Prologue

Sixteen year old Kanbara Takuya snarls as he gets back to his feet, he sways momentarily, the loss of so much blood getting to him. He could still feel it pumping out of his body sluggishly from his left side, in between his ribs. His friends, no his family were all ranged behind him, thankfully none of them had been as badly hurt as him. Chocolate brown eyes narrow in determination, he would not let them die here!

At the same time in the Minato Ward Sailor Moon is getting back to her feet, staring at Sailor Mercury in stunned disbelief, the Moon Senshi removes the icicle that had been rammed into her gut and sways, " All I have to tell them is a youma killed you before I could get to you. None of the others will ever know the truth. "

Sailor Moon feels her henshin unravel as her blood pools at her feet, before Sailor Mercury now stood Tsukino Usagi. Sapphire eyes light with determination and two souls declare at the same time, " I may die here but this isn't the end! I will be back! "

Kanbara Takuya sacrifices his life to save his team while Tsukino Usagi fades away making a wish on her crystal for a new life, one where her being the princess didn't matter. However the crystal knew its wielder would need a defender, someone that wouldn't hesitate to put his/her life on the line to protect its wielder which is why the crystal not only granted its wielder a new life but also a soul that felt like Flame but was much like its wielder.

Five Years Later:

The Fujieda family is stunned when they are blessed with a new daughter. She has beautiful sapphire eyes and is named Tsukina. Not even two months later the Damon family is welcoming their first child into the world Masaru, with olive green eyes that held a knowing look. The Maboroshi no Ginzuishou, satisfied with its work secures itself inside Tsukina's soul, hiding itself from those that would wish to use its power for selfish ends. Usagi had only ever made one selfish wish with it and even then it was a pure wish. Usagi's life had been screwed the moment she met Luna.

Chapter 1

Damon Masaru, preferring to be called Marcus, sees red when he finds Fujieda Tsukina getting backhanded by a local punk. Tsukina keeps her feet even as she stumbles from the force of the hit. The auburn haired teen snaps his hand forward to catch the fool's hand on the backswing, gripping tightly. If one looked closely you could see what looked like fire flickering in his eyes, " I thought I made it clear that Tsukina-chan wasn't to be messed with, baka. "

Marcus doesn't even flinch when he hears the telltale snap of bone, " You don't rat me out and I won't let it be known that the only way you can get any is to beat a girl into submission, got it, Saehara? "

The punk, now known as Saehara nods quickly and sprints away, resolving to say he fell when losing his footing in the park and fell on his wrist wrong. Marcus turns to Tsukina and gently tilts her face so he can examine the area that was hit. Rage bubbles just beneath the surface as it's already starting to bruise, " You alright, Tsukina-chan? "

The pale blonde haired teen sighs, " I'll be alright, Marcus. I guess I'd better head home before anything else happens. "

" Nope, you're coming home with me so I can make sure ice gets on that wound. " Marcus states.

" I can't, Masaru-kun. I'll see you at school tomorrow, ja ne. " Tsukina was quick to race home, though she would love nothing more than to have allowed Marcus to take her to his place she knew her big sister would get pissed about that. Yoshino was infuriated that she had to watch after her little sister while the rest of the family did their own things.

" Where the hell have you been, Tsukina. You know what, never mind. Just get in here. I have to get to work since I have to support the both of us. This is the worst. "

Tsukina sighs sadly and pulls out her homework before setting to work on it, listening to her mp3 player to help her concentrate. Why did her big sister resent her so much anyhow, Tsukina pulled her own weight and yet she was treated like she was a burden. It just wasn't fair, she didn't ask to be dumped on her big sister.

Marcus stares after his girlfriend as she races off, she was the only one allowed to call him by his given name. That sick feeling of foreboding he'd had all day hadn't abated yet. If anything it had just gotten stronger. Marcus hits the library before going home so he can get his homework done and maybe find out what was causing the foreboding feeling that wouldn't leave him. He just knew it was centered around Tsukina, the one decent and pure person he had in his life that wasn't related to him. She never flinched away from him even after he casually broke bones in her defense. If anything she snuggled into him, trusting him not to hurt her. When they'd met in primary school he'd sworn he would always defend her, no matter what. He'd kept that promise too, not even getting in trouble with his parents and later his mother for all the fights he got into protecting Tsukina.

