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Death
Rei held her breath as she ran, praying she would make it in time. Behind her, she heard the other Inner Senshi rush to stand in front of the Starlights. She heard their screams of pain as she finally reached her destination. She knew what was coming next. She heard Eternal Sailor Moon cry out as Galaxia's discs ripped her star seed from her body. The pain only lasted a second. Then, she was too weak to stand any longer. She was so tired. Her limbs had all gone numb and Rei was dimly aware of falling, though she couldn't tell when she hit the ground.
"Rei-chan!"
Her best friend's voice sounded muted as her sense of hearing slowly deserted her. She could hear Sailor Moon plead for their friends to stay with her. Struggling to open her eyes, Rei realized she was being cradled in trembling arms. With strength she no longer possessed, she moved her arm to provide a comforting touch and her mouth to form words of reassurance for her crying leader. The only thing she could feel was her heart breaking as the winged soldier clutched her to her chest, reminded her of promises she couldn't keep, and wept, desperately begging the soldier of the planet Mars to remain by her side.
The last thought to pass through Sailor Mars' mind was 'At least Usagi's safe."
