Levana Ceri (Moon Love)

Author Note: Wow, this story totally took a turn I wasn't expecting. That's sad if even the author doesn't know what's gonna happen. lol. Anyway, hope you enjoy it. I got a few complaints for how short my chapters were so this one is a tad longer. Again, thanks for all the wonderful reviews. You guys really do drive me to write more. :P

Chapter 25

"What the hell did I do with my brush?!" Lita asked the scouts while they were quickly getting their things together.

"Check the bathroom." Mina replied.

"That was the first place I looked. Dammit, I'm glad we're leaving but dayam it would've been nice to have a little warning."

"What would have been nicer is if our princess had awakened her powers before we leave." Mina said.

"There's not much we can do about that now." Amy said. "Galaxia has all ready attacked the princess. The safest place for her right now is the Moon."

"But for how long? Without her powers awakened its only a matter of time before Galaxia kills us all." Lita answered back.

"She should just sleep with Darien and get it over with. This whole mess is getting on my nerves. Obviously they both want eachother. The way this crap keep dragging out...I keep feeling like I'm reading some kind of fictional story and the author keeps screwing with us." Mina said angrily.

Amy burst into laughter. "Mina don't be silly. Besides, Darien is angry and doesn't want anything to do with Serena right now."

"That's easily gotten around. He's a man isn't he? They only have so much blood in their bodies. And theirs never enough blood to run from the big to the little head. If she gets him going then he'll forget about being mad."

"What reason does he have to be mad again?" Mina asked in confusion. "I mean...he gets to sleep with the girl he's been panting after. What's the problem?"

"Don't you get it?" Amy asked them. "He feels used. As you said he's been panting after her and from what he's understood any guy would do."

"She wants him. Only him. Personally I'd go for Kunzite but hey, to each her own right?" Lita said with a giggle.

Mina glared at her. "Why Kunzite? He's a jerk."

Lita eyed Mina knowingly. "You're the one that 'healed' him remember? From what I remember about your powers they can be quite sexual in nature. So you tell me...who would you go for, Darien or Kunzite?"

"Darien. No doubt." Mina said firmly.

Are you trying to convince yourself of that or me? Kunzite whispered softly in her head. Mina shook her head and tried to picture herself with Darien. Unfortunately all she got for her trouble was a shadowy lover who's voice sounded remarkably like Kunzite's. His soft laughter made her grind her teeth.

"Serena should just seduce him. Whether he's feeling used or not, he should see it for the...well, they both get something out of it. He gets laid and she gets her powers."

"When would she seduce him?" Amy asked. "We're leaving at 7pm tonight!"

"Then she'd better get cracking." Ray cut in much to the surprise of the rest of the scouts as she appeared in a burst of wavering heat.

"Ray!" Mina, Amy and Lita flew from their beds and wrapped their arms around Ray in a big group hug. Ray smiled and hugged them back tightly before letting go. Mina smoothed Ray's hair. "We've missed you."

Ray snorted. "Missed a bitch? Wow, you must've had it pretty bad then."

Everyone giggled before Ray got serious. "I heard we're leaving for the Moon Kingdom."

"I contacted Queen Serenity. With the recent attack on Serena she feels the safest place for her is home where she can protect her, along with Amara, Michelle and Hotaru." Mina said.

"It's a good plan. At least until Queen Serenity's finally fade away. Why hasn't Serena slept with anyone yet? There are five men in this Mansion. All she has to do is pick one."

"The one she picked is Darien. But he wants nothing to do with her." Amy said sadly.

"Then...I guess all we can do is fight until our last breath. But I do ask one thing." Ray asked the Inner Senshi.

"What?" They replied in unison.

"From what I was able to gather from Galaxia's thoughts. If she can't turn you, in my case if she's all ready killed everything important to you, then she'll try to brainwash you if she thinks you're worth it."

"Brainwash?" Amy said with fear.

"Yes, she can make you be the worst killer imaginable, with no compassion or remorse. I don't want to be that way. If it looks like she's going to take me prisoner, don't try to rescue me, just kill me."

"Don't lose hope Ray-" Amy started before Ray interupted her.

"The only way Serena can awaken her powers is by having sex. And since that apparently isn't going to happen then we've all ready lost the war."

Everything was packed and ready to go. Amy had spoken to Queen Serenity and everyone was preparing for their arrival. The Inner Senshi were saying their goodbyes to the Shitenou downstairs. Serena was actually pleasantly surprised when she had seen Zoisite take Amy in his arms and kiss her passionately when they thought no one had been looking. Serena sadly smiled. At least someone had found their special someone. Mina was studiously avoiding being alone with Kunzite, but Serena doubted that would last too long anyway with Kunzite following her around with a determined look in his eye.

