Levana Ceri (Moon Love)

*Author Note
I bet all of you thought I had given up on this huh? Well you were WRONG! Lol. Sorry this took forever but I was really trying to get this next and final chapter right. It’s pretty long so make sure you have the time to sit and read it. I’ve read all the wonderful reviews you have left me. Very encouraging and really made me feel special. Thank you for all of the support. I don’t know if I’m going to write the remaining Shitenou and Senshi’s stories but if I do it’ll definitely be a continuation of this series. I’m also thinking of writing a story about Seshomaru so keep your eyes out for that one. I might even do that next and give myself a break from sailor moon. Who knows? Let me know what you think of this. I think I ended it kind of abruptly but I was taking so long with this I was afraid writers block would hit me again. (I’m plagued with them.)

Anyway…enjoy and leave a review. I read every single one. It was really fun writing this. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my fanfiction with you. Take care and keep reading and writing. ^_^

Faith Hawkins

Chapter 27

The whispers had finally reached Serena. She very slowly rose from her bed and the tail of her gown whispered softly around her legs. Serena walked to the door and lightly placed her hands palm out upon it. Holding her breath she pressed her ear to the door, hoping to hear again the name of the man she missed so desperately. The name she had heard in her detached fog through her door from the hallway. The name that had fallen so easily from the lips of the maid with fear and anxiety as she gossiped with another. Endymion…the hated and feared Dark Prince was blazing a path of destruction and revenge across the galaxy. His eyes filled with coldness and with no mercy in his heart, he murdered swiftly any who opposed his will or that of Galaxia’s. If the mother was spoken of in undertones in the hopes that she wouldn’t hear, the son’s mere gaze sent millions to their knees. His reputation of cruelty was quickly surpassing that of Galaxia as he ravaged what few remaining rebel forces there were outside of the Moon Kingdom. He ordered the execution of millions with nary a blink of an eye. All opposition he crushed with a flick of his wrist, for no sword was more lethal than his own. Galaxia’s own forces were not even spared his brutality. If any failed in following his orders they were made an example of quickly and killed. Her army trembled in fear of him perhaps more than their fear of Galaxia herself, and it was said that she could steal the very soul from your body with the golden bracelets that adorned her wrists. Endymion’s seemingly one redeeming quality was that he forbade the murder of women and children. Serena barely listened as the maid prattled on about the war as she walked back down the hall, too disturbed by what she had just heard.

It wasn’t true. It couldn’t be. There must be some mistake. “Not Darien….he couldn’t.” She said to herself in disbelief.

It had been three months since Darien had sent Serena away from him. In that time, Queen Serenity had tried training Serena in her newly awakened powers but that had proven to be close to impossible. The Imperium Crystal was closely tied to ones emotions, and with Serena's being so chaotic since her time with Darien, the crystal had proven to be wild magic. Powerful yet uncontrolled, it was becoming as much of a danger to the kingdom and to Serena herself as Galaxia. Queen Serenity had had no choice but to enclose Serena in her room and seal it with what little power she could still spare, to keep the wild magic within. Serena had been isolated ever since within her room and thus hadn't known of Darien or Galaxia's activities. In another part of the palace Queen Serenity paced her throne room pensively as Kunzite delivered his report. The Inner and Outer Senshi stood before the Queen with the Shitenou beside them.

Kunzite continued to deliver his report. "Earth is out of our control. According to my sources it seems Galaxia is behind the sudden disbandment of The Council. Marcus, in league with Galaxia, plotted against the other council members and either had them meet with unfortunate accidents or be publicly discredited. Public faith in our government was fanned into a flame of distrust and hate and as a result, local law enforcement was attacked viciously and public health services have stopped completely. Communication is down along with electricity, as disgruntled citizens raided those facilities and stole and destroyed everything in sight. Crime and violence have risen 200% throughout the world. Little to no water is available and food supply is down to minimum rations. The Government has collapsed. Riots and destruction run rampant. With no defense set into place, Endymion's forces-"

"They’re GALAXIA’S forces not Masters!" Jadeite shouted. Of all the Shitenou, Jadeite had taken Darien's defectment the hardest. Kunzite narrowed his eyes at him in reproach, "Master is lost to us."

"We haven't even tried to reclaim him! Our duty is to serve and protect him! If he truly did defect to Galaxia's side then we should be with him."

"That's treason against our Queen and Princess." Haruka said quietly as her hand fell lightly to her dagger at her side. Michelle tensed beside her, ever ready to back her partner.

Nephrite sneered at Haruka. "It’s treason against YOUR Princess and Queen. We on the other hand only answer to one. Master."

Michelle stepped slightly forward. "Your Master has betrayed us all. He has only one loyalty now and that is to his mother."

"The apple never falls far from the tree." Haruka added. Enraged, Jadeite lifted his hand palm out and a blast of flames burst from within. Haruka merely smiled and didn't move a must to avoid the attack. Michelle leaped before the flames and doused them with a swirl of water that exploded from her hands. Once the flames were out she grabbed Jadeite by the shirt front and slammed him into the floor. Jadeite hit the marble with a jar and found himself embedded nearly a foot into the ground with Michelle crouching over him, a knee pressing painfully into his chest.

"You ever so much as look at Haruka again, I will drain the fluids from your eyes and organs. Do you understand?" Michelle asked Jadeite menacingly. Jadeite opened his mouth with the full intention of cursing her when the hell of Kunzite's boot pressed into his windpipe cutting him off. "Shut up." Kunzite said to him in a very threatening tone as he slowly scanned the room around them. Jadeite frowned and took a quick survey of their surroundings. The first thing he noticed from the looks of it when Michelle had attacked him Nephrite had jumped to his defense. But Haruka had immediately moved to defend Michelle the same way she had defended her against Jadeite. Zoisite instinctively had raised his hand and the air around Haruka quickly became thick and heavy with every twitch of his hand. Breaking into a sweat she stubbornly held on to Nephrite pressing the blade tighter to his neck. A thin trickle of blood slid down his throat as the blade broke the skin. Lita and Mina had risen immediately to subdue Zoisite only to find Amy surprisingly blocking their path with a determined look on her face.

Ray watched the ensuing chaos and stalemate that had taken place in a matter of seconds with a mixture of horror and grim acceptance. "This is exactly what Galaxia wants. She said in the following tense silence. No one diverted their attention from their opponent. "Did you hear me?" Ray said in anger. "This is exactly what she wants! Haven't you seen how she's done this very thing with every other planet she's conquered? Destroying trust, making everyone eye the other with distrust. It's how she got Earth and she’s going to get us. Mars should've been immune to this. We weren't into politics, we were warriors. We loved a good battle. She got us by undermining our confidence. She took out our king, my father, one of the strongest warriors my world had ever seen. Now it’s happening again. We’re going to have the fight of our lives on our hands. The one thing we had that could have ended it all, the Imperium Crystal, is in the hands of someone who can’t even harness its power..." Ray trailed off and the room became quiet.

