Mamoru shook her lightly. "Usako… the concert's over… people are leaving… still planning to…"
"Oh yea…," said Usagi jumping up in a huff of air and scurrying towards the backstage area reserved for performers only. "Thanks Mamo, almost forgot, I'll be back in a few…"
"Mamoru-san, are you sure about letting her talk to that guy," asked Haruka a little to0 loudly so Usagi overheard. "I don't trust him."
Usagi touched Haruka's shoulder sweetly. "Don't worry, Haruka. Seiya more than proved himself when he and the Starlights protected me during the battle with Chaos. Besides, I have a feeling after I speak with him today you'll all be more accepting of him."
Haruka smirked, "I doubt that… but I won't stop you, Kitten. Go."
Mamoru nodded in agreement. "We will be waiting for you right here."
Usagi ran behind the stage looking for the trailer labeled with Seiya's name on it. AS she ran by, Michiru came out of the second trailer.
"Hello, Princess. Did you enjoy the show?," Michiru asked.
Usagi winced. "You know, you don't have to call me that. Just Usagi is fine. We're friends you know. And yes… I loved it. Michiru, when you play your violin it reminds of Silver Millennium and how I would dance for hours. It also makes me feel sad - when I remember all the hardships we've all endured together. It makes me want to cry… "
Michiru blushed. "Thank you, that's how I feel about my music too… it reminds me of the solitude I've endured, the tumultuous ocean, and finding Haruka in the wind. You know - you're more complex than many people give you credit for… Just Usagi…" said Michiru holding her hand and then inspecting it. "Pretty nails, I like that color!"
Usagi then noticed how some were chipping and you could almost see the blue tinge underneath. Maybe Michiru would think it was old polish? She hoped so.
Usagi giggled. "Thanks Michiru - I'll bring it over for you to borrow next time I come to visit. Um, do you know which trailer is Seiya's."
"Oh that's why you're here," said Michiru giggling slightly. "3rd trailer from the right."
"Thanks, Michiru. Gotta run," said Usagi. Only she was starting to wear out by now so it was more like a fast walk. I better take it easy. I don't want to give Mamoru any reason to be suspicious.
As soon as Usagi had reached the trailer Michiru mentioned the door swung open.
"Usagi, you're finally here!" Said Seiya.
"How'd you know I was here?" Asked Usagi.
"You're not exactly a quiet runner, Usagi," replied Seiya giggling. "So what did you think of my song. Wasn't very well written but I hope you got my meaning."
Usagi nodded. "I got it alright. Is it true, Seiya? Are you really my brother?"
"In the flesh, Serenity was my mom too," replied Seiya. "Here, take my hand."
Usagi took his hand and it immediately started glowing white light from her own hand, golden light from his.
"Children of the sun, and moon," said Seiya. "There's no denying it. Now close your eyes, I'll show you want Kakyuu shared with me."
Usagi closed her eyes as memories from Seiya's past flooded in. Two bassinets side by side then taken away from each other. Helios as a child on Kinmoku. Flash to the battle to defend Silver Millennium and his untimely demise as the world exploded around him.
Usagi gasped. "It's all true… no wondered I've also felt so connected to you. Brother!"
Usagi jumped into his arms. "I've always felt this unspeakable connection to you… twins. I'm so grateful for this knowledge and that we can finally be together."
Suddenly a loud crash was heard near the stage. The lights came crashing down sending the remaining crowd running. Three youmas who once again looked oddly familair stood on the stage blasting everything in sight.
"Seiya!" Yelled Usagi.
"Way ahead of you," replied Seiya who'd already transformed into Desert Sol and began making his way to the stage.
Usagi transformed into Sailor Moon as well and ran over. The rest of the inner and outer scouts plus Tuxedo Mask were there as well laying their attacks into the monsters.
As Sailor Moon suspected none of their attacks were hitting the monsters, but plenty go the hits were destroying the stage, park coming close to concert goers.
"Mars, Jupiter, Mercury, Venus," yelled Usagi. "Protect the civilians. Outers and Tuxedo Mask - you're with me - You need to distract them. Keep them off me. I'm the only one who can get a hit in with these guys, trust me… I've seen them before!"
