellation senshi warrior. As they were called forth, any enemies that tried to come close to the Queens were deflected back by various, ground shaking powerful attacks. Their powers are based on their astrological signs and the planets that they protect."

"That's all I know about the Constellation Senshi. Sounds almost mythical, right? Hard to believe, since it was so long ago and what records that remain on the Moon Kingdom are vague." Setsuna slowly shook her head to the sides, as she continued, "Now, what I just explained may not be at all what this Constellation Senshi's origin is. Perhaps if everyone here is nice to her we may find out more information about who she is, why she is here and what her mission she has to fulfill."

5.56pm / Tuesday/ About to rain/ Drizzling
Days until concert: 5

Standing behind the slider door, and off to the side a little bit so no one could see her silhouette, she continued to listen to what was a woman's voice explaining something to the group.



"This woman... knows so much about us, who is she and why is she giving out information like that? She must be a Planetary Senshi..." Kira thought. Her last comment about being nice, Kira could only think of one instance so far, and that was when Sailor Uranus had spoken to her.
Narrowing her eyes, Kira squeezed the watch tightly and kept still.





During Haruka's outburst, the archer had put her hand over her mouth in shock while tears formed from her eyes, and streamed down her cheeks. The tears hit the wooden floor like dripping raindrops. Trying to not make any noise while holding herself together, but the harsh words that were spoken made Kira feel like the worst person in the world. Nothing.
Gripping the watch tightly for a few seconds before she let go, letting it slip out of her hands as it hit the wooden floor, making a loud enough sound followed by her footsteps as she left the foyer's entrance. Now running away from the Shrine and down the first lot of stairs where she passed Chibiusa and Mamoru not far from the entrance.

They couldn't see her face, her hair covered the expression, and the only thing they would have seen for a split second was little tiny crystal-like tears that came from the girl's face and her arrow-shaped gold earrings. As Kira passed both of them, time went in slow motion as they crossed paths a revelation happened to cause Chibiusa to suddenly stop.



"That girl...she's..." she thought to herself taking a glance behind her, however, she had just turned the corner.
Kira was fast, she had to be considering she was an archer and speed was her main strength along with accuracy.

Meanwhile, Usagi was in the kitchen with Rei and began to help her, taking down some cups from the cupboard "Rei-chan?" Usagi said quietly, now having a chance to speak with her. "Gomen, Rei-chan... we have all been secretive to each other...haven't we? I've been meaning to tell you something...the truth is that... Mamoru and I... we... we are no longer together." Pausing what she was doing, she knew Rei would be shocked, maybe even mad for not mentioning anything sooner. "And I can't transform anymore... because of Mamoru and I... the Silver Crystal is connected to our love, and well...I--" just as Usagi was about to say more, and confess to Rei how she really feels, all that was heard was Haruka yelling the first sentence which made Usagi look in the direction of the room that it came in.
"What's going on in there?" Stopping what she was doing, Usagi heard some harsh words which weren't nice. Placing the cups down on the bench, Usagi got closer to the room but stayed beside the doorway.

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"Shut up, Haruka!"

Stepping out in the doorway, Usagi yelled. "That's enough!"
Then the slider door opened at the entrance, and two figures stood there, one small and a tall man, which caused Usagi to look at them, shocked to see the pair.


30 Seconds before...------------------


Chibiusa wondered what happened and looked at Mamoru, then back towards the Shrine as she ran to the foyer and up the stairs, abruptly stopping as she had seen something catch her eye. Leaning down and picking up the watch, Chibiusa looked at the watch while her other hand placed on the sliding door as she opened it.



The tension was real, feeling like she walked into a verbal warzone, Chibiusa's gaze shifted to Hotaru, then Usagi, and opened up her hand, revealing Kira's watch. "That girl... who we just passed..." Chibiusa's expression was extremely concerned. "Why was she running away? What happened?"
Now more people were getting involved, and Chibiusa was most upset as she straight away started to accuse everyone "She left crying!"

