Part 3
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Ami and the others had brought Usagi home after the little 'incident'. Everyone (sans Usagi, of course) was sitting in the living room, discussing what had happened.In the middle of the conversation, Ami heard a knock at the door. She got up to answer. "Mamoru-san! Thanks so much for coming!" She let him in.
"What happened to Usako?"
"We were together at the arcade and Usagi was playing the newest Sailor V game, and when she refused an offer to eat, Mako-chan suspected something. Then she fainted! I got these weird readings on my computer and when she finally woke up, she complained about headaches. She's resting now." Ami explained, as they both walked into the living room.
"How is she felling?
"She's in her room, resting. We figured it wouldn't be a good idea to stress her out any more." Ami chimed, sitting down.
"Alright. I'm gonna go up and see her now, if you all don't mind."
"I think she'll be glad to see you." Makoto said, smiling slightly.
Mamoru nodded, and headed up the stairs.
Mamoru went and knocked on Usagi's door. "Usako?"
"Come in," Usagi responded weakly.
Mamoru walked in, and hugged Usagi. "How are you feeling?"
"A little better than earlier," she said. "My head still hurts a bit."
"I told you that too many video games were bad for you," he said with a half-smile.
Usagi smiled back. She was glad he was there. A minute later, her face became serious. "Mamo-chan, does anyone know what happened to me? Why that happened?"
"I don't think it's anything serious. Maybe you just got up too fast."
Usagi shrugged. "Maybe..." She was a bit tired still, but she didn't want Mamoru to leave her yet.
"I'm sure it's nothing...did you feel anything weird?"
"I don't remember."
"Then I'm sure it was nothing." He smiled again, trying to reassure her. 'Maybe it's a new enemy,' he thought to himself
Usagi felt as though she were going to pass out. She was sure her eyes were glazed over. "Mamo-chan, will you just hold me?"
"Of course, Usako." He wrapped his arms around her, and kissed the top of her head.
"Aishiteru, Mamo-chan..." she said, falling asleep.
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Kamakiri watched as the large group of girls left the arcade in a hurry. *Yes... that must be her...* she thought, as she watched them leave.
Hiru wasn't watching the group of girls. His eyes wer on someone else. *I'd love to have some of that...*
Kamakiri shot a quick glance around her, then took out a small transmitter - what seemed to be a kind of communicator - from underneath the counter. It was her way of talking to the insectoid youma that was now inside that blonde girl's head. She eyed it closely, turned it on and spoke into it.
"Konchuu Tobikomi, were you able to get inside properly?" She murmured into the transmitter. A buzzing sound could be heard, and she understood. "Excellent. Send me any reports when you're done the infection."
When Kamakiri was finished, Hiru grabbed her arm. "Ne, would you like me to infect you?"
"Get off of me, you crazy twit," she said firmly, rolling her eyes and pulling her arm away with a sudden jerk.
"You know you want me," Hiru replied. "You want me bad!"
"Shut up, you idiot!" She yelled. "The only reason I'm not about to break you into a thousand pieces is because we're being supervised. Now get back to what you were doing before I call a youma on you."
Hiru nodded. He'd listen to her for now, but later... later he'd have her. Licking his lips he said, "As you wish," and walked away.
Kamakiri glared at Hiru as he walked away. He didn't know what he was doing. She had meant what she said, but she didn't dare upset Ari. She knew how harsh the punishment would be and she was not about to risk anything.
"How are you doing, Kama-chan?"
"Ari-sama!" Kamakiri cried, turning around. "I was able to implant the infectuous youma in the Sailor Senshi's mind. She says that she made it in fine and will start the infection as soon as is possible," she reported.
"That's good. You're doing well, Kama-chan." Ari placed his hand on her shoulder.
Kama smiled at Ari's touch and said, "Arigatou, Ari-sama."
"How much longer do you think it will take for total infection?"
