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Everyone had re-grouped at the park away from the school. Luckily they had left just in time before the first sirens of authorities were heard nearing the high school. Officials were going to have lots of questions that would be unanswered due to the destruction at the school.
Sailor Vesta had collected her frogs again, and had brought the box of frogs to the park with everyone else. She placed down the box and allowed them to hop away to their freedom. She received many thanks from the frogs as she stood up and turned to face her fellow senshi. Sailor Ceres was very far from her, Ceres and frogs just did not mix.
Neo Sailor Moon's mind had cleared up now that they were away from the school. She never did see this Dream Kamen that came to her rescue, but she all well remembered Yoshi the dream walker. His proximity added to her clouded judgment, he was pretty much intoxicating. Her cheeks flushed at the thought of his lips so close to hers, he was very dangerous to her she knew it now and understood that she needed to free herself from this childish attraction she felt towards him. He was not Helios; even though his presence made her feel it was Helios. She had nearly given into his seduction, how foolish and weak of her. She owed a lot to the mysterious Dream Kamen.
Everyone was there minus Sailor Mars, Eternal Sailor Moon's lips quivered as unshed tears now threatened to spill out of her cerulean blue eyes. "We have to find her and get her back, who knows what they are doing to her right now." She managed to say as the sobs now came out of her in waves of wails.
Sailor Jupiter placed her hand upon Eternal's shoulder and offered her support. "Don't worry Mars is no damsel in distress, she will give them a run for their money." She stated in a matter of fact tone, as she looked over to Mercury and Venus.
"She's right you know, Mars is one though cookie, and in the mean time we will find her and get her back." Venus added in a soft tone. She herself was very upset of the entire incident, but she also understood that anger would not resolve the issue.
Mercury was busy punching away at her micro super computer her visor displayed all sorts of graphs and fonts with numbers. "It may take me some time to determine what or how exactly they folded time and space to teleport or shift in and out of place like they did. I was able to analyze the last disturbance in the fabric of space and time in that one spot she was in though so I theoretically believe it will assist us." She said as she continued to do her calculations.
Sailor Pluto's facial expression were neutral no emotion was displayed or given away at the moment as she stood there in silence. Beside her also stood Neptune and Uranus, they were not masking their emotions at the moment.
"I believe that we should continue to close those tears and limit their access into our world. We should also use caution the enemy is capable and smart, they won't hesitate to attack." Sailor Uranus stated in a serious tone.
Sailor Neptune looked into her mirror and sighed, "I have been trying to see if I can find Sailor Mars, but anything related to her is shrouded in darkness and shadows. I will keep trying until I find her." She offered as she looked rather disturbed by the fact that where ever Mars was her mirror was unable to reach her.
Sailor Saturn crossed her arms now as she stood beside Neo Sailor Moon and Sailor Juno. "I believe that the enemy is bent on taking Neo Sailor Moon and we must take extra steps to ensure this does not happen, they were clever to divide us and go after her. She cannot stay alone at any given time."
"Yes Saturn is correct, and we must also keep an eye on Eternal Sailor Moon, obviously that lunatic became interested in her when he took Mars. He was willing to let Mars go if Eternal Sailor Moon surrendered to him and went with him." Venus stated as she pouted.
"We can keep guard of Neo Sailor Moon; after all she is in all of our classes, or at least with one of us throughout the day." Sailor Ceres offered. Vesta, Pallas, and Juno stood together and nodded as they all agreed it was a good plan by Ceres.
"I know I am not in their classes but I can keep an eye on all of them while in school." Saturn offered as she looked over to her parents who seemed satisfied for the moment with their group's solution in keeping Neo Moon safe.
"We should also keep caution, they took Mars, we don't know if they will come back to take another of us." Mercury cautioned. "They appear to be all over the place on what exactly they want, since they are so unpredictable we should be ready for anything."
"We can keep watch of Eternal Sailor Moon, she will not be left alone while on in the dorms and college grounds." Venus stated as she looked over to her fellow inner senshi.
