Strongest of the Senshi part 3

Strongest of the Senshi part 3

Makoto ran over to her friend, Sailor V, who was just stumbling out of the arena, a concerned Artemis draped around her shoulders. She was bruised and cut, and many parts of her outfit were torn. She was smiling happily though, a smile that would make you think Minako had a date with the cutest dude on the block.

"Are you okay?" a shocked Makoto asked.

"With that face the answer isn't so obvious…" Artemis murmured, looking at Minako's large smile, odd for someone who almost got killed.

"I WON!" Minako cried happily, and quickly raised her hand in the air to do her victory sign.

"Ya sure did…" Makoto replied. After inspecting her wounds, she told Minako to lie down. "Ami can help you, I'm sure. I'd try, but I'm not the one who's training to be a doctor."

In a few moments, Ami was looking over the hurt Minako.

"Wow," Ami exclaimed, "You have some really deep wounds. You've been burned too…It looks serious."

"Will I be alright?" Minako asked quietly.

Makoto grimaced at even the possibility of Minako dying, or even having to stay in the hospital for a while. They had been close friends, especially when it came to boy hunting and shopping.

"Oh, yes, I'm positive." Ami assured. "But…I don't know if I can really help you. I'm not an official doctor, and it would take too long for a usual recovery…"

"Oh. I see…" Minako said, looking over at Makoto. "Have any suggestions, Makoto?"

"Um…" Makoto bit her lip in thought. "Oh, duh!" she said suddenly, "Sailor Moon!"

"Oh, Duh!" Minako said in a mimic of Makoto, "She just beat me up, and I won the battle against her. I don't think she's gonna heal me right now."

"I wish there was something I could do…" Ami said, "I want to be able to heal people…If only I was more experienced." She sighed.

"Don't take it too harsh, Ami." Makoto said. "I know Minako is in a lot of pain…but, uh, she can hopefully pull through."

"Yeah…" Minako said, wincing as she attempted to lift her leg.

Ami nodded, although she didn't really agree. She then stood up from her seat on one of the bleachers, and then paced in thought. There wasn't a lot of time before the next battle began. She noticed Hotaru, and called to her. Hotaru walked over to Ami, along with Rei, from her spot with the other outer senshi. Chibiusa had gone to see if Usagi was okay.

"What is it, Ami?" Hotaru asked.

"Minako needs healing." Ami said, looking over her shoulder at Minako. Then she turned back to Hotaru with worry. "Soon. She can't wait much longer. Can you do it for her? Please, Hotaru."

Hotaru silently looked towards the ground before replying, "No, I'm sorry. I don't have enough power now."

"She was helping Usagi recover, with the small energy she has at a time." Rei explained.

"What?!" Ami asked, shocked. "But Usagi has the power of healing!"

"I know," Rei said, "And I thought that Mamoru's 'romantic' kisses were magic or something, they always make her feel better! It's not like there's reason for him to hesitate, after all the times he's done it!" Rei glared at the couple sitting on the far bleachers.

"She doesn't use it on herself, that would be wrong. I healed her, and Mamoru helped, I think." Hotaru explained. "He had to recover a little also. That one attack they did together took a lot of his energy."

"Well, if you or Usagi can't help, what should I do?" Ami asked.

Rei shrugged, saying, "You'll figure it out Ami," she assured her, "It'll be okay."

Hotaru nodded, and Rei went over to sit with Minako and Makoto.

There was a silence, and Ami walked off. Away from the others, she sat down, her head lowered.

"Why am I so helpless?" she asked herself. "If I'm a doctor, I should be able to help people. Why can't I? I wish I could…if only I had the power. The hospital is so far off from here!" A thought popped in her mind. Why was the hospital so far off? This was arena for sports and stuff, so shouldn't a medical center nearby? She shook her head, making her mind focus on the problem she had right now. Ami thought some more, but no ideas came to her. Her eyes were misty as tears of frustration and failure fell down her cheeks. All at once she felt powerless, afraid, and weak.

What if Minako…dies? She's losing more blood as time moves on… As Ami thought, she realized she hadn't mentioned this to the girls-Minako could die from losing such large amounts of blood. Her serious injuries didn't help either. I'll feel awful if it happens…she didn't have a lot of blood left, as she donates blood often…ever since that time she's tried to prove she has a pure heart. What am I going to do? I can let Minako stay that way…

Suddenly, there was a flash of blue light. A small 'fairy' sized version of Sailor Mercury floated in the air.

"Hello, Sailor Mercury!" It greeted to the surprised Ami. "I'm your Sailor Power Guardian!"

Ami wasn't sure what to say at first, but then asked, "Um…Have you come to help Minako?"

"Well," began the guardian, "I've come to help you. For your need to be able to help those who need it, and because you're a devoted, hard worker, I give you this gift."

She murmured something under her breath. A spell! Ami thought to herself.

A sparkling blue magic danced between her fingers. The guardian released it, and gave it to Ami. Instantly it dissolved into Ami as soon as she touched it. Ami felt as the new power filled her with energy.

