Secret Soul
**DISCLAIMER: Sailor Moon and other characters belong to Naoko Takeuchi, Cartoon Network, etc. The ideas (i.e. the slayer, watcher... etc.) of BTVS belong to it's creator Joss Whedon, the WB, etc. None of these characters belong to me. **
Author's Notes: Hi. This is my first fanfic so please bear with me. This is an AU and I portrayed Serena/Sailormoon quite differently than how she originally is. So don't be surprised if you don't see her klutzing out every now and then. Please send some feedback! and Enjoy reading. :)
Rating: PG-13
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"Begin at the Beginning and when you get to the end stop" -Alice in Wonderland.
Secret Soul
by: Anaika Knight
CHAPTER TEN
Ethan walked along the cemetery as he continued patrolling. As he walked amongst the graves a horrible feeling washed over him. It was filled with pain and desperation. "Sere?" Ethan said out loud as he looked up to see, coming towards him, a griffon. Ethan stood there amazed as he watched it come down to the ground and land only a few feet away from him. Ready, with his sword poised, he slowly approached the griffon as it bowed towards him, revealing a limp body upon its back. His eyes widened in fear as he ran towards her. "Serena!" Ethan cried as he picked up Serena's body in his arms. Blood began to cover his clothes as he gently laid her upon the floor. Her clothes were burnt along with parts of her skin. She was bleeding on her arms and legs. Ethan placed his sword on the ground as he took off his backpack. Quickly, he began to pull out medical supplies like bandages and medicine. Efficiently, he started cleaning off her wounds before he wrapped it up with some bandages. She still wasn't awake, but she was still breathing which was a great relief to Ethan as he finished cleaning her up.
Once Ethan was done, he looked at her in sadness. "I have to do something. She needs help." Ethan thought before an idea formed in his head. He took a deep breath as he tried to relax his body. Kneeling beside her, he placed one hand upon her forehead as he held her hand in the other. He then closed his eyes as he began to see the scenes that just occurred awhile ago. She was protecting 'John' the griffon from being hurt by the Scouts. Ethan smiled lightly. "That's my girl. Always putting other first even a youma." Ethan joked trying to keep himself lighthearted. Rubbing his thumb across her forehead, he soon placed a soft kiss upon it. As he did that, a slight gold glow surrounded her as her eyes began to flutter. Ethan knelt there not amazed at what was happening. He just knelt there and continued sending her his energy, his life into her still body. A moment or so later, Ethan was gracious to see her eyes blinking before she opened it fully. It was the most beautiful sight, and it truly reminded him of Sleeping Beauty.
"Ethan? Are we- in the cemetery? Where's John?" She asked slowly as she slowly inspected her surroundings. Ethan pushed back some falling strands of her hair. "Yes, we're in the cemetery. You're going to be fine. You just need to rest for a while and don't worry about.. John? He's okay." Ethan said as he motioned behind him where the big griffon was lying down on the ground. Serena smiled lightly as she looked down at herself. She had bandages on but what happened to the burnt marks. Why was she look as is she didn't even get heavily hurt? Serena looked up at Ethan confused. "What happened? What did you do?" She asked hesitantly, unsure of what he was going to say. Ethan turned his eyes away for a moment but faced her again more seriously. "I healed you when John brought you here. You were unconscious so I helped awaken your mind while I healed your wounds." Ethan explained. Serena's eyes became wide in disbelief. "How? You're not human are you?" Serena said as calmness filled her. Ethan nodded. "I have healing powers where I can send my energy into another person. I'm not human, well not in the normal sense. I'm an immortal." Ethan sat down beside her. "When I was twenty-two, I was attacked by a warlock while I was in Europe. I defeated him with the use of a sword, but as I stabbed him through the heart, a strong power filled me. It escaped from him and entered me. Before he died, he laughed mockingly as he told me bluntly that I was immortal. For a while I wasn't really affected by it. I had the opportunity to stay young forever, who wouldn't love that. But, after a few years and after watching people I loved and knew die from old age while I still looked young pained me. I watched many devastating things in my life, but I've helped stop most of it too. Forty years after I became immortal, I was asked by the powers that be to go out and protect the innocent until I was able to find the Slayer, the future. You are my destiny. For most of my immortal life I have spent it looking for you." Ethan replied.
Serena sat beside him stunned. Ethan was an immortal, and he had been looking for her the whole time. "How old are you then?" Serena asked curiously. "I look twenty-two but I'm actually over four hundred years old. I've been alive since the 1600s." Ethan answered sincerely. Serena sat there silently as she thought about it some more. Soon a caring smile reached her face. "Immortal or not, you're still my good friend. At least I know I don't have to worry about you getting hurt during battles." Serena said jokingly. Ethan laughed. "True, but now we have to get you home." Ethan looked towards John. "C'mon, John let's go." Ethan said. John bucked his head up and down as he approached Ethan. "We're going to have to try and find a way to turn you back to normal." He said as picked Serena off her feet and into his arms.
