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"W-What? Do you mean here? everyone here? I-I don't think that is necessary Seiya... I mean... we can totally do video calling... or even audio! Heh I'm fine with that but... I... don't think that's such a good idea...everyone here in one place... the house is such a mess..."
"Kira! This is serious! Stop avoiding the situation, geez what is it with Princesses being so stubborn!?, you are starting to act like Usagi. Seiya, do you think tonight will be good? It all depends on how Healer feels too..."
"TONIGHT?!"
"Yes, tonight. We'll go back to the others first and see what they say. I'm sorry but you'll have to repeat everything you told us at the meeting."

Listening to the two talking back and forth, Seiya gave the nod when Luna asked him if tonight would be okay, then watched Kira who seemed to be having a mini panic attack as she sat opposite him on one of the dining room chairs.
"I'm sure Healer will be fine by then." Seiya replied then said “Star Healer… had every right to stay with you last night…”
"I think she could feel the pain I was in...I'm sorry, I truly didn't mean to make her feel this way...if I knew...I... would have handled it better..."
A buzzing sound came from Kira's phone which then followed suit, taking out his phone, he saw four notifications. One was the cancelation of the Three Lights interview that started at 10, and the other three were from Rei. Ignoring the first one, Seiya clicked on the first message from Rei.



The idol's expression changed slowly, realizing he had muted the outside voices so no one could talk in his communicator but pressed the main button on his communicator watch by accident, everyone heard their conversation up until now.
"Oh s**t..." he thought to himself. Everyone knows. I guess that will cut the meeting shorter.





"Uh... about tonight's meeting... you won't need to repeat...yourself..." Seiya said carefully, pressing the button to stop the communication. "I must have pressed all comms by accident when... you were.. talking..." Oh no, how was the archer going to react? Did everyone hear it?
Meanwhile, Haruka was still listening in, after hearing that Seiya had accidentally pressed the comms button, she was a little relieved that she didn't need to explain the whole story back to the Outer Senshi. Haruka's watch was at home.


Seiya hit send and that message went to Rei. Speaking up again, the idol resumed talking to Kira. "I'm sorry, that isn't what you wanted to hear. I don't know who heard it so you may still have to explain again... or answer questions. Either way... we all need to have the same information. We could ask Luna at the meeting about that idea with the disguise pen?" Knowing Kira wouldn't be too happy regardless, she would still have to do a fair amount of talking tonight.
"I... should probably check in on our patient but at the same time, I'm not really happy just leaving you here by yourself. Luna, could you stay with Kira? I know you had plans with Hotaru, but I'm sure she would understand."
Hearing the idol announce he needed to get back home, Haruka had to get out of the house before Seiya noticed her car parked in front of his. Once again using her stealth skills to exit, she carefully and quietly walked past the house and stopped by her car, turning around, the racer leaned against her car and watched for Seiya to exit as she planned on talking to him.

Getting up from his seat, he walked towards the exit of the dining room. "I'll see you both later, and if anything happens let us know. I won't be long." The idol smiled at Kira and then looked at Luna. "See ya." Giving them both a short wave before leaving the room, he walked towards the exit of the house and stepped outside, seeing a figure leaning up against her car as if she were waiting for him, Seiya narrowed his eyes. "What do you want?" he thought to himself, making his way over to her.
"I take it you heard that conversation, that's why you're here?" the idol questioned, walking up to the bonnet of his car and leaning on it, facing the racer who was glaring at him.
"I could ask the same about you, what are you doing here? I've never seen you or Kira interact with each other, so why the sudden interest?"
The idol scoffed "That's typical of you to say that. I took her home because she stayed at our place after that youma battle, remember? I was taking her home because Yaten needed to rest some more, but that is none of your business."


The two stood there talking, as usual, they were verbally throwing insults back and forth, questioning each other.

"What do you mean none of my business? It is, it's everyone's business!" Haruka snapped back once more continuing "Keeping secrets again?"
Just as the idol was about to answer both her questions, there was a loud shattering sound that caused Seiya and Haruka to both stop and look in that direction. Moments after that, Luna jumped out of the window and ran towards the two.
”SEIYA! HARUKA! It's Kira! Sailor Scorpio is in there with her!"
"What?!" Seiya yelled, he literally was just in there!
Luna looked in shock of worry herself, and that alone was enough reason to go back towards the house. "We can get in from the back door." Haruka said as she guided Seiya, both walking around the back where no one was able to see them. The racer pushed open that same door that she came out from earlier and heard the two talking.

"Do you see a Dark Kingdom symbol on my forehead? No. I'm not being controlled, I chose this path and it's far too late to save me now."
There was a pause, which Seiya and Haruka looked at each other, it was a look of 'She needs backup' They both thought the same thing giving each other a nod, and both at the same time transformed.








Even though this would have taken a few moments to do, the next step would be to get inside. Sailor Uranus pushed open the main door and whispered "We'll stand on either side of them, can you go to the other side fast enough?"
"Of course I can, I'm quicker than you." Star Fighter said, taking a dig at the Senshi.
Annoyed, Sailor Uranus rolled her eyes and then followed Star Fighter into the dining room. Star Fighter managed to jump and flip to the other side of them, to everyone else her image would be a blur until she landed. Sailor Uranus summoned her sword and pointed it at the woman who had Kira pinned to the wall, both of their movements were very vigilant.







Both of them held their attack poses, not making any movement. No doubt Yaten and Taiki would get some sort of feeling that Seiya had transformed since their Star Changes were connected.

Miya had her left hand on Kira's shoulder which had her hard up again the wall behind her, and her right hand rested in the middle of her chest, just moment's before Star Fighter and Sailor Uranus arrived during their transformations, Miya was able to say one last thing to Kira before they crashed the party.

"I'll transform if you tell me why you won't return... why have you changed so much? Why won't you let me help you? Why can't we talk? I miss you, Miya, I really really miss you!" A few tears streamed down her face, Kira wanted a chance to talk to her, as she began to answer her.

"Even if I tell you, you still won't understand."

"Yes, I will! Deep down I know you are still there, I know you truly don't want to hurt me, I can see it in your eyes that you don't want to do ANY of this!"

Miya stared directly at Kira, and spoke quietly "...And what will you do if I come back?" she questioned.
A blurry figure jumped over to the other side and then landed. It was Star Fighter, and opposite her was Sailor Uranus who simultaneously held a pose as if they were about to attack. Kira was about to answer Miya but then noticed two figures standing on either side, it happened so fast that it didn't give Kira much time to really react and only heard them speak as if they had been watching for a while.




Not moving her head or body, Miya's eyes shifted to something that caught her attention, looked to the other side for a few seconds, and back to Kira. "A planetary Senshi with a Talisman... and a Starlight... that's something you don't see every day..."
"Talisman?!" Kira thought to herself.
"Reinforcements Princess?...is that necessary? I thought you wanted to talk alone..."
Kira narrowed her eyes at the red-headed woman at the comment she made and didn't say anything, she hadn't acknowledged Star Fighter or Sailor Uranus at all and only kept her focus on Miya, knowing if she said anything or moved, Miya could attack at any time.

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"Don't be sorry, something isn't right with you, and you weren't heard. You have every right to feel this way. You did the right thing by staying with her, you have to trust how you feeling and--" stopping, Taiki looked at his watch which beeped, causing him to press the comms button which Luna began to speak.

Distracted by their Leader's conversation with Luna and Kira after the conversation finished, Taiki didn't look shocked on the outside however looking over at Healer, she did. "Is that why Healer is drawn to her?" Taiki thought.

They both sat in silence taking in that whole conversation. Taiki felt something in his jacket pocket which emitted a familiar warmth. Seeing Healer didn't need to transform to the same extent Taiki would need to, she immediately knew something was wrong.



Seeing Healer stand up, Taiki had to look away, even though Healer most likely wasn't listening to him. "Uh... Star Healer?... you know you have to stay like that until you get home, right? You didn't change before you transformed..." he muttered. It's not like Star Healer isn't used to it since they only ever wore their Senshi attire on Kinmoku, but that wasn't exactly the first thing on Star Healer's mind, and just like that she was already gone.

"Maker Star Power... Make up!"



Star Maker had to catch up to Healer, seeing her a little unstable was still concerning but she seemed to be getting stronger, or was it the adrenaline rush from thinking about Kira's safety that took over? Love does crazy things.

Like shooting stars, they both disappeared and landed at Kira's place. "I don't know where they are but I'll go from the back entrance." Maker said letting her know which side she planned to come from.
The door was already open, it was hard to walk in heels on a wooden floor but she was able to see the back of Sailor Uranus holding a sword to Miya, who had one hand placed in the middle of Kira's chest and the other hand on Kira's shoulder, that seemed to be forcing the archer back against the wall. Everyone seemed to have frozen in place and didn't move, because one small move could end things instantly. Maker didn't need to say anything but stood beside Sailor Uranus, now there were more people and the group started to make a horse-shoe-like position.