Serena leaned against the banister to the grand stair case and sighed. Darien was still nowhere to be seen. "So, Lita..." Nephrites voice drew Serena's attention and she looked down to see Lita growl to herself before she turned from where she was speaking to Ray towards Nephrite. "What do you want?"

"When you leave can you go as quickly as possible? The less I have to see of you the better." Nephrite told her snidely.

"With pleasure. But before I leave I have a gift for you."

"Huh?" Nephrite said in surprised wariness. Lita reached into one of her bags and pulled out a small gift wrapped box. She handed it to Nephrite. He gingerly plucked it from her hand, not liking the bright smile on her face. He cautiously opened the box and pulled out a small cylinder capsule. "What is this?"

"Pro-Active. Someday a girl is going to take pity on you and sleep with you, I figured she should at least be able to look at a pimple free face." Lita finished sweetly. Nephrite threw the bottle down so it smashed at Lita's feet and splashed over her shoes. "Hey!" She yelled. Nephrite turned to walk away and Lita launched herself at his back. The following fight was nothing if not expected as Amy, Zoisite, Jadeite and Ray tried to tear the two apart. They hissed and called eachother vicious names while trying desperately to kill the other. Kunzite took the opportunity to grab Mina's arm and drag her into a nearby room. He threw her inside and locked the door behind him.

"What do you think you're doing?" Mina asked him.

"You've been avoiding me like the plague for the last four hours and I want to know why?"

"I'm not avoiding you. I've just been busy."

"Doing what exactly?"

"A. That's none of your concern. And B. I don't have to tell you squat." The last word had barely left her lips when Kunzite blurred his image and grabbed her wrists, crushing her to his chest. Mina tried to struggle away but he was far stronger than she was. What drew her attention was although she was securely held against him, he wasn't hurting her. He knew his strength and held himself in check.

"Don't you think I know that? Do you honestly believe that I don't realize that I can lay no claim to you whatsoever? It kills me to know that. But that knowledge doesn't keep me from wanting you!" With a sound of disgust Kunzite thrust Mina away from him and headed for the door. He hesitated with his hand on the door knob, seemingly in indecision. Suddenly he turned back to her and glared. Releasing the knob he came back to her, grabbed her by her forearms and kissed her silly. Mina moaned against his mouth as he literally took all her willpower. She was just about to allow him to sink them both to the floor when he released her again. Dazed, Mina stumbled much to his delight. "I'll be damned if I'm the only one suffering Mina. Have a nice trip." And with a smirk of satisfaction Kunzite left the room.

Serena watched from above as Kunzite strode across the room to lean apparently relaxed against the nearest wall. When she saw Mina leave the same room Kunzite had just vacated a few moments before she frowned. Mina rushed past Kunzite who's gaze was locked on her as she ran up the staircase towards Serena.

"Mina what's wrong?" Serena asked as she flew past her.

"I forgot to grab something from my room. Be right back!" Mina said without breaking pace. Serena continued to watch all the farewells before she gathered what little courage remained inside her. It was time she said her own farewell...to Darien.

Serena found Darien lounging in his study as she expected. She quietly walked in and shut the door behind her. She couldn't see him in the total blackness of the room. It was utterly quiet as well. The only reason she knew he was in there was because she could feel him. In the silence Serena soflty called out to Darien.

When the silence continued Serena slowly walked deeper into the inky blackness. She could hear him breathing now. She crept closer and a hand suddenly snaked around her wrist and pulled her roughly forward. With a squeak of surprise Serena found herself sitting in Darien's lap in one of his big leather office chairs that also acted as a recliner. Darien wrapped one of Serena's long golden locks of hair around his fist tightly. With this leverage he pulled her closer and locked his lips with hers. Serena moaned against his mouth. She framed his face with her hands and wiggled in his lap. Darien's other hand held on to her lower back and he pushed her even closer, grinding her into his pronounced erection.

Serena was enjoying the feel of him against her so much that she nearly didn't notice the tension radiating out of him. And though she could tell he was enjoying himself as well it felt too planned. There was calculation in all of his moves. It wasn't like the other times they had been this close. Every other time she felt herself losing control and he losing it as well. But he wasn't with her. Not really. Though he was touching and kissing her, driving her crazy...he was somewhere else instead of with her.

