Chapter Seven: A Shocking Surprise
She took a deep breath as she stood outside the doors that entered the Royal Chapel. This was it, the day that her life would finally be over. She breathed out slowly as the doors opened and she slowly walked in, holding her bouquet tightly...
Earth...
"Darien what are you doing?" Thomas asked as he followed Darien out of the cottage. "To get Serena.." He said as he continued towards the stables. "How do you plan to do that?" Thomas asked as he continued to follow him. "I'll figure it out when I get there." He answered as he entered the stables and walked towards Shadow's stall. "Darien.." Thomas started, but was caught off. "What Thomas?" Darien asked with irritation in his voice as he turned around and faced the old man. "Be careful." Thomas finished as he stared into the young Prince's eyes.
Darien's face softened as he stared at the old man. "I will." He responded as he turned back towards Shadow and began saddling him up.
Moon Kingdom...
The doors to the chapel opened and as the music began to play, Serenity slowly walked down the long aisle. Prince Diamond stood at the end next to the preacher. She looked ahead of her as memories danced around inside of her head. His laughter, his smile, and his tender kiss, brought tears to her eyes. She could even hear him calling her name, no matter how much she tried to push the sound out of her head, it seemed to be getting louder.
Earth...
He climbed up on Shadow and raced towards the palace ruins. As he rode, he could think of nothing other then her beautiful face, her smile, and her laughter. He reached the palace with in minutes it seemed like. He climbed off Shadow and tied him up before running into the Palace, searching for the teleporting room...
Moon Kingdom...
She made it half way down the aisle, when a wonderful sound made her stop. The doors to the chapel busted open followed by a shout. "Serena!" He shouted as he appeared in the doorway to the chapel. She whirled around and blinked twice to make sure he was really there.
"What's going on?" The King roared as he stood up from his throne chair. "Darien.." She breathed as a smile spread across her lips, while tears flowed down her cheeks. She lifted her gown and trotted towards him. He smiled as he walked quickly towards her. They met half way and embraced each other with a hug.
Everyone in the chapel gasped in surprise as they watched the two. "What are you doing here?" She whispered while still holding onto him tightly. "To rescue you from making the biggest mistake of your life.." He answered softly as he pulled her out of his embrace. She stared into his eyes as her mood changed to sadness. "Darien...we can never be..I am a Princess..." She whispered sadly.
"Serenity! What is going on?" Her father shouted startling the two. She turned around and looked at her angry father as Darien looked up at the man. He took her hand and led her towards her father. "What are you doing?" She whispered. He didn't say anything only continued to walk towards her father. "Your Majesty.." Darien said as he bowed before the king.
"What are you doing here, young man?" King Jonathan growled as he looked down at Darien. Darien rose, but before he could say another word, someone else spoke up. "Your Highness, please allow me to introduce, Prince Darien of Earth. The son of King Eric and Queen Juliet of the Golden Kingdom.." A voice said from the other side of the chapel room. Everyone looked over to their left to find a older man with a golden colored uniform on.
"That's impossible..The royal family from Earth perished in the war years ago.." King Jonathan protested. Serena stood there shocked as she stared at Darien with a glimmer of hope in her eyes. "It is possible your highness. Right before my Queen died, she asked me to take the young prince and protect him with my life and that is what I have done all these years. Disguising him as my own grandson." The man said. "Who are you?" The king asked as he stared at the old man. "I am Sir Thomas, we have met before, your highness." Thomas said as he bowed before the king.
"Is this true?" Serena asked as she continued to stare at him. Darien turned from the King and faced her. He lifted her veil so he could stare into her eyes. He rose his hand to her face and touched it gently. "Yes, Sere...I just found out yesterday." Thomas and Jonathan watched the two closely. "I love you, Sere..I would rather die a thousand deaths then to live a life without you..." He said softly. She smiled softly as she rose her hand to his face. "I love you too, I would like nothing better then to spend the rest of my life, by your side." She whispered as she leaned in and kissed him gently on the lips.
"Well isn't that touching..But you are too late, Serenity is already spoken for." Diamond shouted as he walked up behind Serena. He grabbed her arm and ripped the two lovers apart. "Let go! Diamond you are hurting me!" Serena cried as he drug her to the entrance of the chapel. "Serena!" Darien shouted as walked quickly towards them. Diamond whirled around turning Serena's back to him and locking his arm around her neck line. "Don't take another step Earth Prince or it will be your last!" Diamond threatened as he pulled out a dagger and pointed it towards the young prince. "Diamond! Unhand my daughter this instance!" King Jonathan yelled as he stepped down from his throne with Sir Thomas and a few other guards close behind him.
"We had a deal Jonathan, she is mine now!" Diamond shouted. Darien stood there with his fist clenched as he stared at Diamond with anger in his eyes. His gaze wandered from Diamonds face down to her trembling body. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she stared into his eyes. The fear in her eyes made his heart ache for her.
Diamond pulled the dagger closer and placed it close to her neck. She let out a small cry as she closed her eyes tightly. "Now, if any of you dare try and follow us I will kill her." Diamond said as he slowly backed out of the chapel with Serena in his grasp. Darien stood there helplessly as he watched Prince Diamond drag Serena out of the chapel.