Sailor Pluto looked to all of them, the senshi had matured a great deal, their last battle with Galaxia had changed the girls greatly, and their perspectives were not so light hearted as they used to be. "I will return to the time stream, perhaps from there I can pin point where the fabric of time opened and lead to. Be wary though, the future is changing due to these series of events, we must halt the enemy before the change is irreparable." She stated knowing that these words would leave them with more questions that could not be answered.
With those last words uttered the time senshi vanished, she moved into the time stream so smoothly and quickly it was like a blur. Neptune and Uranus bid their good nights and left the group.
Eternal Sailor Moon walked over to Neo Sailor Moon and looked her straight in the eyes. "Are you okay?"
Neo Sailor Moon managed to nod, "Yes I am okay, a little shaken but okay." She honestly replied. "It has been a long night, let's go home."
Venus looked over to Mercury and Jupiter, "Tomorrow we should pass by Hikawa Shrine and let Rei's grandfather know she is okay." Jupiter crossed her arms, "Should we tell her grandfather or tell Yuuichirou?"
"I say Yuuichirou would be our best bet, he doesn't ask much questions and is easier to deceive if need be instead of grandpa." Venus concluded.
"All right we can do so tomorrow after classes." Mercury stated as she went back to her calculations.
"Don't worry I will be all right, and I am not alone. Go with the girls and try to go to school we can figure something out tomorrow if Mercury or Pluto find more information." Neo Sailor Moon stated as she tried to smile for Eternal Sailor Moon.
With much reassurance made by both Moon senshi they hugged and parted. On the way out of the park they all de-henshioned, each group headed towards their respective homes.
The girls determined it was best to stay over the night at Setsuna's with Usa and Hotaru. They would figure something out tomorrow while at school, that was if the school opened due to the after math of their battles.
Once they made it back to the apartment, everyone quickly got ready for bed, some pj's were lent to the sisters and a few sleeping bags were gathered from the living room and taken to Usa's room. In Usa's room Katherine and Ema bundled together as they had their final conversations before turning out the lights and falling asleep.
In Hotaru's room, Jewels and Valerie had bundled together, though Hotaru would have rather stayed with Usa she kept it to herself and felt that Usa wishes were to be followed. Usa had reasoned that if she or her room were compromised, Hotaru could help them with the other two asteroid senshi.
Jewels tried to fall asleep but she was well too aware of the raven headed girl next to her falling asleep. Ever since she had spotted Hotaru in trouble back there in that alley way she had felt a strong urge to protect her. Though she knew now that the senshi of Saturn was more able and powerful than anyone could imagine, the need was still there. She tried to even her breaths and be still but she was nervous at the proximity of Hotaru to her. In the dark silence a loud snore was heard, Jewels knew then that Valerie had fallen asleep; the girl would put a bear to shame with those snores. She heard it then a soft small giggle.
"Sorry Val is not easy to sleep with." Jewels softly whispered the apology to Hotaru.
Hotaru had turned over in her sleeping bag and was facing Jewels. Even in the dark the soft curves of Hotaru's pale face were slightly visible to Jewels, there was a soft smile gracing Hotaru's lips.
"It's okay Jewels, it just surprised me, and being that she is petit she could sound like a grown man snoring." Hotaru whispered. She had to look away for a brief moment, Jewels green eyes were gazing at her intensely, she suspected that Jewels did not know that she had a keen ability to see in the dark being who she was it was natural. But she decided not to tell her just yet, it was interesting to see her gaze at her in such a way. She felt her cheeks flush slightly, as she swallowed back her saliva.
"That's my sister for you; don't worry her snore will soon become part of the background." She promised as she gazed into Hotaru's lavender orbs. "Good night Hotaru." Jewels said as she offered her fellow senshi a smile, not that she would see it.
Hotaru smiled back, "Good night Jewels." She whispered as she closed her eyes and allowed sleep to claim her.
To be continued…