"Kira-chan was here?!" Usagi ran up to Chibiusa and looked at the watch. "That's Kira’s watch... she heard everything..." looking even more concerned, Usagi felt as if she should chase after Kira, even Chibiusa matched her expression of worry.
Chibiusa glanced up at Mamoru, knowing right now on top of everything else he must be feeling all sorts of things to given the circumstances.
"That girl helped save Hotaru-chan and I." looking back at Usagi "Why are you being mean to her?!"
"I'm not being mean to her! How could you say such things, Chibiusa?!" the room was yet again filling with tension.



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As Taiki and Yaten pulled up in the car, Taiki stepped out and closed the door. "Looks like Chibiusa and Mamoru just arrived... we can wait a few seconds and then go in, I don't really want to be stuck behind them..." Taiki commented, walking around to the side of the footpath where Yaten would be standing when he got out of the car.

Running down the last stairs to the Shrine, her tears had gotten in her eyes making everything a bit blurry as she had to wipe them off her face while turning the corner. Unknown to her, because she had her eyes shut for a few seconds, those seconds made her bump into someone which caused Kira to stumble, grabbing onto the person's arms who she bumped into, holding herself up and them in case either fell over. "--G-gomen! I wasn't looking where I was going and I--" she said, lifting one of her hands away from their arm and quickly wiping the remaining tears from her face, she looked up to see two very familiar people staring back at her, which caused Kira to become completely stiff from shock.



Her heart skipped a beat, several times. "W-What?! N-No way..." she thought to herself. Quickly letting go of him from her other hand, she managed to whisper "You're..." forgetting everything from the Shrine, this was more important to her as she gazed at Yaten, then looked over at Taiki who seemed to have recognised her as well.

Putting both her hands over her mouth in shock, Kira finally managed to speak some words to the two. "Oh my gosh... I don't... believe it"
Noticing her eyes looked a little puffy, Taiki had seen Kira seconds before and noticed she had been crying. "Are... you alright?" he asked, trying to get some other reaction out of her but all Kira did was nod and then spoke again. "Wooow..." taking a moment to gaze at both of them, her expression changed from upset, to shocked then finally in awe. Kira's eyes glittered, and in an instant, she had forgotten about what Haruka said about her, for the moment anyways. The pent-up excitement began to slip out, unable to contain it for much longer.
"Ohmygosh... ohmygosh I don't believe it! WOOOW!!" Clapping her hands together, Kira started to speak, answering Taiki. "I'm.. SOOOO much better now! WOOOW I'm just--- words can't describe how I'm feeling right now! Eeeeeep!! This is amazing!!! ...Hm? There are only two of you... where is Seiya?" Kira turned around and then back to them, unable to see anyone else around.
Taiki was a little surprised by Kira's reactions, but answered her back "We are all heading to a meeting, he's probably there already."
"A meeting? Like a Three Lights meeting?! WOOOOW! Ahh!! That must be sooo cool! I want to be a musician, I self-taught myself bass and guitar, although it was forbidden... that didn't stop me though!" Not really knowing how long she would be able to speak to them, Kira tried to blurt out as much as she could to them about herself when she got the chance.

"Your music makes me feel better, and things have been tough lately so each day I listen to it. One day, I hope I can make someone's day better with my music as you do with mine." Kira smiled, her smile was genuine, even though she still felt extremely nervous.
"Thank you. I'm glad it makes you feel that way." Taiki replied, giving her a smile.

For a moment, Kira stood there as she looked back at Yaten. Now that he wasn't disguised, Kira was able to see his emerald green eyes, the smile faded from her face as she thought "It's weird... I feel like... I know him... like we've met before, but where? Why does this feel so familiar?" The archer unconsciously put her left hand on her chest while thinking "And...why is my heart racing like this? Is this normal?"