Carefully he climbed onto John's back and signaled him to go. Soon they were lifted high into the air and were flying above the clouds as they went towards Ethan's home. Serena held onto Ethan closely as she closed her eyes and rested into his embrace. "Thanks Ethan." Serena whispered as she began to breathe lightly against his shirt. Ethan looked down at her. "Always." Ethan replied as he stroked her hair softly as he directed John where to go.
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"My Queen, the girl's family has been brought to Prince Diamond. They're trapped in his dungeons. Also, we lost a youma to the girl and the Scouts, your majesty." An officer explained quickly as he stood in the front of the room and Beryl. Beryl looked down at him displeased. "Forget the youma. Tell Malachite to get the others ready. It's time capture the Silver crystal and get rid of those pesky scouts." Beryl walked towards her dark globe as she looked into it intently. "Tell Prince Diamond to send his vampires to distract the girl while my newest general gets prepared." Beryl instructed before the officer left the room.
Beryl stayed in front of her globe as she watched an image of the family in Diamond's dungeons. It was dark and she could see the family huddled together, purely afraid. She smiled happily as she thought about her latest plan. It was genius and now all she had to do was wait for the warrior to show up, then everything would go as planned. Beryl looked back into the globe as the picture began to change. A tall figure stood in an empty room. A man with short dark brown hair, dressed in a general's uniform, and his blue eyes contrasting against the room. An evil gleam shone in his eyes as he stood at attention. Beryl beamed in pleasure as she felt victory coming near her. "Finally. Nicholas-" Her eyes looked at the general in the image. "You're going to kill the Moon Princess and her scouts. No matter what the cost." Beryl said as she laughed out loud. Beryl continued with her revelry while four unnoticed figures hid in the shadows watching like they've always had. Watching and waiting for one precise moment when the time would come for.. death.
The four figures stood in various heights and their figures were thin and strongly poised. "We have to awaken her now. Beryl's getting wiser and stronger than before. She'll be prepared this time." The tallest figure said strongly as it tightened its grip on a long silver staff in its hand. The small figure next to it looked up. "We can't. She's not ready. It'll be too much for her. She'll loose control or worse she could die. Magus still needs to work with her." It responded. "No. She'll be ready. It's our responsibility to protect life and it'll die unless we do something. There's no other choice. The Moon Princess must awaken."
***
"Serena. Don't you think you should rest before you go back to school?" Ethan asked as he watched Serena slowly getting ready for school. Serena was dressed in her school uniform with high knee-highs and her hair was in its usual blond meatball head style. Most of her bruises were already healed, thanks to her slayer powers.
Yet, some were still noticeable on her arm and legs. Serena looked at herself in the mirror. "True, but if I don't go. The Scouts and Darien will get suspicious about me. Anyway, Darien already believes I'm Selene. He probably told the scouts. So I have to try to make them think otherwise." Serena explained as she put on a jacket and started packing her books in her bag. "How do you know he knows?" Ethan asked curiously. Serena stopped and looked at him. "As crazy as it sounds, I heard it in my mind. I heard his voice thinking about it before I left with John. I can't explain it. Do you think its part of my slayer powers?" Serena asked as she continued getting her books. Ethan's eyes grew smaller as he stood there against the doorframe. "I don't think so, but it can be something else." Ethan replied. Serena finished packing and slipped on her shoes. "Okay, I'll do some research after school. We have training before patrolling. So try to be home before four." Serena said cheerily. Ethan rolled his eyes. "I thought I was the one who had to push you to train." Ethan laughed. Serena walked up to him and kissed him lightly on the cheek. "You are. I'm just taking the initiative and helping out a little." Serena said before she made her way out the door.
School was the same as it was the day before. Teachers were giving lectures and loads of homework. Serena sat through most of her morning classes, taking notes, and talking to several of her friends along the way. It was normal and it was such a relief to have this consistency in her life. Serena smiled to herself as she thought about it. After getting her fifth and sixth period books, she made her way into the courtyard for lunch with the girls. As she approached them, she felt a strong feeling coming from them, but she wasn't able to tell what it was exactly. It was unsettling.
"Hey! What's going on?" Serena asked as she sat down next to Amy. Amy looked at her and smiled. Serena stared at all of them and realized they had a look of caution in them. 'Darien must have told them.' Serena said to herself as she tried to start up a conversation again. "So are you going to celebrate your anniversaries this weekend?" Serena asked nicely as she recalled that they were going to celebrate all their anniversaries on the same day together since they all started dating about the same time. Coincidence, huh? Serena thought. The girls lightened their moods once they heard about their anniversaries. "Oh yes. We're going to the Harmonia Gardens at the Starlight Tower for dinner and dancing. It'll be so much fun. I wish you could come Serena." Mina gushed. "Hey, why don't you come? You could bring Ethan." Lita suggested. Serena smiled at them. 'At least they're talking now.'