"So far, progress has been exceedingly good. A rough estimate for total infection would be at least sixteen hours, at most a day. But she will start showing symptoms-" she looked at the clock on the wall, "-oh, good. She should start showing symptoms soon, I would say, maybe a half hour or less. For a Sailor Senshi, she certainly has a weak mind, making my job much more easy."
"So, what are the symptoms?"
"She will start off by getting minor headaches, then they will eventually turn into migranes. She will start experiencing nausea, haptephobia, and hallucinations having to do with insects. Then she will be able to clearly hear the insect inside of her but will not have the ability to tell anyone. By that time, it will be too late and she will be entirely infected."
"Ahhh..." Ari smiled evilly. "I can't wait to see the destruction of the Senshi."
Kamakiri smiled and bowed her head slightly, and said, "Neither can I, Ari-sama What should I do now that I have implanted the youma inside of the Senshi's mind?"
"Well, as long as everything goes according to plan, we can sit back and watch her destroy the rest of the Senshi."
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Usagi was trying to get out of the nightmare. Everywhere she went, insects were chasing after her. They weren't ordinary insects either, they were like... youma! She didn't know what was going on. Why would her mind be filled with these creatures. Are they even real? They seem as though they are. "Mamo-chan!" she called. "Minna!" There was no reply. "Am I all alone?" she whispered fearfully.
Usagi wanted to get out of this horrible dream. She screamed Mamoru's name. Was there anyone who could help her?
Mamoru ran up the stairs and into Usagi's bedroom when he heard her call out for him, closely followed by the other girls. He came up to her bed, looked into her eyes, and said, "Daijobu, Usako?"
When Usagi finally opened her eyes, she saw Mamoru looking down at her. She thought she'd be seeing comfort in his eyes, but instead, she saw detest. "Why did you scream, Usagi? We were busy."
"N-nani?" she asked in confusion.
"Is everything alright, Usagi-chan? You don't look well..." Ami said gently, looking at Usagi with worry in her face.
Ami had the same look in her eyes as Mamoru. What was going on? "Usagi, would you shut up!"
"Usagi-chan? Are you fevered?" Minako went to put her hand on Usagi's forehead.
"Usagi, what is your problem? You're always looking for attention!" Usagi flinched as Minako put her hand on her forehead.
"You're right, Minako-chan." Makoto said, and smiled, trying to comfort Usagi. "Maybe I should make you some nice herbal tea." With that, she walked out of the room and made her way downstairs.
"You're right, Minako-chan," Makoto said, turning away from Usagi. "I'm leaving. I never want to speak to you again!"
Tears formed in Usagi's eyes. Why were they being so mean? "Usagi, you're baka!" Rei screamed and stormed out.
"Usagi, I'm going get something from the Shrine that will help relax you," Rei said gently.
"Usagi-chan, what's the matter?" Michiru asked.
Usagi had never seen Michiru so angry. "What the hell do you think you're doing, running your mouth off like that!"
Haruka stared hard at Usagi. "You are the laziest piece of shit on this earth! I don't know how you were chosen to lead us!"
"Haruka-san.."
"Odango, what can I do to help?" Haruka (really) said.
Hotaru's quiet voice could be heard from behind the crowd of people in the bedroom. She pushed her way past everyone and looked at Usagi with sadness in her eyes. "Usagi-san, please tell us what's wrong. We can't help you if you don't tell us." The small girl reached out to put a hand on Usagi's.
"Usagi, you're a very mean spirited person." Usagi jerked her hand away. Hotaru said that?
"Usako..." Mamoru said, coming up to her. "Do you need more rest? You still look tired," he said, as he saw the odd glazed look in her eyes.
Usagi was crying now. Not from pain in her head, but pain in her heart. How could her friends, protectors be this way. How could Mamoru be this way. What did she do to deserve this?
She had enough of it too. Mamoru just said he didn't want to be with her anymore. Her friends agreed with him. "Get out," Usagi whispered, turning to face her bedroom wall.
'Usako..." Mamoru murmured, and went to put an arm around her shoulders.
