Pretty Reckless

A/N: This chapter's style of writing will differ due to no use of the actual English dubbed anime's dialogue. I hope you enjoy this version of the story and hope that things are cleared up.

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Chapter 2

Evil

For the first time for a long time Serena walked to school. She had been unbelievably early. As she strolled along, she took in all the beautiful sights she usually missed. They were usually just a blur of colors as she raced to school every morning. She had never felt the way she did at that moment. A peculiar tingling feeling had overcome her. She couldn't remember much of the night before. She couldn't remember any events, just the Sailor Scouts begging her to wake up. Then she had some how woken up in her warm bed, early for school. The last couple weeks had been a blur too. She didn't mind it. She felt light, on top of the world, like she could do anything.

Darien was on his way to see Andrew. He didn't have anything on his mind until he rounded the corner. There she was walking about twenty feet ahead of him… actually walking. It was too late to turn around and walk the other way and avoid her. Images of the night before flashed through his mind. The temptation of seeing her so soon ate at him. He wished they could just get through whatever they needed to so they could be together. He prepared for the awkward moment as they met each others glance but as they walked past each other, Serena didn't even look up at him. Darien stopped and turned around. She was still walking. It was almost as if she hadn't even noticed him.

"Serena?" he called. She stopped, looked around for the person who had called her name.

"Oh hey Darien. How are you?" she asked, pausing to look at him. His gaze met hers. She seemed different.

"I'm ok. A little exhausted from last night though. How are you doing?" Darien was glad she was talking to him even though she said she wouldn't.

"I'm good. What did you do last night?" she asked, as she raised her eyebrows at him.

"You don't remember?"

"Should I remember?" she asked slowly. Confusion was clear on her face. He decided not to press the issue. Maybe the spell she was put under the night before caused temporary amnesia.

"Oh never mind. I thought I saw you but I guess I didn't. Well I have to go meet Andrew, talk to you later Serena." Darien said as he rushed away.

Serena walked away slowly. Darien had been nice for once. She wondered why. He was usually a giant prick towards her. She couldn't remember the last time she had run into him. As she tried to think back, her vision became blurry. She didn't have time to think about him. She was early for school for once and she had to keep it that way.

Luna, who had been following Serena from a distance, observed the scene in awe. She couldn't understand how Serena had kept her composure in front of Darien when the night before she had been such a wreck. Luna had decided she was going to keep an eye on Serena for the day when Serena had woken up early. She would report back to the Scouts if she thought it was an issue, but this was more than just an issue.

When Darien got to Andrew's he didn't even bother looking for him. Instead he sat in the back of the arcade to watch all the kids play their games.

Why didn't Serena remember last night? She didn't seem like she was still under the spell when they had met on the pier. Hadn't they made progress in their relationship? Did she actually realize they just needed to take a little time apart? Maybe she remembered and she was a better actress then he thought.

He couldn't figure it out. He was lost in thought when Andrew came up behind him.

"Hey buddy. What's up?"

"Hey Andrew, uh… nothing." he answered, clearly caught off guard.

"Sure… what's wrong?"

"Serena."

"Hm. I thought you two broke up. What's going on between you two now?"

"It's hard to explain. I want to be with her, but I just can't handle it right now."

"Anything I can help you with?"

"Uhh. I don't think so," Darien said, half ignoring his friend. His attention was drawn to Ami and Rei who stood just outside the arcade. They both looked like they had something stuck on their feet. Then he realised that they were talking to Luna. Darien then realized how strange it looked when the girls were talking to Luna. His curiously got the best of him. "Listen, I'll be right back, okay Andrew?"

Not waiting for him to reply, Darien left Andrew sitting there with a blank expression.

"Sure…"

"And he was the one who had to call her name to get her attention. She didn't even notice him as he walked by. It was very very strange."

"You're right Luna. That is strange. When she left last night it seemed like she was off to ponder more ways to get him back. And for her to walk right by him and keep her composure, something has to be up" Rei said.

"Maybe something happened last night that we don't know about. Maybe she decided on a different way to approach the situation," Ami suggested.

"I don't know what is going on with her but one of you has to talk to her and find out what is going on. She has had enough alone time and now its time for someone to be there for her before it gets under her skin." Luna said.

"Yeah sure. I'll talk to her after school," Rei offered as the sliding doors to the arcade opened. The two girls looked up and met Darien's sorrow filled eyes.

"Hey girls. What are you up too?"

"Oh we were just leaving. I have to get back to the temple and Ami has to go to school." Rei said, slapping Ami on the back so she would catch on.

"Yes and I am late. Sorry Darien, maybe we can catch up some other time?"

Both girls didn't wait for a reply. Luna jumped onto Rei's shoulders and they rushed away from Darien. He stood there watching them slowly disappear. What had happened? What had he done? They must know something or they wouldn't have rushed off like that. Why couldn't they just tell him though?

