Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Sailor Stars: Chaos Theory

Act 41: Homecoming

Three familiar figures dressed in black stood before them. Sailor Star Protector turned her attention to the Three Lights, "You have to return to Kinmoku with us immediately." It was clear from her tone this was not up for debate.

The Three Lights expected something like this to happen sooner or later, but they hadn't anticipated it this early. Yaten was the first one to step forward. "Who attacked?"

Sailor Star Protector looked at them in confusion. "Attack...?" Then she smiled. "We're not under attack! We are celebrating Princess Kakyuu ascending the throne!"

The jaws of the Three Lights dropped in surprise. The way Sailor Star Protector had spoken made them assumed there was trouble rather than a celebration. Relief began to wash over them.

".... We thought Princess Kakyuu was in danger...." Seiya slowly spoke.

Sailor Star Destroyer sighed. "Always assuming the worse I guess." She shook her head before she continued. "We don't have much time. The celebration is in two days. We will need at least one day to take you back."

"We should be leaving soon," Taiki agreed with them. He knew he spoke for the other two Starlights. None of them would miss something the kingdom on Kinmoku waited years to see.

"If time is an issue... I can take all of you back," Usagi adds softly. She wanted to help them out but did not want to appear as intruding.

Sailor Star Creator looked at Usagi in confusion. "It's too dangerous for you. The atmosphere on Kinmoku would kill you." She recalled what happened the last time Usagi was on Kinmoku. "It nearly did last time. We can't take that risk."

"I'm fine now. It's no longer an issue," Usagi reassures her, beginning to sound more confident. "The atmosphere of Kinmoku no longer affects me."

"...how...." Sailor Star Destroyer tried to form the words. It didn't make sense.

"She's right." Seiya agreed.

Sailor Star Destroyer knew Seiya would never do anything to jeopardize Usagi. If Seiya said it wasn't issue than she would believe him. If Usagi could take them back to Kinmoku faster without any issues... why not? She looked up at the others that stood nearby. She realized Setsuna was missing. "Where is Setsuna-san?"

"She is helping the Moon Senshi with a project," Haruka explained curious at the sudden concern for the missing senshi.

An idea struck Sailor Star Protector. "Everyone should come back with us to celebrate. You have been kind to us as guests on your home planet. Give us the opportunity to do the same." She turned to Haruka as she continued. "Wait until you see the cycles we race on Kinmoku."

"...cycles...?" Haruka repeated slowly. The less she had to interact with the Starlights the better... but she was dying to race. It would be almost two months before practices began for the next racing season.

Michiru raised an eyebrow surprised at Haruka. Although, Haruka did not verbalize her thoughts, Michiru knew she was contemplating the idea if it allowed her to race.

Mamoru stood slightly behind the others. He didn't know what he should say. He still felt somewhat out of place and he could only imagine how it would be on Kinmoku. Yet a part of him wanted to see the kingdom. He wasn't sure if he would have another opportunity.

"I think we should all go," Usagi spoke up for the group. "Kinmoku is an amazing place. Princess Kakyuu has helped us a lot and I think it would be wonderful if we could share in the celebration." Usagi wanted everyone to experience the wonder she had during her visit. She wanted them to see a functioning kingdom knowing one day they will also get to live in one.