Queen Serenity slowly lowered herself to her throne. The rest of the occupants of the room slowly withdrew from each other and stood at opposite ends of the room. The Shitenou and Amy on one side, The Inner and Outer Senshi on the other. Queen Serenity looked to Kunzite and motioned him forward. Kunzite stood before her and nodded his head in respect.

“Please continue Kunzite.” Queen Serenity said in her peaceful voice.

“Endymion’s forces have taken full control of Earth. All ready his forces are invading the moon. He has conquered all but a few miles from the outer walls of the city leading to the gates of the palace.” A shocked gasp rose from everyone. No one had known he had moved so quickly. Queen Serenity’s main concern leaped from her lips. “And my people? What has become of them? Those outside the city walls.”

Kunzite grimly delivered his news. “Galaxia ordered everyone to be enslaved who wasn’t outright killed in battle. From the youngest child to the withering gray haired. Her knowledge of your people’s longevity changed her normal tactics as she knows they would last as slaves as long as she wished. They’ve all ready been transported to other worlds she has conquered to load up the bodies for immediate disposal.”
Queen Serenity bowed her head in dejection for the sake of her lost people. Kunzite hesitated and Queen Serenity said with a deep ache to her voice. “If there is more Kunzite please tell me.”

“The lands have all been burned. Galaxia plans to use this world as a waste site. And as we speak Endymion is mounting an attack the scales of which we will not be able to withstand. It will only be a matter of moments before he will reach the inner palace.”

“Then we will fight!” Lita said with passion in her voice. “I will fight to take as many of them sons of bitches down with me.” Ray moved to stand beside Lita. “I will fight for my fallen people. For the memory of my father. If I must die…let it be the glorified death my people so highly cherished.”

Michelle laced her fingers with that of Haruka and tenderly cupped her cheek before she leaned in and kissed her. “I love you. And will willingly die by your side. I fight for you.” Haruka smiled and hugged Michelle to her side. “I will fight for our life together. For our love to each other and to our friends.”

Zoisite wrapped his arms around Amy from behind and she leaned back against his chest. “I will fight for us. For the life we have yet to share.” Amy said with strength. Zoisite rubbed his cheek against the top of Amy’s blue hair and closed his eyes contentedly. “I will fight for the lives of our future children.”

Nephrite smiled broadly and clapped Jadeite soundly on the back nearly knocking him to the floor. “Nephrite what the hell?!” Jadeite shouted angrily at him. “I will fight for the privilege of continually annoying Jadeite.” Nephrite said and solidly locked arms with Jadeite. Jadeite rolled his eyes. “I will fight for all the bets and shit talking I’ll be damned sure to miss with you Nephrite.” He finished with a grin.

Hotaru kneeled before everyone. “I will fight for my queen. For my princess. And for everything I hold dear.”

Trista knelt beside Hotaru. “I will fight for them as well.”

Kunzite knelt before Queen Serenity. “I will fight for my brothers. For honor….and for the beliefs Master would have wanted me to fight for as well.” At the mention of their Master the remaining Shitenou walked to where Kunzite knelt and joined him with their heads solemnly bowed. “For our Master…our lost brother and friend.” They said in unison…Jadeite with tears of acceptance in his eyes.

Mina slowly walked to the vacant spot next to Kunzite and knelt beside him facing the queen. “I fight for my queen and princess. For my friends…old and new.” She said and with a glance at Kunzite she added. “And for love.” Kunzite turned his head and locked eyes with Mina. They each held the gaze for but a brief moment, before regretfully bowing their heads anew.

The remaining standing bowed before Queen Serenity. She stood in to her full height before them all and sadly shook her head. “We can’t win this. You must know that. For me to send you into battle would be a death sentence. I can’t ask that of you.”

“Whether you ask or not we shall still fight. Until the very breath from our bodies can no longer support us.” Hotaru said. All the warriors in the room nodded in agreement before they stood. Queen Serenity smiled at them all. “I’m honored…to have you by my side. I’m humbled…to have your loyalty. And I’m very happy…to claim you as my friends.” Slowly to the shock of them all Queen Serenity bowed deeply before them before she stood again. “I fight for my people, for peace, for you…and for my daughter.” She finished with a teary smile. At that very moment a great boom was heard throughout the land and screams soon followed. They all turned towards the sound that quickly became that of battle. “Now the fight begins.” Kunzite said grimly.

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Serena yelled in frustration and pounded her hands against the sealed door. Ray, Amy, Lita, Mina…her friends needed her and she was stuck in this damn room. She had watched in horror from her bedroom as swarms of soldiers flooded the palace gates and fights broke out all over the palace grounds. They were outnumbered one hundred to on. Serena tried to concentrate and use the crystal to open the door…but all she got for her efforts were a singed palm. She had watched as the Senshi and Shitenou used all their gifts to fight off the enemy…but no matter how many they took out they just kept coming. There was no end to them. Kunzite had fought bravely but in the end could do little more than call a retreat to what little of their forces they had remaining back to the palace. Even then…only the Senshi and Shitenou had made it back inside. The guards and everyone else was slaughtered. Galaxia from her golden chariot had laughed uproariously and ordered every man, woman and child in or near the palace executed. And now she had just ordered them to take the palace. Serena pounded her fists against the door again and screamed. Suddenly the door was burst open and Serena fell back in fear. In the doorway stood Queen Serenity and a much bloodied Ray, Lita, Jadeite and Nephrite. All four appeared to be exhausted and were all injured to various degrees of extreme. Queen Serenity grabbed Serena by the arm and dragged her back through the door at a run.

“Mother! Where are we going?!” Serena yelled as they raced through the halls.

“To the throne room! It’s the only place we can still defend and put up a fight!”

“Mina is there with everyone barricading the windows and walls with protective guards!” Ray said to Serena. They were just a few steps from the door leading the throne room when Galaxia blasted through a nearby wall and pointed at their fleeing backs with her golden sword. “The princess! Bring the girl to me and kill the rest!” She shouted with glee as her soldiers quickly ran to do her bidding.

One soldier leaped and would have tackled Serena if Lita hadn’t jumped and tackled him to the floor. They hit with legs tangled and fists flying as they wrestled for supremacy. Everyone looked back but Lita screamed at them. “GO!!” Eight more soldiers landed on Lita. Nephrite got to the door first. He opened it and rushed everyone through. Once Ray crossed the threshold he slammed the door behind her. He turned and with his sword cut a quick path to Lita’s side. There were so many soldiers that he could barely see where Lita was. The majority of them simply ran past him to the door ignoring him. Nephrite fought off two men who were beating Lita and stabbed another through the chest. Darien suddenly stepped through the hole his mother had broken through and made a path towards the couple. He watched as Lita broke the neck of one man only to turn and break another’s arm, then another’s leg in quick succession. Nephrite used his sword to slice off as many appendages as he could, causing as much damage in as little time to each new enemy he fought.

