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Chapter two: Changing Serena

"LUNA! I AM GOING TO BE LATE AGAIN! WHY DIDN'T YOU WAKE ME UP?" What else could I do but blame it on the cat? If I took the blame it would mean that the others we right. I am not worthy of being the leader or their princess. Now that Chaos has been destroyed life should be getting easier right? That is what I thought at least, but it seems that lately I feel worse. Like before the constant battles distracted me from the emptiness in my heart.

"Serena, honestly I don't know how you managed to defeat Chaos when you aren't even responsible enough to get out of bed on time!" Luna's words cut deep into my heart, but I will just walk away like always. What is the point in arguing when no one believes in you anyway? After all I am only the reincarnation of the Moon Princess and the champion of Love and Justice Sailor Moon. I don't deserve any respect even though I have saved the world how many times?

"Whatever, Luna I have to go!" My words came out harsher than intended, but the bitterness deep within my heart has begun to take over my every thought. As I hurry down the stairs and toward the door I hear them at the table. My family, the people who are supposed to love me unconditionally are discussing all my imperfections. I cannot take much more of this! I run for the door without a second glance, I need to run it is the only time I feel free.

The sidewalk is empty what a perfect time of day; the challenge is to make it to school before class starts. As I begin my journey I travel to my own little world, no one can hurt me here. My mind is finally clear as the sound of my sneakers hitting the pavement fills my ears drowning out any bad thoughts. If I keep running maybe I can escape my problems. If I could just keep going unfortunately the ache in my legs from not stretching before hand will not allow me to keep running. No not today, I will not stop I will make it on time! I will give them the surprise of their lives!

Turning the corner I cannot stop that is until I crash into Darien. I just want to get up and continue to school so I try to avoid too much conversation with him.

"Where is the fire Meatball head?" The name sends rage through out my body unable to contain my anger. I simply smile, and continue running I am not going to dignify that name with an answer. So many people know how much I hate that name, and yet they continue to use it. In the Sliver Millennium they would have been beheaded for making fun of the royal hairstyle. I can just picture him standing back there dumbfounded. I know I will hear it later for leaving him, but for now I need to make it to my class.

As I reach the school I am still not late, I have a chance to make it on time. As I reach for my classroom door I begin turning the knob, but the bell rings before I open the door. Feeling defeated I have no choice but to enter the classroom and be ridiculed for being late again. I made an honest effort today, but I will never be good enough I suppose Destiny has it out for me.

"Glad you decided to join us Serena, at least you're not as late as normal! However, with only two weeks left until summer break you need to get your act together or you will fail!" Toward the end of the sentence her calm voice turned into shouting. Why bother replying? So I head toward my desk time avoiding the scouts disapproving glares. Who needs them anyway? True friends would love you with your faults!

I just need sometime by myself to think things through. I will tell them at lunch that I am not going to the scout meeting today; after all we don't have any current enemies to discuss. I deserve sometime to myself I feel so suffocated around them lately. Even Darien since he came home from college for the summer, everything that comes out of his mouth bothers me. I know I don't love him but I don't know how to end the relationship with out the others throwing a tantrum. Oh well I am going to try to pay attention in class today, be alert Serena try to understand this material.

Lunch Time

The scouts were all surrounded underneath a nearby tree, I guess now is as good a time as any.

"Hey guys, what's up? I really need to talk to you about something." I put forth my best smile and waited for them to respond

"What is it meatball head? We are trying to eat our lunch! If you want our lunch you can just forget it, I brought enough for the responsible scouts!" Rei doesn't even go to this school why should she have lunch with us anyway! Oh well no matter I just need some space and time to think about things.

"I won't be attending this evening scout meeting, I hope that is alright I have to much going on right now. I need time to sort through stuff okay?" I see it Rei is going to explode but I am not in the mood today I need to be alone. I wont let her scare me not today.

"What do you mean you need sometime? Who do you think you are? You are supposed to be the leader of the scouts and yet you always think about yourself. Never putting others in front of your needs!" That was it this time Rei crossed the line.

"That is it Rei, Who do I think I am? I am Serenity Princess of the Moon, and the one who has died countless times to save this stupid planet for people like you who don't even appreciate it! You want a different leader fine choose one but treason is punishable by death. I am taking the day off to think, I did not ask your permission!" They all just stared at me unsure of what to say in response. I have to get out of here, for the first time in my life I am ditching school. It just seems worth it today, time to hide in my secret spot amongst the white rose.

So many years ago my dearest friend showed me this special place. She told me in the Sliver Millennium it was my favorite hiding spot because of the white rose garden and the barrier that surrounds it. No one could ever find me here except for a privileged few and mother. Now I can Sailor Teleport here when I need sometime to myself with out anyone finding me. Soon she will be here to check on me. Sailor Pluto is my loyalist scout and friend.