With more people on their way, four more to be exact, the half circle would be complete.
The Starlight didn't need to say anything but gave the same glare her Leader gave to Miya as words had been spoken.

"Another two?" Referring to Star Maker and Star Healer who was in Miya's peripheral vision. "Both Starlights... Princess, are they yours?" Miya asked, her tone seemed bitter.
About to lose focus, Kira could see them in her peripheral vision and spoke only to Miya. "No... they aren't. They are from another Planet and have their own Princess."
Miya smirked, looking rather amused. "That's right... you haven't awoken yet."
"Everyone, please don't attack..." Still focused on Miya, Kira directed that to everyone as Miya's comment might have made a few already angry.
Kira deep down felt furious but only managed to narrow her eyes a little, Miya was basically mocking Kira as once she has awoken, that's when her Starlights are meant to protect her, as they are unaware Sailor Sagittarius is the Princess. Kira wanted to lie and say yes just to verbally pull a middle finger, but that meant getting those three involved and making Miya absolutely livid causing some sort of outburst, that wouldn't have helped as she hated the fact of who Kira was.
The archer could feel the purple glow emitting from her chest, it got stronger and stronger and began to reflect on Miya. Star Maker took a step forward to try and stop whatever it was that was going on, but the red-headed woman spoke up. "I wouldn't move if I were you, I could end your friend's life right now if I wanted to..."

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"Absolutely!" Chibiusa said, she seemed fired up and didn't hesitate to transform either.



"MOON CRISIS.... MAKE UP!"



Getting on the motorbike, Chibi Moon clipped on her helmet and gave a nod to Tuxedo Mask, seeing Sailor Mars hop on also.

"We have to hurry!"


The three took off safely as fast as they could, but anyone would think they were speeding to escape the police.
During this, Usagi heard the bell ring and stood up "I can't believe Kira-chan is a Princess..." Sitting there, Usagi noticed students chatter started to see more and more coming out of classrooms and wandering around. "It's... already time to go? Did I just do nothing the whole time? I should head to the fair soon... hm?"
Usagi's brooch opened, which was unusual, taking it off Usagi saw it was blinking, which only happens when Chibi Moon transforms, the blonde-haired girl couldn't explain the feeling but she knew something was wrong. Pressing her communicator, Usagi used it to connect to Chibi Moon's and spoke "Chibiusa?! What's going on?!"
There was a delay in answering, but she responded. "It's Kira-chan! Sailor Mars, Tuxedo Mask, and I are heading there now!" The sound of the wind made it hard for Usagi to hear as them being on a motorbike picked up a lot of extra sounds, causing Chibi Moon to yell into the communicator. "What?! Sailor Mars and Tuxedo Mask?! You mean..." Thinking for a moment, Usagi realized they had already transformed
That gut feeling was right, Usagi had to find somewhere safe so she could quickly transform. All the students had left class now since the bell rang which gave the blonde a good opportunity to hide and transform. Running into one of the empty classrooms and closing the door, Usagi yelled
"MOON ETERNAL..... MAKE UP!!!"



Running over to the window and pushing it open, Sailor Moon jumped out and flew over there using the wings she had. "Kira-chan... I knew I had this feeling something was wrong... in some way, we are connected... maybe that's why I knew something was wrong..." she thought to herself, determined to get there as fast as she could.

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Feeling the presence of three others who had just shown up with one more on the way still. Chibi Moon entered from the front door and ran through the lounge, suddenly stopping she saw Star Fighter then slowly approached her, walking around the corner only to see the other Senshi, and then Miya holding onto Kira.
"More reinforcements... Princess, is this really necessary? How are you contacting them?"
"I'm not, they're Sailor Senshi, they can sense danger. You used to be one, remember?" Kira snarled back, narrowing her eyes more. The archer could feel Miya's weight of both hands on her chest and shoulder pull away a little bit, Kira could see that Miya was starting to rethink her next steps, knowing she was clearly outnumbered, however, Kira couldn't ignore the pain in her chest, Miya was obviously trying to activate something as the glowing that usually kept to itself had increased in size dramatically. "The pain is getting worse... I have to do something, I don't want Miya getting hurt, I don't want my friends getting hurt... what should I do?!" the archer thought to herself, her expression changed slowly as she was beginning to feel faint, and the pain was getting unbearable.
"KIRA-CHAN!" the pink-haired girl screamed out, then raised her hand in the air to summon her Twinkle Bell. Chibi Moon ran in closer and was yelled at by Kira, causing her to suddenly stop. "DON'T ATTACK! I told you to stay away from us!" the archer yelled holding onto both of Miya's wrists, trying to move the hand that was on her chest, however, it wasn't budging.

About to scream out to Kira's name again, refusing to watch this, a familiar voice stopped the pink-haired girl, Miya was also about to speak but saw someone which this time caused her to look in the direction of the voice.

"LET HER GO!"



"I am the Pretty Guardian, who fights for Love and for Justice! I am Sailor Moon! And in the name of the Moon, I'll punish you!"


"....That's Sailor Moon?!" Kira thought to herself. The last time Sailor Moon was seen was after Sailor Sagittarius had passed out. Starring, Kira hadn't seen her or really understand what she was saying.

The red-headed woman also stared and a few seconds after Sailor Moon had finished her famous catchphrase, she spoke up. "Sailor Moon? You're Princess Serenity... another Princess..." Shooting a glare at Kira, she snapped at her "And you knew about this?!"
Kira could sense something was about to happen, which made her grip harder, not giving the archer much time to explain. "I was--"
Gritting her teeth, Miya's hands began to glow red, and her color flickered from her usual purple eye color to a flickering of red as she was about to attack Kira and spoke "You TYPICAL Princesses always have to--" Miya then slammed Kira's back hard against the wall behind her as she yelled this next part. --"STICK TOGETHER! You don't CARE about others! You didn't CARE ABOUT ME!" Her words basically meant that all the Princesses looked out for each other, not caring about the others around them. This was a dig at mostly everyone in the room.



During her yelling this, the glowing around the woman's hands increased in size and the room lit up, that sickly draining feeling Star Healer had felt before when she was with Kira earlier now everyone was able to feel which alarmed all the Sailor Senshi in the room. Going into attack mode, Sailor Moon instantly knew this was the time to attack. Kira and Miya stared at each, and in that moment Miya's eyes watered up, she had nothing but pain in her eyes which surfaced. This hurt Kira, this hurt her so much, the only family member she had. Wanting to talk to her, wanting to just hug her and take that pain away. The red-headed woman had already begun her attack, and Kira shut her eyes tightly in pain from the thick black aura that was around her chest but she still held tightly onto Miya's wrists while Miya still had Kira in her grasp.



"KIRA-CHAN!!! ...STARLIGHT HONEYMOON THERAPY----"
"TWINKLE----"
"STAR GENTLE----"

"Stop!" she managed to say but with everyone chanting their magical abilities her voice was only a whisper to them.

The room was even brighter with everyone's attacks about to merge into one, with all the Sailor Senshi about to attack, Kira gripped the woman's wrists tighter, knowing she didn't want them to hurt her, the archer took a deep breath as she screamed the loudest she possibly could as it echoed the whole house, the Sagittarius symbol appeared on her forehead, it was solid blue.





The glowing from Kira's chest emitted the whole room, and everything went black like the lights switched off or they got shifted into another dimension. The room they were in disappeared. It was a dark black room and the only light were their own bodies that lit up. The power from the Crystal had disabled their attacks, nothing came from them.
Both Miya and Kira were missing.

"KIS---" Sailor Moon stopped mid-way, it was like she blinked and the power had gone out, but there was no furniture, no roof, no ground. Just nothingness. Looking around, she saw everyone else standing there. "What... what happened? Where's... Kira? KIRA-CHAN?!" her voice echoed.
Looking around, Chibi Moon walked forward and tried to look around but there was nothing to see. "What happened? Tuxedo Mask? Where are we? Where's Kira-chan and that woman?!"
Walking up to her Leader, Star Maker looked around then spoke. "I don't see anything... Leader? I don't sense Kira or the woman anywhere. Where are we? We have to get out of here...somehow." Looking over at Healer, this must be stressful for her, Healer already had been through so much already and now Kira is missing along with Miya.