Darien sighed and snapped his fingers. Immediately every soldier in the room stopped fighting and stood back. Nephrite and Lita stood leaning against each other, breathing heavily and wiping the blood from their eyes.

“Endymion! What are you doing! They were about to be killed!” Galaxia shouted in anger. She made a gesture for her soldiers to continue, but before she could Endymion flashed to her side. “You said the palace was mine.”

“The palace..not the occupants. I want their heads.” Galaxia hissed.

“Don’t debate semantics with me mother.” He said with his usual sneer. “I’ve proven my loyalty to you. All I demand is this. Why don’t you go look around the palace and decide which room you want for yourself.”

“I am going to turn this planet into a waste dump.”

“Then go with your engineers and begin making plans! I will take the palace and its occupants MY way.”
Galaxia laughed. “Very well my son. You’ve earned your right to this. And you have proven your loyalty to me. I will give you ten minutes to do as you wish. But after those twenty minutes…I will do what I please.” Galaxia walked away back through the opening.

Darien gritted his teeth before returning his attention to Lita and Nephrite. When they simply stared at him he said. “I’ll take that as a thank you.”

“For what?” Lita said heaving for breath.

“Anything is better than what mommy dearest had planned for you two. I just saved your lives.”

“Then thank you for giving me the opportunity for this.” Before she even finished her sentence Lita pulled free her combat knife and slammed into Darien knocking him to the floor. Before he could react, one of Galaxia’s men stabbed Lita through the back with his sword. Lita’s eyes widened as blood seeped from her lips. Nephrite roared in anger and attacked the men nearest him, swiftly killing three before attacking more in earnest. Darien gently rolled Lita to his side as with her dying breath she whispered “You don’t deserve her love.” Then as he watched, the life drained from her eyes and her breath stopped. Darien stood and spun the soldier who had killed Lita to his side. With his back to him Darien wrapped his arm around his chest to hold him still and sliced open his neck from ear to ear in a satisfying cut with Lita’s combat knife. He dropped the startled mans dying body to the floor and stepped over him without a second thought. Darien looked towards Nephrite and yelled “NO!!” before he could stop it, two of his soldiers stabbed Nephrite once through the chest and the other through his side. Darien snapped his fingers at five men nearest the two soldiers. “Execute them.” He ordered and without hesitation the five men quickly executed the two soldiers whom had stabbed Nephrite.

Nephrite gargled as blood began filling his lungs and took a step towards Darien. He quickly caught him as he fell and held Nephrite in his lap. “You idiot. Why did you fight them?” Darien asked.

Nephrite looked at Darien and smiled with bloodstained teeth. “It’s what you would have wanted me to do, Master. Now I join the warrior who fell before me.” He said in reference to Mina. Darien covered Nephrites wounds with his hands in a hopeless effort to stop the blood. “Don’t you die on me Nephie.” He growled.

Nephrite attempted to say something but only succeeded in coughing on his own blood. Darien tried vainly to help him but watched helplessly as his friend died in his arms. Darien closed his eyes and set him on the floor. He stood and stared motionless at the blood on his hands. “……It’s almost over.” He said to himself.

“Sir?” One of the soldiers inquired.

“Take their bodies and make sure they are properly buried according to their planets customs. Adhere to Earths customs for Nephrite.”

“But Queen Galaxia-” Before the soldier could finish Darien reached out and snapped his neck. He turned towards another soldier who quickly stepped back. “Do you have any more objections to my orders?”

“No sir!” The man said in fear. He quickly gathered the men around him and they quickly began to lift the bodies. “Show them the respect they deserve!” Darien barked at them before he turned towards the closed door. “Break it down.”

Galaxia’s men reached for the door only to be blown away by a strong force. They flew through the air and landed on the floor screaming in agony as their bodies burst into flames. Darien grinned. “Impressive.”

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“Serena listen to me. There’s an escape tunnel beneath my throne. I want you to go through it.” Queen Serenity said in urgency to Serena.

“Then we should all take it and escape!” Serena said desperately.

“We can’t leave Serena. Our fights end here.” Haruka said.

“Why!?” Serena demanded. “For pride? Vanity? Honor? Those things mean NOTHING when you are dead!” She shouted.

“But they mean a future for you. You must leave Serena. Now, before it’s too late. Don’t make Lita and Nephrites sacrifice in vain.” Ray said sadly.

“If you all have the right to stay and die for me then I have the same right to stay and die for you if need be.” Serena said strongly.

“My darling. You’re only a burden to us if you stay. With you gone we can focus on the battle and not worry about defending you.” Queen Serenity said gently.

“I can fight too!” Serena said with tears in her eyes.

“You’ve never killed anyone. It’s not in your nature. You will hesitate and the enemy won’t. You’re a liability.” Kunzite told her honestly.

“It’s not in my mother’s nature either! Yet she stays…why?”

“For you.” Hotaru informed her quietly.

“Go, Serena.” Mina pleaded her. “I can’t watch you die. Not you. Not when everything in me demands I protect you at all costs. Give us that. Give us the knowledge that we were able to do this last thing for you.”

“Trista is all ready waiting for you at the end of the tunnel. She went on ahead to make sure the path was safe. She will make sure you get a new life.” Queen Serenity said.

“A new life? How? Galaxia controls everything.” Serena said in tears.

“Only in THIS time. Trista still has some tricks up her sleeve. We want you to be happy.”

“Please….please come with me. I don’t want to lose you. Any of you.” Serena cried.

“Nothing can be done. We must stay here and give Trista and you enough time to escape. If we all leave together Galaxia will find us all in no time at all. But with only you…she may never find you. Serena…you must run.”

“I can’t!”

“You have no choice.”

Suddenly the protective guards fell under an onslaught and the north wall collapsed leading into the throne room. Thousands of soldiers rushed through. Queen Serenity shoved Serena into the tunnel despite her protests and closed the lid with a heavy thud. The remaining Shitenou and Senshi quickly took up guarding positions in front of Queen Serenity and the tunnel. Darien slowly walked to the front of Galaxia’s men and stared at them beseechingly. “It doesn’t have to end like this.”

“It can’t be helped.” Kunzite said wearily to Darien before he gave forth a mighty yell that was supported by yells by the Senshi and Shitenou. Then with no further warning they rushed the enemy and despite Darien’s orders and yells the fighting escalated. Darien dove in and tried to help who he could fight off Galaxia’s men. But no matter how many he slew they just kept on coming. He knew….he had known all along that a direct assault would get them nothing but defeat. He grimly cut down many and covered Kunzite’s back when he would’ve fallen beneath an enemy blade.