Tsukina has just finished her homework and started on the laundry when a faint sound causes her to freeze. That proved to be a mistake as an arm wraps around her torso and a hand covers her mouth, keeping her from screaming. Sheer terror washes through her as she's dragged into her bedroom. Tsukina kicks out, her feet meeting the wall before she shoves away with all her might, slamming her would be rapist into the far wall. Tsukina doesn't even bother to gather her stuff up, she hightails it, scooping up her cell phone on the run. She had long since discovered that the cops here didn't believe rape even existed. She hears swearing coming from behind her even as she hits speed dial number one on her phone, praying Marcus would answer. " Moshi moshi. "

" Where the hell are you right now, Masaru? " Tsukina asks, her feet eating the distance easily, even panicked she still managed to settle into her distance stride.

" I'm just leaving the library, why, Tsukina-chan? " Tsukina adjusts her course accordingly as she picks up her pace.

" I'm on my way and coming in fast, as in at my absolute top speed. " Tsukina replies and hangs up so she could focus entirely on running.

She curses as she's tackled though she goes into a forward tuck roll, comes up on her feet before racing off again, just barely missing getting latched onto by the bastard chasing her. Marcus meanwhile stares down at his phone even as the feeling of foreboding reaches a fever pitch. Taking into consideration her address and the fact that she had said she would be arriving at top speed Marcus spins on his heel before sprinting off. Most people only saw him as a punk, they didn't realize he happened to be the captain of his school's soccer team as well. He also went jogging with Tsukina and knew quite well how to run for distance without winding himself. Just when he's decided he should be seeing Tsukina a terror filled screams rends the air, pushing him to new speeds.

Tsukina winces as her back hits the concrete of the alley she'd been tackled into even as she'd screamed. She could only hope Marcus had decided to meet her halfway as her shirt is cut open and her head slammed into the alley floor beneath her. Her attacker jolts as though hit by something, that something being Marcus' school bag, and then he's yanked off of her even as a resounding crack is heard. Then Marcus was there, deftly checking her for injuries, concern in his green eyes. Marcus whistles long and loud, summoning a wild wolfhound that he had dominated a year ago, " Dispose of that bastard for me, okay, Kurorekka. "

The wolfhound nods and drags the corpse off even as Marcus places the jacket of his school uniform around her shoulders, " We'll go get your stuff and then you're coming to my place. No way in hell am I leaving you alone after this. "

Marcus doesn't even blink when she breaks down sobbing in his arms, he just shifts his hold on her and carries her off. He has Tsukina report the break in, they stick around for the report to be filed, then Marcus takes her to his home. No one even came anywhere near them as Marcus was putting off the Don't-Even-Think-of-Fucking-With-Me vibe at the moment. No one wanted to end up in his specific ward of the hospital and they would if they went after him at that moment. It didn't take long for them to see the terrified countenance of the girl in his arms to realize someone had broken the unspoken rule, you don't fuck with Marcus Damon's girl. Not even the local yakuza messed with Fujieda Tsukina for fear of pissing off Marcus. Toshima's darker denizens resolve to send a message out that would ensure Tsukina was never attacked again as only one thing could put that much fear into a girl, a rape scare.

Sayuri almost says something to her son when she sees the barely perceptible tremors traversing the girl in his arms. She could also see the banked rage in her son's eyes telling her enough of what might have occurred to have them both in this kind of condition. " Take care of her, we can talk later, okay. "

Marcus nods before making his way to his room and closing the door behind him. Tsukina just clings to him, " You're all right now, Tsukina-chan. Want me to call your sister? "

That got a reaction out of the terrified blonde, " No. "

" Why not, I know I'd want to know if anything happened to my little sister. " Marcus says.

Tsukina whimpers, " I'm just a burden to her in her opinion. It's better not to bother her with this. "

Marcus swallows his response to this and instead works on taking care of the blonde in his arms. Comforting her as only he could. Deep in Marcus' soul BurningGreymon and Agunimon frown as well, at the core Marcus had the same values as Takuya only Marcus had no inhibitions about snapping a few necks or breaking some bones to protect those most precious to him. They knew Digiworld was about to call on their partner once more, they also knew his partner would be from the Greymon line as well. They could also sense that Tsukina already had a partner and had a good idea as to why she kept quiet. DATS, the governmental hacks that seemed to think they knew what being a digidestined was all about. Tsukina's older sister was a member of DATS, if she knew her little sister had a digimon partner then she would force her to join as well.

It was only when Marcus was sure she was well and truly asleep that he heads downstairs to talk to his mother. While Sayuri is getting filled in on what had happened the Ginzuishou pulses lowly in its wielder's soul, while not capable of actually feeling emotions the Ginzuishou was concerned about what had nearly happened earlier. Its wielder's new protector had arrived in time though. Still, the Ginzuishou knew that its wielder would only be safe with her protector.