Sailor Moon walked up to Sailor Mars and spoke "Mars... Can you sense anything?"
Chibi Moon looked around and walked a few more steps away from the group. "KIRA-CHAN?! WHERE ARE YOU?! Huh?" There was a small bit of smoke that appeared, the closer Chibi Moon got to it, the thicker it got, and the more of it appeared. Luna was also there and could hear something in the distance that the others couldn't hear. "Someone's coming! Be careful!" "Tuxedo Mask? Look! ....EVERYONE, THIS WAY!" she called out.
Looking towards Chibi Moon's distant figure getting further away, Sailor Moon called out to her, while grabbing onto Sailor Mars's hand. "W-wait!! CHIBI MOON! Mars! Let's go!"
Seeing Chibi Moon had found something, Star Maker spoke up to her Leader "Let's go, there's someone coming this way...." Getting ready to attack, Star Maker was on guard just in case it was Miya up ahead.

"Kira-chan are you here?! Kira-chan?! KIRA-CHAN?!" Sailor Moon called out, seeing the smoke getting thicker and thicker.

Light-heeled footsteps approached the group and then stopped about five meters away from them. "You shouldn't be here..." the child's voice echoed in the void, her voice uttered causing Sailor Moon to stop suddenly. The girl's voice sounded like Kira's, only higher pitched being a child.



"...Who are you?" The fog was still thick at this point, but faded away slowly revealing who she was - it was Sailor Sagittarius.

There, stood a petite familiar figure. She was small, maybe an inch smaller than Chibi Moon. The girl's expression was sad, empty, unhappy and lonely. The girl was the same size as the girl Star Healer would have seen in Kira's dream from last night when she touched her forehead. Lastly, there was another detail, there was a white light that glowed softly in her chest where the Crystal was placed, instead of it giving that black-purple glow, it was white.

Just as soon as the three of them transformed and Tuxedo Masks' motorcycle arrived out of thin air. They boarded and departed without a minute to waste! The scenery was blurring past them, which gave the illusion they were moving faster than the regular speed limit. Holding onto Tuxedo Masks' chest and back, from Sailor Mars's point of view from her helmet, the street lamps light illuminated across her visor in flashes. Those flashes triggered her psychic abilities as well as precognition. They were nowhere near the others, but she could already sense that a battle between the Starlights and the Senshi's had begun with an intruder. She could sense what was going to happen just not what was being said. Known actions of others were very predictable. There was something else, muddled at the time. She couldn't see what it was because her vision was being blocked. Which warned her that something could go arry. Gripping Tuxedo's shoulder a little tighter than she should of no doubt caught Mamoru's attention.



With the microphone that was inlaid along their motorcycle helmets, with urgency in her voice, "We need to hurry!" was all she managed to say as Sailor Mars watched the scenery unfold before her very eyes in the quickened flashes of light as they sped onwards. Not too long after Sailor Mars said something, she heard Chibi Moon speak up, "It's Kira-chan! Sailor Mars, Tuxedo Mask, and I are heading there now!" Realizing that Chibi Moon must have been talking to Usagi.



The drive to Makoto's felt like forever since Tuxedo Mask had to weave in and out of traffic a few times. There were no back roads that he could have taken. When they arrived, Chibi Moon was the first to leap off of the motorcycle and making a bee line through the front door, "Chibi Moon!" Sailor Mars called out but Chibi Moon was already gone. By the time she dismounted along with Tuxedo Mask, they were not far behind the pink haired girl's trail.



Every step towards the residence made Sailor Mars feel as though some kind of force was trying to push her back. 'This force, doesn't feel like its associated with the enemy. It feels like something else... someone else.' Sailor Mars thought to herself. Once Sailor Mars and Tuxedo Mask crossed the threshold of Makoto's house that weighted pull was still there but the feeling had expanded further in the house. A sensation that weighted down on all that were present. Unless someone was psionically attuned to their surroundings they may not have noticed the sensation. One by one that made entry inside, did not realize that they were becoming trapped. Like a spider, luring in it's prey to their webbing. Each of them drawn in seeing the danger that Kira was in. Miya was holding the power not just on Kira then but all who entered.

"KIRA-CHAN!"

Violet eyes widened, "Wait! It's a trap!" Her words of warning were cut off the moment Kira shouted out towards Chibi Moon. "DON'T ATTACK! I told you to stay away from us!" It was too late, everyone that managed to arrive there in a timely fashioned had become trapped in the web. Being instructed NOT to advance to stay back! Before she was able to say another word, a shadow cast over her own along the floor with wings.

"LET HER GO!"


"I am the Pretty Guardian, who fights for Love and for

Justice! I am Sailor Moon! And in the name of the Moon, I'll punish

you!"

"Sailor Moon? You're Princess Serenity ... another Princess...And you knew about this?!"
"I was--"

"You TYPICAL Princesses always have to--" A loud cracking thud could be heard among the group as Miya slammed Kira's back against the ward hard. The excruciating expression of pain was present along Kira's features.
--"STICK TOGETHER! You don't CARE about others! You didn't CARE ABOUT ME!"



Sailor Mars stood there stunned listening to Miya like everyone else, watching her lose her temper and that energy field surrounding Miya intensified as she yelled out at everyone. The strong emotions behind each word spouted out sounded on a more personal level. That she had been forgotten, cast away as if she were nothing and this ... this was her time to get her revenge no matter the cost! "Miya. . ." Sailor Mars muttered under her breath, she could feel Miya's energy building at a quickened pace in a matter of seconds. The darkened aura surrounding Miya was growing at a substantial rate. Rei could not only feel this on emotional level but could sense it through her psychic abilities. Matters were getting worse. Looking from Miya towards Kira she could see the struggle of power wavering. Kira was fighting whatever Miya was doing to her, the battle was weakening her to the point of breaking. Why didn't the others see this?! As she turned to say something, Sailor Moon, Sailor Chibi Moon, Sailor Star Maker, Sailor Star Fighter and Sailor Uranus were on the verge of retaliating against Miya then!

"KIRA-CHAN!!! ...STARLIGHT HONEYMOON THERAPY----"

"TWINKLE----"

"STAR GENTLE----"

"STAR SERIOUS--..."

"SPACE SWORD..--"

"Stop!"

Out of the corner of Sailor Mars' eyes she saw Tuxedo Mask start to advance as she reached out with her gloved hand to stop him. Providing him an adamant, non-verbal shake of her head, NO! She was NEVER one to NOT fight. NEVER one to hesitate in protecting! She saw something that NO one else apparently saw. Watching everyone's powers magnify into something bigger than they realized.

The fluctuation of everyone's power building in an enclosed space (the house) there wasn't any space left to spare. The structure appeared to shake and shimmy as the wave of power was looking for an out! Just before everyone who had chanted out their attack readying to say those last few words to finalize their attacks Kira screamed! As Kira screamed, the Sagittarius symbol appeared on her forehead and it was in a solid blue color. Her scream sounded much more powerful than everyone's strike as her voice carried throughout the house and echoed down the empty halls.



Within a fraction of a second the lights were snuffed out and everyone was surrounded in pitch blackness. "KIS---" the electrical hum that lingered in the air felt hot as everyone who had used their attacking abilities had been nullified. "What... what happened? Where's... Kira? KIRA-CHAN?!" The moment it took for each and every person there to register that their abilities had been ceased their bodies illuminated, one by one. Their life force was what was lighting the darkness surrounding them. The fact that no one could tell if there was a ceiling, a floor or walls around them was a little discerning.

Sailor Mars finally released the pent up breath she had felt up until the lights went out. Her gloved hand was still upon Tuxedo Masks' arm, in the pose of stopping him from advancing. She felt his gloved hand touch her arm as if to draw her back to the present time. "Sailor Mars?"

'Ground yourself, Rei.' Releasing her hold upon Tuxedo Mask it was evident that Sailor Mars was trying to get a reading as to where they all were. "What happened? Tuxedo Mask? Where are we? Where's Kira-chan and that woman?!" She appeared disconnected at first. Sailor Mars was allowing her 'radar sense' to at least provide a reading as to where they were. "Mars... Can you sense anything?" Closing her eyes, she allowed her gloved hands to drop down along her sides, as her blood would pool along the extremities as she grounded herself. Lifting her gloved hands back upright, as her eyes remained closed, she interlaced her fingers together by forming a peak. When the others spoke all she could hear were their voices, muffled as if they were whispers on a passing breeze.

"What just happened?" she asked.
"I... have no idea..."
"I don't see anything... Leader? I don't sense Kira or the woman anywhere. Where are we? We have to get out of here...somehow."
"I was in mid-sentence by the time I noticed Kira's forehead... and that symbol appearing... I couldn't stop my attack but somehow we ended up here and I get the feeling this is Kira's doing."
"Perhaps..."
"KIRA-CHAN?! WHERE ARE YOU?! Huh?"
"Someone's coming! Be careful!"
"Tuxedo Mask? Look! ....EVERYONE, THIS WAY!"
"Let's go, there's someone coming this way...."

