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Everyone whipped around to look at Usagi as the girl stared dumbfounded at Keeper. They turned their heads to look at the pink-haired girl.
Clearly uncomfortable from the silence and attention, Keeper rubbed the back of her head, "I am Sailor Star Keeper. It's a pleasure to meet you, Saviour of the Universe. It is also nice to meet all of you." She bowed politely at everyone.
Her speech brought Usagi out of her daze and she observed Keeper closely. 'She's not the grown up Chibi-Usa. She just looks like her.' She smiled at Keeper and bowed.
"Why are you guys here? Are Taiki and Seiya back too?" Usagi sounded enthusiastic, hoping that all of them would be back to visit. Yaten sat up as Mina returned to her seat and Keeper sat next to him. Once again, Yaten's features darkened as he began to tell them why he returned.
"Princess Kakyuu has formally requested an audience with the Princess of the Moon, or otherwise known as Sailor Moon." Haruka chuckled at Yaten's formality. He ignored her as this was part of his duty as a senshi, "Princess Kakyuu and the Starlights require assistance and would like to invite Sailor Moon to Kinmouku-sei to help us."
The senshi has realized the seriousness in the situation and frowned. A few of them were concerned about Usagi leaving Earth but also wanted to help the Starlights. As Haruka started to protest, Usagi raised her hand to stop her.
"Please speak frankly Yaten." She smiled warmly.
Yaten sighed with relief and his shoulders slumped a little. He always hated formal announcements but they were necessary with allies, especially when asking for help. But these girls aren't just any other ally… they were amongst friends, "Thanks Usagi-san. Ok here's the deal, we need your help. Taiki and Seiya aren't back. Maker is busy helping the medical team with Fighter," Misunderstanding his words, everyone was confused as to how Seiya was smart enough to help Taiki. But they gasped as soon as they heard his explanation, "Fighter has been in a coma for a few months. We were patrolling at night and she left her position telling us that she was going to inspect something. When she didn't return after an hour, we went to look for her. When we found her, she was just lying on the ground. We're not too sure what happened since it didn't look like there was a fight or anything. But we tried everything to wake her up and still nothing."
"So why are you asking Sailor Moon to help her?" Haruka was always protective of her Princess. Leaving their Solar System was dangerous for the Moon Princess.
Yaten sighed, "About a week ago, Maker heard him whisper Odango. She said it was very soft but she is certain that she heard correctly. Other than that, Fighter hasn't moved at all. We know that she still thinks about Usagi-san so maybe… maybe if she was just around her it would wake her up." Yaten clenched his fist on his lap. He wasn't going to cry; he never cried no matter how much it hurt. But it was difficult this time because he didn't know if Fighter would ever wake up. He could only hope.
"That's absurd." Haruka muttered.
But not surprising to everyone, Usagi spoke, "I'm going. And there will be no arguments." She eyed Haruka warningly. The wind senshi merely rolled her eyes thinking that this was what Michiru meant when she said that their Princess was maturing. She now regretted not questioning Yaten's motives and stopping him before they met up with Usagi.
"I'm going with you though." Haruka spoke up. She knew she wouldn't be able to convince Usagi to stay on Earth, but she was damned if she going to let her go alone. Michiru nodded in agreement.
"I could help the medical team with Fighter's condition." As a genius, Ami had already taken a few years of medical school and was doing her residency at a local hospital.
"Sorry, but we can't take too many with us," Keeper voiced uncomfortably. She didn't know the Sol senshi very well and didn't know how they would react to her comment. To her relieve, Usagi agreed with her.
"I cannot leave Earth defenseless. I need some of you here to protect everyone."
"Should Mamoru-san go with you?" Rei suggested hoping he would give Usagi support while she was there.
"He has a lot of projects and exams coming up, I don't really want to bother him since I don't know when we'll be back." Usagi's eyes shifted uncomfortably.
Rei knew Usagi well enough to see that she just didn't want Mamoru there when she was with Fighter. "Just make sure you come back for your wedding then." The fire senshi thought Usagi needed a reminder of who she should really be with.
"Wedding?" Yaten looked up curiously.
"Usagi and Mamoru are getting married in a year." Rei answered eyeing his reaction. She was satisfied it was just shock.
Yaten glanced at Usagi hoping that she would burst out laughing saying it was a joke but she didn't. Instead, he saw her lips twitch slightly to form a forced smile and nod. 'What's wrong with her?' He made no indication that he noticed though, so he returned his attention to the group. "One more person then."
"I'll come! I always wanted to see Kinmouku!" Mina waved enthusiastically.
Annoyed and amused at the same time, Yaten suggested that they leave right away and they agreed. Transforming into senshi again for the first time in five years, Sailor Moon felt like she belonged again. She felt like everything in the world was right and will turn out fine… it was hope. 'It must be the power of Sailor Moon.' Somehow, it seemed like she had forgotten what it felt like.
"We'll guide you through the galaxies. It would be easiest if Healer and I were at opposite ends of the circle for balance." Keeper held out her hand to the senshi. She stood next to Mercury, next to Sailor Moon, next to Venus, next to Healer, next to Neptune, next to Uranus, and who finally held on to Keeper.
A few moments later, a bright light shone through the dark sky as the group vanished.
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