Rei's back was towards Usagi, when her friend entered into the kitchen. The warm, satisfying scent of steamed pork buns, skewered chicken and beef sticks, fried rangoons, filled the air. Rei was in the process of boiling some water, for the rose Earl Grey hot tea sachets she had laying out. In a big pitcher filled with ice, on the kitchen island, was lavender lemonade. She was trying to think of everyone's taste buds for finger foods.

Rei's hands were covered in a sheen layer of baking powder, as she was in the process of making homemade cookies. "Rei-chan?" Rei had been in her own world, when she heard Usagi call out her name. Drawing her out of her thoughts, she turned her body partially to look at her friend, "Hi Usagi." she said in a cheerful tone. She would have gone over and hugged Usagi but she was covered up in flour presently. Noticing something was different about, her friend. Rei stopped what she was doing, picked up a kitchen towel and began to wipe her hands. "What's going on? Are you alright?" Swinging the towel up and over her shoulder, as she moved over to where Usagi stood. Noticing that Usagi was not acting like her cheerful self. Which meant something was up. Reaching out to touch Usagi on her upper arm, to hopefully encourage her to say something so not to completely worry Rei then.

"Gomen, Rei-chan... we have all been secretive to each other...haven't we? I've been meaning to tell you something...the truth is that... Mamoru and I... we... we are no longer together."

Rei just stood there. Completely floored. As if someone had just yanked the rug right out from under her feet (not literally). Usagi's demeanor was complete opposite of what was considered normal. So shell shocked in hearing that tidbit of information, it was taking longer than a moment for Rei to respond. But Usagi wasn't done.

"And I can't transform anymore... because of Mamoru and I... the Silver Crystal is connected to our love, and well...I--"
"What's going on in there?"

The sound of eruptive shouting exploded from the main area, which caused Usagi to stop talking about whatever she was about to say. Rei was still stunned but the shouting in and of itself drew her out of this state. It was not even a minute later she felt completely cold as she felt that a unknown presence had been there and experienced what was just stated in the other room, which caused a great deal of stress upon an individual. Rei could feel that person's presence (Kira), their overpowering emotional response to everything that was being said in the other room caused grievance. 'Who was that?' Flashes of images flooded her mind, as she saw the presence dropping something in a blur, not before running past two familiar faces. The vision dispersed as Rei gasped in surprise.



The yelling continued from the other room, as Rei was pulled out of being shown a vision in real time. The heat coming forth on the other side of the wall was becoming toxic! To the extent that a physical fight was on the verge of happening.

"That's enough!"

After hearing Usagi's voice carry from the main sitting room back towards the kitchen, the sound of the front sliding door open, seemed to silence everything. The air was thick with negative energy!

That was until another voice spoke in admis the forced silence. . . .

"That girl... who we just passed...Why was she running away? What happened?"

By then, Rei emerged from the kitchen, trying to wrap her head around what just unfolded in the main gathering area for everyone to be at each others necks! What happened?! Everything seemed fine and now? She was angry at the fact that tempers had flown about in a destructive manner in her house of all places.

The Hikawa Shrine was a place of peace, relaxation and contemplation. Not acts of violence, threats and hostility! Standing in the doorway of the kitchen, fuming in her own manner, her features fell lax as she saw Chibiusa and Mamoru standing at the entrance to her home. Their different heights cast a blinding light to enter into the room momentarily before becoming shadowy figures along the walls.

Chibiusa everyone's undivided attention then, as it was apparent she was on the verge of crying. "She left crying!"

"Kira-chan was here?!"

Rei's features paled as the words, caught in her throat.

"That's Kira’s watch... she heard everything..."
"That girl helped save Hotaru-chan and I."
"Why are you being mean to her?!"
"I'm not being mean to her! How could you say such things, Chibiusa?!"
"s**t..."

Rei turned to see Haruka standing not too far from where she was located at. "Kira wasn't meant to hear any of that. I'll go after her..."

"No, I'll go after her." Watching Seiya depart through a back exit just as pissed.

