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Taiki glanced at Seiya and then back at Healer. "Healer... you'll still feel the same even if you transform, you can't magically cure sickness. Not like this." Taiki said, giving him a look of worry.



Taiki glanced around the room to see where it was, then back at Healer "You changed, remember? So wouldn't it be in what you were wearing before?"



This was REAL weird behavior of Healer, What was wrong with her?



This got really concerning fast, Taiki knew they had an interview, and if Healer was acting this way and looking completely unwell, then perhaps it was best Healer stay home and not go to the interview.

"Leader, Healer was fine last night. Are you certain Kira is the cause of this? It's the only explanation to why Healer feels... and looks like this--- no offense Healer but you look terrible." the idol was only telling Healer how she looked.



Healer wanted to get out of Seiya's grasp, Taiki could sense how weak the Starlight was, which was odd considering Star Healer was meant to be stronger compared to 'Yaten'
Taiki looked back at Seiya, wondering how he was going to deal with the situation.

Healer shrugged, "I feel as though she has a better understanding of who everyone is to a degree. She keeps insisting that the others are princesses in a sense like Usagi. I honestly thought it would be wise for her to know just who she will get to meet and how to approach us. We're not the enemy. Although, I could see how she may think some us are. She's... I mean yeah, she does...? Sorta? I feel like she accepts me for who I am when I am Star Healer not as Yaten. Which is the same person but I don't think she's accustomed to.. you know. Kira was in such a state of shock when she looked in the mirror and my reflection apparently showed who I really was to her. She accepts it but.. I think she needs some time to wrap her head around the fact that the two versions of myself, you, and Taiki are all the same person. Kira thinks she's made two sets of friends! Not just with us, but with everyone. I understand her confusion, I remember with the sailor scouts were confused at first. I think that we're all so accustomed with how things are that we don't take the time to realize not everyone realizes we're .....uncertain if she was making sense by now. We're all one and the same."

Seiya listened to Healer explain how Kira reacted and added his thoughts into it out loud. "I remember her mentioning she has not seen a transformation, so that is most likely where the shock came from. I also think at one point she talked to me as if I were two different people and wouldn't have the same memory as Star Fighter, I'm not sure about now but I can try and talk to her about it if you'd like me to."

I know.. that's a stupid thing to say. I just practically met her and.... and... technically I don't know that much about her. And yet I.. she's.. she's... I feel her breath in my face.. her body close to me.. I.....even you think I'm a fool. You may not have said it out loud, Taiki. But I see it written along your features! I've seen how you look at me whenever I am around Kira. Maybe I am a fool.. to be this close to someone that reminds me of our princess."

The moment Seiya's left hand made contact with her forehead he could tell she was running a high temperature, her hair was damp, sweaty, and sticking to the sides of her face. "...let me take a shower and .. hopefully that will... take the edge off of whatever has rendered me like this."
Seiya wasn't going to let go just just, he simply observed the strange behavior Star Healer was displaying. Looking towards Taiki for a few seconds then back to Healer.
"...You're in no state to do anything, you're pale and..."
"Why are you picking on me! Why not pick on Taiki! And for the record.. I'm always pale...paler than you two anyways."
"Taiki isn't the issue here, he's fine. You? You're clearly not fine. Healer, wake up and admit it! Something is wrong with you!" Raising his voice, Seiya was trying to get through to him.

"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." Healer once again felt the power struggle. Not having the energy, let alone the motivation to fight back really did place a dampener on how she wanted to handle the situation she found herself in then. Just fussing, was spending energy that she really didn't have to spare. "I don't know.. I had...

"Taiki, close the door... Healer isn't going anywhere." Seeing Seiya turn to look towards Taiki, she felt like she was in trouble and getting punished. That wasn't the case though, was it? As soon as the door closed behind Taiki, Healer felt Seiya's firm grip release her as she stood there feeling as if she was being cornered by both of them. But more so, by Seiya.