The whispers became white noise in the background, as she sought to find the source of where they were. Unable to lock onto anything, Sailor Mars was pulled out of her trance forcibly by Sailor Moon. "W-wait!! CHIBI MOON! Mars! Let's go!" It took her a moment to realize what was happening as Sailor Moon took a hold of her hand and quite literally pulled her along for the ride, "Us---!!"


"Kira-chan are you here?! Kira-chan?! KIRA-CHAN?!" Sailor Moon along with Chibi Moon were desperate in calling out for Kira. As Sailor Moon dragged Sailor Mars along down what appeared to be a shrouded tunnel filled with low and high fog, made their visibility to see anything harsh. It was a voice that called from within the fog that caused Sailor Moon to cease her movement forwards.

"You shouldn't be here..."

Feeling Usagi's grip upon her hand fall, Sailor Mars finally could steady herself. Honing in, radar wise in the general direction of where the voice originated from. The voice was child like, sounding sad, lonely, empty and uncertain.

"...Who are you?" the voice called out again. The fog appeared to rise up and separate away from the small figure that approached them through the fog. Sailor Mars' expression was stunned as she saw a younger version of Sailor Sagittarius emerge from the darkness and fog. The next thing that captured her attention was this glowing orb from within her chest, pulsating slowly, that helped light the way. Causing Sailor Mars to pause. The light that was emitting off this girl's chest was keeping the fog and darkness at bay. The more she looked upon the pulsing light, made Sailor Mars think of Sailor Moon's eternal crystal.

"Princess...What... what happened to you?"
"Where are we exactly? Our attacks not working... Miya and Kira... where did they go?"

Cautious of their non-existent environment, and sudden appearance of a young lady before them. Sensing that this was no apparition before them, that it was Sailor Sagittarius. She felt odd. Sailor Sagittarius's powers were weakened in this state. Sailor Mars was fully aware that her actions would be watched as she took a chance. Not knowing if they others would approach the younger version of Sailor Sagittarius, Sailor Mars moved past Sailor Moon and the others and moved towards the young girl. She stopped providing a distant of comfort (an arms length apart) from the young girl. Kneeling down closer to the ground, in respect as well as how she would greet someone who is younger (and to those of shorter stature, respectfully of course).



Speaking with a warm, friendly and inviting smile towards the younger version of Sailor Sagittarius, "I am Sailor Mars." Waiting for that bit of information to fill her thoughts before she continued, choosing her words carefully. "And these people with me, are the Sailor Senshi and the Sailor Star Lights." Watching how the younger version of Sailor Sagittarius was trading a glance between each person visible to her. Falling quiet, Sailor Mars was uncertain if Sailor Sagittarius would be able to hear her on a psionic basis, to hear Sailor Mars in her thoughts. ~*Sailor Sagittarius, please, don't be frightened. We are your friends and we want to help you.*~ The only other psionic person in their gathering that could hear this would be none other than Tuxedo Mask.



"We are the Guardians and Protectors of Princess Serenity." Sailor Mars turned her head so that Sailor Sagittarius could follow the line of sight to whom she was speaking of, "Friend to many, protector of all, our friend, our princess. . . Sailor Moon." Knowing that name might cause a trigger within Sailor Sagittarius's mind. For one of the last things Kira experienced was seeing Sailor Moon in person for the first time. The look that Kira had given, Sailor Mars caught glimpse of how she reacted to seeing Sailor Moon for the first time. "She, like yourself has a crystal ... that glows brightly within, with every breath she takes it keeps her heart and spirit strong."



Redirecting her violet eyes to look upon Sailor Sagittarius's teal eyes, "I sense... a similar power within you. Your strength... your vitality." Sailor Mars could sense her pain then as she keep eye contact with her, that Sailor Sagittarius's power was waning as time went on. Reaching out to place a delicate gloved hand upon Sagittarius's shoulder showing that she cared about her and her well being. That she wanted to hear what was on her mind and what was bothering her. "Please... talk to us. We will listen because we all care about you." Sensing movement from the side it was none other than Sailor Star Healer upon approach. "Some more than others.." Looking over at Star Healer then back again at Sailor Sagittarius, hoping that she realized the connection she was speaking about.

Landing straight next to a tree leading that was beside the house. The impact to the ground was a lot harder than she intended to do so. Reaching out to steady herself against the tree, her head was pounding and there was a non-stop ringing sound in her ears. Sweat dripped off of her damp hair, when she gave herself a moment to recollect her bearings when she heard Star Maker state where she was going.

"I don't know where they are but I'll go from the back entrance."

"Right, I'll see y--." By the time Star Healer had responded, Star Maker was gone. "On the inside... dammit." Her surroundings were blurry at first, before she finally pushed herself up off the tree to head towards the house. That indescribable, pulsing sensation was reverberating through her the closer she got to the house.



In the state she was in, she probably should have stayed home. Since Maker went through the back, surely there was another way in other than the front door. That was when she saw a window open. It was open just wide enough for someone or something small to make their way inside. Perhaps Luna used this as an escape or entrance to the place? The thought of jumping through the opening would probably be an unwise decision. Might actually break something in the process. Nudging the window up a little higher, she managed to slip in unnoticed. Holding onto just about anything to steady herself so not to surprise the unwanted guest or startle anyone in the process. As the soles of her boots aligned up with the tiled surface she could hear commotion coming from the main gathering area.

Stealthily moving towards where all the shouting was going she could see that strange woman had Kira pinned to the wall. Already white as a sheet, she could tell that Kira was fighting whatever this 'Miya' was doing to her. Gripping onto the wooden door frame, it was hard to focus on who all was carrying on conversation. The words were muddled, noise of conversation that felt overwhelming like being at a concert where it's hard to hear someone right next to you. "Kira!" she managed to say but was probably unheard with all that was going on. Noticing who all was present, Star Fighter, Sailor Uranus, Star Maker, Sailor Mars, Tuxedo Mask, Sailor Chibi Moon

"KIRA-CHAN!" While using the doorframe for support Star Healer watched Sailor Chibi Moon run across the room shouting towards Kira. Maybe because her voice was a different pitch compared to the others. The fact that she ran out first triggered an outburst from Kira. "DON'T ATTACK! I told you to stay away from us!" Right after Kira shouted a warning, suddenly a familiar light cast its rays around Sailor Moon as she made entry from the front door.

"LET HER GO!"

"I am the Pretty Guardian, who fights for Love and for Justice! I am Sailor Moon! And in the name of the Moon, I'll punish you!"

Sailor Moon. Stood not too far off from where Star Healer was standing as she watched the redheaded Miya suddenly erupt like a volcano with her emotions on overload mode.

"Sailor Moon? You're Princess Serenity... another Princess...And you knew about this?!"

"I was--"

"You TYPICAL Princesses always have to--STICK TOGETHER! You don't CARE about others! You didn't CARE ABOUT ME!"

Woah! Hold the phone!! Did they miss a chapter in Miya's life that they should have known about?? Star Healer felt as though they were missing pieces of history with this kind of outburst. Princesses? What was Miya going on about? Usagi, Chibiusa and now Kira ... who stated not too long ago on a one-ended conversation that she too is a princess. A princess of the constellations. Were there more present? Not she felt awful, feeling as though she had missed out on some valuable, high priority information that needed to be shared with everyone.

The ringing in Star Healer's ears without warning intensified the moment Miya did something to Kira. "Ungh!!" trying to muffle the pain she felt then, feeling her grip tighten along the framing.
"KIRA-CHAN!!! ...STARLIGHT HONEYMOON THERAPY----"
"TWINKLE----"
"STAR GENTLE----"
"STAR SERIOUS--..."
"SPACE SWORD..--"



Everyone's chants of a strike were merging into one. The noise from the chatter was deafening. It was almost hard to decipher what each person said. Releasing the framing of the wall, Star Healer sank to the ground, her gloved hands on both of her ears as the pulsing and pounding sensation intensified with the passing seconds. Her vision blurred as tried to fight off what was causing a physical issue with her then.

"Stop!" The scream that was louder than everyone else's chant caused something to happen. Star Healer was not able to witness what transpired at the time Kira screamed. A piercing high pitched sound shot right through her, moving fast like a shoot star. The sound of an arrow flying past her was completely illuminated and surrounded in white flames. The sound vanished as a blinding bright white light washed over her in an instant. Then nothing. Nothing but darkness.

Cringing as she remained in the crumpled heap along the ground. Star Healer was reluctant to let go of her ears when she felt something cool brush along her heated cheeks. Slowly opening her eyes, she saw nothing however she could feel the cool breeze from somewhere. As the breeze delicately brushed across her feverish skin causing a soothing, cooling sensation. "Wha... who...?" Whatever the sensation was it covered her in a blanket of clouds or perhaps it was the fever that made her think she saw clouds. Or was it fog? The dampness of her hair, dried as the cool sensation hovered around her figure. "Kira?" She questioned, as she sat more upright. The moment she said Kira's name the fog formation moved up and away from her and filled the void emptiness surrounding each of them.