"Darien." Serena managed to whisper against his lips.

"Take what you've wanted." The flatness of his voice stilled her as nothing else would. Darien cupped her breast and manipulated her nipple expertly. Serena gasped and felt her eyelids grow heavy.

"That's it." Darien whispered against her ear when she fell against him. "Enjoy yourself as you fullfill your duty...princess."

Serena stiffened in his arms and tried to pull away. Darien tightened his hold on her and kissed her again. Serena resisted him as much as she could but it was a losing battle. When she felt her shoulder strap being lowered Serena tried to push him away again. "Darien...stop." She said without conviction.

"You don't want me to stop." Darien said against her lips and bared her breast. He kissed along her jaw and nibbled her throat. Serena tried to move away but Darien locked his arms around her and wouldn't let her move.

"Darien stop."

"Why? This is what you wanted right? I might not be your mate but I am a healthy aroused male of earth. Willing too, so you can do your duty with no qualms."

"Darien, please stop." Serena whispered unconvincingly. She couldn't prevent the gasp that escaped her when he reached between them and cupped her through her gown. Darien laughed. "You're nearly searing my hand with your heat. Its nice to know that even a lying princess can't lie with her body."

Serena leaned away from Darien immediately and he let her. Darien glared at her and for the first time she realized how superiorly pissed he was. "C'mon princess. I'm your stud for hire."

"Darien, what's the matter with you?"

"You are." Darien got up and Serena, unprepared for his abrupt movement fell out of his lap and into a very undignified heap on the floor. Darien stalked to the middle of the room and stripped off his shirt. Serena eyed his washboard abs and felt heat suffuse her again. "Would you like to see the rest of the merchandise princess? Want to make sure you got exactly what you wanted. If not I'm sure I can ask the Shitenou in here and they can show you something in a different color." He finished mockingly.

"What?" Serena asked, not able to focus on exactly what he was saying when he was half naked.

"C'mon princess. If you like what you see then take off your clothes and get in bed."

"Huh?" Serena asked in confusion. Darien stalked over to her and picked her up by her shoulders. Once standing full upright he roughly started yanking at her gown. Not liking the look in his eyes Serena tried to push his hands away from her. "Darien...you're scaring me."

Darien paused and stared at her for a second. Serena saw regret flash in his eyes for a moment before anger re-swirled in the depths. He sneered and grabbed her dress by the collar. He pulled and ripped her dress open from neckline to belly.

"Darien, STOP!" Serena yelled and struggled against his insistent hands. Darien kept pulling at her clothes and Serena fought him. She clawed her hands against his chest and drew blood with her fingernails. Darien hissed and stepped away. Glaring at her Darien grabbed her and threw her onto the couch. Darien fell on top of her and continued to try and tear at her clothes. Serena fought him but he was stronger and easily restrained her. "Stop!" Serena cried as tears fell from her eyes. When Darien felt her tears on his chest the red haze left him and he lifted himself off of her with disgust.

Serena gathered her ripped dress around her and tried vainly to cover herself. Tears fell from her eyes.

"Guess I'm not as compatible with you as you thought. You'll have to start looking for another stud to mount you and awaken your powers princess." Darien sneered. Picking up his shirt from the floor Darien left the room slamming the door behind him.

Darien stopped outside the door and pressed his back into the door. He sighed, trying to shake off the anger that was consuming him. Inside, he could hear Serena crying through the door. He barely restrained himself from going back in and apologizing to her. He wanted to comfort and hold her. With the shirt he was still holding Darien rubbed his sore eyes, trying to dispel the headache that was suddenly consuming him.

She was leaving him. In an hour, if not less she would be leaving to go back to her Moon Kingdom with her guards. He couldn't leave Earth. He had so many things to get ready. First and foremost he needed to contact General Telugu and get the armies ready for the war that was coming. Galaxia was going to go for Earth first, it being the weakest in her eyes, then she'd turn her attention to the Moon Kingdom. They needed to prepare, and The Council needed to be informed.

A sudden loud crash in the foyer drew Darien's attention. He ran out to the main staircase, bare foot and bare chested and and grabbed the handrail as he looked down.

Scouts swarmed the foyer as an endless stream of them came through some kind of teleportation portal that laid in the center. Kunzite blasted two of Galaxia's scouts as they tried to jump Nephrite from behind. Six more appeared behind Kunzite and wrestled him to the ground. Mina jumped high into the air and kicked three off of him as she landed. Another scout grabbed Mina's leg she kicked with and threw her over her head.