"Kira? Kira wasn't meant to hear any of that?" Rei was absolutely pissed, however she managed to remain calm and cool headed in the presence of the others. It would be apparent to the gathering, that Rei was a lot angrier than some in that room. "Can someone please tell me what happened here?" Rei addressed everyone then, that were still present.

"I leave the room for not very long, after Seiya and I were practicing on music. Knowing that people were about to arrive to our agreed set time meeting." Rei was disappointed in everyone that was involved in the verbal assault, pitted against one another. "WE have a REAL ENEMY out there just waiting for an opportunity to break us apart! And after hearing what I just heard, THEY don't have too! WE ARE ALREADY DOING IT! TO EACH OTHER!!"

Placing her ice cold hands against her face, taking a breath. Rei was really trying not to snap at her guests in her home. Speaking to everyone, as calmly as possible. Even with her history of having a temper. She was the host and they were her guests. "Why?! Why are we doing this? Why are we turning on one another?" Rei wanted answers! Not just from one person but all who were involved.



"My best friend Usagi just told me that she can't transform. That she has not been able to do so for a very long time. And to top that off? She and Mamoru are no longer a couple." She was hurt in just now finding this information out. Clearly, this information had been hidden from her for quite some time. "I know that... this kind of information probably should not affect me as much as it has affected Chibiusa, Mamoru and Usagi. I'm honestly still shell shocked with this information and am still processing it."

"You know what... that explains so much, as to why Usagi cannot transform. It's probably due to the fact that Ami, Makoto and Minako have been missing in action for God only knows how long. We don't even know if they are alive or dead. I screamed for months that I could not find them and my concerns were blown off. I can't feel them! I can't sense them! I hope that they are STILL ALIVE and that some kind of unforeseen force is just blocking my powers from seeing them! And now... Chibiusa appears and tells us that her mother, Neo Queen Serenity vanished?"



"I am trying to hold it together and be strong for Usagi! Our Princess! Who we swore to protect, no matter what dangers are at hand. To Protect the ones we LOVE and CARE about! No matter the crap we place one another through! What's happening here? Now? What's going on right now, isn't love... it's everyone losing faith in each other! Falling off the beaten path, our mission and by doing so, we are giving power to those we are struggling to keep at bay! The enemy! WE can't do this right now! Sailor Scouts can't falter and be at each other's throats!

"We have to stay together and be strong! Supportive of one another through the thick and the thin! WE HAVE TO!! And if we can't... we might as well surrender to the enemy. . . ."

"I for one WILL NOT surrender to the enemy! I will go down fighting for what I believe in! I made a promise and oath, no matter what! You all should remember that too!" Looking away from the group towards, Usagi, Chibiusa and Mamoru.



While looking at Chibiusa, Rei's eyes dropped down to see the watch that Chibiusa was holding, showing it to everyone. "That's for the new girl, the one who ran off?"

Rei said in a much calmer tone, taking a deep breath to release some of the tension that ran amok through her body. Crossing the room, quietly with gentle grace over towards Chibiusa, Usagi and Mamoru. "I remember a time, not too long ago, when not one person here could remember one another. A mental block that had been placed on our memories by the Queen to protect us and give us a chance, to have a normal lives." Kneeling down before Chibiusa, smiling gently up at her. Reaching out to touch the watch that was within Chibiusa's grasp.

"When our princess was found. One by one, each sailor senshi were given their memories back." Lifting the watch lightly from Chibiusa's grip only to return the watch after having a look over at it's design. This was different from their own watches. Something only Luna would have designed. "This... sailor senshi is unique, different from the rest of us. She may not be apart of the Inner Senshi or the Outer Senshi, she is still apart of us. And should NOT be shunned from the team." Lifting her violet eyes and looking directly over at Haruka and Setsuna then. Rei wasn't angry, she was calm as she spoke to the others.

