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Chapter Eleven. (Wow!)

He was too late.

Those were the words that kept repeating over and over again inside his head as he watched Serena collapse in someone else's arms. He shouted her name but she was oblivious just like last time. Jealously overtook him for a moment, watching the tender way the scumbag was cradling her. Bastard.

But he couldn't blame the man. He was supposed to have protected her and he failed. Now he vowed to do what ever it took to get her back. It was lucky that they had some unexpected help or he would have never made it this far.

Flashback

He groaned as he opened his eyes and bitterly hoped that it had all been a dream. But alas all he could do is hope as he looked up to see the sky dark as…well night. Frowning as he sat up to look at his surroundings, he noticed the Senshi were just waking up as well.

Clearing his throat to gain their attention, steadily standing up onto his feet, he watched as they turned towards him.

"I think we arrived," he said gesturing towards the left of them where there stood a magnificent castle. It was the complete opposite of the castle they had just left, light flittering in lanterns hanging on the walls and the smell of decay lingering around the place.

"Ew," Venus commented making him stop in his observation overlooking the castle to roll his eyes at her, "haven't these people ever heard of air freshener!"

"Trust you to say something like that," teased Mars upsetting his thoughts once more, "it's not surprising as you know what they say about blondes."

He thought it was his lucky day when Jupiter stepped in. "Enough! Hello, rescue mission going on here."

He watched Venus mutter an apology but he finally managed to tune them out when they continued talking, turning once more to the castle. Which was the best way to go in? He obviously couldn't go in the front way and be like 'hi, I've come for my girlfriend who you kidnapped; I want her back, please.' Didn't that sound like a great idea, his mind sarcastically remarked. Hopefully she'll take him back after he swooped her from the clutches of evil (doubtful like).

He was cut out of his thoughts when he spotted a something move out of the corner of his eyes. Listening to the girls chattering on told him that they hadn't noticed anything yet. Silently reaching into his pocket, he took out a rose and swiftly threw it at the ever edging shadow.

He watched the shadow shriek loudly as the rose whizzed past, alerting the girls making them jump into action.

Striding up to the four girls that had positioned themselves around the mysterious intruder, he pushed Mars and Jupiter gently aside so he could get real close.

"Take your hood down" he had calmly asked while taking another rose out of thin air. He knew he wouldn't hold back if the shadow answered no.

He sighed when he heard a whispered "I can't" come from within the depths of the hood and without hesitation he sent his arm flying to the side, rose firmly clutched in his hand.

SMACK

He listened to the others gasp loudly as the force of his hit sent the figure tumbling to the ground, hood falling down. Green hair tumbled out and he instantly knew who it was.

"Emerald, here to stop us, eh?" he sneered distastefully at her, watching as she brought a hand to her face to stop the cut he had made to stop bleeding. However he was shocked when she spoke the words "no" and turned to look at him. Her eyes shone with unshed tears and the look of shame was plastered on her face.

He realised the Senshi had moved forward again and were standing by his side. "State your purpose here, Emerald," Venus asked in the same tone as he had used, which he found he had no guilt for.

"Fine," she whispered, flipping the hood back on. "I want to help you…the Princess is in danger."

"And why would you want to help us, you're the enemy!" Mars had shouted and he had groaned. How did Serena keep them in line, oh wait, she didn't.

"Mars," he warned before turning his gaze back on the now hooded Emerald. "Now, tell us what you know and believe me, if you are lying, I won't hesitate to kill you."

"My life is yours," she had stated proudly, standing herself up straight. He actually felt admiration for her. Almost.

"I…I've tried to kill her countless times, even that time in the park. Jealously is always overtaking my missions and…I have paid the price. She is worse now than she would be if she was dead!" He had jumped back startled as she grabbed hold of his tuxedo, burying herself into his chest, sobbing uncontrollably. He had pushed her away all the time thinking she was still an enemy.

Hearing her sniffle, he waited until she continued on. "He is a beast when he can't get what he wants. And right now, the Princess is refusing to love him."

He felt something grow inside of him at the mention of Serena's stubbornness but he realised that Emerald was still talking so listened back in.

"The Prince is planning something and I'm actually scared for my enemy…ha never thought I'd actually say that." He had held up a hand to stop her asking, "Can you show us in or not?"

He looked on as she nodded and slowly turned to the side, beckoning for them to follow. He had strode on at once but he heard the girls hesitate and was about to turn around. But they quickly followed.

They kept to the shadows as Emerald led them through secret passages. He had to cover his nose quite a lot as the smell of decay was getting worse and he heard the girls gag many times. Mercury was sick when the got to the worst part and even he almost spilt his guts. He couldn't tell if Emerald was affected or not as she still wore the hood.

He knew the girls were dying to talk to each other but he appreciated that they kept quiet. At long last, he saw light up ahead and sighed happily. It didn't last when he had heard a gut wrenching scream that he knew too well.

"Serena!" he shouted rushing forward, forgetting about the others. But he had gotten there too late.

End flashback.

"You were too late, Prince," taunted Prince Diamond throwing what he was thinking in his face as turned to pick Serena up bridal style. Darien looked on as she lay limp in the man's arms and seethed with rage as he saw the red mark on her cheek. He strode forward and held his cane out as a sword which made Diamond roar with laughter.

"Silly Prince, you think you can beat me, lets see if you can try." He turned to his brother Sapphire and motioned for him to come forward. "Take the Princess to her room, we'll see if the crystal works when she awakens" he asked. He passed him Serena and waited until he had left the room before drawing his sword.

"Let's dance!" Diamond shouted as cane and sword met each other half way.

Meanwhile, the Senshi had watched the exchange from where they were hiding. Emerald had stopped them before they could rush forward, whispering "I didn't know he was going to be here" to them.

Mercury was the one to ask if she knew where Serena was being taken. Emerald slowly nodded. Venus sprung into action again, ordering Jupiter and Mercury to go get Serena while she and Mars waited as Darien's backup. She also asked Mercury to do a quick scan as she had felt an ominous feeling around the collapsed girl but couldn't see what it was. Mercury said a whispered of course. They quickly followed Emerald back through more passageways which made them groan in advance. But they know all had a good feeling inside of them.

It was time to get their leader back!

End Chapter 11.

I'm stopping it here because I am super tired and the next chapter I want to be perfect as we see what has happened to Serena.

I hope you like it and please tell me what you think. I'm trying different styles of writing (don't know if u can tell like .)

Once this story is completed, I will be revising it for the mistakes I have made. But I do love the plot!

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