Chapter Six:

I had gotten home late, I decided to walk through the park on my way home, I walked up the stairs, it usually never bothered me, I was use to them but today felt like it was dragging. Good thing it was Friday today no school tomorrow or the next day, which meant I could have some spare time. I got to the top and headed straight to my room, I took my shoes off, leaving my socks on. I changed out of my school clothes and got into my slacks and tank.

I checked my day planner, nothing was booked in so I felt myself starting to relax. I checked my phone, I had a few messages.

"Serena...Mina...Serena...Serena again and Amy." I decided to check Amy's first, it was asking how rehearsals went. I typed in a reply and read through Serena's. I was scared to check Mina's. She was probably going to ask about some boy.

My phone started to ring, I checked the caller ID and picked up.

"Hey." I sang.

"Hi so did you get my message?" Mina asked.

"I was about to open it. What's up?"

"Ok long story short. I was wondering what you are doing tonight?" she asked.

I sighed, I had no plans but I really wanted to stay in and read or watch a movie.

"Nothing."

"Well Maxi and I..." I heard a grumble. Mina yelled something at them. They had a mini argument, I sighed, getting impatient.

"Ok sorry, Max suggested movies over shopping. You in?"

I thought about it and then I realised, Max and Mina were cousins. She had told me that and I completely forgot.

"Who else is going?" I asked. I was hoping that maybe it was a small amount of people.

"Well Max and I. Everyone is apparently busy."

"Sure."

we hung up, I showered and got changed into nicer clothes, I opted for a nice dress.

O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O

I had met up with Max and Mina, they were in a discussion about something. I listened when they got closer.

"So you want me to come?"

"Please?" Max nodded.

Mina sighed, I smiled, she was such a good cousin.

"Sure. I need all the details." she warned. He nodded and they turned to me and smile.

"Hey Rei." they said at the same time. I smiled and replied.

"Hey guys. What's going on?"

"Later, you look nice." Mina suggested to my outfit, I looked down blushing.

"Oh this? It's old." I lied. I had gotten it last week and fell in love with at first sight. It wasn't expensive which was good, plus on sale. I felt like Gramps with his cheapness but if it is nice then why not?

We chatted about what movie to see, we decided on the new action one. We took our seats and started to watch the film. The movie went for 2 hours, it was only eight when it finished, we left the cinema talking about it.

"I can't believe his mother did that." Max voiced. I smiled, I kind of guess after the first half hour the mother was the bad guy. I didn't spoil it though.

"I know right, bet Rei knew." Mina bumped me, causing me to lose my footing and crashing into someone else. We both fell over, of course all my bruise decided they had to hurt too.

"Owww." I complained.

Max was helping me and I turned to the other person.

"I am so sorry."

the girl had two colours in her hair, she huffed at me and glared.

"Watch where you are going you loser."

"I'm really sorry..." she cut me off with her hand.

"You are clumsy and a fool."

"Come on Julia, lighten up." Max said, get irritated with the girl.

"No, she is right. I should have watched where I was going."

"It was an accident is all." Came that all too familiar voice.

"Kai." the girl went from angry to flirty in two seconds. I was flabbergasted.

"Oooooo cat fight." the red head, who I came to know as Tala said.

"Just what we need, Red and his massive mouth." Mina muttered. She glared at the red head.

"Oh Blondie, didn't see you there babe. Isn't it past your bed time?"

"No." Mina huffed.

"Maxi!" Tyson bellowed.

"Hey Max, you should come and watch the new action movie with us." Kenny said walking up. I felt overcrowded. Mina and I stood by each other, I was avoiding eye contact with a certain few people. I did notice Julia latch onto Kai's arm. He looked really good tonight, he had the markings again.

"Oh ummm..." Max went a little red, not to sure what to do.

"Oh I have to get home. I have a big day tomorrow." I said, I winked at Max when he looked at me.

I nudged Mina who caught my flow.

"Oh same, have that fashion design anyway."

"Oh ok, well I will call you later?" Max offered Mina. She smiled and hugged her cousin goodbye. We said our goodbyes, I didn't dare look at Kai and that girl, for some reason I didn't like it. I should have known he had a girlfriend. I decided that on Monday I will pull out the play. Mina and I started to head back to mine, she was going to crash the night and help me out with the temple tomorrow. We started to walk through the park, we were Sailor Scouts, we could handle ourselves.

"That movie was so good, I really enjoyed it. Thanks for inviting me." I said to Mina.

"That's alright, Max wanted to see it real bad. I figured why not?"

"You care about him."

"Of course, he is my cousin Rei. We are pretty close. Probs hang out all the time. I watch him do his blading thing. I was embarrassed to admit it before. He is pretty good at it and he loves it. Plus Max was there for me when my mum and dad sent me to live here."

I nodded and listened. Mina never talked about her mother and father. It was something that upset her a lot. I sighed and hugged her close.

"Well you have the rest of us." I said.

"I know." she smiled.

O.O.O.O.O.O

We arrived back at the temple, Mina was taking a shower and I decided to get some fresh air. I sighed and looked up at the moon, it was so pretty tonight. Sighing again I got to my feet and headed to my room, I got this bad vibe. I stopped and scanned the area for danger. The hairs over my body stood on end. I got goose bumps.

"Let's see your pure heart." a nasty raspy voice said.

I was suddenly pinned against the wall, hands and legs, I wasn't touching the ground any more, I felt panic arise in me.

Suddenly I felt all this pain hitting my chest, I screamed out in pain. Everything felt like it was leaving me. Then total darkness took me.