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Hotaru listened carefully as Luna answered everyone's questions. She also noticed a subtle glow around Usagi it felt warm just like her heart always was. As Usagi sat down beside Luna, Hotaru beamed a comforting smile at Usagi. She picked up her teacup and took a light sip. "I think taking turns would be the best option. It might be a bit more tricky while she is in school but we might be able to arrange so one of us can join her for lunch. We can also keep in touch with our cell phones between classes. I can still pass for a senior even though I graduated early." She suggested.
"An essence charm sounds like a great idea Rei-chan. I have some small precious stones we could use to store our essence in. We could put them in a small bottle on a necklace and she could wear it under her uniform." She suggested to her.

Michiru's ears perked up when Rei asked about Setsuna. "Now that you mention no we have seen her in about a week. Last we heard was she was going to work and with something like this happening she would have likely had a vision as well." Michiru answered Rei.

Haruka nodded at Luna "That's fine. We can do that." responding first about being there for Usagi.
Seiya listened to the conversation, hearing Luna say they would be last to help out Usagi due to their concert made the idol speak up, giving Haruka a glare then looking back to Luna. "The concert is second priority for us. We can cancel if that's what it takes to protect Odango."

Seiya drew his attention to Usagi who seemed to have clicked they were even having a concert, then remembering about where she saw them.
Watching Usagi give him attention made Seiya happy, but as soon as she mentioned VIP and backstage made his heart sink.

It wasn't because they didn't have any tickets, in fact they did exactly that and kept some aside for her but because Mamoru was there, which made things difficult. Knowing Mamoru was listening and watching Seiya's every move, made the idol do something he thought he would NEVER have to do.

Seiya put both his hands in his pockets and lightly but subtly nudged Yaten and Taiki either side of him and spoke to Usagi, letting them know to go along with what he was about to say.

Inhaling sharply before he spoke, he knew this would break her heart and that's something he never wanted to do.
"Gomen... Odango, there are no VIP or backstage passes left. " his hands turned into fists, no one could see but he remained calm on the outside, on the inside he felt terrible.
"Not only did I make her sad... but I lied to her..." Seiya gazed at the ground, breaking eye contact with her. "Gomen, Usagi... this is for your own sake, and Chiba Mamoru's..." he thought.



Seiya felt the distance between him and Usagi grew apart, even though they were within a metre between each other it felt like they were in two separate rooms.

"It's ok with me and you can count on us." Hotaru smiled with her eyes closed.
Hotaru saw the disappoint in Usagi's eyes after hearing that. "It will be ok Usagi-chan we can still all go to the concert and see them outside the concert. Maybe we can even have a celebratory return party for them on Friday maybe we will have some fun games too or just watch some movies and have lots of snacks. Maybe we could do it over at our house. Would that be ok Haruka-papa?" Hotaru asked Haruka.

"Don't worry Usagi it will just be like we are watching you from a distance in case something happens. You can go about your daily life with your other friends and what you do normally." Michiru explained hoping it would make her feel better.

"Thank you Luna! Yes you can count on us and your right anything is worth a try. I will gather up the stones when we get home tonight and hand them over to Rei. Then once we get some help from Ami and you. We get learn how to put our essence in the stones. Then fashion it into something conspicuous." Hotaru told the black cat.
"Usagi is there some kind of charm or accessory you would like us to fashion the stones to? It can be whatever you like." Hotaru questioned her. "If you aren't sure now I can show you what I have made and you see if anything strikes your fancy. I have taken up making jewelry as a hobby." She explained.

Usagi was used to running home from Rei's place, and finally, she got home safely. Unlocking the door, then walking inside she spoke up "I'm home!!--Oh..." the house was dark and empty.
Flicking lights on at the entrance, Usagi took her shoes off at the door and proceeded to walk inside upstairs to her room.
Walking inside, she opened and then closed her door and sighed, then hugged her school uniform tightly. "Seiya..." she mumbled very quietly.



Even though her uniform was ripped, she had some attachment to them that she didn't want to just throw it away. Instead, she placed it on her bed, then went to have a quick shower to wash away the dirt she still had from the fight.
Walking back inside her room in her pajamas finally, Usagi sat on her bed and just stared at her uniform, remembering a few important details.

"I just couldn't sum up any courage to talk... I just..." she thought, sighing. Usagi sat there on her bed in the dark, feeling frustrated with herself.