"Usagi-chan?" Minako was shocked.
Usagi sat up. She swayed a bit but was able to stay upright. "LEAVE!" she cried.
Mamoru's eyes darkened as he looked at Usagi. Why was she acting this way? He turned, looked over his shoulder at her again, and left the room with the rest of the girls on his tail. Hotaru, however, stayed. She looked at Usagi for a long moment and sighed, then left, closing the door behind her.
Makoto entered the room followed by Rei. Mako had a hot cup of herbal tea on a tray, along with sugar and milk. She smiled and sat on the bed next to Usagi. "Hey, Usagi-chan, would you like some tea?"
Usagi glared at Makoto, grabbed the tray, and flung it at Rei. "GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE!"
"Rei-chan, showtime." Makoto growled as she stood to pick broken teacups and fallen tray from the floor.
"Hai." Rei nodded. She began to chant, and flourished a large stick that glowed with power.
"What are you two planning? Get out!"
"There's something the matter with you, Usagi-chan."
Makoto looked back at Usagi with tears of anger in her eyes, not believing that one of her best friends was being so mean. It was uncharacteristic of her. Mako walked out of the room with teacup shards and tray.
Usagi stood up and charged at Rei. "I hate you, bitch!"
Rei wasn't expecting Usagi to do that, and the force of the attack knocked her over. "Get out of my life! You've hated me from the start. You were jealous that I was the leader, the Moon Princess, and Mamo-chan's girlfriend. Well, I'm tired of it! I hate you so much!"
Usagi began punching at Rei. "I hate you! I hate you!" she repeated in an unsettling growl. Rei hated to hurt her friend, but she pushed her off.
Mamoru heard screams from the upstairs bedroom, followed by a loud thump on the floor. He ran up the stairs, and stuck his head into the doorway, then yelled, "Usako, Rei-chan, what's going on?"
"You!" Usagi screamed, getting up. "How could you be so cruel! Sneaking around behind my back and kissing Rei!"
Usagi attempted to punch Mamoru in the stomach, but he stopped her. "Usako, I don't know what's going on, but I want you to stop this right now! There's no reason to do this!" Mamoru said firmly, holding her fist with his right hand and gently pushing it away. "Now, if you'll tell us what's going on, we can find some way to fix things."
"Tell you what's going on? It's perfectly clear what's going on! I mean, you are all saying such horrible things to me, treating me badly. I've been having a hard time as it is today and I don't need it! I... I..." Usagi put her hand to her mouth and ran out the bedroom door.
"Kami, what's gotten into her?" Michiru was stunned.
"Nani yo?" Ami said, and watched Usagi pass her - on her way to the bathroom. "Is she sick?"
"I"m gonna go check on her," Minako said. "We've gotta find out what's wrong and fix it!"
Usagi was leaning against the shower stall. She felt like shit. *What is wrong with me? And what is wrong with minna?*
Minako knocked on the bathroom door. "Usagi-chan?"
Usagi got up from the floor as fast as she could. She was still a bit weak. "Come in, Minako-chan," Usagi said a bit too sweetly than earlier.
"Alright." Minako was glad that Usagi seemed to have calmed down.
As soon as Minako came in, Usagi shut the door and locked it, then she shouted, "Moon Crystal Power, Make Up!"
Minako was shocked, and didn't know how to react. "What are you doing, Usagi-chan?"
Usagi's eyes darkened. "I'm going to kill you! Moon Tiara Action!"
Minako quickly dove out of the way. "Minna, help!"
"Sailor Kick!" Minako didn't have time to fully get out of the way before Usagi's foot collided with her stomach. Her eyes welled up with tears of pain. "Usagi-chan, what's gotten into you?"
"Every Senshi must die! They almost killed Ari-sama and for that they shall pay! Moon Tiara Action!"
"Nani?!" Minako tried as best she could to avoid the tiara. "MINNA!!!!"
