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After Serena had left, Darien was left alone to face the furious Raye all by himself. He braced himself for impact. "How could you? And on Valentine's day!" she screamed at him, her face turning red and tears running down her cheeks. Darien could understand her anger, but Raye looked incredibly upset. He had never considered that he and Raye had an actual relationship, but that they just went on a few dates. Darien let her get it all out of her system before daring to speak.

"Raye, our relationship wasn't what you thought it was. It was nothing but a silly school-girl crush." He winced, not meaning to sound so cruel, but he had no other way to put it. "I'm sorry that I kissed Serena, especially in front of you, but believe me, there's a good reason why." Darien added, trying not to let on anything else. He thought that it would be better for Serena to explain, as she was Raye's good friend. And Darien did not want to upset Raye any further.

"Oh yeah, and what's that?" Raye's voice was menacing, but Darien could hear the hurt. He sighed and turned his back on her to face the city instead. He just couldn't stand the look on Raye's face. "I'm not sure I'm the one that should be telling you that." He replied softly, looking down. He could hear a sniff from behind him but still kept his back to her. "Fine." Raye mumbled, turning back to the kitchen where her friends were still standing, looks of bewilderment on thier faces as they watched Raye approach them.

"What on Earth happened?" Lita asked Raye, who kept her head bowed. "First Serena leaves without saying anything, and now you..." Mina added, before realizing that they weren't going to get much out of Raye.

"Maybe we should go." Ami announced, nudging Mina, who nodded. "Yeah. I'm tired." She added as Ami, Lita and herself went to to collect their bags. Raye made her way back to the balcony, where Darien was still looking out at the city. She moved up behind him. "Happy Valentine's day, Darien." She whispered before going back inside and also getting her own bag.

When he heard the front door slam, Darien let out a shaky breath. "What a night." He exclaimed, enjoying the cold night breeze as his mind began to swim. He stood out there for a while, before going inside and settling down on his couch. "If Serena's Sailor Moon, then...Raye is Mars, Ami is Mercury, Lita is Jupiter so Mina is Venus." he murmured in awe as things became clear to him. He slapped his hand to his forehead. So that's how they all met and became such good friends! He thought, and laughed at how obvious it was.

Darien only wished that Raye had not been hurt. He was still trying to understand why he had kissed Serena again, especially knowing that she was Serena. Did he have feelings for her, or were they just his feelings for Sailor Moon pushing him to do such a thing? He lay his head on the back of the couch, closing his eyes as he continued to think. Everything was going to change after tonight. He was certain about that.

"Nice place, Darien."

Darien opened his eyes and shot up to see a massive image of Zoicite on his television screen.

"How did you find me?" His eyes were wide with horror. What on Earth was going on?

"You didn't think you could hide forever, did you, Tuxedo Mask?"

Darien grinned. So they had finally found him. "What do you want, Zoicite?"

"You and I both tired of chasing after the rainbow crystals, so I propose a duel. You and me, winner take all."

Darien raised an eyebrow. "I don't believe you." This sounded all too fishy.

"Oh I'm serious! What's the matter Darien? Scared to fight me without your Sailor pals along? Is that it?"

Darien scoffed in reply. "I'm not afraid of you or anyone from your world."

"Good. Then meet me at the Starlight Tower at 5 o'clock tommorow afternoon. Come alone and bring all the rainbow crystals with you."

"Right I'll be there."

With a laugh, Zoicite's image disappeared from the television and Darien looked out the window with a wince as the sunlight began to stream through.

"Starlight Tower at five."