Eien no Rekka - Chapter Six (Eternal Fire) by Angel Eternal email: angel_eternal_01@yahoo.com Disclaimer: I don't own Sailormoon - never will, unless I magically turn into Naoko-sama... hmmm *goes off to rifle through spell books* "NANI???!!!" Usagi sighed, "Minna, onegai, jama suru de nai." Everyone sat back down, willing to listen to their leader. Usagi turned to Ami, "Do you want to explain the sceintific side?" Ami nodded. "I don't really understand, but I will tell you the information as it is presented to me." she paused, she seemed to be searching for the words. "Like I said, it seems as if the youma is, if you will, powered by Mars. At the precise moment that Rei-chan's power ebbed away - the youma's power increased. If you recall the youma was injured - it seems feasible that the youma drained Rei-chan's power away. As for Rei-chan not being able to see into the fire - the explanation may be that the youma stealing power from Rei has affected her ability." "Are you suggesting that this youma was derieved from Rei-chan?" Haruka asked, with a sceptical rise of a blonde eye-brow. Ami nodded slowly, "Perhaps unconciously. Dooshite? I don't know. But it seems safe to say that Rei is unaware of this connection." "Dooshite?" They all turned to Mamoru. Usagi shook her head, "Mamo-chan, I think Ami-chan is right. We can safely say that Rei-chan didn't create that youma knowingly." "Dooshite?" "Mamo-chan..." "Iie, hear me out Usako. Why are you so certain? It is very possible that Rei-chan created that youma, with every intention of eliminating us, one-by-one." Michiru, who had until now, remained silent stood up, eyes flashing. "Mamoru-san, be careful what you say! You were not there. You did not see her face when she saw Mako-chan on the ground, injured by her hand. You did not see, and I do not think you can judge her so harshly if you had seen." Mamoru held up his hands. "Hai, I agree. I was not there Michiru. But you forget that Hino Rei is a consumate actress. She could have fooled you!" Usagi stood as well, her once deep blue eyes, hardened, and they resembled flecks of glass. "Mamo-chan, aisheteru - but don't make me harm you." Mamoru didn't reply, staring at her. Usagi continued. "Mamo-chan, you seem to forget that Rei-chan has been my closest friend for well over a millenia. I, more than anyone else would know her. And I can say, confidently that Rei-chan did not create that youma knowingly." Mamoru sighed, Usagi was rarely this adament, and when she was, he bowed to her every whim. "All I ask is that you proceed with caution. To, if need be, disregard the long standing relationship with Rei. We simply don't know..." Usagi shook her head. "Iie. I will never disregard my friendship with Rei, never." with that she turned on her heel and left. Minako shook her head, "You shouldn't have said what you did Mamoru-kun." Mamoru nodded, "I know...I'll go after her." with that said he ran after his princess. Haruka sighed, "I hate to say this, but Mamoru-baka was right." They all turned and glared at her. Haruka put up her hands defensively. "All he was saying is that we have to be careful. That baka didn't say it properly, but I agree with his thoughts. We have to be careful - and Usagi has to learn to be cautious. Trusting everyone is dangerougs." Michiru smiled at her gently, "If Usagi hadn't trusted us - we probably wouldn't be sitting here right now Haru-chan." Haruka grinned at her, "Precisely." Michiru shook her head at Haruka's horrible sense of humour. Setsuna sighed, "That is a different matter Haruka. We all know Rei-chan. We are all her friends. I think it would be better to support her now, rather then suspect her of the worst thing - treason against her princess." Short, one scene - gomen nasai - working hard on getting the next chapter done. Please, please email me!! Again - I'm sorry if it's confusing - but I don't want to give away too much at this point.