Chapter 13: You're Not Alone
They met by the window on the first floor. Usagi began looking around to make sure that the thing wasn't around before Mamoru went to open the blinds. Haruka, Ami, Makoto, and Usagi shield their eyes from the sudden flash of sunlight. Once they adjusted to the change in light, they looked outside the window. Seiya stood in front, with Taiki and Yaten standing behind him, Luna, Artemis, and Diana were sitting at the window pane on the outside. Usagi looked at them with a small smile. She began thinking about it and remembered that these guys were also apart of this as well; even though the memories of them were vague and almost non-existent in Usagi's mind. She noticed Seiya reaching for his communicator. Usagi took a hold of hers and they both answered.
"Is there a chance you could open the window?" He asked.
"No, it's locked." Answered Usagi.
"Damn, okay." He replied.
"We really are trapped in here." Mumbled Rei.
"Don't worry, Mars, we'll get you out." Luna said.
"What's with the sad look, odango?" Asked Seiya, brushing his bangs to the side.
"It's my fault that we are in this mess again." Usagi began, "If it wasn't for my foolish mistake, we would've escaped by now."
"You can't keep blaming yourself, Usako." Mamoru said, placing a hand on her shoulder, "We came here as a group; we are all responsible for making the same stupid mistake; you don't have to continue to fight alone anymore. You're surrounded by friends, Usako."
"Mamo-chan." Usagi started to say, "But, it's my fault that someone ends up dying because I run away and hide! I'm such a coward! I'm so scared! I really am a bun head who doesn't know how to protect herself or those she loves."
"That's not true, Usagi!" Luna yelled, "You are much stronger than that!"
"Don't give up, Sailor Moon." Diana's voice came through, "Believe in the power that you have! Believe in the power that you guys share!"
"Diana." Luna began.
"She's right, Sailor Moon." Taiki began.
"We're right here with you." Yaten added.
"You guys got this, we are here as your backup and we will take care of what this thing is from out here." Artemis paused, "Don't get yourselves killed."
"You too, Artemis!" Minako screamed, "Or any of you."
"You have our support, Sailor Moon." Seiya paused, "We're here for you."
"You guys . . ." Usagi began before there was a flash of grey.
Michiru turned to look at the monster as it grabbed a hold of Haruka and began dragging her away. Haruka was struggling against, feeling the monster's grip tightening.
"SHI . . .!" She screamed.
"URANUS!" Neptune screamed and ran after her.