Chapter 11
It was close, the end of this puzzling world; she only hoped she could find Mamoru before that happened. Actually she wished it all to be a dream, but that would be a lie and she hated lying. Rei had to go on, for Mamoru and her dear Princess, no matter the costs. She walked throughout the large mansion, fascinated by its beauty and mystified that she saw no more malicious spirits. Although it was empty in this huge building, Rei was incredibly uneasy about every step she made.
Her eyes downcast as she trudged through empty hallways; she was shivering as she got ever closer to the final battle. "Chiasa…."
She felt her soul become distant from her body, but shook away the horrible feeling. "I need to find him… for Usagi."
A soft pitter-patter of footsteps filled the hallway, footsteps that did not belong to Rei. A trail of foot prints lay before her, leading her to a beautiful door. Carefully she reached for the handle. A chill raced up her spine, "I can feel it… the evil that lies beyond this door."
She placed her hand on the door and pushed the heavy door, swinging it open.
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Pain. That was all she felt. It seared through her body, leaving her paralyzed. She tried to move, but could only cry out in anguish.
"Why? Why did you do this to me? I thought you loved me?" She screamed accusingly into the night. Her face, what was happening to her face? She dragged herself to a mirror, clawing at the floor as she went along. The person who stared back at her was horrid; it looked as if someone had tried ripping her face off.
"My… my face! Gahhhhhh!" Tears pushed their way out of her left eye; alas her right eye was no longer useful for the skin began to droop over it. She closed her tired eyes, practically drowning in her own tears. Hearing footsteps surrounding her, she gazed up at her so-called savior. He just stood there and smiled, by then she had realized it was hopeless and swore a revenge that was darker than the boughs of Hell itself. "Orochi! Help me, please!"
"Demon, what have you done with my wife?" He smirked as he kneeled next to her. She peered into his eyes, shivering as she saw the reason in his eyes.
"N-no, Orochi!" She clawed the air for him, wishing to be held by him one last time. He swatted her hand away and stood back up.
"Be gone, witch." Beginning to walk away, he turned around for one last look. Cackling, he threw one last insult at her. "I told you I would have her, no matter who got in my way. Unfortunately for you, you were the one to get in my path. I hope you burn in hell you monster."
Taking one last breathe of air she cried out her final curse, "Orochi… you will never be able to escape me. Everywhere you go, no matter how far you run, you and you're new bride shall face the demons of Hell!"
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"Did you like my final memory?" A melodious voice cut the silence. Rei walked into the barren room to find the same beautiful woman from the mirror sitting comfortably in the middle of it. Beside her was Mamoru who sat in a daze. "I truly thought real love existed, but I was wrong. Only greed, lust, and vengeance exist in life."
Chiasa stood up clenching her hands into a fist, Mamoru followed her every move. "Let him go Chiasa! He isn't Orochi!"
Chiasa placed her hands on Mamoru's shoulders, twirling his hair around her fingers. "No, but he is just the same as that traitorous bastard!"
She threw him to the ground, and turned her head back towards Rei. Taking a defensive position Rei pulled out the Camera Obscura, causing Chiasa to chuckle. "Ha, you think that'll defeat me? You're pathetic camera?"
Rei snarled at Chiasa, and began to circle around her so she would be able to help Mamoru. "Please let him go, he has done nothing to you. You have already killed enough people."
"Oh you mean like your dear friend Usagi?" Giggling, Chiasa shot forward.
"Enough talking, let's end this Chiasa!" Rei dodged her attack, but lost the camera in the process. Chiasa reached for her and grabbed Rei's neck.
"Don't you get it? We've become one with another. I am you… and you are me." Rei threw her off. Diving for the camera, she managed to snap a picture sending Chiasa stumbling backwards. "You horrible little rodent! You don't quite understand, if I am to be sent to Hell, I will not be going alone!''
Rei stood in shock, as Chiasa cackled. Underneath her, sets of arms reached out for Chiasa carefully grasping her, but she pulled away. Rei understood now what she had to do.
"Chiasa, I cannot forgive you for killing my beloved friend and dear princess!" Rei dived for her and dragged them both into the portal to Hell. "I will defeat you no matter the cost!"
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I'm floating in a silent abyss; I open my eyes to see Chiasa in front of me being torn apart by the hands. I fear I am next. Perhaps neither of us deserves this horrible punishment… no, I know for a fact that we don't. But I could think of no other way to stop this horrid nightmare.
With my final powers, as the sailor senshi of Mars I ask for just two things: Mamoru be returned home safely and, finally, for him to have his dear princess once more. I feel the warmth of tears flood my face, as I watch the last of Chiasa disappear. The pain begins for me now. It's unbearable, but it must be done. I cry as I realize I'll never see my wonderful friends again, I just hope they won't make the same mistakes I have made. Jealousy of my prince and princess were always in the back of my mind, and I regret the decision I made to pine over Mamoru. We were never meant to be and I now realize that.
…the pain, agh, it has grown more intense. I feel the strength I had once knew flow from my body. Good-bye everyone.
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