"Now... what really happened?" Just after Seiya said this, he felt something vibrate in his pocket, for a split second his focus shifted then back to Healer.

"...had..nightmares... maybe... Maybe if I transform I will feel better Seiya. Yea... that's what I should do!"

"IDIOT! Transforming isn't going to do anything!" Seiya raised his voice again, but Healer just outright ignored the real problem.

"Leader, Healer was fine last night. Are you certain Kira is the cause of this? It's the only explanation to why Healer feels... and looks like this--- no offense Healer but you look terrible." the idol was only telling Healer how she looked.

"NO! It was right there! I-I-I! I had it in the pocket of my pants before.. before...I changed into my nightshirt. It's in my pocket!! If you will let me go and ..and...and...""...lemme transform... I..then.. I... I... you... wouldn't see me like this.. so weak... drained... worthless... I don't.. I don't like feeling weak...not feeling like myself."

"Taiki, I know. I need to think of how we can remove the crystal that's inside her, it's now affecting others which is an issue."



Thinking about how to approach this, Seiya's stare held the whole time, he wasn't happy about this, seeing someone he loves break down and become weak. Healer had always been a bundle of energy, quick to speak up and give their opinion, bite back usually. Seeing this weak small figure hurt Seiya deeply, watching her wither away broke his heart.

"P-please Seiya..." Healer pleaded Seiya to let go, he held his hands up as if to say 'I've let go' then rested his hands back down to his sides, putting one in his pocket and taking out his phone.
Reading Rei's message had made the idol realize she must have heard something, looking back at Healer, Seiya remained silent and turned to Taiki. "Cancel the interview. We're not going to it today. I'll take Kira home, Healer needs time to recover and rest. By all means do not let her out of your sight." Looking back at Healer, Seiya narrowed his eyes. "That's an order."

Taking a few steps away from Healer, he also realized how this looked and came across to her. "Usagi and Rei have to head to school now. Sorry, Healer but you can talk to Kira over the communicator but you cannot see her in person until you are better. I'll take her home and have a chat with her about a few things then I'll come back." Letting Healer know what he was doing, Seiya added "Call me if you need anything."

Seiya knew if he kept hounding at the Starlight, telling her off it wasn't going to end well, what the idol could do though is remove the problem from their house. Before Seiya left the room, he walked over to Kira's belongings which had two albums, her communicator, and her mobile phone in the shoulder bag she had with her. As he took the bag and headed towards the door, Seiya stopped and looked at Healer. "Please, rest, if not for me, do it for Kira's sake. Taiki, I'll be back." Trying very hard to smile, Seiya exited the room they were in and followed where the voices were. Before entering, he stopped just to quickly respond to Rei.





Walking into the lounge, Usagi and Kira had been talking. Masking how he really felt, he seemed to put on an act and snuck up behind Usagi, reaching over to take the last rice ball she had. "Thanks for sharing, Odango!" he quickly moved away before she could take it from his grasp and moved towards Kira. Using his other hand which held her bag, he gave it to her. "Sorry Kira, Healer isn't well. I've asked Taiki to cancel the interview, so I'll take you back home while Taiki stays with our patient." Knowing how that must of sound, the idol felt bad for keeping them apart but long ago Healer did the same for Seiya's health and well-being.

"I remember her mentioning she has not seen a transformation, so that is most likely where the shock came from. I also think at one point she talked to me as if I were two different people and wouldn't have the same memory as Star Fighter, I'm not sure about now but I can try and talk to her about it if you'd like me to."

