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Silence.

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Chapter Three

Minako could only cry as the rain continued to pelt her window, drowning out her cries with its soft, pitter-patter. It was dark out, the moon shining through her window with a brilliance she would normally enjoy, but under the circumstances she found it completely irreverent.

Usagi was tormented with guilt, as were the other girls. When would their friend be returned to them? When would they be able to get Rei-chan back? Their team and friendship needed the fire wielder returned, alive.

Luna and Artemis were beginning to do their research, as was Ami, all trying to discover a way to bring Rei back. It was hard though, seeing as the NegaMoon was extremely difficult to infiltrate. They had been trying to find a way to rid the world of them before Rei's abduction, now the investigation was in full scale.

It hurt her deeply to remember Usagi's reaction to Rei's kidnapping. She was instantly moved to tears, falling to the ground and holding herself as she wept. Now, Minako reasoned, Usagi was trying to be optimistic and strong for everyone else, and none of the girls had seen her cry since that night. Of course, who knew what happened behind closed doors.

What if Rei cracked? Would she let out their valuable secret, putting themselves and the world in danger at any given moment? Or worse, would Rei die protecting something that was ultimately larger than herself?

Minako didn't really want to think about either scenario.

Sapphire had left her soon after she explained herself, and Rei knew he had probably gone straight to Diamond. She still felt like crap and was filthy with her own blood, but there was nothing she could do at this point. Everything was out of her hands and into the enemies. Her very life was in their control.

She thoroughly hoped that she wouldn't break under pressure and pain, and she would be damned if she did. She was the Scout of Mars, soldier of fire and war. If anyone could handle the interrogation and torture, Rei believed it to be herself. She was sure that somewhere in her past life she was prepared mentally and physically for situations like these. However, the Silver Millennium is a complete mystery to everyone, so she couldn't be entirely positive.

Rei picked at her jeans, which were now encrusted with blood, trying to calm herself while she pondered. What sorts of torture methods would they try to draw out information with? Would it be physical or mental? Maybe emotion pain? She had to keep reminding herself that evil foes prior to the NegaMoon had used brainwashing, so anything was considered a possibility.

What were her friends doing right now? What about her grandfather and Yuuichiro? She hoped that they weren't too worried, but at the same time, hoped that the former was plotting a way to return her home. But most of all, she hoped they had faith in her to keep the secret safe.

"Miss?"

She turned around to see Sapphire again, this time standing (if that is possible in the abyss, she couldn't help but think) a few feet in front of her. Now that she wasn't in shock at her abduction, Rei took the time to notice his Dark blue hair. She couldn't help but remember Ami.

"What do you want?" She spat, watching as his face remained unchanged.

"Here." He tossed her an apple, which fell neatly in her two cupped hands.

It took Rei a moment to realize that he had done something nice for her, and before she could say anything, Sapphire disappeared.

"Weird." She mumbled, but soon after began to eat the apple greedily, not realizing how hungry she had grown. It surprised her how much better she felt after eating it, even though it was hardily an impact on her empty stomach.

Before she could relax, or relax with the given circumstances, Emerald appeared again, her stupid fan in front of her face.

"Well, well…" She cackled, making Rei grimace. She was grating on the nerves. "It appears that his majesty wants to test your loyalty, again."

"Hmmm, let's get started then." The black haired girl stood up and crossed her arms, staring defiantly at Emerald. "I am eagerly waiting to see what you got in store."

Emerald frowned at the small impact she made on Rei's level of fear. "You won't be saying that when we are done with you."

Blood. It was everywhere. It was hard to mistake it for anything else. It was even harder for him to watch on as his granddaughter lay amongst the pools of it.

Someone was hurting her, smashing her sides with their booted foot. He could see a woman laughing, watching as a red haired man injured his beloved Rei. She was crying, but no screams of agony seemed to pour from her lips. Subconsciously, he thanked the Gods for making everything in his dreams silent, for he couldn't bear listening to Rei cry.

A white haired man came upon her now, staring at her broken form on the ground. He was saying something to her, asking a question maybe? His little girl made no move to respond. The red haired man continued to shuffle her around with his feet as the woman continued to cackle to herself.

