AN: Hey sorry, it feels like it's been a while since I updated... crap happened. OK enjoy!

A few more nights chatting with Luna, Usagi had gotten visibly more cheerful. Everyone was glad that their friend was back to her normal bubbly self. And even during the occasional battles with the wraiths, Usagi wasn't feeling the same degree of exhaustion as before.

"I'm fine!" Some of the girls had asked her for the hundredth time after a battle, "I don't know why, but I feel the warm energy more than ever nowadays. Don't worry guys!"

Everyone was curious as to why she was feeling this way, but as long as she was alright they didn't question it too much. The Inner senshi had a sneaking suspicion to it though – they had noticed Usagi and Seiya were inseparable and wondered if he had anything to do with it.

"He was here during the battle with Galaxia and that's when Usagi first felt that way. And now he's back and she feels that warm energy again." Rei suggested. The girls were waiting for Usagi after class at Fruits Crown Parlour as she served detention for being late again.

"That's probably what Pluto meant when she told Usagi to follow her heart then. Usagi and Seiya's love is so strong that it fuels the Silver Crystal." Mina said as-a-matter-of-factly while sipping her milkshake.

"But what will happen to the future… to Chibi-Usa?" Everyone looked gloomy as Mako brought up this point. Even though they all approved of Seiya's love for Usagi, especially after they discovered Mamoru's infidelity, the senshi could not help but feel that King Endymion and Neo Queen Serenity would still rule together. They had seen their destiny and believed that no matter what happens, it would come to pass – Crystal Tokyo and Chibi-Usa is what they are fighting for. But now with Seiya, neither Crystal Tokyo nor Chibi-Usa was for certain anymore. It was difficult for them to simply accept a different future than the one they had been accustomed to for so long.
They were brought out of their slump as Taiki and Yaten joined them, sitting beside Ami and Mina. The boys had stayed late to speak with the teachers about their upcoming absence when they will return to Kinmouku to speak with their Princess about their decision. They did not know how long they were going to be gone for, but they assured everyone that they will return as soon as they can.

"Seiya is waiting for Usagi." Taiki answered when the girls asked where Seiya was.

Yaten rolled his eyes and commented sarcastically, "Couldn't you guys guess by now?" His comment made Rei's eyebrows twitch furiously.

Fearful of Rei's wrath, Taiki quickly changed the subject, "We noticed the teacher put up the test scores for the provincial exam we had a while back. Ami and I are tied as usual." He draped his arms over Ami's shoulders and winked at his girlfriend, who just blushed beet red. "You won't believe who came in second though."

"Who?" Everyone was interested now.

"Naomi-san."

"EH? Wow she's that smart?" Mina spluttered. "She doesn't look like it."

"How can someone look smart Mina?" Mako shook her head at Mina's silliness. "But that's so great! We have to congratulate her tomorrow. Oh and congratulations to the two of you as well but we all expect it by now." She winked at Ami and Taiki.

"Where is she anyways? I haven't seen her in a while?" Rei asked. Being in a different school, Rei doesn't see her very often and even less now that Naomi was busy with other things.

"Probably in some library." Yaten sneered and Mina slapped his arm. Everyone giggled at the couple who were now not-so-secretly jabbing each other. That is, everyone except Taiki who was deep in thought… he had just realized that he has never seen Naomi in the library. He had noticed long ago that she doesn't pay attention in class and she wasn't even focused when they wrote their provincial exam. She was so spaced out that time that it caught his attention. 'Which means that if she actually tried harder at school she could easily have gotten first. Just who is she…?' Taiki frowned deep in thought but it was abruptly interrupted.

BEEP BEEP

Everyone turned serious as Ami's computer went off. "There's a large energy appearing by field near the amusement park! It's the wraiths. Everyone, transform!" Everyone nodded and ran out of the café to transform.

The sky had darkened considerably even though it the sun was still shining. As they headed to the field, they could see dozens of wraith figures who appeared to be engaged in battle with two other ones. When they were closer, they could tell one was holding a long staff with a red orb on resting on top of it and the other figure was a small child. The child attempted to hit a wraith with an attack and a moment later, there was a red flash and the wraith would disappear. But as they did so, another wraith had swiftly slammed into the child and held her down to the floor as they leaned in to suck out her energy. The other woman tried to turn around but was violently struck aside. She tried to stand but fell to her knees as she watched helplessly.

"Star Gentle Uterus!"

"Mars Flame Sniper!"

"Jupiter Oak Evolution!"

"Star Sensitive Inferno!"

"Mercury Aqua Rhapsody!"

"World Shaking!"

"Deep Submerge!"

Some of the attacks were absorbed and fired back while some had hit the wraiths surrounding the fallen figures. Venus and Saturn quickly jumped to their side to take the two to rejoin the others.

"Good to finally see you again Pluto!" Venus teased as she pulled her up. Pluto smiled weakly.

"Glad we made it in time for the fun." Uranus spoke softly to Neptune and smirked.

Neptune smirked as well, "You call this fun?"

"It's always fun when I'm with you." The lovers smiled briefly and turned back to face the enemy that were slowly surrounding the senshi group. Ami had contacted the Outer senshi, Usagi, and Seiya as soon as they picked up the energy. "We just have to hold them off until Sailor Moon comes." Haruka shouted and everyone nodded.

Venus and Saturn had pulled Pluto and Miya back to the group. Saturn had taken a few moments to look at the young girl but quickly turned her attention away. Saturn had mildly registered the similarity of Miya's appearance to two of the other senshi before the wraith started to attack. Her attention returned to the imminent danger instead.

Everyone was firing attack after attack and some had hit the wraiths while some blasted back at them. Mars, Mercury, Maker, and Neptune were thrown back as the wraiths had attacked them. Miya, Uranus, and Jupiter had decided to use close range attacks to fight the wraiths while avoiding capture. Healer was starting to lose consciousness since jumping in front of Venus to protect her from an attack. Saturn continued to block attacks whilst attacking with her Glaive. Pluto, weakened from fighting earlier, was losing the energy to send the wraiths to the future. Within moments, the senshi were battered but they never gave up – they believed they would be rescued as soon as Sailor Moon arrived. She is the light of hope for them and they will never stop believing in her. So they continued to fight until they heard another attack...

"Star Serious Laser!"

Sailor Moon and Fighter had finally arrived.

"Took you guys long enough." Maker teased and winced in pain.

Fighter smirked, "Better late than never."

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Sorry it's a little short. But the next chapter is when there's FINALLY some answers =) stay tuned!