“Mars Fire IGNITE!”

“Venus Crescent Beads SMASH!”

“Uranus World SHAKING!”

“Neptune Deep SUBMERGE!”

“Mercury bubbles BLAST!”

Attacks were called out as flames, wind, water, fog and bursts of power and lightning from the Shitenou covered and drove the enemy back. Hotaru used her sickle to kill all the soldiers who intended to surround her. Suddenly into the fog…four golden rings boomeranged around the room and swiped through Michelle, Haruka, Jadeite and Zoisite. The moment the golden rings sliced through their bodies time stopped for an infinitesimal second where the four had but a moment to smile in farewell at the other. Haruka and Michelle to each other, Jadeite to the horrified eyes of Kunzite and Zoisite to Amy…before their bodies collapsed to the floor completely lifeless. Everyone in the room froze in disbelief. The rings bounced off the floor and zinged their way back to Galaxia’s wrists as she stepped through the escape tunnel with her arm holding Serena to her chest by the throat.

Amy yelled in denial and ran to cradle Zoisite’s lifeless body in her lap. “No…no! We were to fight for our future…us…you can’t leave me! I love you!” Amy’s tears fell to Zoisite’s emotionless face and agony ripped through her. Serena struggled vainly in Galaxia’s arms and reached her arm out to something lying on the floor near Kunzite. “MOTHER!” Darien tore his eyes away from Serena and followed her gaze to her mother’s body lying on the floor. Kunzite slowly rose from her side and shook his head.

“MOTHER!!! MOMMY!!! NOOOOO!!!!” Serena’s scream of denial shook the very floor at their feet. A power unlike anything Galaxia had ever known nearly ripped the young princess from her grasp. Serena’s eyes filled with hate and she thrust her arms out before her as power erupted from deep within her. A wave of energy burst from the princess and rolled the ground upwards and back down like an ocean wave. As the wave hit the Kunzite, Darien and the remaining Senshi it harmlessly knocked them to the floor. But when that same wave hit Galaxia’s army it disintegrated their bodies and instantly turned them to black dust. The room was cleared of the enemy in seconds. The wave continued outward far beyond any of their views. Galaxia suddenly heard the screams of her men instantly in her head only to be silenced just as quickly. Galaxia tried connecting psychically to her army as she had always been able to….but could only reach silence. She reached out to the entire planet for any of her forces…and heard nothing.

“NO!! IT’S NOT POSSIBLE!!” She yelled in anger before she spun Serena around and backhanded her across the face before she hit the floor. Galaxia focused her power and reached out with everything she had to her forces…any of her forces throughout this galaxy and the next….and she could STILL hear nothing.

In a moment Serena in her anger had done what no one else in her centuries of battle had been able to do…she had defeated her. She had wiped out her entire force. All of her men were gone. She could feel none of them. All of the worlds she had conquered were now free. Galaxia couldn’t believe it.
Kunzite meanwhile was being flooded with calls from his sources all over the galaxies. Galaxia’s forces were no more. They had been wiped as if they had never existed. Kunzite pressed the speaker button on his phone and allowed everyone to hear the calls.

“It’s amazing! They’re gone! They’re all gone! We’re free!” Was the phrase most often used. Mina and everyone couldn’t believe it. It was over. The war was finally over…and they had won. Galaxia soon shook off her shock and it quickly turned to anger. “You little bitch!” She screamed at Serena. But before she could reach her, Kunzite’s sword met hers and they clashed. Mina and the remaining Senshi soon joined the fray, determined to defeat Galaxia once and for all and protect their princess. Unfortunately even without her armies Galaxia was a very powerful and formidable foe.

While they fought Galaxia back despite her roars of protest Darien ran to Serena’s side where she lay sprawled on the floor. “Serena?” He shook her shoulder gently until she slowly opened her eyes. When they landed on Darien they turned to anger again. “Traitor!” She whispered fiercely.

Darien bowed his head in shame. “You don’t understand. It had to be done.”

“You murdered millions…you helped her kill my friends and my mother….”

“No, Serena. She can’t be stopped. She will never stop. Death won’t hold her!”

Serena frowned in confusion. “What are you talking about?” She asked weakly. The great power surge having drained her.

“She’s found a way to beat death. Even if she’s killed she embedded parts of her soul into me. She can be reborn easily now.”

Serena narrowed her eyes at him. “Then you must die too.” She said.

Darien smiled tenderly down at her. “I know.”

“You should’ve done the noble thing and killed yourself long ago.”

“You mean you wouldn’t miss me?”

Serena took a deep breath before she lied convincingly. “No.”

Darien smiled wider. “That’s ok. I’d still wait for you when your time came to join me.”

“Where you’re going I won’t be joining you.”

Darien tilted his head to one side. “No…I suppose you wouldn’t. You wouldn’t belong I hell with me. Pity…’cause I will miss you as much as you hate me now.” Darien leaned over and brushed his lips lightly against her mouth. Where his lips touched her she felt warmth flow from him to within her. A solitary tear slide down her cheek, but other than that she allowed no emotion to show on her face when he drew away. He lightly caressed her cheek with the thumb of his right hand. “Do me one last favor.”

“I will not.” Serena said stubbornly.

“Don’t hesitate.” Darien said mysteriously to her before he rose and approached the ensuing battle with Galaxia determinedly. Galaxia threw Mina off her back and Kunzite blocked the blow that would’ve decapitated her. She kicked out at Kunzite and backhanded Amy when she saw Darien approaching. “Endymion! Cover my flank!” She tossed her golden sword to him and pulled free two of her daggers for each hand. She continued her attack viciously and Darien blocked Ray’s flame attack with his own. Galaxia smiled at Darien’s actions. “We don’t need the armies my son. With you by my side there’s nothing we cannot achieve!” Darien leaped to Galaxia’s back managed to block another blow from Kunzite to her. With a blast from his hand Darien managed to throw the whole group back to the delight of Galaxia. He then swung the golden sword and thrust it behind him…deep into Galaxia’s back. Galaxia screamed in outrage and pain. Darien withdrew the sword and allowed Galaxia to turn and face him. Darien plunged the sword again deep within her chest. Galaxia placed her hands on his shoulders and looked at him in bewilderment. “I thought…I thought you had joined me.” She said brokenly.

“You knew all along I never did.”

Galaxia bared her teeth at him. “You can’t kill me without killing yourself. And you won’t do it…you won’t kill your precious love and I tied your life to hers!” At her words everyone gasped in shock. Serena managed to right herself and stood wobbly with Kunzite’s help.

Hotaru said into the silence. “If that is true then you can’t kill yourself, Prince of Earth. Only Serena can bring about rebirth. Without her we are lost. She is the last of her line.”

