Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Sailor Stars: Chaos Theory

Act 72: You Were Warned This Could Happen

Mamoru, Ayumi, Michiru, Haruka, and Setsuna are wrapping up dinner at a restaurant near Harvard while Hotaru is at school. The three Outer Senshi are visiting him to check on how he's been and to get to know Ayumi better. Having another senshi from their star system is an adjustment for Haruka.

Haruka carefully watched Ayumi during the meal to gain a better understanding of who she is. In her eyes being from this star system and Mamoru's sister already made her less of threat versus the Starlights. Their initial encounter did not go well but that was expected since they did not know each other. She addresses Ayumi, "it was good to meet you." She pauses to look at Michiru and Setsuna. "We should do this again. I'm sure there is still a lot to catch up on."

The blonde addresses Mamoru. "Your bike and car are running fine. It's shame to have such a nice bike sitting there for so long."

Mamoru smiles, "I appreciate you taking them out now and then."

"Of course," Haruka nods with a grin. "It would be too suspicious if was you since you're studying abroad." She shrugs. "I don't know how you would explain that if someone recognized you."

"You seem to be adjusting well here," Michiru tries to sound encouraging.

"As best as expected..." He responds. A sigh escapes his lips. "If I was in Tokyo it would be a lot different... it's probably easier this way."

Haruka shakes her head side to side. "So that's it? You're really not going to fight for her anymore?" She looks down. "I don't believe it." She had promised Usagi she would not interfere unless she had a reason. Her plan was to talk some sense into Mamoru instead.

"Haruka," Michiru warns her partner. "You promised Usagi you would not interfere."

"Umm... well... I never said I wouldn't talk to Mamoru-san," Haruka responds in a lower voice after being scolded. Her plan was that easy to figure out.

"Things did not go well the last time I talked to her...about us." Mamoru thinks back to what Usagi revealed. He didn't need to hear it again or be reminded she was with someone else. The newspaper articles were more than enough.

Haruka is not going to back down that easily. If Mamoru doesn't try no one else is going to at this rate. Why isn't he fighting for her more? After the other timeline something should have changed inside Usagi, other than being angry at Pluto. "What happened?" As soon as she asks in her mind she can hear Usagi's voice stating, "I visited him last night. We had a long... discussion. I will always choose Seiya. I love him. I always have." She also hears, "How we spend time alone together is our choice."

Ayumi interjects to allow Mamoru to avoid answering the question. "She made her stance... rather clear." Her voice is firm to suggest they didn't to ask anything about the conversation.

Haruka's lip twitches and eyes narrow. If Seiya touched her like that, he will have one heck of greeting when she sees him again. No one will give her a straight answer. "What did she say?"

Setsuna clears her throat, a reminder to Haruka what they had previously discussed. "Perhaps somethings are better left a mystery to others."

Haruka frowns while glancing at Setsuna, thinking of their conversation and following the Queen's wishes. Her gut tells her there is something the Senshi of Time is not sharing. But she'll never know.

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Pearl rings appear on all eight of her fingers, glowing brightly.