Chapter 8:

At the Hikawa Shrine

Words...were not said. Only confusion and grief remained in the hearts of the scouts. Trying to get their minds off their situation for one minute or even a second will be satisfying... but no... Time won't let them free, free of this frustration.

[Flash back]

Mysterious Lady: The person you have to fight is me...

Usagi: Fight... you? What... what are you talking about?

The expression of the Mysterious Lady face changed. She looks like she regretted saying that they have to fight her.

Mysterious Lady: Time is running out... You have to be prepared. You are the remaining scouts that could save the universe.

Before the scouts could say anything they were back outside the temple.

Saturn: Pluto, what is going on?!?

Pluto: We have to fight her... but if we are to beat her, we have to be stronger. To her, our levels are very weak.

Venus: How do you suppose we are going to gain more power in a day or so?

Pluto: We have to be stronger by... getting her true powers out... and sacrificing a powerful scout.

Silence surrounded the scouts.

Sailor Moon: I'll do it. I'll be the one to be sacrifice!

Mars: What?!? Are you crazy? If you are sacrificed the Universe will end! ... If anyone is going to be sacrificed, it is going to be me!

Pluto: ...

[End flash back]

The group sat in a crowded room, each waiting for someone to say something, hoping to break the awkward silence.

Minako: what... what are we going to do?

Usagi: why? Why do we have to fight her?... I don't get it...

Seiya got up.

Seiya: Gomen-nasai... I need to take a walk...

Seiya left the room, the worry friends wondered what is in Seiya's mind. Surprisingly, Haruka left the room also, following Seiya.

Rei: What's up with them?...

Yaten: Forget them! What is the plan?

Setsuna: The plan...



Outside Hikawa Shrine

Haruka: You know something, don't you?

The sweet wind softly blew Seiya's raven hair. The tired fighter stared toward the violet-blue sky, looking at it as if he was up there flowing with the white clouds. All he did was to wish upon that bright star. Hoping it will come true... but nothing about another battle. At times, he just wished the battles would end and leave him at peace. But his destiny would not let him go, nor did Time. Is wishing so dangerous? He thought about that ever since they came back to Earth. Even though he could once again hear the sweet voice of his love, he could not get that question out of his confused mind. Having heard stories about his home world, knowing his destiny, his job, he felt really angry with himself. How could he possibly forget his Princess's teachings and all her wise sayings? With a big 'sigh' he let out, he could hear Haruka walking towards him.

Haruka: You know that they are beginning to plan the battle...

Seiya:...

Haruka: When you love someone that much...

Seiya: huh...

Haruka: [looks at Seiya] ...you can never give up that feeling... [looks back to the sky] but, her destiny is not with you... hope you know that already or you will regret you ever exist..

Seiya: Is that a threat?

Haruka: It's a mere warning. If you can't get those feelings out, I could help you by beating the crap out of you... [Turns and walks back in to the temple]

Seiya: [chuckled]



Inside the Temple

Haruka walks back into the room and sees everyone starting to get up to go.

Haruka: ? What's going on?

Ami: Oh, the meeting is over. Our plan is set.

Haruka: That's fast-

Makoto: [Yawns] We better get some good rest for the battle.

The girls and the StarLights walked out from the room and to their rooms that Rei had prepared.

Haruka: Anyone cares to fill me in?

Michiru: [got a hold of Haruka's arm] Let's go, I'll tell you on the way.

Outside the room, while walking to each of their own direction.

Ami: Matte.. where's Seiya?

Thinking that Haruka might have done something, everyone turned to look at Haruka.

Haruka: What?

Yaten: [walked to the front of the temple] Seiya! Baka! Where the hell are you?!

The others walked out towards where Yaten is standing.

Usagi: Where is he?

Yaten: [Continue screaming] Bird-brain~!

The girls look at Haruka with evil glares.

Haruka: What? It wasn't me!

Michiru: Humm, where could he have gone?

Taiki: Continue with our plans, when we see him then we will inform him.

Setsuna: Okay. Everyone be safe.

Group nods.



Hikawa Shrine: The girls' room.

Usagi: Hey, you think Seiya got back to his room already?

Minako: Don't worry about him. I bet he is in his room already![setting up the bed]

Usagi: I hope so..[sink into her bed with a blanket covering up to her shoulder]

Rei: Lets get some sleep, tomorrow all of us will need it...

Hikawa Shrine: StarLights' room

Yaten: Where the hell could Seiya be at this hour?

Taiki: I don't know, but.. for now we have to concentrate on the plan.

Yaten[thinking]: This plan... could get them all kill.. they have to be ready..



Somewhere outside the Shrine

Sitting on top of a roof, which used to be 'The Three Lights' house, Seiya began to think of the past.. The past that could solve their problems. He could not believe how he couldn't remember this before. The fact they all needed was inside him all along. He felt that he had fail Kakyuu. If only he could remember before all this had started, all those deaths might not of had happened.

Seiya[thinking]: Odango.. I will safe you, even if I have to risk the star that kept me alive..

To be continue..

Note from the author: Gomen-ne!!!!!!!!! -_-.. I know, I know, I've gone incredibly lazy.. Demo... Its not really my fault.. -_-0... _... I wished I have more time.. but even if I do, the projects and tests takes it away.. =[.. Well at least I finished this chapter...

If you have any questions about this chapter or anything else just ask away!