Healer nodded, "That's just it. Kira sees all of us as two different people. Or.. she did." Feeling herself losing time, losing energy, she was exhausted by now. "Try, what's the harm. Right? Besides.. you have a.. clearer thought process than I do." Looking over at Taiki, who appeared to be blurry even though he wasn't standing that far away. Allowing her emerald eyes to drop and glance down at her sweat covered arms to her pale hands, "Is this what Kira experienced umm.. felt like .. last night or the other day? None of this is making any sense but now that I think about it.. it kinda does make sense. Especially when she was trying to describe the glowing thing in her chest. How that purple glow was affecting her. The pain was not just internal it radiated out." She stopped talking for a moment and mumbled, "It radiated out and I told her that I would do anything to take that pain away from her." Frowning as she tried to see clearly and think straight, she was failing miserably at this point. "Kira tried to warn me. I heard Kira, but...? I guess I was blind to the truth behind Kira's words. I just didn't understand the depth of the pain she was feeling." Not meaning to say that outloud, perhaps both Seiya and Taiki would have a better understanding.

"...You're in no state to do anything, you're pale and..."
"Why are you picking on me! Why not pick on Taiki! And for the record.. I'm always pale...paler than you two anyways."
"Taiki isn't the issue here, he's fine. You? You're clearly not fine. Healer, wake up and admit it! Something is wrong with you!"

Healer absolutely cringed at the yell and half expected some kind of physical reaction which caused her to shrink back a moment. Hearing Seiya yell at her, hurt her ears, hurt her in general at that point. She already was small now she felt tiny. Healer hated confrontation, especially when it had to do with one of her siblings. It just caused issues between their small knit group. She's stubborn, it runs in the genes! Speaking up and trying to defend herself at that point. "I hear you!! Just raising her voice, strained her. Hurt her. She managed to put up a front and deal with it until she got her message across, "I do hear you. But do you hear me?"

"IDIOT! Transforming isn't going to do anything!"



Miserable and now heartbroken. Trying to muster up some strength to carry on, "Do you honestly think for one moment, I want you or Taiki to see me like this, Seiya?? I don't like ASKING for help! Not unless I need it! I can usually deal with whatever is thrown my way. Don't you know this isn't the real me, Seiya!? I don't know how to fix this...my mind is in a-a fog and I can't see through it." Stumbling backwards, she caught herself by sinking down along the cold, soaked sheets on the bed.

"So yes, yes Seiya, I'm asking for help because I'm scared! I don't fully understand why I feel like this.. maybe it's that thing in Kira's chest. I don't know. I don't have the answers that you are looking for! You want me to admit that I am a FOOL?! Fine I'm a fool! Are you happy? Are you happy Taiki?!" Even though Taiki didn't say anything she felt as though she was ganged up upon by now.

Were either of them satisfied with Healer's response? Uncertainty was in her clouded thoughts. If Healer had been in her right state of mind, the facts would be that neither one of them would have been satisfied or happy after hearing what she just said. She HATED the fact that she couldn't think clearly.

"Fine... I screwed up. I fell in love. I told the person that I love that I would do anything to make her feel better! Even take that away and absorb the pain that's burrowing deep inside of her like some thorny, gnarled thorn. Even if it meant I die! So that Kira wouldn't have to carry that burden alone. Can't you understand?" Yelling back at Seiya with all the steam power she had left and then that energy was spent. Of all people, she thought that Seiya would understand more than Taiki. Healer didn't have the strength to carry on this conversation much further.

Her voice a whisper, her throat raw and dry, feeling like sandpaper as she spoke. "I don't want to fight you, I never do, Seiya. I don't have the strength...yelling at me isn't going to fix this either. I'm sorry, I don't have the strength to continue.. and I don't want either one of you to see me like this. I feel so... so.. helpless. I am so sorry that both of you two have to see me like this. The empty shell of who .. I once was." Tears at that point streamed down her sheet white, pale cheeks. Healer just wanted to find a hole somewhere and disappear.

"Cancel the interview. We're not going to it today. I'll take Kira home, Healer needs time to recover and rest. By all means do not let her out of your sight. This was her fault and Healer knew it. They had been looking forwards to this interview and she blew it. Some faint sound, escaped her breath as she cupped her face with her hands. Her body slumped as the tears streamed down. It was Healer's fault for not listening to the warnings and now Kira was going to be blamed. "That's an order."