“I know.” Darien said quietly. Galaxia laughed with spurts of blood erupting from her mouth. “Then it’s only a matter of time before my return.”

“No. I joined you for one purpose. To buy myself some time. I had to find a way to break the connection you forged between me and Serena.”

“There is no way!” Galaxia said confidently.

“Yes there is mother.” Darien said cockily. “I’m just angry at myself for not having thought of it sooner. All I had to do was give her my soul which has belonged to her from the beginning.”

“NO!!” Galaxia yelled before she fell heavily to the floor. Her breathing was too labored now…her heart finally gave out and she lay still on the floor. Darien stepped down from the dais of the throne and approached Serena with Galaxia’s golden sword out before him. He handed it hilt first to Serena and placed the tip of it to his heart. Serena was shaking her head in denial. “I can’t…I won’t do this.”

“The only way to kill Galaxia and stop her forever is by her golden sword. The only way to kill me is by the same. My soul lies within you Serena. Only you can kill me.”

Serena’s fingers touched her lips where she had felt the warmth of his soul pass into her. She just hadn’t recognized what it had been. “Do it now before it’s too late Serena.” Darien told her. Even as he spoke Galaxia’s chest was all ready rising again as she breathed. “End it now while I can still redeem myself in this small way. I have the blood of millions on my hands. This is the only way.” Darien leaned forward and pressed the tip of the sword deeper into his chest until it broke the skin. Serena pulled the sword slightly away only to have it return when Darien grabbed the razor sharp end with a fist and held it stead. A thin trickle of blood seeped from between his fingers and down his fist where the sword was cutting deeply into his flesh.

“Darien…I can’t!” Serena cried.

“Serena….” He whispered gently. Serena looked up and behind him she could see Galaxia all ready rising as her powers returned to her. Her wounds were all ready beginning to close. “Serena…” He whispered again to get her attention. Serena tore her eyes from Galaxia and locked them with Darien’s. He smiled softly at down at her from his great height. “Don’t hesitate.”

Serena screamed in denial and plunged the golden sword deep into Darien’s chest piercing his heart. Galaxia screamed a horrible yell and fell dead to the floor. This time to never arise again. Darien reached out and tenderly wiped the tears from Serena’s face, leaving behind a smear of blood in their place. “I love you.” He said before his eyes closed and he too, fell to the floor. Serena dropped the sword and it clattered to the ground. Kunzite knelt beside his Master and checked his pulse. When none could be felt, he bowed his head in deep respect. Ray, Mina, and Amy followed suit.

Serena breathed heavily and shook her head. “No. I won’t let it end this way. Not like this. Never like this.” And with that Serena ran from the room into the escape tunnel. At the opening on the other side Serena found Trista’s dead body. Not giving herself a moment to grieve for her fallen friend, Serena snatched the belt from Trista’s waist and snapped off the only remaining key of time she still possessed. She ran back to the room.

Ray saw what she had and tried to stop her. “Serena you can’t! If you try and change the timeline you can make things worse! Darien’s sacrifice will have been for nothing! If you bring him back Galaxia comes back with him! I won’t let you do it. When Ray and the others would’ve stopped Serena, Sailor Saturn slammed the base of her scythe into the ground. Black lightning bolts erupted from her blade and a dome of dark energy came between Serena, herself and the others.

Ray and the others stopped in their tracks. “Hotaru what are you doing? You know better than anyone we can’t let her do this!”

“On the contrary.” Sailor Saturn replied. “I am the bringer of destruction and rebirth. But only The Princess can bring about rebirth.”

“You don’t know that.” Mina said.

“Trista informed me. She knew of her death and of a few other events. She also knew that The Princess would have a decision to make. And she gave me the duty of making sure none interfered. It was Trista’s last request of me. And I intend to give The Princess all the time she requires.”

“Princess…you still don’t know how to use the crystal. If you try to use it with no knowledge in combination with Trista’s time key…”

“I know the risks, Kunzite.” Serena placed the key on Darien’s chest and pressed both hands on top of it. Serena focused all her energy, her emotions, power…everything she was into the key. A pulse beat from within her. Serena braced herself. She had all ready become used to the incredible power of the crystal exploding from her whenever she tried to use it. This time however…Serena felt the power rise very steadily. It flowed out from her with no pain and filled her with peace. Though the power was now enveloping her like a warm blanket it was still as powerful as before. But it was more of a steadying strength then overwhelming and violent. Serena pushed the power, the warmth down through her arms and into her palms, through the key and into Darien’s chest.

Mina gasped in alarm. “Look! Her skin…its glowing white.”
Slowly…one by one the fallen Shitenou and Senshi felt breath enter their bodies once more. Haruka and Michelle both sat up and hugged each other fiercely. Jadeite sat up and cursed at his torn and bloody cape. “The blood is NEVER going to get out of this.” He grumbled to the amusement of everyone.

“At least it’s better than digging yourself out of a grave.” Nephrite said angrily as he continued to swipe at the lingering dirt still covering his clothes and body as he walked through the room, with the door still banging open behind him. Lita walked beside him with a glare. “Who was digging their way out of a grave? If I recall correctly I dug myself out and heard you screaming like a ninny in your coffin. I had to dig your ass out too. You were so relieved you happily jumped into my waiting arms and kissed me.” Jadeite laughed uproariously at this. Nephrite felt heat creep up his neck and turned to glare at Lita. “You said you wouldn’t say anything!” He demanded which made Jadeite laugh even harder.

“Zoi!” Amy ran to Zoisite’s side and eagerly kissed him over and over all over his face, eyelids, cheeks and lips. Zoisite smiled and gently pried her away from him. “Darling…you’re smothering me.” Amy merely laughed happily and hugged him tighter. Trista made her way through the tunnel and Hotaru immediately dropped the dome and ran to her side to assist her further into the room. “It’s all right Hotaru. I am fine…if missing my keys.” Trista narrowed her eyes at Hotaru her merely smiled and shrugged.

Kunzite and Mina were all ready helping Queen Serenity stand and she bestowed a beautiful, if still weak, smile on them. Darien sat slowly and immediately looked Serena over for injury. “What’s happening?” He demanded of Kunzite.

“The Princess just saved your life and the lives of the fallen Senshi and Shitenou.” Ray informed him.
Darien tore his eyes from Serena and looked about the room before frowning and turning back to Serena. “Everyone is accounted for…why is she still glowing?”

At the inquiry all eyes turned to Serena who continued to glow with her eyes closed. “She should’ve come out of it by now.” Queen Serenity said bewildered. Darien brushed the hair from her face and softly called to her. “Serena…Serena wake up.” When she didn’t respond his calls became more urgent. “Serena! C’mon Serena snap out of it!” Suddenly Serena’s eyes snapped open and they were completely black. “What the hell is wrong with her?” Darien asked Queen Serenity without taking his eyes off Serena.