"In the reference that Setsuna made, that a Constellation Senshi are rare... that should still tell you that she is one of us... hidden among the stars and planets. She is one of the guardians that watches over those who protects the planets and moons. A guardian of the stars."

Watching Seiya go after Kira, Usagi wanted to follow him but was stopped by Rei's voice.


About to speak, Rei also had her own outburst which had started. Chibiusa and Usagi both stood beside eachother as the room was literally in flames, verbally.



The room was silent, Usagi had no words that she could come up with, but could feel Rei's pain and uncertainty. She had no idea what was really going on between Mamoru and Usagi, and Usagi felt bad that she couldn't confine in her best friend, the ONLY INNER SENSHI left.





"Rei-chan..." Usagi thought to herself, watching Rei approach Chibiusa.



Nodding, Chibiusa answered watching Rei kneel down to her level. "Y-yes... it's for Kira-chan, she is Sailor Nova...but... but I don't think that's her real name." Chibiusa held it out for Rei to pick it up and look at.

"She helped Hotaru-chan and I, when we were trapped... Sailor Saturn put a shield on us but the youma might have been able to break it, that's when Sailor Nova appeared on the rooftop, and she made the youma chase her. I know we don't know her, but I still haven't had the proper chance to say thank you and introduce myself... and now that chance is gone."





Chibiusa nodded, agreeing straight away. "That's right! There was no reason to make her cry! You all should know better!"



Thinking about Kira made Usagi feel sad, this wasn’t how the meeting should have gone, half expecting it to be more focused on Mamoru and Usagi’s breakup but now..other topics had been brought up which shouldn’t have, causing more pain.

"I don't blame her for not wanting to be around us... and I don’t want to force her into doing something she doesn’t want to do, if she doesn’t want to fight with us then that’s her choice… "




Usagi said, then looked over at Rei. "I remember that time, we all didn't remember anything and Luna had to use her crescent beam on us to remember... but... back then, I was a lot younger and wanted a normal life, and now? I don't want to ever forget. Maybe that's what Kira want's to do, maybe she doesn't want to live a life based on fighting? I can understand that, but what I understand more is we all need to accept her as a friend and... I've been trying to include her, and Star Healer as well. Tonight though... she probably won't ever talk to us... or we may not ever see her again, as a Sailor Senshi. I feel responsible because I invited her here." Looking outside from the foyer, Usagi wondered if Seiya was able to catch up to her.

Chibiusa looked at Mamoru. "What should we do, Mamo-chan?" tugging at his hand.

Yaten had just turned off the car and placed it in park when he heard Taiki making a comment. "Looks like Chibiusa and Mamoru just arrived... we can wait a few seconds and then go in, I don't really want to be stuck behind them..." Reaching up to remove his shades, as he stepped out of the car, shutting the door behind him. "Other words... you don't want to overcrowd a room that's already crowded? Gotcha." Smirking slightly as he released a chuckle. Turning slightly in his stance along the walkway, he was going to start moving towards the shrine, when suddenly something, no someone ran into him. Just his luck.



The person stumbled to where the individual reached forwards to steady themselves and him to try and prevent someone from crashing and burning. "--G-gomen! I wasn't looking where I was going and I--" Recognizing her instantly! His surprise turned into alarm. Recognizing the tale trails of tears mingling in with mascara down her face in streaks. "Kira? Are you alright?!" Yaten said in concern for her well being.

"You're..."

Watching Kira let go of him and step back, covering her mouth with a look of surprise. Casting a sideways glance over at Taiki then back at Kira. "Kira, are you okay??" He asked in a much calmer tone, "What happened? Who hurt you?" Yaten was genuinely concerned that she had been crying. And the fact that she came running from the shrine really bothered him! He wanted to know who made her cry? And whose a** did he need to beat to defend her honor?



"Oh my gosh... I don't... believe it"
"Are... you alright?"
"Wooow..."

Yaten looked puzzled as he traded a glance at Taiki, wondering if they were thinking the same thing. Kira went from extremely upset to shock and awe in less than a few passing minutes.