It didn't appear that Seiya heard her. Or maybe he did but was contemplating on how to address the situation. No amount of tears from her would sway Seiya's feelings. Hearing Seiya walk away, the weight in his footsteps spoke volumes. Holding onto her breath she heard him stop, "Usagi and Rei have to head to school now. Sorry, Healer but you can talk to Kira over the communicator but you cannot see her in person until you are better. I'll take her home and have a chat with her about a few things then I'll come back."

Wiping away the tears from her face with the backside of her arm, she watched as Seiya was starting to depart. "Call me if you need anything." All Healer could do was to sit there and watch as Seiya moved about the area. Gathering up Kira's belongings, "Please, rest, if not for me, do it for Kira's sake. Taiki, I'll be back." She saw Seiya form a small smile, Healer knew deep down Seiya was very concerned about her. And quite possibly disappointed at her. Healer couldn't bare to look at either one of them, knowing that she hurt them with the looks she provided and the spiteful words. And no matter how much she would apologize and ask for forgiveness later. . .the damage had been done.

"What? Star Healer is sick?!" Hearing this coming from Kira made the idol look at her, her features changed slowly as she became upset, and everything around her seemed to be blanked out. “Hey… it’s not your fault.” Seiya said to her placing a hand lightly on her back. “She just needs to gain her strength back, that’s it.” Having to reword it, Kira seemed to have figured it out and what the cause was. Nothing Seiya did or said at this point made any difference. “Oi, Odango, make sure you go to school today, even if it’s just a half day.” He said, gazing at Usagi, and then his tone became soft “And be careful.”
"Do you mind if I come with you? I'll let Hotaru know I'll be a bit late."
“Not at all.” Seiya replied, giving another faint smile to Luna before looking at Kira. “…Let's head back.” Gently nudging Kira to move with him, Seiya walked down the hallway where his footsteps and others were heard.
“Taiki, Yaten! I'll see you later!” he called out to the other two, letting them know he was leaving.

Seiya took out his phone from his pocket and read Rei’s message, then placed it back into his jacket pocket, his fingertips brushed alongside of his Star Change making a mental note he did have it with him if anything happens.
As he approached the front door, he opened it and let Kira walk out and Luna, before following behind them. “This way.” He said, directing them to his car. Being a gentleman, Seiya headed over to the front passenger’s side and opened the door for Kira, helping her get inside before closing it carefully then proceeded to do the same with the back door behind Kira, opening it for Luna to jump in, then closing it afterwards. Walking around the back of the car to the driver's side of the car, he opened it and got in, placing his safety belt on.
He gave Kira another concerned look as he thought to himself “She’s completely spaced out.” He thought before looking back ahead and turning the car on, then drove off.

The whole way there, it was quiet, it felt like he had been driving for ages even though her house was only ten minutes away by car. As Seiya pulled over to the side of the curb in front of Kira’s/Makoto’s house and parked, he turned towards Kira as he unclipped his safety belt “We’re here...” he softly spoke to her, hoping that being at her place might make her feel more comfortable than at the Three Lights residence.
Giving Kira a faint smile, he got out of the car and carefully closed his door then proceeded to walk around the back, and to opened the back passenger side of the car for Luna to jump out, then closed it behind her. Now, he carefully opened the door for Kira and waited until she unclipped her safety belt, then helped her stand up from sitting in the car seat.
Now that they were outside her place, the idol waited for Kira to lead them to the front door, following her with Luna. As the front door opened and Kira walked inside, Seiya followed and closed the door behind him after Luna, turning back around he had seen Kira make her way into the lounge where he caught sight off Three Lights magazines on the dining table, some were on the floor, on the couch, along with a familiar plush toy Seiya remembered Kira having. His gaze shifted to the television which was paused on a Three Lights movie they were in a few years ago.