Makoto pounded on the door of the bathroom. "Usagi-chan, let me in!!"
Minako ran to the door to open it. "I don't think so!" Usagi growled, grabbed Minako by the hair and slammed her into the wall. She seemed to obtain power from some unknown force. Minako yelled in pain.
Ami removed her henshin stick from a pocket and cried, "Minna, henshin yo!! Usagi-chan and Minako-chan are in trouble!"
"Mercury Crystal Power, Make Up!"
"Mars Crystal Power, Make Up!"
"Jupiter Crystal Power. Make Up!"
"Uranus Planet Power, Make Up!"
"Neptune Planet Power, Make Up!"
"Saturn Planet Power, Make Up!"
Before the Senshi could attempt to break down the door, it flew open. The Senshi were thrown back with surprise as the door opened.
Usagi looked behind her at Minako's unconscious form. Grinning evilly, she turned to the others. "I'm going to kill each and every one of you Sailor Senshi! You almost destroyed Ari-sama and for that you must suffer!"
"Who the hell is Ari-sama?" Makoto yelled, taken aback by Sailor Moon's retort.
"My Master," Usagi replied, gathering energy for an attack. "Insects... BITE!"
"Huh????" Mercury yelled, taking out her computer and VR visor quicker than one could say 'henshin'. She quickly scanned Usagi and said, "Minna..."
As soon as Usagi attacked, she disappeared.
"Where did she go?" Michiru muttered as she picked up Minako.
Rei began chanting and a few minutes later she picked up Usagi's trail. "She's heading for the arcade."
"Maybe I should stay here and take care of Minako-chan," Mercury said, looking at the injured girl in Michiru's arms.
Minako eyes rolled open. "No, I'm fine, she said."
"Like hell you are," Uranus said.
"No, you're not. I'm worried about you, Minako. You need care." Mercury said, worried.
Michiru helped Minako to stand, supporting her with her arm around her waist. "I can fight."
Jupiter looked at Minako, not too sure whether or not to let her go. "Well.... Ami-chan *is* right, after all. You are looking pretty beat up."
"Still...we have to save Usagi-chan...she's not herself."
Sailor Saturn stepped up from behind Uranus, and walked over to Minako. "Stay still, Minako-chan. This won't hurt." She raised a glowing finger tip and touched Minako, who was healed nearly instantly.
"Arigatou, Hotaru-chan."
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Usagi detransformed and ran into the arcade. Looking around, she spotted the woman from her dream. "Kamakiri-sama, you called for me."
Kamakiri rose from the spot where she sat, dressed in her battle clothing rather than her plainclothes. She held a wicked green scythe in one hand and looked totally relaxed. "Tobikomi, I see you've made it. Is the infection complete?"
"About 20 minutes ago," she said with a nod.
"Excellent," Kamakiri said. Her heels clicked against the floor as she walked towards Usagi/ Tobikomi. "Were you able to defeat the rest of the senshi?"
"You didn't mention how many there were, Kamakiri-sama. I was only able to defeat one and distract the others. My powers are not at their peak yet."
"I see. Perhaps I should summon more of my youma..." Kamakiri mused, looking in the bag she had brought with her. She brought out five vials of what appeared to be some kind of liquid. She handed them all to Tobikomi and smiled evilly. "These contain some of my youma. In your next battle, throw them against the ground and they will attack the Senshi for you."
Tobikomi nodded. "It shall be done, Kamakiri-sama," she replied with a bow. "When should the next battle take place?"
"As soon as they come, Tobikomi. Whenever they come." Kamakiri said.
"Hai."
"Now, go. You are dismissed, but be ready to come back when I give you the signal." Kamakiri said,
"Hai, Kamakiri-sama."
Twenty minutes later, Usagi was in the park, wondering around. She shook her head to clear. She was confused. How did she end up in the park? Usagi didn't know where to go. She couldn't remember anything at all.