"KIS---"

Sitting there with an uncertain expression, she didn't know if what she experienced was real or a dream? Looking down at her skin, she noticed that she was no longer wet, no longer shivering or feeling feverish, that her natural color was returning to normal.



"What... what happened? Where's... Kira? KIRA-CHAN?!" Looking away from inspecting her body she could hear Sailor Moon clear as day, no longer muffled as she called out in the darkness that now surrounded them. It was interesting to see that everyone was glowing in the dark. The lights that surrounded everyone appeared to represent their colors, which made it easier to identify everyone.

"What just happened?"
"I... have no idea..."
"I don't see anything... Leader? I don't sense Kira or the woman anywhere. Where are we? We have to get out of here...somehow."
"I was in mid-sentence by the time I noticed Kira's forehead... and that symbol appearing... I couldn't stop my attack but somehow we ended up here and I get the feeling this is Kira's doing."
"Perhaps..."
"KIRA-CHAN?! WHERE ARE YOU?! Huh?"
"Someone's coming! Be careful!"
"Tuxedo Mask? Look! ....EVERYONE, THIS WAY!"

Observing how everyone was now reacting to their change of scenery, Star Healer found it much easier to rise upright without feeling off balance. Strange. Did something? Or someone heal her? Looking behind her the fog seemed to linger, almost stagnant in the air.

"Let's go, there's someone coming this way...."
"W-wait!! CHIBI MOON! Mars! Let's go!"
"Us---!!"
"Kira-chan are you here?! Kira-chan?! KIRA-CHAN?!"

Movement in the group, captured Star Healer's attention as everyone began to chase after Chibi Moon in the darkness. Whatever she may of saw in the darkness made their presence known to all.

"You shouldn't be here..."

Feeling as though she needed to apply the 'Fred Flintstone Brakes' as to when everyone stopped suddenly. 'Why did everyone stop? Did some----?' Her question was answered almost instantly as she saw who approached them.

"...Who are you?"

It was Sailor Sagittarius! But smaller... ? Or perhaps younger? Were her eyes playing tricks with her then??

"Princess...What... what happened to you?"
"Where are we exactly? Our attacks not working... Miya and Kira... where did they go?"

Before the others got a chance to speak again. Sailor Mars moved to approach the much younger appearance of Sailor Sagittarius, identifying who she was and who everyone present were.

"I am Sailor Mars. And these people with me, are the Sailor Senshi and the Sailor Star Lights." Feeling a set of turquoise eyes settle upon her briefly not before moving on to the next person standing beside her. She couldn't help but gasp under her breath as she remained quiet to listen to the conversation Sailor Mars had with Sailor Sagittarius then.

"We are the Guardians and Protectors of Princess Serenity. Friend to many, protector of all, our friend, our princess. . . Sailor Moon."
"Princess...Serenity...."

It was becoming hard to hear Sailor Sagittarius, as it appeared she was speaking. But perhaps. What she said was only loud enough for Sailor Mars to hear then. Moving up to stand beside Star Fighter and Star Maker, she could hear Sailor Mars clearer than before. The fact that Sailor Mars pointed out that the glowing light upon Sailor Sagittarius's chest that was white was similar to Sailor Moon's eternal crystal completely floored Star Healer then. From where she had been standing she never saw the light from Sagittarius. She did now! Now that it was pointed out. Now that Sailor Mars made a reference to the way it appeared to look similar to Sailor Moon's crystal.

But. . . .?

What happened to the darkened crystal that had been forcibly placed by Miya into Kira's chest? Was it gone? Had it been removed? Was this the crystal that Miya wanted so desperately that she tried to replace the pure crystal with one that was tainted? Star Healer had so many questions she wanted to ask but was uncertain if those questions could be answered. And what happened to Kira? She looked so... so.... young. Star Healer's emerald eyes that had turned dull when she got sick had returned to their natural royal emerald hue. Her eyes were searching Sagittarius's turquoise eyes for answers.

"She, like yourself has a crystal ... that glows brightly within, with every breath she takes it keeps her heart and spirit strong. I sense... a similar power within you. Your strength... your vitality."

The moment that Sailor Mars made contact with Sailor Sagittarius's shoulder, it appeared that a lot more was said. Not with words. But with the expressions that the two of them shared. Answers! Sailor Mars was receiving answers that no one else could hear out loud!

"Please... talk to us. We will listen because we all care about you."

Part of her wanted to say, 'that's right, we do care, especially I do!' But she didn't say a thing. "Some more than others.." Sailor Star Healer moved without a word, without a sound towards the younger version of Sailor Sagittarius. She never saw Sailor Mars cast a glance her way. "I'm --" As she walked, she could hear the echoing of her footsteps in the distance as Sailor Sagittarius turned to face her. The echo faded away as if she was in a dream.



Even though Sailor Mars was on the ground low, closer to Sailor Sagittarius. Sailor Mars' image began to disappear along with everyone else that was nearby. Her attention was focused solely on the individual before her. Sailor Sagittarius. A much younger version of Kira. "Princess...." Hoping that there was some kind of recognition in her eyes. Holding onto that interlocking gaze that they now shared with each other. Slowly sinking towards the ground to be at eye level with Sailor Sagittarius (in a kneeling position), Sailor Star Healer held onto that gaze for a little longer. Until she finally bowed her head respectfully in greeting towards her, "Sailor Sagittarius." Uncertain if that sparkle of light in the corner of Sagittarius's eyes was a flicker of recognition or recognizing the honor she showed her then in greeting. She reluctantly chose the later. The dull color of her eyes showed no signs that she knew who she was. "It's.. a pleasure to ( see you ) . . ." Only speaking loud enough for Sagittarius to hear her. "To meet you 'princess'. I am Sailor Star Healer of the Sailor Starlights. It is an honor to meet you." She wanted to reach out and hug her. Hold her closely and not let go! She gathered from the expressions that Sailor Sagittarius had with everyone there that she didn't know who they were. Even after introductions. That made Star Healer want to cry, but knew that she couldn't do that. Not now. Perhaps later when nobody was around. Star Healer had to treat this moment as if she had met the Princess on a first hand basis. By showing her respect, by not only speaking to her but treating her properly as any soldier would greeting royalty. Knowing that both Star Fighter and Star Maker would undoubted have something to say to her later about her actions and as to how she approached Sailor Sagittarius then. She recalled how she greeted Sailor Moon on their first meeting. This couldn't be like that time. This was different. Who she was greeting was different and so were the circumstances.

Watching the chatter going on, both Sailor Uranus and Star Fighter stood in the background watching and listening, seeing Sailor Mars approach the girl first.
"I am Sailor Mars. And these people with me, are the Sailor Senshi and the Sailor Star Lights." seeing her gesture towards them behind her.
"We are the Guardians and Protectors of Princess Serenity." her attention then directed at Sailor Moon.
"Friend to many, protector of all, our friend, our princess. . . Sailor Moon."
"Princess...Serenity...." the girl said quietly, it was hard to hear such a mumble.
"I sense... a similar power within you. Your strength... your vitality. Please... talk to us. We will listen because we all care about you. Some more than others.." Watching Sailor Star Healer depart their group, and move towards the young girl, Star Fighter watched and listened to how she spoke to her.
"Princess...." Healer then bowed her head respectly. "Sailor Sagittarius. It's.. a pleasure to ( see you ) . . ." Star Healer's voice got very quiet and both Sailor Senshi couldn't hear what she said to her.
The girl's reaction seemed to change during that time, and finally uttered some words they could all hear. "Sailor Star Healer..." she seemed to recognize who was speaking with her as she got closer to the Starlight and reached towards her forehead, placing her index finger lightly on the gold star and spoke. "It's you..." There was a pause before the girl threw her arms around the Starlight, embracing her.
"...You are the most important person in my life. You are the person I will protect." Her words seemed rather odd, and still something didn't quite add up to why she said that out of all the things she has said previously to her.
"There is something wrong with you... I can sense you aren't yourself. I will help you."
Instantly, Star Fighter was amazed that the girl was able to pick up on such detail within seconds of their meeting.
As they hugged, her body lit up, glowing as it looked like the glowing around her transferred to Star Healer. The glow that radiated of the two was comforting.
"That girl..." Sailor Uranus said in amazement.
Seeing Sailor Moon was worried about what was going on, the girl took note of her concern and spoke up. "Don't be alarmed. Sailor Star Healer will be fine. I'm able to take away the negative energy she had and gave her positive energy."



