Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Sailor Stars: Chaos Theory

Act 22: Borrowed Time

This is the moment you've been waiting for since Usagi left! A reunion with the senshi and Mamoru finally talks to Usagi.

Usagi was given a remedy an hour ago but her symptoms have not improved. Princess Kakyuu is afraid her condition would decline rapidly and it would be too late to save her. She eagerly awaits the arrival of Sailor Galaxia to help the Starlights take Usagi home. Galaxia's power will help them reach Earth in no time.

A flash of golden light appears. "I understand there is an emergency?" Sailor Galaxia askes as she approaches Princess Kakyuu in order to obtain more information about the current situation. Once it was clear Usagi could not train and needed to rest, Galaxia had left Kinmoku.

"Usagi-san is very sick... the atmosphere is toxic to her bloodline. I need your help to escort the Starlights back to Earth to see if there is a way to save her," explains a very distraught Princess Kakyuu.

Sailor Galaxia is shocked by Princess Kakyuu's words. "Toxic?"

"Yes... apparently it is dangerous to those of lunar descent from the Milky Way. Her fatigue was a sign we overlooked," said Princess Kakyuu to help Galaxia fill in the gaps.

"Where are the Starlights?"

"They are with Usagi-san. I will lead you to them." Princess Kakyuu said as she walks Sailor Galaxia to Usagi's room. As they walked Princess Kakyuu explains what she knew about Moon Disease.

Sailor Star Maker and Sailor Star Healer immediately open a door as soon as they hear a knock. Their faces are grim. "She's really pale," said Sailor Star Healer in a worried voice. She couldn't believe what is happening. Usagi survived two battles with Chaos but could be done in just by visiting their home.

"Where is Fighter?" Sailor Galaxia asks when she realizes she is short one Starlight.

"I'm here," responds Sailor Star Fighter said in the doorway. Her eyes are red. She is visibility upset by recent events.

"I am here to help you return her home." Sailor Galaxia pauses as another idea occurs to her, "If she is from the Moon, would it be best to return her there?" She tries to develop a plan with the others.

"I'm not sure how that will help," said Sailor Star Maker in a puzzled expression.

"No, wait... the other day she told me about the Silver Millennium... the palace she used to live in. If we can find a way to help her, I'm sure it's there," said Sailor Star Fighter as she becomes hopeful for the first time in the past twenty four hours since Usagi collapsed after a training session.

Sailor Galaxia nods. "Let's take her there."

Princess Kakyuu looks sad as she gives the Sailor Starlights her instructions. "I want the three of you to travel with Usagi-san and stay with her for a little while to make sure the danger has passed. I must remain here. I check in with you within a few days time."

"Of course," said Sailor Star Fighter. Her only focus is on Usagi at the moment and misses the glances exchanged between Sailor Star Maker and Sailor Star Healer.

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"Are you sure, Hotaru-chan?" Michiru questioned as walked over to the counter to look at her Deep Aqua Mirror. She gasps when she sees an image of a dark moon and a very pale, almost white like Usagi. The Ginzuishou floats above her. She places the mirror upside down on the counter.