Levana Ceri (Moon Love)

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It was a simple matter really. All Serena had to do was step to one side. What she didn't expect was for Darien to turn then throw himself backwards as his sword sliced into her robe. Darien did a quick backflip and landed lightly on his feet. Serena watched in horror as her favorite robe fell at her feet. He had cut the back from neck to end in one sweep without even touching her. Serena glared at him as she threw off the few remaining pieces. "That was my favorite robe you jerk."

Serena ran forward and made few hacking motions to drive him back, dropped into a low crouch and swiped for his feet with her sword. Darien jumped up to avoid the blow which had it made contact would have hacked off his feet. Serena undetered used the momentum from her swing to do a low level spin then kick up into the air with her left foot, hitting Darien square in the stomach. The air knocked out of him he, fell onto the floor and rubbed his stomach, watching Serena straighten to tower over him smugly.

Darien grinned at her. "Don't worry, I can always buy you another baby."

Serena glowered at him. "I'm not your baby! I'm not your anything!"

Darien laughed to himself. "Now are you trying to convince me...or yourself...BABY."

Serena took a menacingly step forward, just as Darien anticipated. He made a scissor kick motion with his legs and effectively dropped her to the ground beside him. He tried to restrain her but she became a wildcat. He expected scratches and wild punches. What he didn't expect was for her to hit two vital points in his arm, striking it numb.

Darien cried out from the shock of losing all feeling in his arm (yes his sword arm) and Serena rammed her elbow into his chest knocking him backwards. "Ow! I thought this was just friendly practice, not a brawl...baby." Darien grunted while staring up at the darkened sky. Serena came into his line of vision, blocking his view of the sky. "Stop calling me baby. I don't belong to you for you to say that."

"Well somebody has a high opinion of herself. I think you're a baby. A very spoiled and annoying brat of a baby! Not because of what's running around in your head." Darien gave her a look of total disbelief. Serena felt blood rushing up her neck. Darien watched in amusement before adding mercilessly. "But if you want me to call you baby in the other sense I'm sure something can be arranged." Feeling was returning back to his arm enough that he bravely rubbed the back of her hand with his index finger. Serena snatched her hand away much to his short lived amusement, when stood up and stepped down hard on his stomach to walk over him. Darien rolled to his side clutching his stomach in pain, but couldn't help but smile at Serena's look of offended dignity. "It was just a suggestion...baby." He added devilishly.

Serena rolled her eyes and looked at Kunzite who was having a difficult time keeping the grin from his face. "Are you supposed to be an official or what?"

"I'm just here to make sure you don't kill eachother. As long as you two are still breathing...and relatively unhurt I won't meddle."

"So in other words as long as your Master is winning you won't interfere?" Serena said darkly.

"As long as my Master is BREATHING I won't interfere. There are many ways to make a man cry uncle and still keep him alive. I'm sure you can think up many of them on the spot."

"I probably could but I'm wondering if your Master is worth it."

"I can assure you he is not worth it. But despite it all he is still my Master and it is my duty to protect him. Even from beautiful amazons such as yourself."

"Hey!" Darien interrupted from behind Serena. "Are we still practicing or are you just a chicken shit meatball head."

Serena looked over her shoulder then turned back to Kunzite. "How about protecting him from his own stupidity?"

"That I am afraid even with the full power of all the Shitenou could not be prevented."

Serena laughed at Kunzite before turning back to Darien.

Darien threw his sword playfully from hand to hand then tossed it up in the air, catching it effortlessly and spinning it artfully. Serena laughed. "Was that supposed to impress me?" She then continued to spin her sword around her back, switching hands, tossing it over her head, did a quick backflip and caught the hilt with her hand behind her back on her downward turn, before she landed lightly on her feet.

Darien bowed from his waist to her, keeping his eyes firmly on hers. "Now that was impressive. Almost astonishing for the clutz I've learned you to be. I could probably turn your head with the tricks I can do with another sword, but I don't think you're ready for that just yet."

Serena's brow wrinkled in confusion before she realized what "sword" he was refering to. The quick glance she stole between his legs afforded Darien the opportunity to leap forward and slice the tip of his sword into the side of her shorts. She had seen the move coming and moved back enough to keep him from cutting it completely off but from mid hip to thigh she now sported a very high slit. "Dammit Darien! I'm not wearing any underwear! Watch what you're doing."

"Oh I'm watching baby, don't worry about that." Darien bit his lip as he looked at the naked skin revealed by the slit before blowing a mocking kiss at her. Kunzite chuckled, "I think everyone is watching now Master." Darien frowned at Kunzite, having forgotten that he was there before he glance behind him. In the shadows of the ground floor in the library, he could see Nephrite and Jadeite both using binoculars and peeking out the window. Zoisite was no bettter using the telescope. "Son of a bitch." Darien rolled his eyes before turning back to Serena.