"So that's what she was doing..." Star Fighter thought to herself and looked at Healer. The girl brought back the conversation back a few steps and reintroduced herself. "My name is Sailor Sagittarius... I am the physical form of who you call "Kira"'s magic."
"You're... not actually Kira?"
"But... you're small... smaller than me."
"I am her magic's physical form, how you see me is how much strength Sailor Sagittarius has. If I had a physical form, I should be the same height as 'Kira' but...the person you call Kira has used too much magic recently. That's why I look like this."
"From all that fighting we have done recently..." thinking back to the rooftop and then the fight her and Miya just had yesterday. "She still hasn't recovered..." Fighter thought to herself.
As Sailor Moon walked up to the girl, and knelt down to speak with her, Fighter and Sailor Uranus watched this transpire. "How are we able to see you? Can you tell us where we are?"
"You are inside the Crystal in Kira's chest."
"What?!" Sailor Uranus said, on top of others who questioned this.
"WHAT?! Inside the Crystal?! How do we get out?! Kira-chan is in danger!"
"Do not worry, Kira is safe. Days here are seconds in the outside world. Kira used her magic to remove you all from the situation you were in, to protect you. I can get you out."
"But won't that use your magic? her magic?"
"That's correct. Kira will not be able to transform for a while, she will need to recover her strength. She is...she puts being a Senshi first, but I am not strong enough yet to provide any assistance."
"Princess...Can you tell us how to get the Crystal out?" Star Maker said, as she approached the girl, standing behind Star Healer, which made Star Fighter walk closer, standing beside Maker.
"Sailor Scorpio is the only one that can remove it."
"That's impossible!" Fighter said, frustrated by this, knowing that b^tch won't ever agree on taking out the crystal anytime soon.
"But HOW?! Why?! Why can't we do it?! There has to be another way!"
"Only Sailor Scorpio can do it. I'm sorry I can't help, my voice only belongs in here."
Sailor Uranus could tell the girl was genuinely sad about not being to help further, her limits are only within Kira, she does not have any control over the circumstances.
"Kira-chan can you tell us how to get her to take it out?"
"I can't answer that. I am not Kira, I am the magic she summons." Once again giving another NPC answer. Sailor Moon frowned as she just had no idea what to do next and turned to Tuxedo Mask for some sort of comfort. Watching this unfold made Star Fighter frown as well, looking back towards the girl again. "What's...that? That glowing...over there... Kira-chan... what is that?"
Looking over to see what Sailor Moon had pointed at, she turned around and saw something as well, along with Sailor Uranus who turned around also.
"That is the Princess."
"The Princess?! You mean..."
"That is Princess Nova, she is here too... but..." Before the girl finished her sentence, Sailor Moon got up and ran towards the light through the thick fog, hoping to see her friend.
"Why didn't you tell us the Princess was here too?!" Sailor Uranus asked, not to sound harsh but more trying to understand why the Princess is here.
"KIRA-CHAN?!" and then the sound of her falling on the ground made an echo, causing both Sailor Uranus and Star Fighter to take off and run towards the light, also coming to a complete stop like slamming on the brakes in a car. There, in front of them was Princess Nova, she was chained up and trapped inside this sphere.



"That's... Princess Nova?!" seeing her long brown flowing hair, and long blue dress wearing a crown which had her Senshi colors on. It really was her. She looked beautiful, even though her image was a shock to see her in such a way had Sailor Moon and Chibi Moon beside themselves.
"That's the Princess?! Why is she chained up like that?"

"AH!--...KIRA-CHAN?! Why... why?! Why is she there?! How can we get her out?!"
"KIRA-CHAN!!! WAKE UP!"



The cries of the two made things seem and feel even worse, they were screaming at this sleeping Princess who didn't show signs of waking up. Heck, Star Healer would be shocked. Both Sailor Star Fighter and Sailor Uranus watched the girl approach Sailor Moon being helped up by Star Maker. She didn't seem to feel the same feeling they did, maybe she knew the Princess had been trapped for some time, but maybe Kira doesn't actually know what was going on? Or does she?
"...She cannot hear you. Princess Nova has not awoken because the Crystal is inside Kira, and that is stopping her from acquiring that magic. The Crystal needs to be removed first." Her words seemed numb, like she had seen her too many times.
"You mean we can't save her now?" Sailor Uranus asked the girl as she walked up to her.



Star Fighter turned to face the girl, approaching her then stopped, asking in frustration, not meaning to raise her voice. "Let me get this straight…you’re saying we need to find Miya and ask her to remove the crystal from Kira? She attacked Kira, twice! How are we supposed to ask someone like her?!" Star Fighter was already getting really frustrated. "Does Kira know about this?!" The Starlight was just as upset as Sailor Moon and Chibi Moon was, she wanted to get answers, she didn't mean to yell at her, but Chibi Sagittarius would feel the pain they were all in.

The long drive to Makoto's house felt like it took forever. While in transit, Mamoru could feel a tightening hold against him. Looking back for a moment he could feel the intensity and urgency in Sailor Mars' voice. "We need to hurry!" She must have sensed something, before he could say anything Chibiusa aired over their shared intercom system. "It's Kira-chan! Sailor Mars, Tuxedo Mask, and I are heading there now!" Gripping onto the handle bars, he shifted the gears to move faster along the roads. Everything was blurring past them at this point. As the scenery blurred those flashes of images that he had experienced in the park were happening before his very eyes. Lights from other vehicles started to rebuild an image before him, something swaying in the distance, the appearance that someone was standing in white. The white started to take shape as the image shifted, casting out long billowing golden tails tossed off to the side. Doing his best to keep focused on the road, he saw the Makoto residence appearing over the hilltop. As the sped up scenery in the background began to fade and return to normal. The figure with the long tails of gold gave the off the impression of Princess Serenity was waiting along the hilltop.



However, it wasn't who he thought it was waiting for them. A ghostly image lingered for a moment before moving towards the Makoto residence with haste. The long locks of gold were replaced with long brown, curled and lengthy hair flowing behind the glowing individual. The ghostly appearance of someone who was apparently royalty stopped their forward motion and turned to face the trio. Long, lose locks of brown hair fluttered across turquoise eyes that sparkled behind a pale veil. For the amount of time it took the individual to stop and look at the gathering, the person turned and hovered over closer towards the door.



Tuxedo Mask guided the motorcycle up towards the sidewalk as he came to a stop. He sat there and watched the ghostly image of what appeared to be a princess opening the front door. The light from the inside cast outwards towards them like that of moon light and the individual was gone. Sitting there stunned, he wondered if Sailor Chibi Moon or Sailor Mars may of as well seen the vision he witnessed. A shift of weight from the motorcycle, jarred Mamoru from whatever he had just seen as he could feel the weight of a helmet landing upon his lap.

"Chibi Moon!" Hearing Sailor Mars call out towards Chibiusa as she bounded off in haste towards the house. Setting Chibiusa's helmet along the handlebars, he removed his helmet as well. Soon thereafter Tuxedo Mask moved with haste to follow after Sailor Mars as she ran after Sailor Chibi Moon. One by one he watched as the light from the house swallowed up Chibi Moon and Sailor Mars as they made entry. A look of shock was evident, as the white light was replaced with darkness. Something of amiss was beyond the light as he felt the move of power beyond the point of entry.



There was an usual feel to the house. Almost like a shift of power, feeling a hard pull to move closer to the center of the house where all activity was focused upon. The door did not close behind him, but he gathered that soon once all who entered would find it very difficult to escape the same way they came in.

"KIRA-CHAN!"

Sailor Chibi Moon's cry out in the air, made everything feel as if time was starting to slow down. Moving his gloved left hand to his right hip, he removed an artifact that looked like a small pen, when in fact it was his cane. Pressing a hidden button along the small device his cane extended out to its full length preparing to fight.

"Wait! It's a trap!" From behind his mask, royal blue eyes followed the voice that called out towards Chibi Moon watching as Sailor Mars advanced towards their daughter. "DON'T ATTACK! I told you to stay away from us!"

That voice. Was familiar. . .and yet it did not stop his advancement towards Sailor Chibi Moon. Tossing his cape up to surround alongside Chibi Moon as a shield, he readied his cane in his left grasp to defend when suddenly there was a calling from behind.



"LET HER GO!"


"I am the Pretty Guardian, who fights for Love and for


Justice! I am Sailor Moon! And in the name of the Moon, I'll punish


you!"

'Sailor Moon!' He thought mainly to himself. Realizing because Usagi has a connection to Chibiusa that she must of felt their daughter transform. To see her transformed before all of them to help provide aid to a friend, didn't surprise him one bit. Usagi was always there for people she considers to be her friends. His attention shifted back towards protecting their daughter as the enemy revealed herself to them now. He had been so focused on what he had seen prior to their arrival and the protection of their daughter to now see who was holding whom captive. Kira. This woman was disgusted by the arrival of several Sailor Scouts as well as the Sailor Starlights there to render aid to Kira who was in distress.