"Oh, no. You guys go. Anyway, Ethan has a business meeting this weekend. It's okay, but if you need any help getting ready. Feel free to ask." Serena replied. The girls nodded. "That'd be great, Serena. Especially since the guys told us not to buy dresses for the occasion. I don't understand why though." Amy stated. "I know, Chad was telling me just to dress up in casual clothes. I don't know where he comes from, but when do you ever go to the most expensive restaurant in Tokyo in casual clothes." Raye added. "Well here is an idea. Why don't you all come to my house and get ready there. It'll be fun." Serena offered. The girls nodded and clapped happily. "Awesome. By the way, we're going to Darien's this afternoon to meet the guys. Why don't you come with us?" Raye asked. Serena turned towards Raye and looked at her.
"Maybe if Darien sees her up close, he'll be able to make out a resemblance." Serena heard Raye say in her mind. Serena smiled. "I'm sorry, I can't. I promised Ethan I'd meet him this afternoon. Maybe next time." Serena answered. Raye simply nodded before she continued eating her lunch. The group was quiet for a while until the bell rang. "I have to get to class. I'll see you guys tomorrow." Serena said as she began to get up. Suddenly a loud, hiss filled the air. "AHHH!!!" People began to scream as a youma stood in the middle of the courtyard not far from them as it began to attack the students. "No. Not now." Serena thought as she let out a gasp as her friends surrounded her. Serena began to tremble in fear as she acted her part. "Guys. We have to run. C'mon." Serena said as she began to push through them, away from the youma. As she moved away, a strong pull in her mind called for her to fight, but she couldn't. Her identity would be revealed if she did. Serena looked at her friends and saw them staring at her as if they were waiting for her to do something. Serena was about to talk when another scream filled the air. They all turned back towards the youma to see it hurting more students. Raye turned to Mina. "Why don't we split up? So the youma doesn't catch us." Raye looked at Amy seriously. Serena watched as they're eyes spoke to each other. "Amy, why don't you and Serena go and find a teacher. We'll try to help some of the students who are lying on the ground." Raye instructed. Serena looked at them wearily. The people needed her help but the scouts could handle it right? They always have before she came. Serena calmed her mind as she continued to act scared. "You can't. You might get hurt. Why don't we all just go get a teacher?" Serena pleaded while she was focusing on the snake-like youma only a few paces away. "Grow up, Serena. We can't leave them there it's not right. Why don't you think of someone other than yourself sometimes?" Raye said harshly. Serena took a step back in shock. Raye's words stung especially since they were untrue. She risked her life more than once for them. If they only knew the truth, but right now wasn't the best time. "Fine. Let's go Amy." Serena replied as she grabbed Amy's hand and began hurrying out of the courtyard.
Raye watched Amy and Serena go. Once they were totally out of sight, she turned back towards the other girls. "All right. Let's hurry and get rid of this youma. One of you better call Darien." Raye said before they each transformed.
"Mars Star Power!"
"Venus Star Power!"
"Jupiter Star Power!"
Mars and Jupiter hurried over to the youma and began attacking while Venus stayed behind to call Tuxedo Mask. "Darien! Youma at school, in the main courtyard. Hurry!" She explained into her communicator. After Darien confirmed that he was on his way she hurried to the others. "Venus Meteor Shower blast!" She cried while Mars and Jupiter got ready for their attacks. Just then, the youma began to fight back immensely as it launched a fleet of thorns towards them. Quickly they dodged and hurried out of the way. "I wish we didn't send Amy away. We need her bubbles right about now." Mars grumbled regretfully. "You called? Mercury Bubbles Blast!" Mercury called out as the whole area filled with thick fog. "Thanks Mercury. What happened to Serena?" Mars answered as she heard Jupiter and Venus fighting the youma. "She stayed with Ms. Haruna after we called the medics. I don't think she's the one." Amy said sincerely before they joined the fight.