"This is the power of healing. I know you'll use it wisely, Princess Mercury." The guardian said, with a grin. "Now go help Minako!"

"I will, and thanks." she said, smiling. Then she ran towards Minako.

Ami ran as fast as she could to get to Minako and Makoto. Rei would probably be there too. She heard a rumbling sound from the other side of the arena.

They must be announcing the next battle, she thought, continuing to run. I'd better hurry.

When she got to where the other 2 girls were waiting (Rei had left), the announcement was over. She would hear it soon anyway. She knelt beside Minako, and, without saying a word, gathered her strength, reaching inside herself to get the healing power. She then focused it to Minako. A pale blue light washed over Minako. When it faded, Minako said she felt a little better, but still couldn't get up. Ami's weak side took over her. It won't work…it's all my fault! I'm always so weak! What do I do to help the senshi anyway?

But then a surge of confidence came over her. I can do this! She thought, and tried again.

Goddess of Mercury, Lend me your power for the good of this soul!

After concentrating, a blue, twinkling light washed down on Minako's body, covering her for a moment. Then a bright light flashed, and Minako's worst wounds were healed. She had the energy to sit up, and hugged Ami.

"Thank you." She said, smiling, "Thanks, Ami!"

Ami quickly shooed her off, although she was glad Minako was okay. She instructed her to lie down and relax. Ami leaned back in her seat, making herself comfortable. The healing magic had taken away a lot of her power, she needed to rest and regain it. Much more healing, and she would have fainted.

She then noticed eyes watching her. She looked up, and saw Makoto staring at her tensely. When she saw Ami was staring at her, she quickly turned away. Instead, she did her warm-up exercises.

She must be battling next. Ami thought, but whom? Who would make her that tense?

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Usagi whipped her hair behind her shoulders. She was very embarrassed from losing the battle. Usagi exaimined her wounds. Most had healed, and bruises were gone from her skin. She had changed out of her fuku, of course, and into loose, clean clothes. Usagi sat next to Mamoru as they waited for the next battle to begin. She could still participate again in the 'partners' and 'teams' rounds. But…what if I lose again?!

But after looking over at Mamoru, she became much more confidant.

We are future king and queen of the Moon Kingdom, and I'm the leader of the senshi! No doubt who'll win!

But Usagi couldn't help but feel jealousy towards Minako. She had never really felt that way towards a close ally like Minako-it was a new, strange feeling. Like usual, she turned towards Mamoru and explained how she felt.

"…I just don't know what to say to her…" Usagi finished. "What will she say? What if we lose again, Mamochan? What if she becomes the leader and…kicks me out of the team? Mamochan…"

"Enough stupid questions, odango. I don't think Minako will be the leader, and even if she were, she wouldn't kick you out of the team! They can't! You have the power to unite them all!" Mamoru replied.

Usagi smiled. "You're right, Mamochan. They wouldn't. Thanks."^_^

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Makoto couldn't stop worrying…how could she stand defeating one of her closest friends…? She didn't like to underestimate people's strength-that's sometimes what boys did to her. And she didn't want to hurt Ami…although it wasn't always obvious; Makoto felt Ami was one of her best friends. Plus…everyone had always expected her to win…always. Pressure loomed over her.

But she had to stay calm…

She wondered if Ami knew…she seemed so calm…perhaps she had it all planned out… Ami was so intelligent…so caring and helpful (especially during homework!).

Then came the voice of the blond announcer:

"Next match! Ami vs. Makoto! Please come to the center arena to begin battle!"

Ami was shocked. Me…against Makoto? That's why Makoto was so tense…

"C'mon Ami!" Makoto called to her friend, trying to sound usually calm and even enthusiastic. "Let's go!"

Ami felt numb. She didn't want to do this…Her fear had been to fight one of her close friends…that were extremely difficult to avoid though, almost all her friends were competing here.

As quickly and calmly as she could, she stood up and walked with Makoto to the center.

Makoto stretched, waiting for some activity from Ami. Ami was using her minicomputer from Luna to go over Makoto's stats. She had expected Ami to do this.

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Ami was looking at the display of Makoto's stats, but not really paying attention to them. She already knew most of her friend's moves. She knew how Makoto acted in a fight, her battle pattern…

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"Ready?" Makoto asked.

"Yes…" Ami responded quietly.

Makoto decided, after consideration, to just do what she always had. She had to look over the fact that Ami was her friend…it was a difficult task. She wasn't sure if it was a fair fight…but she couldn't just stand there…

Makoto decided to start out with a blast of her blinding attack: "Flower Hurricane!"

Okay! Not much action this time, but Ami learned how to heal! I've always thought she deserved healing more than Usagi, since she wants to be a doctor and stuff.

Well, part 4 will come out A LOT sooner! Promise! ^_^

(Hey, Sorry this came sooo late! With school, and my computer's hard drive having to be cleared, then not having the Internet for a while…I forgot. Not to mention I'm one of those people who start things and never finish them…)