"Sailor Moon? You're Princess Serenity ... another Princess...And you knew about this?!"
"I was--"

"You TYPICAL Princesses always have to--STICK TOGETHER! You don't CARE about others! You didn't CARE ABOUT ME!"

'Princesses?' Tuxedo Masks' eyes narrowed at the mentioning of more than one princess present. Shifting his gaze from their daughter, towards Usagi and then back towards the enemy. Just whom was this woman focused upon other than Kira. Apparently there was much more going on than he was aware of. Uncertain if the others felt that way presently as well.

After speaking her mind, the woman instantly used her strength to slam Kira into the wall which caused a multitude of responses from those present!

"KIRA-CHAN!!! ...STARLIGHT HONEYMOON THERAPY----"

"TWINKLE----"

"STAR GENTLE----"

"STAR SERIOUS--..."

"SPACE SWORD..--"

"Stop!"

Sailor Chibi Moon had advanced forwards with her bell in her hands to strike against the woman who was hurting Kira. Causing him to shift in his stance. In his spare hand he removed a rose that rotated between his gloved fingers and multiplied in abundance as he too began to move forwards. In that instance he felt someone grab him, ceasing his movement forwards. Averting his gaze he saw Sailor Mars provide an adamant, non-verbal shake of her head, NO! Gripping onto the roses within his hand as he stared at Sailor Mars for a long amount of time. When suddenly, a huge shift of power reverberated back against all of them. Like a shockwave! A strong abrupt-winded-push could be felt forcing them back away from the center where the energy had been focused. The energy caused his roses to disperse along with where he once stood along with Sailor Mars. Redirecting his line of sight he watched as the events unfolded before them in slow motion. While in real time, Kira screamed above everyone's chanting strike! A glowing, solid blue Sagittarius symbol appeared in a rapid, strobing flash along Kira's forehead as her scream overpowered everyone in the room.





The whole area shook violently with the deafening scream that emitted forth from Kira then. As a light so bright, washed completely over everyone present and nullifying their abilities one by one. The scream vanished within an echo as the lights flickered wildly into nothing. Where ever they all were now, was completely shrouded in darkness. Not a sound could be heard, other than everyone finally realizing that their abilities had been halted from finishing their attacks.



There was no light at first. Shifting in his stance, Tuxedo Mask could see finally see that each and everyone person present was alright and unharmed. And by either movement or taking a breath that light surrounded everyone in this vast darkness surrounding them. Cast in a blue-gray light, outlining his features in a light aura he could see that Sailor Mars' hand was still holding onto his arm in warning. "Sailor Mars?" He was trying to make sure that she was alright before he moved. The look upon Sailor Mars caused him to react, turning in the opposite direction of where the sailor scout stood beside him. Scanning the horizon which there was none present. "What is it? What do you see?" He said as calmly as possible in not wanting to alarm the others. Usagi's voice echoed across the way, "What... what happened? Where's... Kira? KIRA-CHAN?!" Causing him to look away from Sailor Mars and over at Sailor Moon. Standing quite a distance away from where she stood, he had an internal battle going on of emotions. It was almost difficult to look at Sailor Moon when he felt movement walk towards him causing his line of sight to shift downwards.

"What happened? Tuxedo Mask? Where are we? Where's Kira-chan and that woman?!" It was Sailor Chibi Moon addressing him then. His mouth fell slightly agape as he thought about how to respond, "I don't know.. did you or anyone else feel a shift of power before Kira screamed?" He questioned. Not expecting an answer right away, due to the fact that everyone was currently in a state of shock.

"Mars... Can you sense anything?"
"KIRA-CHAN?! WHERE ARE YOU?! Huh?"

Watching Chibi Moon walk away from the gathering, "Chibi Moon! Don't walk too far off!" Tuxedo Mask said with a start in his voice, he wasn't about to hang around with the others as he watched Chibiusa vanish into the fog. This alarmed him quite a bit. Moving away he noticed that Sailor Moon had moved over towards Sailor Mars at some point. His focus remained on their daughter as she was on a mission following some kind of a smoke trail. He was only two steps behind where Chibi Moon had gone off, losing her in the thick veil of smoke momentarily.

"What just happened?"
"I... have no idea..."
"I don't see anything... Leader? I don't sense Kira or the woman anywhere. Where are we? We have to get out of here...somehow."
"I was in mid-sentence by the time I noticed Kira's forehead... and that symbol appearing... I couldn't stop my attack but somehow we ended up here and I get the feeling this is Kira's doing."
"Perhaps..."
"Someone's coming! Be careful!"

Watching Chibiusa remerge from the smokey fog with urgency in her voice, "Tuxedo Mask? Look! ....EVERYONE, THIS WAY!" He reached out towards her and Chibi Moon vanished again. The parent in him made him follow along Chibiusa's footsteps so not to lose her again!

"Let's go, there's someone coming this way...."
"W-wait!! CHIBI MOON! Mars! Let's go!"
"Us---!!"

The echoing sounds of everyone walking in haste towards the direction that Chibiusa was leading them to seemed endless. "Kira-chan are you here?! Kira-chan?! KIRA-CHAN?!" How could Chibiusa see through this fog that was hanging thickly about them? Hearing Usagi calling out frantically into the fog waiting for some kind of a response from Kira she finally got a reply but it wasn't precisely to whom they were expecting.

"You shouldn't be here..." Out from the thick fog stood a lone figure. Her features didn't become recognizable until she moved forwards towards their gathering. "...Who are you?"

"Princess...What... what happened to you?"
"Where are we exactly? Our attacks not working... Miya and Kira... where did they go?"

Questions finally being asked by the others directed towards the one who now approached them. Tuxedo Mask stood there and watched in awe as a lone sailor senshi approached the young lady before them who appeared to be along the same age as Chibiusa.

"I am Sailor Mars. And these people with me, are the Sailor Senshi and the Sailor Star Lights."

Moving to where he was standing close by to Sailor Chibi Moon, not meaning to appear over protective that's just who he was. Watching the interaction unfold before their very eyes with Sailor Mars introducing who they all were to the young lady before them. His expression shifted from a neutral and unreadable to being alert. Especially when he could hear Sailor Mars reaching out telepathically towards the younger version of Sailor Sagittarius. ~*Sailor Sagittarius, please, don't be frightened. We are your friends and we want to help you.*~
"Friends . . . ."

A psionic rapport was formed between Sailor Mars and Sailor Sagittarius then. It was definitely unique moment for those attuned to hear what was said between them.

"We are the Guardians and Protectors of Princess Serenity. Friend to many, protector of all, our friend, our princess. . . Sailor Moon. She, like yourself has a crystal ... that glows brightly within, with every breath she takes it keeps her heart and spirit strong. I sense... a similar power within you. Your strength... your vitality. Please... talk to us. We will listen because we all care about you. Some more than others.."
"I'm --"

Remaining quiet for the time being he watched the interaction between the two before Sailor Star Healer was introduced and approached them. "Sailor Sagittarius. It's.. a pleasure to ( see you ) . . . To meet you 'princess'. I am Sailor Star Healer of the Sailor Starlights. It is an honor to meet you."
"Sailor Star Healer..."

What happened next, no one was prepared for. All eyes focused on the younger version of Sailor Sagittarius as she walked closer to where Sailor Star Healer was located. As the girl raised up her hand, her index finger hovered up along the star along Healer's headband.
"...You are the most important person in my life. You are the person I will protect." The dulled expression from the girl shifted to remembering who was before her and in an instant surrounded Star Healer with her tiny arms, holding her closely to her small figure. "There is something wrong with you... I can sense you aren't yourself. I will help you." A warm light surrounded the two as Sailor Sagittarius held onto Sailor Star Healer. Shock and awe could be seen on everyone's facial features present.

"Kira-chan! What's happening?!"
"Don't be alarmed. Sailor Star Healer will be fine. I'm able to take away the negative energy she had and gave her positive energy. My name is Sailor Sagittarius... I am the physical form of who you call "Kira"'s magic."
"But... you're small... smaller than me."
"I am her magic's physical form, how you see me is how much strength Sailor Sagittarius has. If I had a physical form, I should be the same height as 'Kira' but...The person you call Kira has used too much magic recently. That's why I look like this."
"How are we able to see you? Can you tell us where we are?"
"You are inside the Crystal in Kira's chest."
"WHAT?! Inside the Crystal?! How do we get out?! Kira-chan is in danger!"
"Do not worry, Kira is safe. Days here are seconds in the outside world. Kira used her magic to remove you all from the situation you were in, to protect you. I can get you out."
"But won't that use your magic? her magic?"
"That's correct. Kira will not be able to transform for a while, she will need to recover her strength. She is...She puts being a Senshi first, but I am not strong enough yet to provide any assistance."
"Princess...Can you tell us how to get the Crystal out?"
"Sailor Scorpio is the only one that can remove it."
"But HOW?! Why?! Why can't we do it?! There has to be another way!"
"Only Sailor Scorpio can do it. I'm sorry I can't help, my voice only belongs in here."
"Kira-chan can you tell us how to get her to take it out?"
"I can't answer that. I am not Kira, I am the magic she summons. You will need to ask Kira for that information."