Using the advantage she was all ready swinging before he could react. In one fell swoop she sliced open his t-shirt from neck to end and left a bloody welt where her sword had met his chest. It wasn't a deep wound but it stung like hell. "Ow! What the hell Serena. Are you trying to kill me!"

"No, but I'm trying to teach you what Kunzite seems to have failed to. Never take your eyes off your opponent or lower your weapon." Serena nicked him on his hip before stabbing him in the thigh, when he failed to raise his sword in time. He had lowered it and was touching the wound on his flesh when she attacked him. He knew just by the amount of blood that was now seeping into his sweats that though the hip wouldn't scar his thigh definitely would. "Fuck Serena!"

"That's what I'm saying Master!" Jadeite yelled from the library window before Nephrite clamped a hand over his mouth." Darien never took his eyes off Serena. She smiled approvingly "Well, well. I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks."

"Yeah, all it takes is for a bitch to teach 'em." Darien grimaced while holding a hand to his thigh, trying to stop the bleeding. He could hear Kunzite snicker as Jadeite and Nephrite burst into laughter. Serena pouted "Aww that wasn't very nice. Are you really hurt bad? Does the baby need his bottle?" Despite her taunting Darien could tell she was slightly worried about the blood seeping through his fingers. One thing about wounds in the thigh. They were like head wounds. Tended to bleed like stuck pigs and always appeared worse then what they were. Darien cried out in exagerated pain and gripped his thigh harder. Serena gasped and rushed forward with her sword lowered. Darien lifted his sword and aimed it at her head. He had expected her to block his blow easily, she was proving to be quite a swordsman, but with her eyes on his thigh her reaction time was slow. Darien couldn't stop his moment and his eyes widened when he knew the blow would connect. Even if he let go of the sword the momentum itself would continue and likely stab into her head. He flicked his wrist quickly and was able to hit the side of her head with the broadside of his sword. But it was with enough force to make her cry out and fall to the ground.

Kunzite quickly rushed to her side but Darien beat him to it. He quickly held her in his lap and turned her head carefully to check the wound. She was going to have one hell of a bump on her forehead and the force from the blow had opened the wound so she was now bleeding...likely it would scar, but it wasn't anything serious. Darien breathed out a sigh of relief before he turned to Jadeite and Nephrite who had run up immediately along with Zoisite when they saw her hit the floor. "Get me some bandages and alcohol and take them up to my room." Jadeite gave Darien a disgusted look before he ran off to get the items.

Kunzite glared at him. "You don't play those stupid games when your sword fighting. No matter how good you think your opponent is you never throw a blow like that unless you really mean it." Darien winced under the criticism, knowing full well he deserved it. Zoisite remained quiet but the dissaproval poured off of him in waves. Serena moaned softly and stirred in his arms. "Baby, are you okay?" Darien asked her softly while tenderly moving her hair off her face. Serena didn't open her eyes but grimaced in pain. "You are such an asshole." Darien laughed in relief. If she was well enough to curse him she'd be all right. Darien lifted her carefully in his arms and headed toward his room on the second floor.

Darien knelt on his bed and kept Serena in his lap. When Kunzite moved to help him get her more comfortable on his bed Darien gave him a look to back off. Kunzite rolled his eyes and stepped off to the side, crossing his arms over his chest. Jadeite finally arrived with alcohol and a first-aid kit. Nephrite was right behind him with a few wash cloths and a basin of water. They both quickly placed the items on the dresser next to Darien's bed. Darien quickly wiped Serena's forehead and gently cleaned her wound. She whimpered lightly and all the men in the room winced at her obvious pain. Zoisite had the bandage ready and when Darien signaled him he very gently placed it on her forehead.

"Well, its still early enough that I can get some sleep. I don't know about the rest of ya'll but I'm going to bed." Jadeite said before he bowed from the waist to Darien and quit the room. Zoisite quietly followed leaving only Kunzite and Nephrite. Darien looked from Kunzite to Nephrite. Nephrite arched his brows and shrugged. "Sorry Master, but the girl is obviously not fully in her senses. I cannot allow you to take advantage of her in such a state. She could wake up and be begging for sex. We have to make sure that the man to stay with her will know to refuse. Since we've all seen how hot you are for the girl I think it only wise to leave me with her while the both of you retire." Nephrite finished innocently.

Kunzite scoffed, bowed to Darien then turned to grab Nephrite in a headlock, dragging him out of the room. "Hey! I was just fuckin' around! You could've just ordered me to leave y'know!"

"Yeah I know." Kunzite agreed. "But I just really felt like strangling something and you seem to be the perfect candidate."

"I demand a recount-" Nephrite choked out before Kunzite tightened his hold around his neck.

Darien shook his head at Nephrite's antics before he re-arranged Serena so she was lying full length across his bed. He laid a blanket over her and placed a pillow beneath her head. The bruise he could all ready tell was swelling up like a pumpkin and turning blue. Darien sighed. She was going to have LOTS to tell him when she woke up. Darien smiled to himself ruefully. He couldn't wait.