Hotaru smiled. "Feel free to bring any of your favorites to share as well."
"Ok I will sketch up a few designs for you to pick from. I will include some with a mix of charms and without. That way you will have some options. Are there any particular shaped charms you would like a heart, bunny or a star or I can do a mix of them to represent everyone too?" She asked.
Hotaru tilted her head when Luna mentioned she reminded her of something. As the watches landed on the floor close to her. "Oh Luna these are lovely." As she examined them as they were on the floor.
As Usagi mentioned she was going to head home. "Have a good night. Feel free to call us if anything unusual happens day or night. We will plan the party if they are ok with that. A dream that turned into a nightmare? We all will help find a way so you can transform again you can count on it because we know you would do the same for us." She said with a bright smile.

Michiru smiled at Hotaru trying to make Usagi feel better. She did always look on the brighter side of things no matter how dark things may seem. "What do you think Haruka?" She whispered softly to her partner. "If it's to help Usagi feel better about not getting those VIP and backstage passes I'm fine with that it. I think it will help take her mind off things for the time being if we did." She waited for a reply from her. She knew how she felt about Seiya especially partially after the dressing room incident and the fact that they were technically not from within the solar system.

Yaten was waiting patiently at the door. He didn't bother to knock again, figuring that Usagi had heard the first friendly knock. Lightly shifting the suitcase resting under his arm as he thought of what to say. As the front door slowly creaked open, the moment of truth had arrived. Smiling in greeting towards Usagi. Before he even managed to utter a word, she shrieked.


That's not exactly what he was expecting Usagi to do in his presence. Thankfully he wasn't the type to jump. Seeing that she quickly recovered, "Hello and good evening, Usagi. Thank you." Yaten replied as she invited him inside. He wasn't able to get another word out as he let Usagi ramble before him. She was absolutely precious in her babbling. Which caused him to smile pleasantly in response.

Realizing that she began to put everything together, he moved the suitcase from under his arm holding it out for Usagi to take. Speaking politely and sincerely to her, "As you can tell, I found this on the ground outside of a department store. My heart stopped when I saw your name along the outside flap of your suitcase. And I knew that at some point you would wonder where it was. And hope that some good samaritan would return it to you since you are the rightful owner." Lightly dusting off the backside, "I do believe that your suitcase has seen better days." Yaten was trying to get Usagi to smile.

"Um... you know...back there... you saved me. If it wasn't for you... I don't know what would have happened... but because of you I'm still here. So, I never got the chance to say thank you to you personally."

Yaten smiled at Usagi in a caring manner. "And I would do it again, in a heart beat." He meant it. "You just did." He responded with a quiet sigh and light hearted laugh, to help ease the tension. To hear Usagi tell him thank you for saving her, really pulled on those heart strings within. That wasn't why he came. First, he came to check up on her and secondly to return her suitcase. He already felt like he was intruding on her bedtime regimen to settle down for the night.

"You know, Seiya is probably going to hate me for saying this.." 'As well as for beating him here, ha!' "You have been on our minds since we last saw you. We care about you. And we will do anything in our power to help aid you in your time of need, Usagi. That's a promise."

"I thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak to you this evening, even after everything that you have endured today." Seeing the clock on her wall, as he glanced back at Usagi. "It is late and I know that you need rest. If you need anything, and I mean anything. I don't care what time of the day it is. Please don't hesitate, give me a call and I will be here for you. I bid thee good night, get some rest and have pleasant dreams, Usagi."

As the door shut behind Yaten, he stepped out into the starlit sky. Knowing that Usagi should not be left home alone without some kind of protection. Moving around to the side of the house, after making sure that he was alone in his surroundings he removed his change star from his coat pocket and transformed. Sailor Star Healer, emerged from the back end of the property, blending in quite well in the shadows. It was when she walked towards the side of the house, she craned her head back, catching eye of the balcony located next to Usagi's bedroom. Without any hesitation, Sailor Star Healer scaled the side of the house with ease. Healer apparently had impeccable timing, for when she landed silently upon the balcony she overheard Usagi talking to herself.

"I'm such an idiot."

One thing that Usagi did not take into consideration... leaving the balcony sliding glass door open was dangerous. Especially with all that occurred earlier that day. The sheer curtains fluttered up into the air, masking Healer's appearance as she quietly observed how Usagi was going about her business without a care to her surroundings.

"mmm...I should check my phone..."

Without making a sound, Sailor Star Healer made her entrance into Usagi's bedroom, hidden in the drapes by the sliding door that lead out onto the balcony as if she were Tuxedo Mask even though she is not. "Please don't say that you're an idiot." Undoubtedly surprising Usagi by making entry into the open doorway addressing Usagi as Sailor Star Healer. Piercing, gentle green eyes made contact with Usagi's blue eyes, knowing fully well she caught her completely off guard.