When Serena got home from school, she found Rei sitting on her doorstep.

"Hey Serena. Can we talk?"

"Sure Rei, just let me put my stuff inside and then we can go for a walk or something."

"Okay," Rei said. Serena disappeared into the house and the reappeared without her books and with two cookies.

"My mom told me I could take one. These are her best cookies ever," Serena said, handing Rei a cookie. They started slowly walking down the street, "so what did you want to talk about Rei?"

Rei split her cookie in half.

"Well the Scouts wanted me to check on you and see how you're doing. Last night was pretty rough and when you left you looked pretty bummed. We don't know what Darien is up to and you seem pretty torn up about it. Then Luna said she saw you this morning walking to school and you didn't even talk to him. We were just wondering if there's anything we should be worried about"

"What do you mean? Why would I talk to Darien?"

"Well I suppose, he has been a complete jerk towards you. That gives you enough of a reason not to talk to him. But are you sure you're okay? You got over him pretty fast."

"Got over him?" Serena looked completely confused.

"Serena, you and Darien were in love. He just broke up with you and you were devastated."

"Me? In love with Darien? Are you kidding?"

Rei just looked at Serena in disbelief. Serena just took a bite of her cookie. She looked like she was trying very hard not to laugh in Rei's face. She seriously did not remember dating Darien. Something was horribly wrong.

"Are you sure you don't remember dating him?"

"Rei, I think you woke up from a pretty weird dream. I never dated Darien. We hardly even get along." She replied, finishing the last of her cookie.

Rei looked at Serena for a long moment then decided she had to let the Scouts know, "Listen, I have to go help my grandpa I just remembered. I'll talk to you later okay?"

"Okay. Talk to you later Rei," Serena said. She hugged her friend and turned back towards her house.

As soon as she was out of earshot, Rei flipped open her communicator, "Scouts. There is something really wrong with Serena. She doesn't remember dating Darien or being in love Darien or anything. I tried talking to her and she was completely clueless, like I was a martin from outer space. We're going to have a secret meeting at the temple in ten minutes. If you see Serena or Darien, don't say anything to them. We have to figure this out girls."

Rei got a chorus of 'Rights' as she headed for the temple.

Mina was the last Scout there.

"So what did she say Rei?" Lita asked.

"She laughed at me when I asked her if she was still in love with Darien and then acted almost snotty about him like she was too good for him or something."

"Something most definitely happened then. We have to find out what before it's permanent," Artemese said.

The Scouts nodded. But how would they fix this?

"We could try asking Darien what happened last night," Ami said.

"Yeah, maybe they ran into each other and something happened," Lita said.

"What if it's the negaverse? They could have her under a spell." Mina said.

"When did she get home last night Luna?"

"I don't remember, but I know the window was open when I woke up and I found Serena sound asleep," Luna said.

"We have to figure this out and fast."

The girls nodded in agreement.

"I'm done Rubeus. This is just pathetic. You and the sisters have failed countless times. I want the kid brought back here now!"

"Don't worry Prince Diamond. I have it all under control."

"You have said that countless times but I fail to see any control you have over anyone."

"Diamond, my liege, please rest assured, this time I have everything going as planned."

"And the plan is?"

"To strike a deal with the Scouts. Their leader, Sailor Moon, for the child." Rubeus smiled.

Diamond glared at Rubeus through the mirror. "We do not have Sailor Moon. What are you getting yourself into Rubeus?"

"I put a spell on who I believe to be Sailor Moon. She doesn't know what's happening to her and she's turning evil. She will come to us Prince Diamond. The Scouts will not know what's wrong before its too late."

"How are you sure this will go as you planned?"

"I'm not Diamond. All I ask is just one more chance. The Scouts will be so desperate to get their precious leader returned to them, they will give up the child and then the future is all ours for the taking."

"This girl had better be Sailor Moon Rubeus. This is the last chance I'm granting you. If this plan fails, I will take matters into my own hands. And you do not want that to happen."

"I understand," Rubeus bowed, "Would you like to see the girl?"

"Yes, let me see her."

Rubeus nodded. He waved his hand and the reflection where Diamond once was, was replaced with the image of the girl sitting on the steps of her house. She resembled Sailor Moon. The image stayed in place for a couple seconds and then Diamond returned. He nodded and disappeared.

Rubeus sighed. Now the only thing was to make sure that this girl was really Sailor Moon and that she was in fact turning evil. He was not sure if he had come in contact long enough with the girl to place the spell on her. He could feel the negative energy radiating off her. It was strong and he was almost certain the girl was Sailor Moon.

A/N: Another chapter done. This is another chapter that hasn't changed much. As always, review please.