Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Sailor Stars: Chaos Theory

Act 39: Death Phantom

A week had passed since the demise of the Black Moon. Usagi was thrilled for the start of the weekend; she would finally be able to spend time with Seiya. They rarely had time to spend together throughout the week. She forgot how time consuming it was for him to be an idol. Or just never really paid attention the last time he was here. All she had to do was survive school today. Once the final school bell rang she could start her weekend.

"Usagi, hurry up or you're going to be late to school!" Ikuko shouted from the bottom of the staircase.

"I'm coming!" Usagi shouted back as she leaned over to grab her school bag. She had a full weekend plan. Spend today with Seiya, study with the other senshi on Saturday for an exam and spend time with her family on Sunday. Nowhere in her plans did she have to worry about the Black Moon.

She quickly moved down the staircase. Usagi was getting a little better at making it to school on time.

"I thought I was going to have to leave you behind," Seiya teased Usagi as she walked down the staircase.

"Seiya!" Usagi exclaimed surprised. "What are you doing here?" She had barely seen Seiya outside of school all week.

"I made sure my entire day was clear. It seems Friday is going to be the day I will have the most free time," Seiya said with a wink.

"Bye, Mom!" Usagi called over her shoulder as she closed the front door. Usagi and Seiya walked quietly next to each other for a few moments.

"You seem really happy this morning," Seiya commented on Usagi's upbeat attitude.

"I am finally catching up on my sleep," Usagi responded with a smile. Her voice became softer. "It's also a chance for us to enjoy our lives before they change again."

"Odango..." Seiya whispered when he turned to face her. "You're still thinking about the Silver Millennium...and being Queen."

Usagi sighed. "Everyone keeps telling me it will happen soon... but I'm not ready to leave Earth yet."

"Who said you have to leave Earth right away when you become Queen?" Seiya asked her in a confused tone. "Is there a rule that you have to return to the Silver Millennium so soon?"

Usagi started at him with her mouth wide open. "I... I never thought about it like that..." She murmured. Her eyes beamed. "No! I can stay here for a while until I'm ready." Her mood improved at this realization. "I guess it doesn't matter when I become Queen after all. A lot has changed and as long as everyone is safe, that is what is most important."

"You sound like a ruler already," Seiya encouraged her. He reached over and squeezed her hand tightly in encouragement. "Starting tomorrow things are going to get more hectic," Seiya explained.

"What do you mean?"

"Since everything is going well, the Three Lights are making the official announcement tomorrow that we are regrouping, working on a new album, and will go on tour next year. Any sense of a private life we had before is going to be gone."

"So you're going to be bombarded by reporters even more once you go public again ..." Usagi's voice trailed off when she thought about what happened after their last "official date".

"I wanted to let you know because... they might start chasing you too and asking questions about our relationship," Seiya said, his tone was solemn. "It's up to you on how comfortable you will feel about opening up to the public about our relationship."

Usagi was a little surprised by Seiya's response. "You never wanted to tell them anything in the past...."

"I thought about it and you should have a say as well," Seiya explained to her. "After all, they are going to hound me more and more in the future."