Transplanting Flowers [closed]

[trustme]

Who: Flowers Over Bones, the Sailor Senshi, and possible appearances from other rescuers
What: Flowers Over Bones leave Virgo and get help escaping from the Sailor Senshi
When: April 13
Where: Virgo HQ, then on the streets and back alleys of Vista City
Warnings: Violence, mental manipulation

Sans was determined to run and bring someone with him. Luce didn't waste a moment starting to pack when he told her. She was going to get her family out of Virgo now.

The rescuers were informed and the Sailor Senshi that had been waiting so eagerly for this day prepared to meet with Rei and her bandmates as soon as Sans teleported them to the agreed location. From there they would split into groups and take different paths to the warehouse where Silver would be waiting to begin surgery to remove their brain chips. Blanche would notice something wasn't right, no doubt. An entire band doesn't simply walk out the door, even with the teleporting head start. Someone from Virgo will try to stop them and hopefully they won't succeed.

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[faithfulflame]

[Rei nods solemnly.]

Would there be room for the rest of us?

[She won't leave the others.]

[lightthedarkness]

This isn't the Virgo tower, we aren't living in a grand penthouse, Rei. That's ten people in one house. [She looked over to Rei and closed her eyes, knowing that Rei was going to choose her band but-] I can't risk everyone's safety like that, we just got you all free and I won't risk the girls.

[She closed her eyes and turned away. Ten people to a house would be suspicious, not only that, it simply wasn't possible in the house they lived. She pressed her lips together and now that Rei was free, she had to focus on Blanche and Santiago themselves.

Maybe she was taking a page out of Haruka's book, maybe she was trying to prepare for the heartbreak of Rei wanting to stay with the band forever because of everything. She swallowed.

But it just wasn't possible, not just because of comfort levels, but someone was bound to notice. She took a deep breath. Some part of her had hoped, had prayed, that once the chip was out, once she was around Venus, all of her memories, EVERYTHING would come back.

But such was not the case. It wasn't that she didn't want the rest of the band protected- her hands clenched.]

You should stay with them, Rei.

[faithfulflame]

[The girl gets a weak smile, the light in Rei's eyes dimming more than slightly. The comment came off as a little chiding, a little bothersome, and it hurt. Not because she hadn't expected the answer, but because she'd expected it to sound a little less like a rebuke.]

I know it's not any grand penthouse. I assumed that you'd move from your current residence, and leave your job. You and I have been seen together, and the enemy is going to come looking for me. And you. Did you not take that into account?

[Her hands lowered, fingers tightening into fists.]

I never thought we'd stay together forever. We're going to be wanted, and we were...are...celebrities of a sort. I imagined somewhere close by one another, not under one roof. I'm not stupid, Usagi. I had more or less intended to try and find two or three bedroom places in the same building, if not the same floor. I've been stashing cash around for months and leaving more with Minako when I could. I've been getting ready for this for ages.

[She sighs, a tired sag in her shoulders.]

Give me more credit than that. I've not been some idle daydreamer.

[lightthedarkness]

[She rubbed her eyes and took a deep breath.] Rei, I know you're not stupid, I've known that from the beginning. [She was brilliant and of course she had this all planned, why wouldn't she have this all planned and organized. The only one more organized than Rei was Ami.]

Given time, I know you would have gotten all of you out on your own without any help from us. [From her. And she was trying her best not to be selfish or upset, but she had finally gotten Rei free and-

She wiped at her eyes and tried to stop herself from crying because this was neither the time nor the place, she'd dealt with worse and she'd deal with this. She turned away to try and maintain what little composure she had left because she wanted to wrap Rei up in her arms but she was terrified, not knowing what to do.]

You're right. [She whispered.] I-It's a good idea, you should mention it to Minako and Haruka.

[faithfulflame]

[Rei's frown deepens at the burgeoning emotions in Usagi, and she's not sure exactly what to think at this point. The girl went from chiding her to being nearly in tears in the span of a few words. What was their relationship, if things could change that quickly?]

I wouldn't have gotten out in time. Not before the World Tour, and that was probably our last chance at escape.

[She steps closer, almost like she's telepathic, and grabs the terrified blonde up into a hug. Her arms are hard, wiry, unyielding, the grip uncompromising. She wants to attempt to comfort and console, but also make her position clear.]

You'll be staying with me, regardless. I don't want you far from me. That part at least is non negotiable. I won't ask if you trust me to follow through with this, because that would be insulting your conviction. Just...get ready to move out of that old place.

[lightthedarkness]

[Their relationship was a sisterhood of love and blood. Rei was one of her best friends, was and remained someone she deeply admired and adored. Rei wasn't just her bodyguard who had laid down her life because she was a princess and Rei was assigned to protect her. Even back then, they had been dear, beloved friends. Rei was and remained someone she would die for again and again to keep her safe.