Mercury replied, "Sailor Moon must be right. My computer is showing that our hits have done 0% damage and I know we've all been hitting them with out full attacks. Sailor Moon's plan sounds like a good one right now."
Sailor Moon smiled. "Thanks Mercury. Desert Sol - can you do that thing with the shield again…. Keeping them off me would be a big help?"
"You got it, Sis." Replied Desert Sol, seeing confused looks on everyone's faces especially Tuxedo Mask's. Though Sailor Moon thought she saw him sigh in relief that such a thing was possible.
Everyone quickly took their orders nodding at Usagi, Mamoru wearing a look of pride at how much Sailor Moon had matured and become a true leader over the years.
Everything happened like clockwork now that they had a plan. All the civilians made it to safety. Uranus and Neptune had a great time luring the monsters away and pissing them off. You could tell Uranus especially was enjoying herself.
Desert Sol's shield held brilliantly as one by one Sailor Moon targeted the youmas one at a time. 2 out 3 had been eliminated. As she targeted the last one it spoke.
"Long live Queen Bellona, we will keep coming, more and more of us. Until every last one of you is eliminated," said the youma speaking it's last words before becoming moon dust.
"Guys, that was so strange," said Venus. "Is it just me or have fought those guys before."
"It's like what happened at school… and 3 of them this time," said Mercury. "We need to get to the bottom of this."
As Mercury spoke Mars was watching Sailor Moon suspiciously. "Sailor Moon, are you ok? You seem a bit wobbly."
Sailor Moon hadn't realized she wasn't steady on her feet. She tensed up all the muscles in her legs hoping they'd obey and not betray her… No, she thought, don't give them cause for concern. I can't have Mercury scanning me.
Uranus and Neptune shared a glance. "This happened at the first youma fight too. I wonder if you're getting a power up soon, Usagi. Didn't this start happening a lot before you took on your Eternal Sailor Moon form."
Usagi liked Uranus's line of thinking. That was just the thing that could help explain away all these spells she'd be having lately. She tried thinking of ways she could embellish that story.
"You know, come to think of it, that just might be it…," agreed Sailor Moon. "I've been feeling tingling in my hands near the moon rod and itchiness under the crescent mark on my forehead. Perhaps that's what's happening. The battles have been becoming more intense as of late. Maybe something big is coming and my abilities are just trying to get ready for it."
All the scouts starting nodding seeming to accept this explanation for now.
"Are you really sure you're ok, Usako? I know you and I know that battle seemed to take a lot out of you," said Tuxedo Mask worriedly.
"I'm fine, Mamo-chan, just sleepy. Long day you know," replied Sailor Moon with a smile.
Tuxedo Mask scooped her up into his arms with a question. "I bet. Everyone let's detransform. I'm going to carry Usagi home, if you don't mind. Let's regroup tomorrow ok?"
Everyone nodded and dispersed. Usagi was so grateful for that. Mamoru had been so used to scooping her up after battles that this probably just seemed common place for him, but what he didn't know was that her heart told her that her energy wouldn't have lasted all the way home and she couldn't afford for anyone to take her to the hospital or have Ami scan her… then they'd know about her condition and she couldn't have that. She just wanted her world to stay perfect!
Before leaving Seiya came over and took her hands in his gently. Together their hands shone brightly like the sun and moon. "Take care, sis. I'll be close by… if you need anything just call, ok."
Usagi giggled, "I will, brother. Mamo-chan… can you believe he's my brother. I'm so relieved that I can love you both now without worry. Seiya … you have to meet my parents and Shingo. Come over tomorrow will you?
Seiya nodded and began his walk home.
Mamo patted Usagi on the head. "I can't tell you how relieved I am that Seiya's your brother. I knew you loved him, and at first, I wanted to be angry. But deep down inside I knew there was no reason to for the anger, but I couldn't understand it. Now I get it… and just knowing there's someone else in the world to protect you," said Mamoru glancing over and acknowledging Seiya. "It's a blessing. Now come on, let's get you home ok?