Sighing, she sat down on the closest bench. It was late. About midnight or so. *Should I go home? What happened?*
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Ami and the others had brought Usagi home after the little 'incident'. Everyone (sans Usagi, of course) was sitting in the living room, discussing what had happened.In the middle of the conversation, Ami heard a knock at the door. She got up to answer. "Mamoru-san! Thanks so much for coming!" She let him in.
"What happened to Usako?"
"We were together at the arcade and Usagi was playing the newest Sailor V game, and when she refused an offer to eat, Mako-chan suspected something. Then she fainted! I got these weird readings on my computer and when she finally woke up, she complained about headaches. She's resting now." Ami explained, as they both walked into the living room.
"How is she felling?
"She's in her room, resting. We figured it wouldn't be a good idea to stress her out any more." Ami chimed, sitting down.
"Alright. I'm gonna go up and see her now, if you all don't mind."
"I think she'll be glad to see you." Makoto said, smiling slightly.
Mamoru nodded, and headed up the stairs.
Mamoru went and knocked on Usagi's door. "Usako?"
"Come in," Usagi responded weakly.
Mamoru walked in, and hugged Usagi. "How are you feeling?"
"A little better than earlier," she said. "My head still hurts a bit."
"I told you that too many video games were bad for you," he said with a half-smile.
Usagi smiled back. She was glad he was there. A minute later, her face became serious. "Mamo-chan, does anyone know what happened to me? Why that happened?"
"I don't think it's anything serious. Maybe you just got up too fast."
Usagi shrugged. "Maybe..." She was a bit tired still, but she didn't want Mamoru to leave her yet.
"I'm sure it's nothing...did you feel anything weird?"
"I don't remember."
"Then I'm sure it was nothing." He smiled again, trying to reassure her. 'Maybe it's a new enemy,' he thought to himself
Usagi felt as though she were going to pass out. She was sure her eyes were glazed over. "Mamo-chan, will you just hold me?"
"Of course, Usako." He wrapped his arms around her, and kissed the top of her head.
"Aishiteru, Mamo-chan..." she said, falling asleep.
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Kamakiri watched as the large group of girls left the arcade in a hurry. *Yes... that must be her...* she thought, as she watched them leave.
Hiru wasn't watching the group of girls. His eyes wer on someone else. *I'd love to have some of that...*
Kamakiri shot a quick glance around her, then took out a small transmitter - what seemed to be a kind of communicator - from underneath the counter. It was her way of talking to the insectoid youma that was now inside that blonde girl's head. She eyed it closely, turned it on and spoke into it.
"Konchuu Tobikomi, were you able to get inside properly?" She murmured into the transmitter. A buzzing sound could be heard, and she understood. "Excellent. Send me any reports when you're done the infection."
When Kamakiri was finished, Hiru grabbed her arm. "Ne, would you like me to infect you?"
"Get off of me, you crazy twit," she said firmly, rolling her eyes and pulling her arm away with a sudden jerk.
"You know you want me," Hiru replied. "You want me bad!"
"Shut up, you idiot!" She yelled. "The only reason I'm not about to break you into a thousand pieces is because we're being supervised. Now get back to what you were doing before I call a youma on you."
Hiru nodded. He'd listen to her for now, but later... later he'd have her. Licking his lips he said, "As you wish," and walked away.
Kamakiri glared at Hiru as he walked away. He didn't know what he was doing. She had meant what she said, but she didn't dare upset Ari. She knew how harsh the punishment would be and she was not about to risk anything.
"How are you doing, Kama-chan?"
"Ari-sama!" Kamakiri cried, turning around. "I was able to implant the infectuous youma in the Sailor Senshi's mind. She says that she made it in fine and will start the infection as soon as is possible," she reported.
"That's good. You're doing well, Kama-chan." Ari placed his hand on her shoulder.
Kama smiled at Ari's touch and said, "Arigatou, Ari-sama."
"How much longer do you think it will take for total infection?"