“Uhhh…” he thought to himself, it was like walking into a fangirl's lair as his eyes scanned the room, seeing merch for the upcoming concert. “I…uhh I had no idea you were such a fan, Kira…no wonder you were so nervous…” he said out loud as he made his way towards the couch and sat down. Looking beside him, Seiya picked up the Yaten plush and looked at it.
“Geez… I can’t believe they have these things. I’m guessing Yaten is your favorite then? You can tell me… I won’t be offended.” He half-joked as he made the little plush toy's arm move a few times as if it were waving at Kira.
“...I remember Yaten telling me about how you got this, that claw machine at the arcade.” His gaze shifted back to Kira and where she stood. “Yaten… or rather Star Healer speaks highly of you… she really cares about you. You both are very similar, you hate things getting in the way, stopping you from doing what you think is right. You’re both very stubborn, Taiki is looking after her now and I wouldn’t be surprised if she tries to fight him to leave just to see you.” Pausing, held out the plush for Kira to take from his hands and smiled. “We will find a way to get that crystal out of you, it hurts me to see you both like this, away from each other. I was once in that same situation with Usagi and I kept trying and trying to be with her, I can only imagine how she must be feeling. Yaten is tough, but Star Healer is tougher. She is strongest when she is herself, and even more… when she is with you. You light up her life.” Genuinely letting that sink in a little before he continued, his expression slowly changed as he was focused on the next conversation he had been meaning to talk about.



“Kira… I’m speaking to you as the Leader of the Starlights and on behalf of everyone…we truly care about you, and I just want to see you and Star Healer together, happy. It‘s hurting us all seeing you like this; we want to help but we can’t do that if you won’t let us. Remember when you said you weren’t here to make friends? Subconsciously you already had without realizing it, and I know deep down you’re scared to have that connection, I can tell you now it’s okay to genuinely feel that way. We are your friends, and we all love you… all of us want to help you return to your home planet.” Pausing, Seiya had to speak carefully on how he worded this next part “But I… can’t help but feel there is more to you than you let on. We all want to know about you… your home and the constellation senshi… we have never met one before and I guess I’m speaking on behalf of everyone being genuinely interested.”
Thinking about how that may come across, Seiya had to share something about himself/herself in hopes it may make her open up a little more.

“When we came to earth a few years back, we all were looking for our Princess. We decided to sing because our Princess always loved hearing our voices, and that’s why we became idols, not because we love the fame and attention but because we want to reach out our feelings to the people we love, sending them a message as far as we could go so the world could hear us. In our lyrics there has always been a hidden message… we can’t always be Starlights, because we have to separate the two. On Kinmoku we were always Starlights and when our Princess saw us on Earth, the first thing she asked was “Is this the appearance you’ve been taking on this whole time on Earth?” and I answered with ‘In order to find you from among all the women on this planet, this was the most convenient look.’ We too, didn't plan on making friends so this look was not thought about if we did make friends. You know.. we do retain our memories as Sailor Senshi, I know it must be a bit of a shock and I’m sorry we didn’t tell you sooner, I was the one who told the other two to wait. I know Star Healer has been wanting to tell you for a while now.” Going back to the last conversation, Seiya verbally pushed again. “Kira, I’m always here if you need to talk, about anything… you can open up to me. What you tell us will stay between us, unless you say otherwise. This is your life, your story to tell.”

Usagi watched the three head out and just stood there.



"...Eh? OH! Rei-chan! Heh...I guess so! Ne ne, this house is HUGE! I kind of want to explore in it hehehe" Rei reached into her bag and pulled out a lunch that was specially made for Usagi and gave it to her.






"Huh? LUNCH?! Rei-chan! Really?! WAAAHHH~~ I'm so lucky to have a friend like you!" Usagi took hold of the lunch and ran around to Rei's side, linking her arm with Rei's.



"Oh, that's right! Our school has a half day too! , and a fair?! YES! Absolutely yes!" Usagi was super excited to spend time with her best friend, some alone time together would be a nice change from all the youmas and fighting. "Let's go! I'll make sure I save some room for the fair's food! Rei-chan! lead the way!"

