Levana Ceri (Moon Love)

*Author Note: I'm having so much fun with this story. I'm as in the dark as the rest of you. I have no idea where its going. But I feel that the end may be soon. I wouldn't worry too much though. I'm planning on making sequels for this starring the other senshi and the shitenou. I love reading the reviews. I take criticism very well so don't worry about pointing out some things you feel need improvement. I want to improve my writting. This chapter feels shorter and I didn't get to write everything I wanted but I'm going out of town and wanted to leave ya'll with something to chew on. :P Anyway, I'll let you get back to reading.

Chapter 18

"They've been in there too long."

"Only 20 minutes have passed. Take a chill pill." Ray said to Darien drily. He turned on her so quickly she immediately stiffened and got into a defense stance. Lita immediately backed her and Amy tried to rise but Zoisite held her hand firmly, not allowing her to leave his side at their seats in the concession hall. "I don't know who the fuck you are or where you came from. So don't you dare take that tone with me little girl." Darien said darkly.

Ray shivered at the menace in his eyes and his intimidating stance. She didn't know why but this man totally turned her on. "Even if you probably are the sexiest human I've ever met, I'll gladly rip your balls off and shove them down your throat if you threaten me again. I don't take kindly to it."

"C'mon, Ray...Let's just rip them out now. Let's do it to all of them. I know exactly who I'd start on." Lita cast a meaningful eye at Nephrite who in turn flipped her off.

"You guys please. Let's all just calm down." Amy, ever the peace maker, said from her seat next to Zoisite. "We have a lot of talking to do, and it will all go a lot smoother if we can keep our tempers in check."

"I agree with Amy." Serena said and stepped between Darien and Ray. "We need to keep level heads about this."

Out of nowhere Ray slapped Serena hard across the face sending her sprawling on the ground. She took another step toward her but Lita held her back as she struggled. "That's for making me chase your ass all over this damn planet!"

"Serena, your friends are lovely." Nephrite said sarcastically.

"A and B conversation." Lita snapped at Nephrite, "C yourself out before D and E come and Fuck you up!"

Nephrite clapped his hands for her mockingly. "And did you come up with that little ditty all on your own? You even made it rhyme too." Nephrite smiled happily for three seconds before it died and he turned to Jadeite. "What a total moron."

Releasing a shriek, Lita shoved Ray away from her and charged Nephrite. He easily stepped out of her way and flipped her onto her back just as quickly. Lita however had other plans. As soon as she felt her back hit the floor she immediately raised her leg and kicked Nephrite square in the back, making him jolt forward. She quickly reversed their grips and slammed him face first into the ground. She wrenched his arm behind him and held him securely while she exerted pressure on his wrist, painfully enough to let him know she meant business. "Who just got beaten up by a girl...moron?"

Growling Nephrite tried to free himself only to discover that Lita had no intention of releasing him. In spite of himself he had to give her credit...she had him in an excellent arm lock.

Though Jadeite had laughed when Nephrite hit the ground he made a move to help his friend when his cape suddenly burst into flames. "OW!!" Frantically Jadeite shook off his cape and stomped on it to kill the flames. Once doused, he ripped open his sleeve and inspected his arm. Cursing at the obvious 2nd degree burns he now had from his shoulder to elbow Jadeite turned an accusing eye on Darien who knelt by Serena's side. "That shit is NOT funny Master!"

"I didn't do it." Darien said distractedly as he carefully stroked Serena's cheek.

"I did it asshole. Don't you ever try to sneak up on Lita again." Ray said cockily to Jadeite who inturn gave her a menacing glare she ignored. "And you get your hands off of our princess!" Ray snapped at Darien. She wasn't quite sure if she did it because she was mad....or because a little part of her was jealous of the tender look the man was giving her friend.

"Princess?" Darien frowned in confusion and looked at Serena. She guiltily bowed her head and refused to meet his questioning stare. "What is she talking about Serena?"

"Serena?" Amy reluctantly stood and gently but firmly let go of Zoisite's hand. The instant sense of loss she felt at releasing him nearly overwhelmed her. Zoisite swallowed hard and very slowly leaned back away from her. The struggle within him to keep from reaching back out to her was obvious and Amy was ashamed at the tiny little thrill that zinged through her. Breaking her gaze from his she knelt on Serena's other side, opposite of Darien and hugged her.

Serena stiffened, expecting Amy to yell at her or hurt her as Ray had done. Instead she felt Amy's tears hit her shoulder. "I was so worried about you."

Serena smiled and hugged Amy back. "Don't be. I'm fine."

Amy shook her head and hugged Serena closer. "We couldn't find you. We searched and searched and we couldn't find you. I tried everything I could and nothing worked. I'm so sorry that I failed you." Amy finished with a sob.

Serena pulled away and made Amy look at her. "What are you talking about Amy? You didn't fail me. How could you?"

"I'm supposed to protect you. To keep you safe and secure. I must not have been doing that if you felt the need to runaway. I'm sorry that we drove you away." Tears of regret streamed from Amy's eyes as she struggled to explain what had been tormenting her. "We were just so worried. Galaxia is closer everyday and we needed a weapon against her. You were all we had. We pressured you and pushed you to do something you weren't ready for. We didn't talk to you or consider your feelings. We didn't even bother to consult you on anything. We're meant to be your guardians...not your jailers. I'm sorry Serena...so sorry."

Ray was shocked. She'd had no idea Amy had felt that way. Ray closed her eyes and ground her teeth. She even agreed with Amy to a certain extent. But they didn't have the time for this. Images of her father floated through her mind. The screams and blood Galaxia thrived on went through her. She could see it all. The worlds Galaxia had mercilessly taken. The lives she had ended. Her plans...everything was clear to Ray now. She knew there'd be no stopping a merciless killer like Galaxia. That kind of evil knew no love. Only hate and revenge. Two emotions that welled within Ray at the memory of her beloved father slain before her eyes. "Shut up, Amy."

Amy jolted at Ray's tone. Refusing to yield to Amy's hurt eyes Ray forged ahead. "Enough with all the sentimentalities. We have a serious situation, and apparently I'm the only one who gives a damn. People are dying as we speak. Worlds are colliding and hope is being destroyed. And you dare to apologize to Serena?" Ray turned her glare to Serena, "You selfish bitch. You have the power to stop it all. And you refuse. Why, Serena? Why don't you end the suffering. You could have saved our people...our galaxy...our families." Rays voice broke and Lita climbed off of Nephrite and hugged Ray close to her chest.

Tears welled in Serena's eyes. "Ray...I just couldn't do it. I couldn't do what you wanted from me."

Ray shoved Lita away and turned on Serena with fury in her eyes. Darien tensed behind Serena and she gratefully leaned against him. "My people, Serena, have been slaughtered. Those who managed to survive have been turned into slaves. All our warriors and their families were executed. The children weren't even spared. Galaxia didn't want to have to fight them when they grew up with revenge in their hearts. I've seen the horrors and injustice she's plagued on all our worlds. And all of that is nothing compared to what she has planned for the Moon Kingdom. The Silver Millenium lies in ruins and you sit there telling me you couldn't do what needed to be done. I dont' know who's the greater evil. At least we know where Galaxia stands. She's never made a pretense of being kind. You though...you sentenced us all to death." Disgusted Ray screamed in pent up rage and a ball of fire burst out from within to consume her. When the fire vanished so did she.