"So far, progress has been exceedingly good. A rough estimate for total infection would be at least sixteen hours, at most a day. But she will start showing symptoms-" she looked at the clock on the wall, "-oh, good. She should start showing symptoms soon, I would say, maybe a half hour or less. For a Sailor Senshi, she certainly has a weak mind, making my job much more easy."
"So, what are the symptoms?"
"She will start off by getting minor headaches, then they will eventually turn into migranes. She will start experiencing nausea, haptephobia, and hallucinations having to do with insects. Then she will be able to clearly hear the insect inside of her but will not have the ability to tell anyone. By that time, it will be too late and she will be entirely infected."
"Ahhh..." Ari smiled evilly. "I can't wait to see the destruction of the Senshi."
Kamakiri smiled and bowed her head slightly, and said, "Neither can I, Ari-sama What should I do now that I have implanted the youma inside of the Senshi's mind?"
"Well, as long as everything goes according to plan, we can sit back and watch her destroy the rest of the Senshi."
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Usagi was trying to get out of the nightmare. Everywhere she went, insects were chasing after her. They weren't ordinary insects either, they were like... youma! She didn't know what was going on. Why would her mind be filled with these creatures. Are they even real? They seem as though they are. "Mamo-chan!" she called. "Minna!" There was no reply. "Am I all alone?" she whispered fearfully.
Usagi wanted to get out of this horrible dream. She screamed Mamoru's name. Was there anyone who could help her?
Mamoru ran up the stairs and into Usagi's bedroom when he heard her call out for him, closely followed by the other girls. He came up to her bed, looked into her eyes, and said, "Daijobu, Usako?"
When Usagi finally opened her eyes, she saw Mamoru looking down at her. She thought she'd be seeing comfort in his eyes, but instead, she saw detest. "Why did you scream, Usagi? We were busy."
"N-nani?" she asked in confusion.
"Is everything alright, Usagi-chan? You don't look well..." Ami said gently, looking at Usagi with worry in her face.
Ami had the same look in her eyes as Mamoru. What was going on? "Usagi, would you shut up!"
"Usagi-chan? Are you fevered?" Minako went to put her hand on Usagi's forehead.
"Usagi, what is your problem? You're always looking for attention!" Usagi flinched as Minako put her hand on her forehead.
"You're right, Minako-chan." Makoto said, and smiled, trying to comfort Usagi. "Maybe I should make you some nice herbal tea." With that, she walked out of the room and made her way downstairs.
"You're right, Minako-chan," Makoto said, turning away from Usagi. "I'm leaving. I never want to speak to you again!"
Tears formed in Usagi's eyes. Why were they being so mean? "Usagi, you're baka!" Rei screamed and stormed out.
"Usagi, I'm going get something from the Shrine that will help relax you," Rei said gently.
"Usagi-chan, what's the matter?" Michiru asked.
Usagi had never seen Michiru so angry. "What the hell do you think you're doing, running your mouth off like that!"
Haruka stared hard at Usagi. "You are the laziest piece of shit on this earth! I don't know how you were chosen to lead us!"
"Haruka-san.."
"Odango, what can I do to help?" Haruka (really) said.
Hotaru's quiet voice could be heard from behind the crowd of people in the bedroom. She pushed her way past everyone and looked at Usagi with sadness in her eyes. "Usagi-san, please tell us what's wrong. We can't help you if you don't tell us." The small girl reached out to put a hand on Usagi's.
"Usagi, you're a very mean spirited person." Usagi jerked her hand away. Hotaru said that?
"Usako..." Mamoru said, coming up to her. "Do you need more rest? You still look tired," he said, as he saw the odd glazed look in her eyes.
Usagi was crying now. Not from pain in her head, but pain in her heart. How could her friends, protectors be this way. How could Mamoru be this way. What did she do to deserve this?
She had enough of it too. Mamoru just said he didn't want to be with her anymore. Her friends agreed with him. "Get out," Usagi whispered, turning to face her bedroom wall.
'Usako..." Mamoru murmured, and went to put an arm around her shoulders.