"Ohmygosh... ohmygosh I don't believe it! WOOOW!!"

Watching Kira clap her hands together and finally respond, "I'm.. SOOOO much better now! WOOOW I'm just--- words can't describe how I'm feeling right now! Eeeeeep!! This is amazing!!! ...Hm? There are only two of you... where is Seiya?"

Where is Seiya? A little bit of jealousy slipped in the moment he heard Kira ask where their leader was. His expression of surprise relaxed and became a neutral face when the Three Lights came in touch with fans.

"We are all heading to a meeting, he's probably there already."
"A meeting? Like a Three Lights meeting?! WOOOOW! Ahh!! That must be sooo cool! I want to be a musician, I self-taught myself bass and guitar, although it was forbidden... that didn't stop me though!"

Yaten was trying to figure out why Kira was shifting gears in her emotions. Why wouldn't she just tell them what happened? It was obvious that she was purposely dodging their questions. Her nervous behavior gave that away. She was fidgeting and anxious at the same time. It almost felt like she thought she was going to lose touch with them.

"Your music makes me feel better, and things have been tough lately so each day I listen to it. One day, I hope I can make someone's day better with my music as you do with mine."
"Thank you. I'm glad it makes you feel that way."

"Gomen, I was listening in for a little bit... You're Kira, right? Odango told me about you. I overheard you want to be a musician? My friend Rei has the same dream."
"She's completely gone."
Feeling Seiya finally make an appearance, standing behind himself and Taiki. He gave Seiya a smirk not before returning his attention to Kira then. Overhearing Taiki, he did his best to keep a straight face and not chuckle to his comment.

"I saw you running away from the Shrine, did something happen there? you look like you've been crying..."

There was a part of Yaten that caused his shoulders to slump. As his internal voice shouted, 'I asked her earlier if she was okay and she never answered! BLAAAAARG!!' His expression suddenly appeared as if he was brooding. Somewhere out there in the Three Lights fan club, women were swooning in his wake to have broody babies (just kidding). Making sure to change his song and dance appearance. After feeling the nudge from Seiya.

"Crying? Me? Oh these are happy tears! heh.. You know when you go to a party, and you are around people you don't know? I mean they know you a little bit and you know them enough to go... but you get the feeling that you're different and you don't belong? I have that feeling."

"How do you know that? Did they say that to you?"

"No, they didn't say anything to me because.... It's hard to explain, but when you look and feel different from others, it makes you the odd one out. I hate feeling like that...But that's okay because I have two people in my universe--- no, five now, you three, the person who raised me and... someone who I deeply care about... They are what matter most to me."

Oh, how Yaten was absolutely pissed off after hearing how the others treated Kira. 'HOW DARE THEY!' Yaten's jaw tightened in his anger, though he did his best to disguise how he was really feeling then. He was purposely tightening the reigns on his temperment.

"Gomen, I was in my own world then, that sounded really strange, didn't it? Wow, I can't believe I'm rambling to you all, I'm so sorry!"




"It's nice to hear a fan tell us that listening to our music helped you get through a rough time in your life. You're not alone. We are with you always... and music in general can help ease a person's soul, warm a person's heart. It's sound, whether instrumental or vocal, can speak on volumes that sometimes words cannot express."

Moving away from Taiki and Seiya then, approaching Kira as how a friend would approach one another. "I am so sorry, that you were treated like an outsider. That's so unfair. Life can be like that. Unfair."

Reaching out and placing a tender hand along her arm as he kept eye contact with her. His emerald eyes were gentle and caring as he gazed back at her. "Kira, please don't let the others get to you. I won't apologize for their actions. For those people who treated you unjustly needs to apologize to you. And mean it! You didn't deserve to be treated differently. Sounds like they judged you, like a book of a cover. It's not what's on the outside that counts... it's.." Reaching forward with his free hand, fingertips hovering over where her heart was located, "It's what's on the inside that counts." Holding that gentle gaze with her. Yaten didn't care if Seiya or Taiki heard him then. Yaten was well aware that Taiki would have a field day with him later in lecturing. For now? Yaten was speaking from his heart to Kira.