Haruka was driving along, it was her turn to get a few things from the shops, and every so often Haruka would purposely take a detour and go down the street Kira resided in, to see if anything had changed, if she did her gardening or any sort of movement from the windows as Haruka would drive past. She often thought of stopping and seeing how she was, but her communicator showed Kira was in different places each time. However, this time Kira was back at her house, and what caught Haruka’s attention more was a familiar car parked outside. Tilting her sunglasses forward to get a glance at the number plate, it was none other than Seiya Kou’s car. Suspicious as to why he was there, Haruka pulled over in front of his car, unbuckled her safety belt, and got out of the car. “As always…terrible parking.” She thought to herself before looking towards the front door.
Haruka knew that Seiya wouldn’t be too happy with her if she knocked, so Haruka was going to subtly go around the back entrance and come through the back door instead, there were a few rooms before the lounge so she knew she could stand aside there and listen in.

As she found the back door was closed, Haruka turned the handle and slowly, and quietly crept in, and closed the door behind her very carefully. Haruka and Michiru were the masters of stealth, they always seemed to appear without being noticed as Sailor Senshi, and so she used that skill to get inside and not be seen or heard. Luckily, she left her communicator at home, not thinking she would need it as it was ONLY going to be a quick trip…or so she thought.
"Thank you... I truly admire you three."
Seiya smiled “And we admire you too.” He then listened to her next sentence. "The Starlights are so amazing...I wish I could wear their attire.... they have such nice figures too and are so pretty...I'm kinda jealous of them, to be honest..."
“Uhhh… thanks? I guess?” this caused a little blush over his cheeks, feeling a little embarrassed. He didn’t really know how to react to that compliment as it was a first, but then said “Heh… you want to try that out? I have no idea if it would even work. But I’m sure you’ll look just as good. You could even ask Healer hehehh..”
"Are you sure you're Star Fighter...?"
“You really don’t believe me, do you? Have you not seen Healer transform??”

Haruka rolled her eyes, hearing the 'You’re so amazing' speech made her scoff quietly, then listen to Luna’s voice, uttering a word she didn’t expect to hear, it almost sounded as if she were half telling Kira off for fooling around and not getting serious.

"Princess... please..."
“Princess?” Seiya thought to himself, looking at Luna, then back at Kira again. "Let us help you... tell us what is going on, let us understand you."
"If... I tell you... it will change everything... you do realize that, don't you?"
What was she going on about now? Princess? Change everything? Seiya began to be invested more in the conversation, leaning forward.
Hearing Kira speak this made Seiya feel a little anxious now, he rested both his hands on his lap, and his fingertips lightly circled around the outside of the faceplate of the watch that was on his right wrist, almost possibly hitting a very important button.
"I already know most of it... but... I'd like to hear it from you. The only thing that will change is getting the help you need. I promise you that."
"I was planning on telling Star Healer first... and I hate public speaking. I wanted to tell everyone too but... I guess it will have to be this way. I...I guess I'll start at the beginning then..." There was a pause, as Seiya could feel how much Kira was bracing herself for the big reveal. "Let me... formally introduce myself first. When I told you my name was Sailor Nova when we first met... that was a half lie... half-truth... much like Sailor Sagittarius. When I told everyone I had rules I couldn't break? Only the Princess of the Constellation can make rules. I was the one that made those rules. I'm the Princess of the Constellation Senshi, Princess Nova. and my real home is with the Stars." It was as if Seiya was able to see said image of her in his mind, that same feeling returned when Usagi and Kira passed by him and Taiki in his room. That was the feeling he got and now it adds up to why he felt that. Another pause as Kira drew her attention to Luna. "You knew that, didn't you, Luna?"
"Yes, but what I don't understand is how are you Sailor Sagittarius as well? How are you two roles like Usagi?"
"That's a good question Luna, and I can answer that by giving you my back story. My birth mother and father were visiting the Moon Kingdom the night it was under attack by Queen Beryl with Princess Serenity and Prince Endymion. My mother was from the Moon Kingdom and my father was from Planet Jupiter. My mother was pregnant with not only me but my twin sister. We were the only twins that had two different powers each and my mother was the only Mother of the Constellation from the Moon Kingdom. My mother and father died that night the Moon Kingdom was under attack. There were medics that came from other planets to help and see if there were any survivors. My mother was still alive but died when both of us were born due to too much blood loss. We both had powers, I have Celestial powers from the Moon Kingdom whereas my sister had powers from Planet Jupiter, my mother... miscarried and my sister passed away while she was still inside my mother's stomach. So that power needed a vessel... it can't just sit there, so it went to me and that's why I carry two types of magic and am able to transform into Sailor Sagittarius because that is who my sister would have been. That power was given to me, I wasn't born with it naturally. My father had a twin brother also, and his wife was from Planet Mars...all the Constellation Senshi are only children except for me. I inherited my sister's powers which Planet Jupiter has two types of magic, and only a small number are born with two. My sister had Thunder as her first element and Fire being the power she was meant to have when she awoke as a Constellation Senshi. I have both Thunder and Fire from my sister, as well as my Celestial powers being the Princess. My own magic is meant to protect the Constellation Senshi being the primary source. The Constellation Senshi are my own Guardians... but they have to all be on their respective Planets to protect their Princesses. And my Guardians are the Starlights much like Princess Kakyuu has you, however, I know my Starlights are out there somewhere...I haven't met them yet but... I will when the right time comes..."
Yet another image came to his mind, it was of a Starlight that not he or the other two would know of. Her outfit was blue, just like the blue on Sailor Sagittarius instead of black. “Another Starlight?” he thought to himself, she even mentioned that she had not met them yet, but for some valid reason, Seiya could see the Star Change on that image's chest which he recognized.

