(Story begins with Hotaru and Chibiusa at Michiru's place having lunch. Michiru has just walked out for a few minutes to pick up some tea.)
Chibiusa sat down with Hotaru on the floor. Hotaru had some nihon soba(noodles) and Chibiusa was eating pudding.
"Hotaru, this has been SO much fun! I don't know if I want to go back to the future now. . I'll miss everyone," Chibiusa said sadly.
"Well, Chibiusa, you know I'll miss you a whole lot. We've done lots of things together and I'd call you my best friend." Hotaru gave Chibiusa a big grin, and came over to hug her.
A flash of a premonition came across Hotaru's eyes. Something is wrong with Usagi, she thought.
"C'mon Chibiusa, let's go. ."
"What about Michiru? Won't she wonder-" Chibiusa began to say, but was interrupted by Hotaru's soft voice, "She'll know. Something's wrong with Usagi. Now, let's go!"
The duo ran out the door leaving their favorite treats behind.
"Haruka? Are you here?" Michiru called out in the garage. She told Michiru that she'd be working on the car today, but she wasn't here. She didn't want to spend too much time away from the others. After all, she did say that she'd be gone only for a few minutes. She walked inside and touched Haruka's sports car lightly. She has such a love for this, Michiru thought, smiling.
"Hey, Michiru, is that you?" asked a voice from behind a closed door.
"Haruka?"
The door to the closet opened and out came a slightly greasy Haruka Tenou, with a hub cap in her hand. She gave Michiru a big smile. "Hey, what brings you here? Not that I'm not glad to see you or anything. ."
"I just thought I'd stop by. Hotaru and Chibiusa are at my place having lunch right now. I told them that I was going for some tea, " Michiru explained.
"Hold on a second. ." Haruka went to the sink and washed off her hands and her face, looking much cleaner to the eyes. "Come here .."
Michiru walked to Haruka, accepting her embrace. They kissed ever so briefly, and proceeded to enter the car.
"We'd better get back to Hotaru and Chibiusa. .I don't want to leave them alone too long," Michiru said in a motherly tone.
"I wouldn't worry about that Michiru. .we'll get there in NO time!" Haruka winked deviously. The speed demon has entered the building. . .
Rei was totally steamed about Pluto's unwillingness to give any answers to what happened. The crew returned to the temple and sat around the sacred fire discussing what had happened.
"Maybe Pluto had a good reason NOT to tell us anything. ." Ami speculated. "It's possible that she was trying to save us."
"From what, Ami? That. .THING? I'm sure if Usagi had finished her attack, that yoma would have been completely eliminated," Rei rationalized.
"Rei, don't you think you're overreacting? I mean, we're fine now. Everyone's safe. Let's just forget about it. OK?" Mina finally spoke up. She WAS acting crazy, Mina thought.
Usagi stood up and walked to the door. "I'll be back later, guys. I have something to do." After speaking, Usagi left. They all laid back on the floor, thinking hard.
"I'm gonna keep an eye on Usagi, guys. See ya later, " Minako said, standing up. She left promptly to catch Usagi just down the stairs, waiting for the bus.
"Usagi, WAIT!"
Minako saw her face and was scared beyond belief. She touched Usagi's shoulder lightly.
"Usagi? Are you OK?" she asked with extreme concern.
From out of a daze, Usagi answered. "Yes, Mina. I'm fine. I'm just going to see Setsuna. I need to talk with her."
"Well, I'm coming too. Someone needs to keep an eye on you. I'm worried, Usagi ," Mina said, her voice trembling.
Usagi shrugged as she watched the bus pull up to the curb. The both of them got on, and several minutes later, they were at their destination. They walked up to an unfamiliar house and entered it without knocking or asking if anyone was home.
"Usagi, don't you know that this is breaking and entering? We could get in trouble for just coming in like that," Mina whispered, hoping no one was home.
From out of the darkness, a tall feminine figure with long hair approached the two.
"You came, Usagi. I knew that you would, " the voice said softly. Suddenly, she turned her attention to Minako. "What are you doing here, Minako-chan? Have I not warned you that this is none of your affair?"
"Setsuna. ." Mina said the name with wonder. What was she up to? "What are YOU doing here? What are you hiding from us?"
Setsuna came to face Mina. She was obviously troubled by some of the events of the past day. "I am about to do something that I don't want to, but I must. I'm sorry, Mina."
"What?" Minako shouted, but was interrupted by the knock to the head by Setsuna. Usagi still gave no response to Setsuna's actions.
She returned her attention to Usagi. "Come forth, Shadow Warrior. I know you have possessed the body of this girl. RELEASE HER!" she shouted vehemently. Usagi's body began to twitch, then shake violently until she looked like she was having seizures. Then they stopped. Her fallen body was lifeless, limp, so Setsuna picked her up and laid her on the bed.
"Where are you, you demon? I have searched throughout time for you. I am not about to let you escape," Setsuna shouted into the air. A devious laugh rang throughout the air and a light voice came through saying, "You do not have the power to capture me. You are already defeated!"
Hotaru and Chibiusa came into the door at that very instant. They saw Setsuna looking up toward the ceiling.
"What's going on, Setsuna?" they said, suddenly noticing Usagi in the other room. "Is Usagi OK?"
"No she's not OK. Hotaru, transform!"
Hotaru nodded. "Saturn Planet Power, MAKE UP!" As she finished transforming, Chibiusa approached Setsuna tentatively, but she stopped the young girl. "Chibiusa, there's nothing you can do here. Leave. .NOW! Don't argue with me. ."
Chibiusa nodded. "Be careful. ." she said, as she closed the door behind her. I hope Usagi's going to be OK, she thought.
"Pluto Planet Power, MAKE UP!" Setsuna transformed into Super Sailor Pluto, and held her staff in the air. "Where are you, demon? Show yourself!"
"Saturn, you must heal Usagi. The demon possessed her, she is very weak. Just lend her a little of your power. Now, go!"
Saturn hurried inside and began to feel Usagi's head. her healing process was beginning. Inside the other room, a bright light shone in Pluto's eyes, and a grotesque being appeared. "I thought that I'd let you see my pretty face before I make my exit. You'll never catch me, Pluto. .ha ha HA!" The being disappeared.
"WHAT!" Pluto muttered a curse. She ran inside to see if Usagi was OK. "Well, Saturn?"
"She'll be fine, Pluto. Some of her energy was taken, but she just needs rest now." Saturn returned to the normal Hotaru, and joined Usagi on the bed. "I'm tired, Pluto. I need rest as well."
Pluto de-transformed and returned to Setsuna. She nodded in understanding. Chibiusa must be still outside, Setsuna thought. She ran to the door only to see the extremely upset faces of Ami, Rei, and Makoto. She had some explaining to do. .
To be continued...