"Hello Trista, I've been expecting you" As she softly smiled I noticed it didn't reach her eyes. She knows the truth and wants me to tell her.

"Princess, I am sorry to bother you. But, I watched everything that happened. I just wanted to let you know that I am here for you if you need to talk."

"Trista, I want to tell you everything but, please don't be angry with me okay?" As she nodded her head in agreement I decided to tell her everything if I let anymore bottle up inside I would burst.

"Trista, I can't stand it anymore! Everything is falling apart, I am tired of being this person, and the harder I try to be someone else the worst I feel! I am a failure in everyone's eyes and they make no secret of it. Although when the world needs saved I am a good enough leader!" The tears began falling but I don't care anymore. Trista reached for me embracing me allowing me to cry and continue my story.

"I feel like a part of my heart is missing and, the missing part keeps filling with anger and bitterness. I know that I am meant to be with Darien and have Rini but I don't love either of them! I thought that love took time to grow so at first I just ignored the feelings. The longer we are together the more I grow to despise him; every word out of his mouth is an insult! As for Rini I can't stand the little brat she acts just like him, and I am sorry if I sound like an insensitive mother but I hate her to. No one believes in me, even my family hates me, I am going to fail my classes, and I don't know what to do." I couldn't help it I began sobbing letting all of the bottled emotions out for the first time. I wish I could say that it helped me but the only thing it did was made me sure that I am going to end it with Darien and keep my distance from the scouts for a while.

"Trista, my dearest friend I know what I am going to do now can you help me?"

"Princess, I can not change the emptiness in your heart but tell me what you want me to do."

"I am going to end it with Darien, I cannot spend the rest of my life with someone I can't even stand to look at. I need your help keeping my distance from the scouts; I want to move away from the Juban area for right now. I am going to erase my families memories; will you help me find a home?"

"Anything Princess, I can help you find a new home, I know the outer scouts would let you stay with them if you wished. As for school I think that I can help you pass the exam at the end of the term. It will take a lot of hard work though. "

"Thank you Trista, do you think the outer scouts would mind if I lived with them until I can afford my own place? Are you sure you could help someone as stupid as me be ready for the exam?" I was excited about the prospect of a new life with the outer scouts something deep inside me told me no matter what I will fail.

"Princess, I have everlasting patients especially for someone as smart as you are! You have not been given the opportunity to show that you are smart" Trista smile warmed my heart and made me feel good about all the decisions I was making. Will this fill the void in my heart?

"Princess, I have to arrange things at the outers home if you don't mind. You should leave now so you can begin erasing your family's memories, and pack your things okay?"

"You are right Trista! I am going to move out tonight, my life changes tonight!" The excitement gave me an adrenal rush like no other it is time to fix things. I hugged Trista one last time before leaving to complete the tasks at hand.

Some where else in time and space

"Do you see now Destiny? You medalling in the Princess's affairs has only made things worse!" Pluto was angry and she was not in the mood to hide it, as she yelled at the older woman across the room.

"Pluto, please relax! I know now that I messed up, I couldn't break the bond that they have! Maybe, if Serenity sees him again and what he has become she will change her mind?"

"Do you hear yourself? Honestly, Destiny I told you to watch the rose garden don't you see Serenity is suffering? She feels horrible because she hates the man she is suppose to marry and worse the child they have together!"

"Perhaps, you are right Pluto. I am not sure how to fix this but I will try for Princess Serenity's sake. Things are now quite in the year After Colony 195 maybe it is time to reunite the Princess with her knight?"

"What are you planning Destiny? I know you hate idea of the Princess with Duo. So why would you make it so easy for the Princess to be with him?"

"I didn't say it would be easy! I want you to restore his memories but you are not to restore Serenity's. When you restore Duo's memories if he decides to come for his love he will have two weeks to prove that he is her soul mate. If not he will be sent back to his time with his memories. Also, tell that selfish knight he has a chance to forget about the princess once more, if he chooses to stay in his time period."

"Destiny, that is so cruel!"

"If their love is as strong as you think it is there will be no problem! If he fails he will have to live with his punishment for the rest of his life. Now off with you Pluto, there is much work to be done!"

Pluto's Point Of View

At least Destiny is giving the Princess a chance at happiness once again. I know that Serenity and Duo are made for one another I have seen the future when they are together and it is bright. Compared to what she is in store for with Darien. After I am done helping the Princess move I will begin the journey to see Duo. For now I suppose I better get back to Serena so that she can finish moving tonight.