"I was sent to Princess Jupiter to train as a normal Sailor Senshi as you know...Planet Jupiter is the biggest Planet with the most population, I grew up thinking I was Sailor Sagittarius and I did for so long, Princess Jupiter wanted me to have a normal life as a Sailor Senshi and get me to fit in with all the other Guardians but I was always sent to special training when the others weren't. Sailor Scorpio is in fact related to me, in this day and age you would call her my cousin and ideally, the power of Fire belongs to her as it comes from her Mother originally. The same thing happened when we were reborn, I lost both parents and I believe that was the fate and path I was meant to have, that's what makes me stronger as a person, and that test proved itself when I found out who I really was and why I was so different from the others. "

Kira’s voice had begun to get a little shaky, Seiya kept watching her, concerned as he could see she started to get on the verge of breaking into full-on tears. The idol knew if he moved to give her a hug, it could ruin her focus, and perhaps that’s why she wanted Healer to be there with her, so she could be her support. Haruka had to cover her mouth from instances of shock, and even more so now since finding out about Kira, she felt absolutely awful about how she treated Kira.
"Sailor Scorpio...she...she was my best friend, we grew up together, she is the person who I called my sister, and I truly believed she was. I always remembered her as this hot-headed redheaded firey girl, she was always defending me and standing up for me. However... she didn't know I was the Princess, and I didn't either. Our friendship grew over time until the Constellation Senshi awoke their powers one by one and began to go their separate ways. When we got older...I found out who I was but continued to be the person everyone saw me as. Sailor Scorpio started to find out the truth about me, and from that she grew jealous... to her, I kept that secret from her. She grew to hate me, and since then everything to her started to make sense, the times I was pulled away from playing with her to go and do training. I was getting trained up to protect my Senshi and be a Leader for the future. She... one day left... and never returned to Planet Mars... no one knew where she went to... until recently... I didn't recognize her at first but that was the first time I saw her again which was when we all fought her, back then..."
Seeing Kira look at her arms hinted she was referring to the most recent fight they had been in.
"I was...really...shocked...I didn't recognize her due to her being older and her wearing heavy makeup... but it hurt that she had been behind the Princess's disappearances... and that's why I didn't want anyone involved... because she belongs to me, she is my responsibility, she's my Senshi... she's my best friend... but shes also..." Another pause from Kira, and she continued.
"She's... the only family member I have left! And it's my fault, I have failed her and I thought if I went to look for Princess Jupiter and the other Princesses that everything would return to normal and they could help bring her back but... now... now that I've found her... I want to focus on her... this life she has now... isn't her... it's not her at all!"