"Usagi-chan?" Minako was shocked.
Usagi sat up. She swayed a bit but was able to stay upright. "LEAVE!" she cried.
Mamoru's eyes darkened as he looked at Usagi. Why was she acting this way? He turned, looked over his shoulder at her again, and left the room with the rest of the girls on his tail. Hotaru, however, stayed. She looked at Usagi for a long moment and sighed, then left, closing the door behind her.
Makoto entered the room followed by Rei. Mako had a hot cup of herbal tea on a tray, along with sugar and milk. She smiled and sat on the bed next to Usagi. "Hey, Usagi-chan, would you like some tea?"
Usagi glared at Makoto, grabbed the tray, and flung it at Rei. "GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE!"
"Rei-chan, showtime." Makoto growled as she stood to pick broken teacups and fallen tray from the floor.
"Hai." Rei nodded. She began to chant, and flourished a large stick that glowed with power.
"What are you two planning? Get out!"
"There's something the matter with you, Usagi-chan."
Makoto looked back at Usagi with tears of anger in her eyes, not believing that one of her best friends was being so mean. It was uncharacteristic of her. Mako walked out of the room with teacup shards and tray.
Usagi stood up and charged at Rei. "I hate you, bitch!"
Rei wasn't expecting Usagi to do that, and the force of the attack knocked her over. "Get out of my life! You've hated me from the start. You were jealous that I was the leader, the Moon Princess, and Mamo-chan's girlfriend. Well, I'm tired of it! I hate you so much!"
Usagi began punching at Rei. "I hate you! I hate you!" she repeated in an unsettling growl. Rei hated to hurt her friend, but she pushed her off.
Mamoru heard screams from the upstairs bedroom, followed by a loud thump on the floor. He ran up the stairs, and stuck his head into the doorway, then yelled, "Usako, Rei-chan, what's going on?"
"You!" Usagi screamed, getting up. "How could you be so cruel! Sneaking around behind my back and kissing Rei!"
Usagi attempted to punch Mamoru in the stomach, but he stopped her. "Usako, I don't know what's going on, but I want you to stop this right now! There's no reason to do this!" Mamoru said firmly, holding her fist with his right hand and gently pushing it away. "Now, if you'll tell us what's going on, we can find some way to fix things."
"Tell you what's going on? It's perfectly clear what's going on! I mean, you are all saying such horrible things to me, treating me badly. I've been having a hard time as it is today and I don't need it! I... I..." Usagi put her hand to her mouth and ran out the bedroom door.
"Kami, what's gotten into her?" Michiru was stunned.
"Nani yo?" Ami said, and watched Usagi pass her - on her way to the bathroom. "Is she sick?"
"I"m gonna go check on her," Minako said. "We've gotta find out what's wrong and fix it!"
Usagi was leaning against the shower stall. She felt like shit. *What is wrong with me? And what is wrong with minna?*
Minako knocked on the bathroom door. "Usagi-chan?"
Usagi got up from the floor as fast as she could. She was still a bit weak. "Come in, Minako-chan," Usagi said a bit too sweetly than earlier.
"Alright." Minako was glad that Usagi seemed to have calmed down.
As soon as Minako came in, Usagi shut the door and locked it, then she shouted, "Moon Crystal Power, Make Up!"
Minako was shocked, and didn't know how to react. "What are you doing, Usagi-chan?"
Usagi's eyes darkened. "I'm going to kill you! Moon Tiara Action!"
Minako quickly dove out of the way. "Minna, help!"
"Sailor Kick!" Minako didn't have time to fully get out of the way before Usagi's foot collided with her stomach. Her eyes welled up with tears of pain. "Usagi-chan, what's gotten into you?"
"Every Senshi must die! They almost killed Ari-sama and for that they shall pay! Moon Tiara Action!"
"Nani?!" Minako tried as best she could to avoid the tiara. "MINNA!!!!"
