Hey eveyone. Quicker update this time. I'm going to try to keep it that way too. As a heads up, there's a big time jump in this chapter.

Thanks to all who are reading.

Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon or any related characters. I do own Agent Leo and the Blood Cross.

Tonight, I also find it impossible to sleep. Images of cross painted in blood haunt my mind, tearing me apart from the inside. The sound of Naru's sobbing echoes in my ears, driving me almost to a frenzy. The senshi inside of me clamors to get out, demanding retribution for these crimes.

What disturbs me the most, is that I want revenge. Deep down, there is a yearning for the deaths of those responsible.

"I thought I was supposed to be a clutz," I murmur in confusion. "Where is this coming from?"

"From the past."

I lift my head from my pillow at the sound of vaguely familiar voice. My eyes scan the room for its source, but see nothing.

"Who's there?' I ask uncertainly.

The voice ignores my question and continues. "Whenever you thought someone was receiving the slightest injustice, you refused to sit back and do nothing. There's no reason for that to be different now."

"What are you saying?"

"I am saying to do what comes naturally to you."

I sit up straight, but still cannot see the voice's origin. "What do you mean?"

But I get no response. Confused, I clamber out of bed and get dressed. For my parents' sake, I try to act my usual bumbling self, but I'm not sure I succeed. They can tell something is wrong. I often find myself sitting and reexamining all of the information I have gathered, trying desperately to find a motive for the Blood Cross's actions.

Naru and her father are around quite a bit now. Mom and Dad invited them to stay at our house til they can find other lodging. Just thinking about their tragedy makes me sick.

Minako's absence is also driving me crazy. What happened to her? Was she kidnapped by the Blood Cross? Is she...

I don't want to finish that thought. With all this pressure, I know I'm going to snap, it's just a question of when, where, and how bad. As a result, I try to keep a distance from those I care about, something which destroys me from the inside.

The days go on, and my fake shell finally falls apart. I become grumpy and depressed, contemplating suicide multiple times. The waiting is killing me, literally. Absolutely nothing is happening.

It has now been about three weeks since the appearance of the Blood Cross. The police are convinced that the fire and Minako's disappearance are simply the work of an average criminal. I still haven't told anyone about Agent Leo's visit to the house. My depression just continues to get worse, and my parents are growing very worried. They've sent me to multiple psychiatrists all of whom have done absolutely nothing to help.

Then, on a bright sunny day, it happens. I am sitting on the front porch, brooding as usual. Naru sits beside me, trying to get a response. I am ignoring her, much to her distress. By this time, I feel like I'm at the point of insanity. I note with surprise that Naru has grown strangely quiet. Looking up, I see the reason for her silence. A meteor shower races through the sky, heading our way. The falling rocks get closer and I realize that they are coming straight for us.

No, not us. Me.

I take off, running as fast as I can, trying to reach a less populated area. I curse myself for being so careless. I've been so busy worrying about might happen that I've altogether forgotten to prepare for any such events.

I grab my brooch and quickly transform into Sailor Moon, allowing me to double me my pace. I leap hurriedly form roof to roof, but the objects, which I now know are not meteors, continue to close in. In moments, they shoot over my head and bury themselves in houses in front of me. Sickened, I come to halt, noting that they are actually some kind of pods. I estimate that there are six of them.

The one closest to me bursts open, revealing a large, centipede-like creature. I feel an unknown power flow into me, followed by a feeling of rage. Removing my tiara from my head, I strike an aggressive stance, silently taunting the thing. As it charges, I pull my arm back and let fly. My tiara zips through the air, hitting the creature in the head. It falls down dead.

I stare in shock at the tiara. "It has never been that powerful," I murmur. A loud roar rips me from my thoughts, and I spot another of the creatures approaching. I launch the tiara again, cutting in half. By now, my shock has faded and been replaced by a feeling of malignant joy. I bask in this new power and smile defiantly and three more approach. With a thought, I summon the crescent moon wand and replace the tiara on my forehead. Using the wand, I generate a ball of golden energy, and fire it at my attackers. Two of them fall, and the other leaps toward me. Just before it lands on me, I change the wand into a sword and thrust it upward.

"Five down," I mutter, "one to go."

But the sixth one seems reluctant to reveal itself. I'm confused, for how does something of that size hide? As I scan the pods, I spot my reflection in one of them.

Wait, that's not my reflection.

I'm no stranger to the idea of cloning, so I know instantly what this copy of me is. Momentarily, pieces of information begin to fall into place. I scowl as Agent Leo walks into view.

"Let me see if I get this straight," I address him. "You needed a fresh sample of my blood to create her." I point to the clone.

"What a genius!" he replies mockingly. "What other bits of genius do you have to share?"

I ignore him and continue. "To ensure my cooperation, you threatened my parents, also insuring that I wouldn't report you. Am I right so far?"

He nods, still very disinterested.

"But that's not all. Despite your efforts at surprise, it's obvious you were anticipating me bringing my brooch, thus allowing you to examine it. But finding out nothing, you returned thinking it was useless. It appears that you were also punished for that, my guess is by whipping."

My last remark seemed to unnerve him. "My boss is very unforgiving. But how did you know?"

"The way you were walking a moment ago was identical to that of one who has recently had his legs whipped."

He regards me curiously, obviously impressed. Frankly, I am as well, for I've no clue as to where that reasoning came from. I don't even know how a whipped person walks. It's like I tapped into some sort of hidden knowledge.

"There is still one thing puzzles me though."

He grins. "You're referring to my last bit of handiwork. It's quite simple really. I had nothing against the family, but knew the girl was close to you. I knew that killing the mother would destroy her, which would in turn destroy you."

"But why?"

"Well," he replies, "what have you been doing the past three weeks. Moping, correct?"

My mind finally makes the connection. "Instead of being out hunting down you."

"That allowed me to complete Project Mirror without interruption. What is one life and a house anyway?"

I steam at his comment, but manage to maintain my composure. "What about Minako?"

He winks slyly. "That you'll have to figure out yourself. That is, if you can."

I gaze around at wreckage caused by the pods' landing. "And all the deaths you just caused?"

Agent Leo shrugs. "It's no big deal. Lives get lost in the business. These people just happened to be in the wrong place. Nothing I can do about that."

His lack of care finally causes me to snap. I raise my sword leap at him. Much to my surprise, I found myself thrown backwards. Fuming, I jump to my feet to see the clone standing between me and Agent Leo. I take a couple steps forward, and she does likewise. I raise my arm, she follows suit. Any movement I make she simultaneously mimics. It's as if I'm looking at myself through a mirror.

The shriek of police sirens catch my attention. I don't know if Leo has any control over them, but I don't want to be around when they show up. Teleporting would be the best option, but I don't have the power to do that alone. Unless...

I walk forward until I come face to face with my clone. I begin to summon the power to attempt a teleport, counting on her to do the same. Sure enough, she matches my actions exactly. Once I reach the peak of my power, I reach out with my hands, bringing them in contact with the clone's. The world around me disappears in a flash of light.

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