“Kira…” he thought to himself, hearing the pain around her words. He wanted to speak now but Kira continued, raising her hand towards her chest as she then openly spoke about the Crystal that was inside her. She knew exactly what it was and why it was placed there.
"The...Crystal she placed inside me... it's draining the power as Sailor Sagittarius from me and soon I will not be able to transform... she wants that power... and it's rightfully hers of course... but in order to transfer power to another family member...I...I would...have to die"
His body was held in a frozen position, there was literally nothing he could do to help or save her. Not even Healer would be able to help, hearing Healer tell him that she wanted to take the pain away and now Kira mentioning that her dying was the only option. Looking down, Seiya had to break eye contact with Kira, it was getting quite dark and morbid, even for him. This situation reminded him of Usagi and how she would feel, Usagi would be devastated if she found out.

"That's why... I have to talk to her... make her see this life with the Dark Kingdom isn't good for her. I... don't think the Dark Kingdom know who I really am... she wouldn't tell them as all they ever do is take power and energy from living things... she would want this power to herself..."
Spoken like someone from the Dark Kingdom, only thinking of themselves. It was such a typical recurring trait and one that possibly could be healed. Usagi had saved countless people from the Dark Kingdom, so Seiya wanted to believe the same thing could happen with Kira, and hope she would get the person she cares for so much back. Seiya looked back at Kira and listened to the final part of her story.

"I haven't woken my powers yet... not as the Princess... so right now I am physically Sailor Sagittarius but underneath I am not her. I consider this as my twin protecting me with her power. I just... if I lose this power... then... I lose a part of my sister. It's such a difficult thing to decide... but I wouldn't give my life up for Sailor Scorpio to have this power, not now, shes too dangerous the way she is........Princess Jupiter sent me to Earth to not only make friends but to awaken my own powers. That's the short version of the story... there are other small details but...now you understand the situation I'm in and why I have kept everything at a minimum, and for that, I'm truly sorry." She ended her story with a bow, being sorry for her actions.

The room was silent as Seiya had to take all the information in, but finally, he was able to give a response without the silence being awkward. “Awoken or not… you are such an important person to many. Kira… I don’t think I should be calling you that anymore--- you have been carrying such a painful burden this whole time and keeping everything to yourself, that’s not right and that’s not healthy. No Princess should feel they have to carry on as you did, and I’m glad you told me…”



Part of Haruka wanted to step out and say “Me too.” Even agreeing with Seiya. The racer held back all her strength not to move, still having shock displayed over her facial features.

Looking at Luna, he understood why Luna called her that at the very start. Just as Seiya began to start talking again, he looked back towards Kira, trying to find the right words from his shock. “I honestly don’t know what to do next, but knowing that woman you call family is out to get you for that power... is unsettling and concerning… I really think we need to have a meeting. Even if we have one here, and everyone comes to you. Living here alone is a worry, and I know this isn’t what you want to hear since you're accustomed to that but…Princess, don’t you think being on your own is risky enough? They know who you are. Why not try a disguise? Can your powers do that?” His tone was nothing but concern and worry for Kira as he was trying to think of things, even Haruka was thinking of a solution, potentially having Kira stay with the Outers was an option in her mind but she would need to explain the whole story to them.



“Star Healer… had every right to stay with you last night…” he said out loud, even though she didn’t know Kira's story, her instincts were correct in being there for Kira every chance she got because her heart told her too. Seiya basically put Kira in the same category as Princess Kakyuu and Usagi, and this changed his mindset completely on how he/she needed to act around her.

>> Continuing here at Kira's house (Seiya, Luna and Kira) <<