It was at that precise moment he felt Sailor Moon look his way. She was looking for answers. Answers that he could not provide for her. This was awkward. Not just the timing. Everything. Just as he was about to say something, he noticed that her gaze shifted past him and over towards something in the distance. Following Sailor Moon's gaze that was fixated upon something from behind all of them. "What's...that? That glowing...over there...Kira-chan... what is that?"

"That is the Princess."
"The Princess?! You mean..."
"That is Princess Nova, she is here too... but..."

It looked like a dark star hanging among the thick fog around them. As Sailor Sagittarius was explaining to Sailor Moon just what and who was behind them. Sailor Moon made a mad dash towards the background.

"KIRA-CHAN?!"

By the time the rest of them caught up to where Sailor Moon had run off to. They had just enough time to witness Sailor Moon touch the spherical shape before her and get knocked off by some kind of unknown black static force. "SAILOR MOON!!"



Tuxedo Mask found himself calling out to her in a shout of alarm! Moving too fast for the others to see. Like a page taken out of the past. As Sailor Moon was thrown towards the ground, he caught her in the aftermath so that she wouldn't impact the ground any harder than she already had done. Hearing her cry out hurt from the impact, he cradled their princess protectively.



"AH!--...KIRA-CHAN?! Why... why?! Why is she there?! How can we get her out?!" Even after everything that had gone through with the recent breakup, he still would do anything in his power to protect her. He didn't care what the others thought then, as he held Sailor Moon upright, knowing that at some point she would eventually stand back upright with assistance that he would provide when she was ready.

Casting a glance past her and back at the encased princess before them, he saw Chibiusa move up quickly towards the sphere. "KIRA-CHAN!!! WAKE UP!"

"Chibiusa!!" Calling out towards their daughter. Hoping that she would listen and heed warning to his voice. He was concerned for both Usagi and Chibiusa then. Usagi had already proven that the sphere was dangerous! "Chibiusa! Please don't touch the sphere! It's more than likely protected by a defensive mechanism. Which explains why Usagi was knocked back. Whatever this sphere's abilities truly are, they are more than likely protecting the princess encased within!"

A random flash of memories, made Tuxedo Mask think of when Neo Queen Serenity was encased in crystal to protect her in the future. Trying to speak towards Chibi Moon in a calmer tone, than before, "Think about how your mother was encased in crystal for protection, Chibiusa. Perhaps what's going on with Kira is something similar." Of course this power surrounding this sphere was different. He just did not want to see the two people he cares about get hurt worse than they already were currently going through emotionally.

"That's... Princess Nova?!"
"That's the Princess?! Why is she chained up like that?"
"...She cannot hear you. Princess Nova has not awoken because the Crystal is inside Kira, and that is stopping her from acquiring that magic. The Crystal needs to be removed first."
"You mean we can't save her now?"
"Let me get this straight…you’re saying we need to find Miya and ask her to remove the crystal from Kira? She attacked Kira, twice! How are we supposed to ask someone like her?!"
"Yes. I understand completely how you all feel right now, about Sailor Scorpio."
"Does Kira know about this?!"
"Yes, she is fully aware. And that is correct, to remove the crystal...only the person who placed it can remove it. I know this isn't much coming from myself... but...Kira feels strongly for her friend, like she does with all of you and...Kira would do anything to save her friend, her family. ...No matter what..."

While Sailor Uranus and Sailor Star Fighter spoke with Sailor Sagittarius, Tuxedo Mask got a sense that Sailor Moon was ready to get back up on her feet. Helping her up as he always did in the past, he then moved to stand beside Sailor Chibi Moon as their small gathering of sailor scouts all stood around the hovering princess encased in the sphere.

"Kira-chan... how do we find Sailor Scorpio? How can we get her to take the Crystal out when she is against us?"
"I believe you already know that answer. Deep down in here. You have been in this situation before, and I believe you can help your friend. You are Sailor Moon...you are eternally the most beautiful shining star of all."
"Kira-chan... you're right, I have been here before and I'll do everything I can in my power to get your friend back, I promise."

There appeared to be a long moment of pause between the conversation. Noticing that the young version of Sailor Sagittarius then shifted her attention towards Sailor Mars then back at Sailor Moon and said the words that captured everyone's attention once more.

"My time is running out. I want to show you one last thing that is important to you all, Sailor Moon. Your friends... Sailor Venus... Sailor Mercury... and Sailor Jupiter from your world... are here. They are inside the Crystal too."

A look of shock was evident along everyone's features! Moreso Sailor Moon's then. Shifting his gaze from Chibiusa over at Usagi he watched as Sailor Moon was lead away from the group by Sailor Sagittarius.

"What?! WHERE?! WHERE KIRA-CHAN?!"

Feeling Chibiusa's hand reach up and tug along his own, he didn't hesitate and followed Chibiusa's lead along with Sailor Mars.
"This way, please come with me."
"TUXEDO MASK!! SAILOR MARS!!! OUR FRIENDS! WE HAVE TO FOLLOW THEM!!"



"SAILOR VENUS! SAILOR MERCURY! SAILOR JUPITER!!!!!"

"EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!"

Sailor Moon's scream could be heard echoing everywhere all at once! The sound was chilling to the bone! Standing there, they could all see Sailor Mercury, Sailor Jupiter and Sailor Venus encased behind what looked like mirrors. They all looked unconscious and completely drained! "No..!" He had to refrain from shouting, because he knew just how much those scouts meant to Sailor Moon and to Chibiusa. They were their friends, their teammates.... family!! To see them for the first time in a long time, trapped by some unknown force, hidden away from all. It just... there were no proper words to express other than anger, hostility from within. Tears were replaced with thoughts of revenge! Wanting to hunt down those who were responsible and remove them from this realm, no matter the cost!

Chibiusa and Luna's cries could be heard from beneath Sailor Moon's wailing cries out in the air. The emotional scenery before them could be felt on a number of levels.

"... My time is running out... but before... I... return you back to your world... there is always light at the end, and there is always hope. My magic isn't strong enough to set your friends free but... I was able to save him."

Hearing Sailor Sagittarius speak out loud once more, as she moved to bring forth a wrapped being before Luna, Sailor Chibi Moon and Sailor Moon. She was only able to save him? He thought to himself for a moment until realization bubbled to the surface! She must of been talking about Artemis!! And there in the revelation was indeed, Artemis in the flesh! Wrapped up like a tiny baby before them. "It's Artemis! that's Artemis!"
"Artemis...you saved Artemis..."
"I'm sorry I couldn't save everyone, I am not strong enough yet. Artemis... will wake up in due time when you return back to your world." Sailor Sagittarius's image began to flicker as if the power was fluctuating greatly from within her.

"Kira-chan... y-your body...what's happening?"
"My power is decreasing, this usually happens when I am using my own power, this is what it looks like physically to the human eye. We... don't have much time left. I need to return you all back while I have enough strength... but before I do so, I ask one thing."
"Anything, Kira-chan..."
"Please do not let Kira transform... when I return you all back I will need to recover. If she tries to transform, she will not be able to, but she will try. Kira is tired and will likely collapse when she wakes up. Sailor Scorpio will continue to force her to transform when she is weakened, now is the time I am most vulnerable. It is easier to take energy, magic, and power from someone when they are transformed as it is exposed, even if Kira succeeds in her transformation. Please do not let that happen, please protect her as the consequences are fatal."
"Fatal?... what if she does transform? What if Sailor Scorpio takes her powers away?"
".....If her magic is taken away... your friends will no longer be able to return back, your friends and the Princess will be stuck inside the Crystal... forever."

Seeing the horrified expression along Sailor Moon's features, Tuxedo Mask moved up beside Usagi to where she had been addressing Sailor Sagittarius. Moving to kneel down beside where Sagittarius was located so that she wouldn't have to crane her neck back so far to glance up at the man. "Then we must do everything in our power to prevent that from happening." Said in reference to "If" Kira's magic is taken away from her. Tuxedo Masks' voice was sincere and genuine as he spoke towards Sagittarius. He could sense that with the time they had left, Sagittarius's power was fading, "Time is of the essence Sagittarius. What can we do to expedite our departure to save what power you have left? None of us want to watch you fade from existence, if we can prevent it."