Year of Despair

By Ninja Misao

Part One

Here comes another sailor moon fanfic I hope you like it enjoy.

It was a cloudy muggy day, the inner scouts were out on this weather with sailor moon hunting for youma nest. Usagi didn't want to go at first but pressure from the scouts forced her to come on the mission. Rei wasn't to sure about this she dreamed this day and the pain it cause, so she decide to stay close to her just something should happen.

"There close be on guard everyone." Ami said seriously.

Rei glanced over at Usagi she was clutching her specter breathing heavily. The goddess of fire stood ready with the other scouts as Minako walked into the nest. After a few moments Sailor Venus came running out blasting away at the hawk like youma's on her tail.

"Jupiter Supreme Thunder!"

"Mercury Aqua Rhapsody!"

"Venus Love and Beauty Shock!"

"Mars Flame Sniper!"

The girls had the youma packed in a corner, the scouts moved aside as Usagi walked up from with a deep breath she held the specter up in the air and closed her eyes.

Sliver Moon Crystal Power Kiss!

Moonlight shined down on the enemies as they screamed they turned to dust. The girls cheer but grew silent when Usagi dropped to one knee she was exhausted. Rei rushed to her side to help when the blond lass suddenly pushed her out of the way. Before the scouts could do anything the creature impaled her. The girls blasted the youma turning it to dust while Rei and Makoto helped Usagi up to her feet and lead the injured princess to the temple.

In the temple Rei was glad that no one was in there. Both women laid Usagi down in the guest room, she really didn't look good. The moon princess was sweating profusely and losing a lot of blood. The tall brunet was at a lost for words she felt guilty. Rei looked to goddess of thunder who quickly ran out of the room to get the items they might need leaving Rei alone with their princess.

"Gomen...I should of said something." Usagi said between coughs.

"Its okay just focus on getting better." Rei said gently.

Makoto return with a damp cloth and bowl of cold water along with bandages. She looked down at the floor she was to afraid to look at her wounded friend.

"Makoto come here." Usagi said in a gentle tone.

The tall lass did as she was told and walked toward she sat down not sure what to expect. The moon princess sat up a little and hugged Sailor Jupiter.

"Gomen..." Makoto said in a low tone.

"It's alright it wasnt your fault." Usagi said with a smile.

Makoto nodded and pulled from her embrace she felt a little better as a small smile formed on her face. She walked back over to Rei who smiled lightly.

"Go we will have company soon." the raven haired lass said seriously.

The goddess of thunder nodded as she left the room to join the others. Rei removed her clothes and began to bath her upon cleaning the wound she could see that it was infected and a little green. The raven haired lass put some ointment on the wound and bandaged it up. She then put some clean clothes on her friend and watched her drift off to sleep. Rei sat there and waited she knew they coming the flames never lied.

In the main room the outer scouts were silent, Ami was busy typing on her computer while Minako was looking thought some magazines. Makoto walked in and sat near the door both girls looked toward her but said nothing they were also worried but Usagi but decided this wasn't the best time. The main door opened and Makoto stood up as the outers walked in. Haruka sat Hotaru down next the girls while Makoto lead the three women to the guess room.

Sliding the door open the outers looked at Usagi who clutching Rei's hand in pain. When the pain eased Usagi fell asleep once again. That when Rei looked to the outers scouts who remained silent. Makoto walked in and took over as Rei left the room with the older women.

In Rei's room everyone sat down and took a moment to catch their breath. What they saw made them sick to the core to see Usagi in so much pain. The outers scouts sat down on the floor as Rei sat on her bed she sighed silently wishing this day would of never come.

" The others even I pushed her Makoto is racked with guilt." The raven haired lass said in a sad tone.

"No one can stop what must be done. No doubt the venom is surging though her body as we speak." the time guardian said seriously.

Haruka held Michiru close as tears threaten to fall from her eyes. The sky king stayed strong and nodded with a heavy sigh it has to be done. The fire priestess stood up opened her drawer and careful handed a wooden box to Setsuna. The time guardian nodded and stood up as did the others.

"Do us a favor take care of Hotaru." Michiru asked

"yes you have my word." Rei said bowing.

The outers left Rei's room in silence they walked in to the main room they found Hotaru sleeping next to Ami. Haruka lifted the sleeping child into her arms as every said their goodbyes as they headed home there much to be done.

Back in Rei's room, the raven haired lass laid on her bed looking up at the ceiling with tears clouding her vision she tried so hard to keep this day from coming and she failed. Rei closed her eyes trying to get some sleep for the year of despair was about to begin.

The outers are doing what must be done but what about Hotaru? Guess I need to work on the next part see ya later