"You feel comfortable in our presence, Kira. That is why I believe you opened up with us. We're all musicians, we have that in common. We're all human... well heh-heh-hmm, human in nature. Some of us are different and yet, we all accept that everyone is different. Unique in their own manners." Keeping that positive vibe up, smiling at her in a caring manner, "We are all here for you, when you need a shoulder to cry on, someone to vent to, or just hang out and chill. Whatever you need or want to do. That's what friends are for, Kira."

Was this really Kira?
She was completely different towards them, seeing her eyes light up and twinkle made Seiya smile. Even though this was typical fangirling behavior, it was a bit different since they knew who Kira was and that she could really change as a person if she wanted to. It would be a shame if she knew the truth so soon, these sorts of energetic moments with her amused the idol, and he could genuinely see she was a fan.
How touching, as soon as Yaten began to talk and move away from him and Taiki, Seiya watched Yaten interact with Kira, it wasn't long at all once Seiya saw what was going on in front of him.
"It's nice to hear a fan tell us that listening to our music helped you get through a rough time in your life. You're not alone. We are with you always... and music in general can help ease a person's soul, warm a person's heart. It's sound, whether instrumental or vocal, can speak on volumes that sometimes words cannot express."
Watching the expression on Kira's face made not only Taiki a bit amused, but also Seiya. Wanting to blurt out something, he had to hold back.
"I am so sorry, that you were treated like an outsider. That's so unfair. Life can be like that. Unfair."
Yaten had then reached out to Kira, placing his hand on her arm, which seemed to make Kira react in a strange way, one Seiya hadn't seen before he noticed the flash of some sort of symbol on her forehead appear as it flickered, wondering if it was only him that had seen it, Seiya had to look at Taiki who looked just as serious as if he were observing Kira. So it wasn't just him that noticed. The idol was very close to speaking up, and asking Kira what happened, but it was like she knew something and didn't want to get caught.

"Kira, please don't let the others get to you. I won't apologize for their actions. For those people who treated you unjustly needs to apologize to you. And mean it! You didn't deserve to be treated differently. Sounds like they judged you, like a book of a cover. It's not what's on the outside that counts... it's........It's what's on the inside that counts."
Those words alone meant more than one thing to the Three Lights, and the timing was perfect. Right now, all Three Lights were shells of who they really are, and it was as if Yaten was indirectly telling Kira something else at the same time as trying to sound like he was just talking about how a person is.
"You feel comfortable in our presence, Kira. That is why I believe you opened up with us. We're all musicians, we have that in common. We're all human... well heh-heh-hmm, human in nature. Some of us are different and yet, we all accept that everyone is different. Unique in their own manners." Keeping that positive vibe up, smiling at her in a caring manner, "We are all here for you, when you need a shoulder to cry on, someone to vent to, or just hang out and chill. Whatever you need or want to do. That's what friends are for, Kira."
"...Friends?"
Yet another nerve was struck with Kira, for a moment before she continued to speak to Yaten.
"Friends... The person who raised me, she told me to make new friends and...maybe some I can't call friends... but it makes me happy knowing I have you three as friends."

Watching Kira glance towards the Shrine, then back to Yaten again, Seiya knew exactly who Kira was referring to.
Narrowing his eyes, he felt mad just thinking about Haruka's insensitive comments towards the girl. Seiya really wanted to say something but once again, he had to bite his tongue.