Another scout grabbed Lita in a bear hug. Lita kicked out at two that were coming at her from the front before she closed her eyes in focus. Her whole body suddenly sizzled with electricity and the scout who held her screamed in agony as she tried to let her go, but was electrified instead.

"Mercury Bubbles!! Smash!" A deep fog engulfed the foyer and more screams and crashes were heard as the battle raged on. Darien ran back to his study and threw the door open in time to see two scouts he recognized from their last battle lifting an unconcious Serena in their arms with a wide portal swirling behind them.

"Great plan Leyla. Are you going to let me kill him, or is your conscience going to get the best of you like before?" Kimani growled at Leyla.

When Darien rushed forward toward them Leyla lifted a hand, palm out and a shield was quickly placed between them and Darien. He pounded his fists against the shield until his knuckles were bloody. "Serena!"

Kimani smirked at him as she and Leyla moved closer to the portal, intent on taking the princess to their queen. Darien focused his energy and pressed his two hands against the shield. His energy flowed from him, to his hands in a concentrated stream to the shield. When the shield cracked Leyla paused and stared at Darien.

"Leyla! Hurry the fuck up! What are you waiting for?" Kimani hissed at Leyla.

"Its impossible. That shield's power is driven directly from Galaxia. Its unbreakable by anyone!"

The shield bulged forward and more cracks appeared in it as Darien poured more energy into it, determined to get to Serena before they took her.

When the shield burst open Darien flew through it and immediately attacked Kimani. Leyla watched in awe as Darien quickly subdued her. When he turned on her, Leyla quickly snatched the necklace Galaxia had gifted her off of her neck and thrust it at him when he jumped towards her. A flash of green light blinded her as it burst from the necklace's diamond.

When the light receded she saw Darien kneeling on the floor with his hands pressed into his head in pain. Sweat burst onto his brow as a million images of death and destruction went through him.

"What's happening to me!" Darien screamed in pain. Leyla stood before him and pressed the diamond into Darien's forehead. His eyes bulged and the scream of agony that errupted from him was like nothing she had ever heard before. The door to the room exploded open and the Inner Senshi and The Shitenou, bloody and tired from their battle downstairs, jumped in. Kunzite took one glance at his Master convulsing on his knees and allowed his fury to overtake him. He drew his sword and would've killed Leyla had she not had the foresight to reconstruct the shield in front of them. As a single unit, The Shitenou and Inner Senshi combined their power and smashed it into the shield repeatedly. Despite it having been broken by Darien moments before, and it being severely weakened, it didn't even twinge under their combined onslaught. It was Mina who had to stop Kunzite as he refused to stop beating the shield, after they all realized how useless it was.

Darien continued to scream through all of this, his voice growing hoarse. Leyla, satisfied the Shitenou and Inner Senshi posed no threat for the moment, pressed the diamond deeper into Darien's forehead.

"Stop!!" Kunzite yelled when Darien's scream of agony turned more painful to hear. The Shitenou and The Inner Senshi watched in horror as Leyla released the diamond and Darien's skin opened up under it, and the diamond buried itself within. His flesh closed over the diamond, and sealed it in. Darien's eyes turned opaque black and all emotion left his face. He stood slowly and turned to the shocked faces of the guardians behind the shield.

"Master?" Nephrite said softly. Darien didn't even acknowledge he heard him. Darien kneeled and lifted Serena into his arms. "Darien don't!" Mina slapped her hands against the shield and watched helplessly as Darien began walking backwards toward the portal.

"His forehead. There's not even a mark of how the diamond entered." Amy said in horror, as her visor quickly covered her right eye and she scanned him. "This is impossible."

"What?!" Kunzite demanded, not taking his eyes off his Master.

"His biology...its completely changed. And his brain patterns...I can't explain it. Its as if he's not the same person anymore."

"what about Serena!" Ray demanded.

"She's fine, just unconscious."

"Don't you dare hurt her or we'll hunt you down like dogs!!" Lita yelled through the shield.

Leyla laughed. "Your threats are useless. And its not up to me what happens to the princess. My Queen has her own plans." She turned towards Darien. "Please follow me, Prince Endymion."

"Where are you taking him!" Jadeite yelled at her, as the Inner Senshi frowned in confusion over her calling him Endymion.

Leyla sent him a happy smile. "Home." She walked through the portal and Darien turned, with Serena in his arms and followed, ignoring or simply not hearig the cries of denial and supplication from both The Shitenou and Inner Senshi.