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"Get Night Angel! I'll get Hoshi-chan," Electra told her sister.
Eryx was not about to argue. She ran towards Night Angel and began to pull on the vines. "You okay?" she asked, concerned.
"Just get me out of here," Night Angel said, grimacing.
But no sooner had she broken through some vines than more grew back in their place. "I can't," Eryx cried helplessly. Night Angel began to fight against the vine, but only ended up using up some of his life-force. "Don't," Eryx begged him. "Night Angel, please."
He gave up. "Eryx, go help Electra get Hoshi-san out of here before Amethyst comes back."
She glanced back to where Electra was carrying their unconscious friend out of the garden. "She can handle Hoshi-chan. I'm not going to leave you."
"Eryx, if you can't get me out of here�."
"Iie. I can!" she resolved, as she began to work on the vines again.
She had actually made some progress when Amethyst came back. "You know, that's pretty much useless," she pointed out from Eryx's side.
Eryx turned towards her. It wasn't that Eryx believed her, but now that there was a threat here, she figured she needed to face her.
She was too late. "Earthly Might!" Eryx found herself knocked to the ground by the pointblank attack. And no sooner was she down, than Amethyst was straddling her abdomen, holding her arms down. Despite her small build, the girl was strong.
Amethyst's eyes burned into Eryx's. She felt as if her soul was being violated, but couldn't seem to break away. Finally, Amethyst's eyes released hers.
She glanced back and forth between Eryx and Night Angel and began to laugh in amusement. "You have interesting dreams, Sailor Eryx."
"I'm glad they could provide you with some entertainment." Though it seemed fruitless, she continued struggling against her captor.
"They did. Don't worry, I like you." She flashed Eryx a great big grin. Then she made a surprising request. "Why don't you join me?"
Eryx was completely taken aback. "Huh? You've got to be kidding!"
"Not at all," Amethyst answered innocently. "You'll get more powers and keep your own. Come on! We bi sisters have to stick together. No one else on the team understands."
"Bi?" Perplexed, Eryx stopped struggling for a second to process what Amethyst had said. "I- I'm not bisexual."
Amethyst gave a melodious laugh. "Eryx, don't delude yourself. You can't possibly be denying that you're attracted to girls."
Eryx blinked. "No, I like girls," she explained unapologetically. "I'm not attracted to boys."
Amethyst giggled again. Suddenly, Eryx found herself free as Amethyst disappeared from on top of her. But her relief was short-lived, for Amethyst had teleported herself right behind Night Angel.
"Are you still with us, honey?" she asked as she reached around him and touched his cheek. His only response was to recoil from her touch. "Ouch, I'm hurt," she pouted. "But I understand. So, do you love her like she loves you?"
With great effort, Night Angel raised his chin up and kept silent. He wasn't going to play Amethyst's games.
"You do!" Amethyst exclaimed overjoyed. "Now, pay attention, Sailor Eryx." She reached around Night Angel and put her hands on his chest. "Oh, what do you know? Nothing here." Night Angel flushed.
"Stop it," Eryx warned as she got up. Night Angel's eyes met hers. Eyes that, beyond his current humiliation, were so exhausted and filled with pain. "Tenshi-kun," she whispered, as she looked into that tired face.
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Night Angel cursed himself as his face turned red. He was completely aware that if he were Tenshi right now, Amethyst's hands would be on her breasts. He looked at Eryx, completely mortified that she was here seeing this.
Amethyst moved between the two of them, blocking his view of her. He tore his eyes away from hers and tried to focus on something else. He hated himself for finding her attractive, but he couldn't take his eyes away as she smiled playfully at him. "Now, if there's nothing up there�," she began to walk a pair of fingers down his body, "�then there must be-"
"Leave her alone!" Eryx screamed, unable to watch Amethyst torment Night Angel anymore. She tore Amethyst away from him and stood as a barrier between them.
"You're obviously not getting the point," Amethyst asserted. She started back towards them. "Your girlfriend is a guy."
"I don't care! Celestial Force!"
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A little ways beyond the courtyard, Electra finally put Hoshi down.
"Ne, Hoshi-chan? Wake up." She tried hitting her lightly on the cheek again, but just like by the fountain, it wasn't working. "Hoshi! Wake up!" Perhaps shaking her would help�.
Finally, Hoshi came to. "Wha- What happened?"
"You were attacked. But don't worry about it. The Sailor Senshi are on the case. I'm going back to help, but I need you to return to the conference. Sailor Eryx and I don't need to worry about you on the battlefield, okay?"
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"Eryx," Night Angel requested weakly, "please go get help. I'll be fine, really." He gave her a drained, yet brave smile that he hoped she would fall for.
She didn't. "You won't make it. Electra will come and help soon. 'Til then, I- I'll just�." She made a decision. "Amethyst!"
Amethyst looked up at her from her position on the ground.
Eryx lowered her head. "Will you let Night Angel go if I join you?"
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