After eating dinner and showering Marcus returns to his room in time to soothe Tsukina in her sleep, gently bringing her to wakefulness. " Masaru-kun? "

" Shh, you need to eat, Kina-koi. " Marcus murmurs.

Tsukina looks down at her clothes and Marcus smirks before grabbing one of his shirts for her to wear. The blonde just shrugs and removes his uniform jacket and her shirt, not even caring that Marcus was looking his fill at her, " Orange, front hook, huh? "

Tsukina rolls her eyes and pulls the ironically orange t-shirt on over her head, " You are going to be busy later on, Masaru-kun. "

Marcus pulls her to him, " I don't have a problem with that, you sure you're up for…? "

Tsukina smiles, " I need you and your touch to remind me that not all men are scum. I trust you, otherwise you would never have gotten me into your bed the first time, Masaru-kun. "

" You sure you don't mind the repercussions of what could happen if your family finds out? "

"No, because I'll have you, Masaru-kun. It's not like I go around and sleep with anything that has a penis. If my parents disown me over something so stupid then that's their hang up, not mine. "

Marcus snorts at what she says, " You do raise an interesting point. "

Sayuri smiles as she watches the young couple together. She knew how far they had taken their relationship and didn't mind. She also knew her son was careful to make sure his little sister Chika didn't walk in on anything mentally scarring as well. That night while Marcus is very thoroughly reminding his girlfriend that not all males were scum Yoshino returns home to find out her apartment is a crime scene. Cursing under her breath and not even thinking about her little sister whom she was responsible for she heads back to her car and rents a hotel room for the night.

Marcus was quick to kiss Tsukina and swallow her near scream of pleasure as he takes her over the edge for the second time. Mere minutes later Marcus barely swallows down his own shout of pleasure as he finally tumbles over the edge himself, not realizing he forgot one key thing that evening, protection. His arms tremble as he strains to hold himself aloft until he finally collapses on top of Tsukina. " Dear Hachiman, I love you, Kina-koi. "

" I love you too, Masaru-kun. "

When morning rolls around Tsukina was the first one up and she showers before putting on the girl's version of Ootori Municipal Middle School's uniform, The top was red with a gray ascot, a gray skirt that she wore red shorts underneath, and black shoes. Once completely ready for the day she heads for the kitchen to find Sayuri already had the bentos for all of them done along with breakfast. Marcus stumbles down ten minutes later to eat breakfast though he was aware enough to give Tsukina a brief kiss. Sayuri hands him a cup of black coffee that he downs immediately before eating his breakfast then grabbing his bento, " Thanks, kaa-chan, love you. "

" Thanks for the bento, Sayuri-san, ja ne. " Tsukina calls over her shoulder as she follows Marcus. They'd walked to school together since primary school so no one really questioned them arriving together. It was also well known by this point in the school year that they were dating as well.

After school Marcus takes the time to change out of his uniform while Tsukina waits for him, since soccer was over for the year he could leave school a lot quicker. He drapes an arm around Tsukina's shoulders, pulling her to his side. Tsukina relaxes into him, knowing that he wouldn't let anything happen to her if he could help it. A pained whimpering draws his attention and he sees what looks like a small yellowish orange t-rex. Tsukina has already rushed forward cursing under her breath, " Tsukina-chan, what's going on? " Marcus asks her.

" Fucking DATS did this to you, didn't they? " Tsukina asks the small t-rex.

The flames of righteous fury ignite in Marcus as his soul raged about the injustice that he was seeing before him. Right before his eyes a red and black device with orange trim appears before him. Instinct has him calling the little t-rex into said device. Tsukina blinks at this but she was quick to drag Marcus away. No way in hell was she allowing DATS to get their hands on him or his new partner. She'd seen first hand what DATS did to unpartnered digimon, seen what her sister would do in the name of her job. While watching her lover snap someone's neck didn't phase her watching her sister get off on attacking digimon that had done nothing wrong sickened her. Most of the digimon that DATS went after were just minding their own business and were attacked simply because they were different.

Once ensconced in Marcus' room Tsukina calls out her partner and has Gatomon explain everything to Marcus. " Like hell I'm ever joining them. Now, we need to get our homework done, Kina-koi. " Gatomon was well used to the differences in address Marcus used when in private and when in public. She'd make sure to get his partner up to speed on that. She needn't worry on that front as Agunimon was already taking his relative so to speak in hand. Explaining how vitally important it was that the human world at large didn't know that in digimon terms Tsukina was already their partner's mate.

Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon or Digimon.