“She…she’s still healing.”

“Healing what? Everyone is back all ready.” Darien said.

“Not everyone. She’s healing everyone she still can. She’s bringing back everyone she can.” Michelle said. “I can feel the energy of life flowing out from her. I can feel the lives being restored all over the planet.”

“I feel it too. But I feel it as far as the outer rings.” Haruka added.

“No! She can’t…that kind of power will drain the life force out of her.” Queen Serenity said anxiously.

Darien watched in horror as the glow that was emanating from Serena was beginning to dim. “She’s dying.” Amy whispered.

“Serena, no! You’ve done enough.” Darien shook her.

“Not enough.” Serena said without opening her eyes and the glow was dimming even further.

“Serena…please stop. I don’t want to lose you again. Please….” Darien begged.

“So much pain.” Serena said as she continued healing as many as she could.

“You’re killing yourself Serena!” Darien shouted. “Stop before it’s too late!”

“Not enough.” Serena said again and Darien’s anger grew. “I won’t lose you again Serena! Not this time!” Darien shoved his own power into Serena painfully and she gasped. “Heal as many as you can if you have to. But you’ll be draining me as well. You’ll kill me too. I won’t live without you.” Serena’s black eyes flickered but returned to their color. The crystal lashed out and broke Darien’s connection with her. “Dammit Serena!”

Trista walked over to the kneeling princess and placed her hand on hers. “The crystal, powerful as it may be is being drained by her resurrecting and healing whom she can. She won’t be able to sever connections to all of us if we combine our powers and give them to her.” Everyone knelt around Serena and placed their hands on her neck, arms…anywhere they could make contact with her flesh. Serena frowned and tried to use the crystal to sever their connection with her again but they were too strong and she was all ready growing weaker. Darien cupped her cheeks in his hands and fused his mouth to hers. He kissed her deeply and forced his power into her again.
Serena tore her mouth from his. “No. I have to stop the pain.”

“We know. We gladly give our powers and lives to you to heal as many of our people as you can. We willingly sacrifice ourselves for you.” Lita said to Serena kindly. Tears streamed down Serena’s face and pain infused her. “I can’t…I don’t want to hurt you…”

“Then stop.” Darien whispered softly against her lips before kissing her deeply again.
The glow disappeared from Serena’s skin but it returned to its normal color. The blue of her eyes slowly pushed away the black until her eyes were completely normal again. Serena smiled at them all and relished the hug they all gave her. “You just couldn’t let me go could you? Well…remember this next time I annoy the hell out of you.”

“Oh I forgot how much of a brat you are. Can we have a repeat?” Nephrite asked and everyone laughed.
Serena leaned forward and kissed Darien again. “I love you.” She told him.

“I love you too.” He kissed her one more time before he growled angrily at her. “If you ever put me through this kind of shit again I will kill you myself.”

“Spoken like a true prince.” Queen Serenity said approvingly.

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Epilogue

“I’m not sure if I can do this.”

Nephrite and Jadeite both stepped away from where they were guarding the door and glanced at each other at Darien’s words. Nephrite sighed heavily and walked to where Darien stood facing the mirror with Jadeite in tow. Kunzite and Zoisite merely raised eyebrows at each other and grinned before taking seats on the couch, making themselves comfortable for what promised to be an entertaining show. Nephrite stepped to Darien’s right and rested his elbow on his shoulder and spoke to his reflection. “I understand Master. No man is ever ready for this. I don’t think I ever will.”

“Yes, Master…it’s only natural for fear to strike you right now.” Jadeite agreed mirroring Nephrite’s movements but to Darien’s left. “It’s a huge step your taking. Not only will your life be changed forever but the future of our races. That’s a hell of a lot of responsibility for just one man to bear.”

“I told you that I thought this was too soon. Only a few months have passed since Galaxia’s defeat. We’re still in the process of rebuilding and trying to bring life back to normal…to what it was before the ‘Golden War’.”

“Hey, that’s a great name for it Nephie.” Jadeite nodded approvingly.

“I know. I’ve all ready talked to Queen Serenity about making that the officially acknowledged name.” Nephrite said smugly. On the couch Kunzite rolled his eyes and Zoisite snickered, trying to cover his laugh with a few well placed coughs.

“It has a very nice ring to it. You will get credit for it though right? Make sure they know who came up with it.”

“Obviously. But we’re going off topic-”

“Were you ever on the bloody topic?” Kunzite asked drily much to the delight of Zoisite. Jadeite glared at the occupants on the couch and Nephrite ignored them. “Listen to me Master. It’s not too late to back out. I’ve all ready checked for all and any exits and I think if you left through the window in the bathroom you could get out of here quickly.”

“Yes!” Jadeite agreed enthusiastically. “I can meet you on the other side of the lake to the west and Zoisite and Kunzite can come up with some kind of distraction.”

“Something subtle, we don’t want to be too obvious. As it is I’ll have to guard the bathroom door and tell everyone you’re just having some trouble. If they assume you’re taking a heavy shit…..well nothing can be done about that. If Serena is going to have to deal with the humiliation of being left at the altar then you can deal with the rumor of having constipation.”

“Serena…I hadn’t thought about that. Master…are you sure? I mean…Serena is a great girl. She saved all our lives and...well she saved everything. You really can’t ask for a better wife. I feel horrible doing this to Serena.” Jadeite said doubtfully.

“You’re not doing anything to Serena. The bastard breaking her heart is Master. And even though I think what he’s planning on doing is the coward’s way out-”

“Even though it’s YOU who’s planning it.” Kunzite added.

“-our fist loyalty is to him. I still say the whole getting married thing was stupid to begin with. It’s not like the two of them don’t hump like bunnies every chance they get.”

“Hey!” Darien gave Nephrite a dirty look and passed it on to Zoisite who was by now openly laughing on the couch.

“Oh c’mon Master. With the way Serena screams it’s hardly a secret.” Jadeite nudged Darien’s arm in approval. “You lucky dog. I saw how Serena cornered you last night in the kitch-”

“My point exactly.” Nephrite continued even though Darien at the moment had Jadeite in a head lock intent on strangling him to keep him from talking more. “They’ve all ready had the honey moon. Why marry the cow when you’ve all ready sampled the milk?”

“Maybe because the ‘cow’ happens to be a princess and the only heir to a neighboring planet whose technology and people are far more advanced than ours.” Zoisite gasped out between laughs.

“So you’re marrying her because of that?” Nephrite asked confused.

“I’m marrying her because I love her you shithead.” Darien told Nephrite. Jadeite meanwhile was struggling in vain to breathe while Darien continued to choke the life out of him.

“What’s love got to do with it?” Nephrite asked in surprise.

“They are mates Nephrite. They have little choice in the matter but even if they did I’m sure the result would still be the same.” Kunzite informed him.