Then suddenly, Rei spoke, and the violence stopped. However, his granddaughter smiled as if mocking them, and the beatings pressed forward.

Sitting up in a sweat, he quickly began to panic, pushing back his sheets in an effort to vacate his bed. There was no way that dream could be real. His granddaughter was safe and sound in bed, completely ignorant to the nightmarish scene he had just witnessed.

As he barreled through the temple and reached Rei's room, he could only pray that it was all just a dream. His hopes were quickly dashed though when Rei's bed was found vacant.

"Why do you not say anything?" Rubeus kicked Rei in the side, making her flip onto her stomach. The girl said nothing, only making him more furious. "I just don't understand this!"

The beatings continued, Emerald laughing in the background the entire time. The Weird Sisters even decided to pay a visit and watch the brutal scene. Of course, none of them felt pity for the accomplice of the Sailor Soldiers.

"Say something!" Rubeus commanded. "Who are the Sailor Scouts?"

Rei was on her back now, ignoring the pain in her sides and chest. No matter the pain, she was still going to oblige to Rubeus' wishes.

"Fuck you," She smiled, taunting them with her carefree response. "Fuck you, and your entire damn clan!"

Rubeus was about to go at it again, but Diamond stopped him with his hand, gazing down at Rei again to see why she wouldn't say anything. He just couldn't comprehend how a human girl could withstand so much pain and still not crack to their demands.

"Why do you refuse us?" He questioned calmly, looking down to her battered form. "You know deep inside that it is futile."

She smirked again. "That's where you are wrong. I know I can beat you. I know you can never make me say anything."

With a glare and one last swift kick, Rei was knocked unconscious.

Diamond could barely contain his anger. Why wouldn't she tell them anything? He needed to know who these scouts were, not just for the family, but for himself. He needed to find out who Sailor Moon was.

"What do you wanna do with the tart?" Rubeus asked, nudging her with his foot. He was extremely angry that this woman could withstand his beatings. If it were all on his terms, he would just kill her, but Diamond wouldn't let him.

"Take her to Sapphire. I want her to be somewhat recovered so she can go through the same thing tomorrow. If she dies, then our only lead to the identity to the Sailor Scouts is gone."

The red haired man watched Diamond walk away, leaving him, Emerald, and the Weird Sisters with Rei.

"I don't want to take her to Sapphire. One of ya'll do it." He commanded to his minions, all of which looked disgusted at the mentioning of it.

"Oh my God, you expect me to get blood on my outfit?" Catzi asked Rubeus, as if her outfit were more sacred than anything.

He rolled his eyes.

"Prizma, you do it then. I know you like that stupid Alchemist anyway."

"No, I don't! Besides, you're the man. You do it!" She huffed, crossing her arms.

"Last time I checked," Rubeus stalked towards Prizma, glaring at her. "I was in command of you. Do as I say."

The aforementioned woman watched as her leader and sisters walked away, leaving her with the broken girl.

"Fine. I'll do it."

Usagi didn't know what to say. She had never been in this position.

Grandpa Hino stared at her as he awaited his answer, a sadness in his eyes that the blonde hadn't seen before. She hadn't thought of his reaction to Rei's disappearance, and as a result, did not have an answer prepared when he asked her for his granddaughter's whereabouts. What was she supposed to tell him? That the NegaMoon came and stole his granddaughter, who is Sailor Mars, and that she is unsure if she will ever return?

That didn't seem like the best idea.

"I think Rei is just staying at Minako's house." Usagi lied, smiling at Grandpa Hino. "I'm sure she is fine. She's probably just trying to relax a little after her exams."

He gave her a doubtful look. "I don't think so."

"What makes you say that?" She asked innocently, trying to make her involvement that much less in the old man's mind.

"I had a dream last night," He swallowed. "She was being beaten by these strange people. There was blood everywhere."

It took all Usagi had not to cry.

"It was too real to be just a dream." He rubbed his eyes. "I just hope that my sweet Rei comes back to me. I have already contacted officials, but they say kidnapped individuals are very rare to discover, alive anyway."

He gave Usagi a small smile before continuing. "But, if she is at Minako's, will you please tell her to come home?"

The blonde nodded. "Yes, I will."

End of Chapter Three