Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Sailor Stars: Chaos Theory

Act 52: Fractured Alliances

They stare at the spot were Sailor Cosmos once stood. Each senshi lost in their own thoughts while they attempt to process this change. In a brief span of time, Usagi became Sailor Cosmos, appeared as Neo-Queen Serenity, went to an asteroid, destroyed the asteroid, returned to Earth and took three senshi's starseeds in front of them.

Sailor Uranus turns her attention back to Sailor Star Fighter. The Starlight is to blame for this. Because of Fighter, Usagi didn't choose Mamoru in another timeline, ruining everything. If Fighter was gone, Usagi could never choose Seiya. "This all your fault!" She yells at Fighter, turning her aggression on her.

Hearing her partner shout at the Starlight, Sailor Neptune turns see Sailor Uranus rush at Sailor Star Fighter with a golden ball of energy collecting in her hand. Sailor Neptune understands Haruka's anger and is about to follow her until Sailor Pluto jumps in front of them with her staff outstretched.

"Stop this!" She shouts at them to grab their attention. "I understand you are angry but this is not the answer." Her staff is inches from their chests. She hates the look of betrayal in the eyes of her teammates. Sailor Pluto wishes the Starlights returned to Kinmoku as well but they need them. She hates it.

"Move to the side," Sailor Uranus hisses at Sailor Pluto. The energy in her left hand continues to gather, growing larger in size as each second passes. "I don't understand why you would defend them."

"I can't move to the side. Everyone has to work together if we are going to stop Chaos. Remember we said we need everyone's help if we hope to stand a chance against Chaos." Sailor Pluto waits for a response from the two senshi before her, when she hears none she reluctantly adds quietly for them to hear, "I hate to say this but... Seiya-kun and Mamoru-san are the few people that can get through to Usagi-chan." Her eyes are downcast, not daring to meet the anger in the other's eyes. She can't bring herself to tell them Seiya will have a better chance of reaching Usagi.

Sailor Neptune sighs in annoyance and does not say anything else.

Sailor Uranus's eyes narrow at Sailor Pluto. With a gesture of her hand, the energy disperses in the air. Her menacing glare is directed at Sailor Star Fighter when she speaks. "This isn't over yet."

Sailor Star Fighter is silent, trying to keep her own emotions in check. How did it come to this? None of this is helping Odango.

"It is time we leave," Sailor Star Maker suddenly speaks up. Judging by the reception they received since they returned to Earth, the longer they remain in their presence the more likely they are to be attacked.

Sailor Star Healer does not bit her tongue. "It is clear we are not welcomed here." She begins to walk off followed by Sailor Star Maker and a reluctant Sailor Star Fighter.

"Wait," Sailor Venus pleads with them. "We need your help to save Usagi-chan!"

Sailor Jupiter adds, "we worked together to stop Chaos once before, I know we can do it again!"

The Starlights continue to walk away without acknowledging their pleas.

"How can you turn your back on Usagi?" Sailor Mars shouts behind them, her remark directed at Sailor Star Fighter.

Sailor Star Fighter closes her eyes tightly, as the uneasiness in her stomach increases. How can she turn her back on the person she loves the most? She has no way to help her at the moment and her presence is breaking apart Usagi's team. She pauses long to enough respond, "It is better this way, for now." Her voice is full of pain. She presses on with her teammates.