Whoa Seiya didn't expect Kira's next move as she practically merged with Yaten, pulling him in for a tight embrace. This shocked the idol as he stood there a bit taken back, when did this happen?!
Taiki on the other hand looked highly amused, like he was trying really hard not to laugh, but was that at their expense or Seiya's from not knowing?
And there it was - wanting to know more. Seiya had to nudge Taiki pretty hard as he muttered quietly "You know something, don't you? What is it? they're a thing aren't they?!" Seiya asked, then looked back at Kira who now faced them as she was hugging Yaten. Watching Kira for a few seconds before a grin appeared, looking more smug than usual, but he would wait until they stopped their 'little moment' before he made any comment which would embarrass Yaten.

Watching the very flustered Kira let go, realizing she had an audience, Seiya finally spoke as he drew his hands out of his pockets and clapped his hands a few times. "Well done, it's about time... are you both going to kiss yet?" knowing the archer would have no idea what he meant since he knew Star Healer was close to Kira also.
Taiki was on the verge of losing it, he seemed to know something Seiya didn't. Looking at Taiki, Seiya raised an eyebrow and spoke "What's wrong with you? Hey! What is it? Tell me! Tell me already!"
The other idol completely ignored Seiya's question and spoke to Kira instead.
"Yes, you have us as friends like Yaten said. We'll be here for you. I'm sorry to cut this moment short but we should get going to our meeting, right Seiya?"



"Huh? Meeting?... Oh, yeah. That meeting. Well I mean we can stay a bit longer--ohHH" Having an idea, he quietly muttered "Better yet.. we'll just leave Yaten here with you, Kira" Seiya couldn't help but snigger at the thought of the two being alone, knowing how well that would go down, the singer would get into so much trouble for setting them up.
"...No. I don't think I need to be there anymore----I mean... I feel A L O T better thanks to you three, I don't want this mood to be ruined again. And besides... I have waaaay more important things to do when I get home!"
Trying to refrain from laughing again, Seiya tried really hard to keep a straight face.
"That's good, don't let anything ruin that mood."
"I'm sure she won't." Seiya thought to himself, avoiding eye contact with either of them.
"I won't! And again, thank you so much. Honestly, I feel like I'm dreaming right now and it's been hard to contain the excitement, it really has. oh my gosh, I'm so sorry you are probably sick of me fangirling!"
"No please keep going, I want to tease Yaten later." Seiya thought, looking at Yaten smirking again, the look on his face read what he was thinking.
"No, not at all." Taiki replied
"It's been such an honor, As much as I want to keep talking...I don't want to make you late for your meeting."

Wondering how this would play out, Seiya got an idea which made him walk close to Kira, just like Yaten approached her but stood next to Kira and put an arm around her shoulder, resting it there since she was a lot shorter than him.
"An honor? The honor is meeting you, Kira. Right Yaten?" he said, looking at his bandmate, still smirking. "I'm sure you'll see him again really soon." he knew Yaten would catch onto what Seiya meant, but Kira still at this stage had no idea still. The idol was now just toying with them both, enjoying every . single . moment.
"Our meeting isn't really important either... but I'm glad you are feeling a lot better. We should all hang out together, do something fun." taking another smirk at Yaten before standing by his side, letting go of Kira.



But in all seriousness, Seiya wanted to say one last thing to her but spoke from the heart, and as a Starlight.
"We really do mean we are here for you. In more ways than one... we don't want you being alone." Keeping his gaze on Kira, he was trying to hint at something, but whether or not Kira fully understood was another thing.
"Kira... the truth is...we're reall--" being the Leader, Seiya was about to tell her about who they actually were, however, a beeping sound came from all three of their wrists from their communicators. Sighing, Seiya glanced back at Taiki and Yaten "The meeting is about to start..." sounding unhappy about it, knowing Yaten would lose his s**t once he found out what really happened.

BEEP BEEP BEEP

What timing, but maybe this wasn't the right time to tell Kira who they were. Maybe... this was a blessing in disguise?



"I'm sorry Kira. Will you be alright to go home on your own?" Seiya was genuinely still concerned for her, but Kira was tough. Knowing her background and who raised her, she just had to be tough. Wishing they still had more time with her, Seiya wanted to continue this pep talk, but at a later stage.