Makoto pounded on the door of the bathroom. "Usagi-chan, let me in!!"
Minako ran to the door to open it. "I don't think so!" Usagi growled, grabbed Minako by the hair and slammed her into the wall. She seemed to obtain power from some unknown force. Minako yelled in pain.
Ami removed her henshin stick from a pocket and cried, "Minna, henshin yo!! Usagi-chan and Minako-chan are in trouble!"
"Mercury Crystal Power, Make Up!"
"Mars Crystal Power, Make Up!"
"Jupiter Crystal Power. Make Up!"
"Uranus Planet Power, Make Up!"
"Neptune Planet Power, Make Up!"
"Saturn Planet Power, Make Up!"
Before the Senshi could attempt to break down the door, it flew open. The Senshi were thrown back with surprise as the door opened.
Usagi looked behind her at Minako's unconscious form. Grinning evilly, she turned to the others. "I'm going to kill each and every one of you Sailor Senshi! You almost destroyed Ari-sama and for that you must suffer!"
"Who the hell is Ari-sama?" Makoto yelled, taken aback by Sailor Moon's retort.
"My Master," Usagi replied, gathering energy for an attack. "Insects... BITE!"
"Huh????" Mercury yelled, taking out her computer and VR visor quicker than one could say 'henshin'. She quickly scanned Usagi and said, "Minna..."
As soon as Usagi attacked, she disappeared.
"Where did she go?" Michiru muttered as she picked up Minako.
Rei began chanting and a few minutes later she picked up Usagi's trail. "She's heading for the arcade."
"Maybe I should stay here and take care of Minako-chan," Mercury said, looking at the injured girl in Michiru's arms.
Minako eyes rolled open. "No, I'm fine, she said."
"Like hell you are," Uranus said.
"No, you're not. I'm worried about you, Minako. You need care." Mercury said, worried.
Michiru helped Minako to stand, supporting her with her arm around her waist. "I can fight."
Jupiter looked at Minako, not too sure whether or not to let her go. "Well.... Ami-chan *is* right, after all. You are looking pretty beat up."
"Still...we have to save Usagi-chan...she's not herself."
Sailor Saturn stepped up from behind Uranus, and walked over to Minako. "Stay still, Minako-chan. This won't hurt." She raised a glowing finger tip and touched Minako, who was healed nearly instantly.
"Arigatou, Hotaru-chan."
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Usagi detransformed and ran into the arcade. Looking around, she spotted the woman from her dream. "Kamakiri-sama, you called for me."
Kamakiri rose from the spot where she sat, dressed in her battle clothing rather than her plainclothes. She held a wicked green scythe in one hand and looked totally relaxed. "Tobikomi, I see you've made it. Is the infection complete?"
"About 20 minutes ago," she said with a nod.
"Excellent," Kamakiri said. Her heels clicked against the floor as she walked towards Usagi/ Tobikomi. "Were you able to defeat the rest of the senshi?"
"You didn't mention how many there were, Kamakiri-sama. I was only able to defeat one and distract the others. My powers are not at their peak yet."
"I see. Perhaps I should summon more of my youma..." Kamakiri mused, looking in the bag she had brought with her. She brought out five vials of what appeared to be some kind of liquid. She handed them all to Tobikomi and smiled evilly. "These contain some of my youma. In your next battle, throw them against the ground and they will attack the Senshi for you."
Tobikomi nodded. "It shall be done, Kamakiri-sama," she replied with a bow. "When should the next battle take place?"
"As soon as they come, Tobikomi. Whenever they come." Kamakiri said.
"Hai."
"Now, go. You are dismissed, but be ready to come back when I give you the signal." Kamakiri said,
"Hai, Kamakiri-sama."
Twenty minutes later, Usagi was in the park, wondering around. She shook her head to clear. She was confused. How did she end up in the park? Usagi didn't know where to go. She couldn't remember anything at all.
Sighing, she sat down on the closest bench. It was late. About midnight or so. *Should I go home? What happened?*