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She paced around the block pushing the limits of her physical endurance.

'It's my fault, I was the one who made him leave. I was so stupid.'

With another push, she went faster leaving traces of tears drying on her cheeks.

'I pushed him too far. It was my fault. If I didn't betray him....'

She continued to run, ignoring the angry protests from her legs.

'Mamo-chan come back! I didn't mean to, it just happened. Please we need you, I need you!'

Unable to take anymore, she collapsed just a block away from the arcade. Letting the rain soak her.

"Mamo-chan, please!"

**

The rain pelted the windows of the Crown Arcade, the various noises of games and mindless chatter filled the area. Sitting by the counter with his trusty cup of black coffee Mamoru Chiba seemed to be in pensive thoughts.

'Usako, how could you? Did a thousand years mean absolutely nothing to you?'

"Mamoru-kun?"

Startled by the sudden intrusion, Mamoru's blue eyes looked up to meet Motoki's green ones.

"I heard what happened from Minako-chan, are you going to be okay?"

A barrage of emotions flitted across his eyes, before resuming his emotionless stare.

"Motoki-kun.... I think... I need to get away."

Sympathetic green eyes stared at the young man sadly.

"Okay I understand, just keep contact with me ok? I will always be here for you."

Mamoru looked up and smiled at appreciation at his friend.

"Thanks Motoki-kun, but if you would please excuse, me I need to speak to someone to get my travel plans settled."

Minako was on her way to the arcade to see if she could help Mamoru. But as she turned the corner, in the middle of the sidewalk sat young girl, her odangos were drooping with all the rain.

"Usagi-chan?"

She looked up.

"Minako-chan."

"Usagi-chan are you alright?"

A look of pain crossed the young blonde's face.

"No Minako-chan, I'm never going to be alright again."

Minako studied Usagi's face, she couldn't say she didn't deserve it. Usagi had ripped Mamoru's heart out and then set to burn it.

"Usagi-chan, you're going to catch a cold, let's go home."

Usagi then stood up, furious.

"You don't want me near him do you?"

"Usagi-"

"No! None of you want me near him! Because I was total bitch to him, I ripped out his heart, I crushed him to pieces, I don't deserve him! And you know what!? You're all right! I don't deserve him! I should never be allowed to see him again! But it hurts Minako-chan! It truly hurts!"

Usagi began to start crying, by-passers stepped around, and Minako began to worry. How Usagi treated Mamoru was cruel but she was still their princess which meant they were entitled to help her.

"C'mon Usagi-chan, lets go home."

A red eyed Usagi simply followed.

**

Mamoru walked in the rain, effectively getting his clothes soaked.

A large condo appeared before him. Mamoru hesitated for a few moments before he rang the buzzard. Michiru opened the door with pure sympathy in her eyes.

"Mamoru-san, I haven't seen you since..."

"Michiru-san, I need to ask a favor..."

Michiru regarded him for a moment before sighing.

"It's okay Mamoru-san, I know what you're going for, here."

Michiru gently put two glossy tickets for 1st class on a plane going to America.

Mamoru gave her an elated smile.

"Thank you Michiru-san."

"Don't think nothing of it! Haruka, Setsuna, and I, knew you would need some time away. How Usagi-hime acted was irresponsible and cruel. You deserved it, after this whole ordeal. And don't worry about repaying us. It was absolutely no burden what so ever." Michiru gave another kind smile and opened her arms expecting a hug.

Mamoru grinned and hugged Michiru. He told her to give his regards to the other outers before he left the condo. He stared at the ticket before looking up the stormy sky and sighing. He had to get back home to pack, his flight left for tomorrow.

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