So it was a roller coaster of emotions to not be remembered, to be remembered but not fully, to finally get her OUT but not get her home, having to keep herself busy so she didn't go smashing into Virgo to get Rei back.

But here Rei was, maybe not fully herself yet, but still her and still here, and Usagi, ever the crybaby had finally had all the stress, the worry, the concern, and everything else that had plagued her mind for the past several months came to a head when Rei hugged her.

And when Rei said they were living together?

She couldn't really hold it in any further, it all came to a head as she clung tight onto Rei, her fingers curling into Rei's clothes as she sobbed gently, but was smiling wide, too happy to care about how it all looked, so relieved just to have Rei again.]

O-okay! [She sobbed as she just held Rei as tightly and as close as she could without hurting her in this form.] R-Rei I'm so g-glad you're finally out.

[faithfulflame]

[Somehow, instinctually, Rei had expected this. She holds onto Usagi tightly, her own enhanced muscles not at all bothered by the grip. That was something that hadn’t happened yet, the shift from needing to transform for her talents to…how they’d begun to manifest in this world. Maybe it was because she was stolen while transformed? She didn’t know, but it didn’t matter. She wasn’t bothered by the touch.

One hand reached up to stroke through a twintail, tickling the back of Usagi’s neck.]

I’m here, yes. I’m not going anywhere again, so just…let it out. [her life is of course suffering.]

But from here on out, no more tears. We have too much work to do, and you have to catch me up to speed.

[lightthedarkness]

[Usagi probably cried for several solid minutes as she hugged onto Rei and just allowed herself to have one of her best friends in her arms again. Her sobs finally subsided into hiccups and she kept a tight hug on Rei, her smile bright and stretching across her face.]

I can't promise no more tears. [She laughed as she wiped her eyes.] I'm a huge crybaby.

[faithfulflame]

[Rei looked down into that snuffling, tearstreaked face and just...pulled a handkerchief out of her pocket...passing it over.]

So I've seen. This isn't the first time. But you know we don't have time. Mai, Meril...Squalo, and so many others. And poor Sans. We have to do something before the tour.

[lightthedarkness]

[She took the handkerchief, and still as Eternal Sailor Moon, she wiped her eyes and nose, sniffling.]

We're going to save all of them. I know that there are so many of you, our real concern is for those who are starting to side with the labels and may not wish to return home.

But, we can save them Rei, we can save all of them. [And she would show Rei she could believe in her, crybaby and all.]

[faithfulflame]

You believe there are people who will fight against you?

[This is...news. And troubling news at that.]

[lightthedarkness]

We know there are, Rei.

They want to stay because of what this world gives them, or because they are so afraid of Blanche and Santiago if they don't.

[faithfulflame]

Do you know any names, yet?

[Because she...well...it's not like she doesn't know these people.]

I might be able to change minds.

[lightthedarkness]

I'm afraid not. She had wings like I did, but I don't know her name. I don't even know if she is a musician but she said the Pride Tower and the Label was under her protection.

If she is a more advanced robot or a musician with powers either way it could be trouble.

[faithfulflame]

Is that so?

[shaking her head.]

Can you describe her?

[lightthedarkness]

She called herself a Valkyrie, she had long white hair and bright green eyes, and wore really ornate amour.

If you know them, you are welcome to try.

[faithfulflame]

Are you sure it was Pride? And not Virgo?

[This sounds like Meril. A lot like Meril.]

[lightthedarkness]

It might have been, it was a busy night, a lot of things happened. Sorry. [She sighs, maybe it was Virgo, her focus had been to not engage in a fight.]

[faithfulflame]

It's alright. It just sounds like one of Rarity's bandmates, someone I know. She's very...valkyrie like. And she's begun developing supernatural powers.

[So, it's probably Meril.]

[lightthedarkness]

Oh ah... well, be careful, Rei. [She knows she doesn't have to tell Rei that both Virgo and Pride will likely be searching for Rei and company, that she should stay low.]

But we'll be alright, we're all together now, and your powers and memories are sure to start coming back even more now.

[faithfulflame]

[Rei smiles solidly, her arms finally folding back around her.]

I'm not going anywhere for a few days. We need to see how Blanche spins this.

[lightthedarkness]

We need to find a new place too... [She couldn't give up the flower shop just yet, though, not when she had other musicians who were using "Serena Lapin" as a go between.]

[faithfulflame]

Entirely doable. I know of a few apartment complexes just outside downtown with space open.

[Yes, she's that prepared.]

[lightthedarkness]

[She smiled, not at all surprised.]

Alright, we'll talk to the other girls and the band, I guess, about it, see what everyone wants to do. You have my support, though.

[faithfulflame]

Well, they'll have to put up with each other one way or another. I have you back, and I'm not going to let you go.