"Gommene sai, Usagi-chan! Demo..."

I realized in horror what I just did. I regretted what I had done immediately and then I calmed myself and spoke to her gently. Mako-chan died because of this mission we are all committed to. She was brave and did not have second thoughts. We must all be the same. I was interrupted by the faint beeping of my computer. I realized that the three other youmas formed their formidable group once again... even without the two other ones. The girls prepared to attack but I stopped them. I should be the only one to stay here. Go on and continue with the search! Mars stopped to protest, but I interrupted again, with an explanation. Gomme. I must be the one to stay here. It's probably better this way since I am the weakest senshi. Hopefully, I might be able to buy some time for all of you to reach Queen Beryl. Gommene sai, minna! Please don't worry about me; I shall be alright.

As soon as they were gone, someone appeared in front of me, all tied up. I recognized the person quickly.. "Urawa-kun!" But I remembered what happened to Mako-chan, and I smiled at the youma's attempt to fool me. I quickly typed on my computer, tracking and analysing. I was alone again, and I waved away the thoughts of fear and sorrow. A huge ball of energy, obviously created by the youmas, came towards me; but I deflected it just in time with Shabon Spray. The three youmas came out of their hiding and flew upwards, creating yet another colossal and destructive orb. This time, I covered myeslf with a protective ice globe. I found myself inside their massive orb, and they wasted no time in taking me as prisoner. They tortured me until I could take it no longer. Soon I lay weak in their grasp, half-conscious. With no strength left, my body was worn out and limp, and I could hear one of them gloating in front of me. But my spirit and determination never weakened. I still have hope, and it never died inside of me. At this point, it was more alive than ever. I remembered my friends and vowed silently. I will be brave, just like Mako-chan was. This must be the final thing I could offer them, and I shall do it gladly for they have done a lot for me as well. I struggled to raise my arm, and with my final strength, I hammered the computer into the youma's illusion device. I could feel everything draining away from me.. But I am happy for they shall trick none of my friends any longer...

Arigato, minna. To gommenesai..

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