"My Queen, Sailor Mars has organized a secret meeting to discuss plans. Shall we allow their plans to take place?," asked future Sailor Pluto.
"Yes, let's allow it. We've been needing to find a way to accelerate our plans and with the idea they are setting into motion, it could provide us the perfect opportunity."
"Very well, my queen," Sailor Pluto replied.
"Thanks for coming everyone. I wanted to meet with you all without Usagi present to discuss these youma attacks. Can we all agree that something is going on with Usagi?, asked Rei.
Mamoru nodded. "I'm in total agreement. Usagi is holding something back from me. I'm worried about her. She can't keep handling these enemies by herself. I don't think it's even safe to bring her to the fights. It seems like she's being targeted. We must protect her at all costs."
Rei nodded along with the rest of the inners. "That's my thinking exactly. I want everyone to keep an eye on their communicators for Yuma attacks. We have to intercept them before Usagi does. Ami, is there a way to turn of Usagi's remotely."
Ami nodded. "Yes, there is. But before I do, would you mind telling me what you have in mind? If you guys hadn't noticed, our powers are useless against these new enemies. As much as I want to protect Usagi, she may be the only one capable of defeating these monsters."
Rei smiled, a sparkle in her eyes. "I don't think that's true. You guys may not remember this but I once defeated a youma like these ones on my own… without Usagi. If you guys cover me and I should be able take out them out ok?"
Mamoru nodded. "It's worth a try. What about Seiya and the Outers?"
"Seiya's in on our plan. I spoke with him this morning. He's with Usagi, hopefully keeping her distracted today while he meets her family. And the outers are out of town right now. It was planned weeks ago. Hopefully that will keep them out of the loop. The less people in on the plan the better right now I think. Besides, the outers and I have never seen eye to eye," said Rei. "Everyone knows what to do right? And who knows maybe it'll just be an ordinary day today right?
No later than two hours after their meeting there was a youma attack at the children's hospital. Sailor Mars, Tuxedo Mask and the rest of the inner scouts rushed there. All the while Usagi and Seiya were preparing to have lunch with at the Tsukino residence.
"Mom… this is Seiya. He's our…. Second cousin. He's Great Aunt Dai's grandson," said Usagi. Great Auntie Dai had 10 children, all girls. And nobody kept track of all their kids. This story was plausible. Usagi hoped her mom bought it.
"Wow, which one of Dai's girls is your mom?," asked Ikuko.
"Um… Kikyo," answered Seiya.
"Oh… Kiki- she's the sweetest! Seiya is your name? Give your mom my best. So sorry Usagi's father couldn't meet for lunch today. He's unfortunately had to work on a weekend."
Usagi and Seiya sweat dropped thankfully having dodged the bullet of Seiya's origins.
Besides, the family resemblance was definitely there. Their mannerisms were so similar it was uncanny and not without notice to Shingo who was suspicious.
"Sweet! I have an older cousin that's Usagi's age," said Shingo pulling Seiya's arm.
"Come to my room. I'll give you all the dirt on Usagi." He was secretly hoping Seiya would have some dirt to share with him too.
"Do you really like, Seiya, Mom? I'm so glad I found him. He's such a kind soul. I know he'll be a great role model to Shingo," asked Usagi. Especially since I may be gone in a few years. I have to start taking care of loose ends now.
"Oh yes, Usagi, he's a delightful boy. Now… will you please help me with lunch prep?" asked Ikuko. "These bentos will not prepare themselves!"
"Hai, Mom… right away," replied Usagi.
Just then the phone rang.
"This is Ikuko speaking, hai… I'll turn the television on. Channel 3 you say. Usagi, did you get that?"
"Got it mom," said Usagi turning on the TV.
Shingo and Seiya had joined them. They were watching a breaking news broadcast. "Attack at pediatric hospital."
"Seiya," whispered Usagi.
"I see," Seiya replied and then whispered, "We can't go now… your brother and Mom are watching us…"
"It's my friends… I have to…," said Usagi.
A blast shown on the screen threw three of the scouts and Tuxedo Mask against a wall knocking them out. Sailor Mars alone remained standing. She held a scroll in one hand and launched her mars sniper fire attack with the other.
"Don't worry, they planned this. She can do this," whispered Seiya holding Usagi back.
Usagi glared. "You knew about this?," she questioned Seiya.
Seiya looked down ashen faced guilt written all over his face plain as day. He whispered in her ear. "Yes, I'm sorry… but I've been watching you Usagi. You've been so weak. You're not well," He'd yelled the last line loud enough for her mom to hear who gasped but was also enthralled with what was happening on the television unable to pull herself away.
Shingo yelled then. "Did you see that… Sailor Mars is awesome. She nailed that monster to the wall."
But Usaagi was worried it wouldn't last. Sure enough 30 seconds later the youma broke free and blasted Sailor Mars straight on along with the whole west wing of the hospital. In an instant Sailor Mars and 1/3 of the hospitals occupants were obliterated. The news feed blacked out and back on in a blink with newscasters confused and quickly trying to make sense of what just happened.
"Usagi, what was saying talking about? Are you ok?," asked Ikuko.
"I'm ... I'm just not feeling well today. A headache...I think it's a girl thing. I'm going to lie down for a bit. Seiya - will you finishing helping my mom get lunch ready?," asked Usagi.
Ikuko nodded understanding those types of headaches. "Alright dear, you go rest. I can't believe what just happened... that poor scout, and all those innocent children. Where was Sailor Moon?"
Shingo agreed. "That was strange. Sailor Moon's usually the first one there." I wonder what's going in?"
Seiya tried following Usagi. "I'm so sorry... we thought it was for the best. This wasn't supposed to happen."
Usagi nodded. "Seiya... please. I need a little time to process all this. I'm not mad at you. Just please help my mom with lunch, and Shingo. I know he's spooked right now. Ok?
"Ok," nodded Seiya in agreement. "But let's talk more later, ok?"
Usagi forced a smile and hugged him. "Ok."
Usagi went to her room, and shut the door, but she did not lie down. She loved Seiya and Mamoru and the others but she was fuming mad at them right now. They just lost Rei and a countless number of innocents. This couldn't allow this to happen again. She could think of one place to go and decided to pay a visit to the outers and took to jumping the roofs to get to them.