“Oh yeah…the mate thing.” Nephrite slapped Darien hard on the shoulder making him drop Jadeite gasping to the floor. “Tough luck bro. I forgot about the whole mate thing and that you can’t fuck anyone else besides her. If I were you I’d marry her too.”

“Good thing we found out that your father was actually born in the Moon Kingdom but his mother had given him up for adoption at birth for who knows why.” Zoisite said.

“I’ve been meaning to ask about that. Who uncovered that information anyway? I had been looking into it for weeks with no luck.” Kunzite asked curiously.

“Mina. Where your network of spies can find out anything you need…I find that Mina’s sources for gossip can get information much more quickly.”

“Exaggerated information that often is incorrect.” Kunzite grumbled.

“Well not this time. It explains everything. Especially how Serena’s powers were able to awaken and everything.”

“She got lucky.” Kunzite said in bad temper.

“Speaking of lucky…I noticed you and Mina disappeared last night at the reception toge-” Before Jadeite could finish his comment Kunzite closed his fist in the air and resumed choking Jadeite from a distance where Darien had left off. “You really should learn to mind your tongue. Otherwise I’ll rip it out for you.” And with that Kunzite released Jadeite. He angrily stood and yelled at everyone. “Well excuse the FUCK out of me. Why pretend it’s a secret! Everyone in the whole goddamm palace knows Serena and Master have had sex in every freaking corner and wall in this damn place when they think no one is around. That you and Mina have definitely followed suit…so far the only discreet ones have been Amy and Zoisite and not by far. I caught them both sneaking off to the gardens on a number of occasions and coming out with twigs in their hair.”

Zoisite grinned maliciously. “Don’t be angry that we’re all getting laid and that the one time you tried with Ray she set your hair on fire.”

“She said it was foreplay on her planet.” Jadeite defended himself.

At that everyone in the room burst into laughter, Darien most of all. “You mean to tell me you LET her set your hair on fire?” He barely managed to get out.

“Like I said…it’s considered foreplay on her planet. She said next time I had to let her brand me…I haven’t wanted to get to that point with her yet.”

“You’re so stupid. Lita told me that foreplay on Ray’s planet consisted of a fight for dominance then animal sex for three days with no stopping.”

“What do you mean no stopping?”

“I mean her people have developed an aphrodisiac called “Passion Flame”…it basically keeps your dick up with no relief for three days.”

“Who the hell would want to do that?” Jadeite asked in horror.

“Well, the women take the same drink and their sex drive triples. So you get your brains fucked out for the three whole days.”

“That’s barbaric! No man in his right mind would go for that.” Jadeite said certain.

“You haven’t heard any of the men on Mars complaining. In fact…they seem to be the happiest sons of bitches around.”

“I thought that was because they got to battle all the time.” Jadeite said.

“Well now you know better.”

“Why the hell didn’t you tell me all this before? And why were you asking?”

“Oh c’mon Jadeite. Everyone can see the way you look at her. I figured you’d be stupid so I wanted to find out before you did something stupid. Guess I was too late though.” Nephrite finished with a grin.

“I’m gonna kill her. It took me forever to get my scalp to regain feeling.” Jadeite mumbled.

“We’re going off topic again.” Nephrite interrupted loudly.

“Again…were we ever on?” Kunzite asked again.

“Master…even though I don’t agree with you running away I will help you. Kunzite, you and Zoisite go out into the hall and start some kind of commotion.”

“Yes, I’m sure we can start flapping our arms around and squealing like little stuck pigs.” Kunzite said tonelessly.

Nephrite thought about it seriously. “You know…that oughta do the trick.”

“I’m NOT running away from my own wedding.” Darien went back to the mirror and tried to put on his tie again.

“Then why did you say you couldn’t do this?” Nephrite asked. Annoyed his entire plan was getting thrown out the window when he had taken all that time to think about it.

“My NECK TIE you fucking retard!” Darien yelled at him. “I can’t get this fucking neck tie to knot properly. And the ceremony is about to begin!”

“Oh…well you should’ve said so.” Nephrite said, and with a snap of his fingers the neck tie was quickly made properly. Darien stared at him in shock. “You could’ve done that this whole time?”

“Lita taught me how to do that for today to help us all.”

“Then why didn’t you help?” Darien demanded angrily.

“You didn’t ask.” Nephrite told him honestly. Darien’s eyes nearly blazed red. Outside the room in the corridor Ray and Lita appeared wearing an emerald green strapless ankle length gown, and Ray a dark red shimmering gown with a deep v neckline. Ray was about to knock on the door when they heard a mighty yell through the door and what sounded like screams of mercy. Ray looked at Lita in surprise.

“I know that sissy yell. That’s Nephrite.” Lita said with a sigh.

Another yell was heard through the door and it slightly bulged outward as someone was thrown into it. Ray pointed to the outline of the face still embedded in the door. “I know that look of pain. It’s Jadeite.”

“They must’ve seriously pissed Darien off.”

“Well should we go in and stop them? Serena is outside waiting for the signal from us to come in.”

“Nah…let Darien beat the shit out of them. It will go a long way to relieving any stress he has over the wedding.” Lita said with a smile. Ray laughed with her and both admired and complicated each other’s gowns and hairstyles for another few minutes before they knocked and opened the door.

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The Palace was decorated divinely. All the guests had arrived and the music was all ready announcing the entrance of the bride. Serena dressed in a beautiful white wedding gown walked down the aisle with her arm through Kunzite’s. She wore the glittering veil of diamonds all the women in her family had worn throughout their reign. Serena held the hem of the dress a little off the ground so she could walk, but not too high so anyone would notice she was wearing sneakers. Serena had nearly cried all night in Darien’s arms knowing full well she wouldn’t be able to hold on to Kunzite with one arm, the bouquet in the other and the dresses’ hem in her hand without falling flat on her face. Darien had finally convinced her that no one needed to know she was wearing sneakers. When the time came to remove the garter he promised to use his powers and make sure she was wearing her elegant white heels. Kunzite leaned closer to Serena and whispered to her. “Don’t be scared.”

“I can’t help it. I think I’m about to bolt. I’ve never been so nervous in my life. I know I’m going to trip over this damn dress, humiliate my mother and make a fool of Darien.”

“Believe me. Today... you could fall flat on her your face and no one is going to talk about anything but how Master looks.”

“What?” Serena asked looking up at him. Kunzite bit his lip to keep from grinning and nodded to the dais. Serena looked and nearly burst into laughter. There Darien stood in all his torn and tattered glory with a shiner on his right eye. Nephrite stood next to him with his hair a mess, a bloodied lip and what appeared to be a limp. Jadeite was next with a broken nose and his cape falling off to one side. The only one still impeccably dressed was Zoisite and soon to be Kunzite. “What happened?” Serena whispered to Kunzite with a smile.

“Nephrite and Jadeite’s big mouths happened. Your future husband has a short fuse. Are you sure you’ll be able to handle him?”

Serena smiled naughtily at Kunzite. “I guess it’s a good thing I have a BIG mouth too.” When Kunzite understood the innuendo he looked at Serena with new respect. “That should do the trick.” He said with a laugh. When they finally reached the dais Kunzite handed Serena over to Darien and she couldn’t help but giggle at him. Darien leaned closer and growled at her. “Keep laughing brat and I’ll have to throw you over my knee.”

“Kinky. But I’m willing to try it if you are.” Darien felt himself getting hard and groaned under his breath at the provocative image. “Save that thought for later.”

Queen Serenity smiled at them both and happily married the loving couple. As soon as she said kiss the bride Darien nearly bent Serena backwards and kissed her deeply. The audience burst into applause and well wishes. When Darien finally let Serena up for air he smiled at her. “Aren’t you glad I convinced you to get married Earth’s way?”

“Yes. I like this much better than praying for four nights on our knees without looking, talking or touching the other until coming together on the fifth night.”

“We wouldn’t have made it.”

“I believe you.” Serena tugged Darien down for another deep kiss to the roaring approval of the crowd.

“Aww…doesn’t that just make you want to get married.” Mina sighed romantically from where she and the other Senshi were standing.

“No…but it does make me horny.” Ray said admiring Darien’s butt.

“Ray!” Amy said with a shocked gasp. “You can’t look at Darien like that anymore. He’s married to your best friend.”

“I’m not going to do anything but looking never hurt anyone. Besides you’re one to talk. Here comes your little sex partner right now.” Ray said watching Zoisite’s approach. Amy looked at Zoisite and smiled mischievously. “Trust me…there is NOTHING little about him.” The Senshi laughed in surprise at Amy’s candor.

Zoisite sidled up and wrapped his arms around Amy. “If you ladies will excuse us? There was a beautiful fountain I wanted to show Amy in the garden.”

“Uh huh.” Lita said as Zoisite whisked Amy away. “Like she hasn’t seen that fountain three million times.”

“Perhaps he’s referring to HIS fountain.” Haruka said with an evil grin.

“She might even get lucky and have some spray in her face.” Michelle added with a laugh.

“How would you two know anything about that?” Ray asked curiously knowing full well Haruka and Michelle’s relationship.

“What makes you think we don’t invite males to join us in bed?” Michelle asked just as curiously. Haruka smiled when Ray put her hands up in surrender not wanting to pursue the line of conversation.

“Well speaking of horny. I’m going to look for Nephrite.”

“No way! Are you two…?” Mina asked with a wink.

“No we’re not. At least not fully.”

“Oh I gotta know what that means.”

“It means we dry hump quite a bit and make out.”

“That’s it?” Ray said disappointed.

“Hey, it’s fun. I never got to do that as a kid and Nephrite is more than accommodating.”

“I bet.” Mina said. “But what about tonight?”

“Tonight I might just go all the way with him. We’ll see.” And with that Lita went off in search of Nephrite.

“I think it’s time we left too. Weddings do get you in the right kind of mood.” Haruka said and wrapped her arm around Michelle while they said their goodbyes.
“Well…I guess that just leaves the two of us not getting any tonight.” Mina said to Ray.

“No…what about Hotaru and Trista?”

“Oh they’re here at the party. But Hotaru is too young and Trista….well….Trista is very discreet about that so we wouldn’t know about it either way.”

“True.” Ray agreed. “Still… I know you and Kunzite are going to get together tonight.”

“No we’re not. I broke it off with the arrogant son of a bitch.” Mina said angrily.

“What? Why? What happened?” Ray asked in concern.

“It doesn’t matter. If I never see him again then I’ll be too happy. In fact…I wouldn’t fuck him again if he were the last man on Earth.”

“I’ll have to see about that.” Kunzite said as he suddenly appeared behind Mina. He grabbed her by the hips and pulled her butt back against his hard cock which he began to rub up and down along the crease of her ass. Mina sighed in pleasure and reached behind her to grasp his ass and pull him tighter against her. She groaned in delight when he licked her neck and bit her neck.

“Oh my god…go take her and fuck her somewhere all ready will you.” Ray said exasperated. “My pleasure.” Kunzite said with another thrust of his hips. “Mmm, mine too.” Mina agreed and not wanting him to stop what he was doing she snapped her own fingers and immediately flashed them to her bedroom.

Ray sighed in disgust. Their little exhibition had really turned her on. Flames were very nearly licking her skin. Well, her people were never one to deny themselves little pleasures. Now all she needed to do was find a man. Someone tapped her on the shoulder and she spun around coming face to face with Jadeite. He looked at her in confusion. “Hey…have you seen Kunzite? He was supposed to give me a ride to-”

“I’ll give you a ride you won’t forget.” Ray said before she pounced on him. Jadeite literally squawked in surprise the both of them disappeared as well.

Darien was standing with Serena tucked against his side and continued nodding distractedly at all the well wishers. “Where the hell is everybody? I don’t think I can take much more of this. I need to get you alone now!” He whispered to Serena urgently as they sat at their own private table. Underneath the table cloth Serena all ready had him in her hand and she was making him so hard he was about to explore. Darien gasped when Serena tightened her hold on him and she leaned her head against his shoulder with a smile. “Careful Darien. We don’t want you to make a bigger fool of yourself then you all ready have.”

“If you keep that up I won’t be responsible for my actions.” He said through gritted teeth, breaking out into a sweat.

“Keep what up? This?” She asked and stroked him once more. “Or this?” She asked and ran her fingernails lightly over him. Darien barely kept his shudder in check and looked around desperately for any of the Shitenou to get the guests away from him long enough so he could take his bride upstairs and teach her a lesson. Finally he spotted Jadeite. “Oh good!” He said in relief. “There’s Jadeite talking with Ray. I’ll get his attention and-” Darien broke off when Ray suddenly pounced on Jadeite and the both of them disappeared into thin air before they hit the floor. Serena giggled. “I guess Ray had other plans for him.”

“Oh to hell with this. I’ll be damned if everyone but me gets laid on MY wedding night.” When the next guest came up to their table and was about to offer congratulations Darien cut him off. “Sorry…we have something to do.” And with that he immediately flashed them both up to their new bedroom. Serena was laughing hysterically while Darien tore off their clothes. “That was soo bad of you Darien. That man is the moon’s treasurer!”

“Is he mated?” Darien asked while he removed Serena’s gown. She frowned briefly in thought before answering. “Yes. He mated about three years ago.”

“Then he’ll understand.” Darien said and threw Serena naked to the bed. Taking a page from Ray’s book….Darien pounced onto a laughing Serena who didn’t stay laughing for long.

The End. ^_^