Moments, later Darien finally arrived and they soon defeated the youma. After the fight, they quickly de-transformed and began to walk to the library as they discussed their situation. "Serena isn't Selene. She was really afraid of the youma and she didn't even feel compelled to help the victims. She can't be it." Raye explained. The other girls agreed. Darien looked at them disappointedly. "I really thought... It doesn't matter anymore, but now we're back to square one again. Who is Selene?" Darien stated as he sat on the steps of the library. The girls sat beside him. "I don't know, but I think we confront her the next time we see her. After the fight, we corner her and ask her what we want to know." Mina suggested determinedly. "What if she doesn't answer us? Then what?" Amy asked curiously. Raye looked at Mina and then back at Amy. "We encourage her to tell us and by that I mean we fight her." She replied. Amy's eyes grew wider in shock. "You can't be serious; she'll obviously fight back." Amy stated. Lita stood up in front of them. "There are five of us. She couldn't take us all on. She'll have no choice but to tell us. We have to do this." Lita answered forcefully. Everyone stayed quiet for a while until Darien stood up beside Lita. "I'm in. Let's do it. We need answers; it's the only way right now." Darien said. The girls got up and agreed. Darien stood there as his mind kept telling him the same thing: Beware.
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**DISCLAIMER: Sailor Moon and other characters belong to Naoko Takeuchi, Cartoon Network, etc. The ideas (i.e. the slayer, watcher... etc.) of BTVS belong to it's creator Joss Whedon, the WB, etc. None of these characters belong to me. **
Author's Notes: Hi. This is my first fanfic so please bear with me. This is an AU and I portrayed Serena/Sailormoon quite differently than how she originally is. So don't be surprised if you don't see her klutzing out every now and then. Please send some feedback! and Enjoy reading. :)
Rating: PG-13
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"Begin at the Beginning and when you get to the end stop" -Alice in Wonderland.
Secret Soul
by: Anaika Knight
CHAPTER TEN
Ethan walked along the cemetery as he continued patrolling. As he walked amongst the graves a horrible feeling washed over him. It was filled with pain and desperation. "Sere?" Ethan said out loud as he looked up to see, coming towards him, a griffon. Ethan stood there amazed as he watched it come down to the ground and land only a few feet away from him. Ready, with his sword poised, he slowly approached the griffon as it bowed towards him, revealing a limp body upon its back. His eyes widened in fear as he ran towards her. "Serena!" Ethan cried as he picked up Serena's body in his arms. Blood began to cover his clothes as he gently laid her upon the floor. Her clothes were burnt along with parts of her skin. She was bleeding on her arms and legs. Ethan placed his sword on the ground as he took off his backpack. Quickly, he began to pull out medical supplies like bandages and medicine. Efficiently, he started cleaning off her wounds before he wrapped it up with some bandages. She still wasn't awake, but she was still breathing which was a great relief to Ethan as he finished cleaning her up.
Once Ethan was done, he looked at her in sadness. "I have to do something. She needs help." Ethan thought before an idea formed in his head. He took a deep breath as he tried to relax his body. Kneeling beside her, he placed one hand upon her forehead as he held her hand in the other. He then closed his eyes as he began to see the scenes that just occurred awhile ago. She was protecting 'John' the griffon from being hurt by the Scouts. Ethan smiled lightly. "That's my girl. Always putting other first even a youma." Ethan joked trying to keep himself lighthearted. Rubbing his thumb across her forehead, he soon placed a soft kiss upon it. As he did that, a slight gold glow surrounded her as her eyes began to flutter. Ethan knelt there not amazed at what was happening. He just knelt there and continued sending her his energy, his life into her still body. A moment or so later, Ethan was gracious to see her eyes blinking before she opened it fully. It was the most beautiful sight, and it truly reminded him of Sleeping Beauty.
"Ethan? Are we- in the cemetery? Where's John?" She asked slowly as she slowly inspected her surroundings. Ethan pushed back some falling strands of her hair. "Yes, we're in the cemetery. You're going to be fine. You just need to rest for a while and don't worry about.. John? He's okay." Ethan said as he motioned behind him where the big griffon was lying down on the ground. Serena smiled lightly as she looked down at herself. She had bandages on but what happened to the burnt marks. Why was she look as is she didn't even get heavily hurt? Serena looked up at Ethan confused. "What happened? What did you do?" She asked hesitantly, unsure of what he was going to say. Ethan turned his eyes away for a moment but faced her again more seriously. "I healed you when John brought you here. You were unconscious so I helped awaken your mind while I healed your wounds." Ethan explained. Serena's eyes became wide in disbelief. "How? You're not human are you?" Serena said as calmness filled her. Ethan nodded. "I have healing powers where I can send my energy into another person. I'm not human, well not in the normal sense. I'm an immortal." Ethan sat down beside her. "When I was twenty-two, I was attacked by a warlock while I was in Europe. I defeated him with the use of a sword, but as I stabbed him through the heart, a strong power filled me. It escaped from him and entered me. Before he died, he laughed mockingly as he told me bluntly that I was immortal. For a while I wasn't really affected by it. I had the opportunity to stay young forever, who wouldn't love that. But, after a few years and after watching people I loved and knew die from old age while I still looked young pained me. I watched many devastating things in my life, but I've helped stop most of it too. Forty years after I became immortal, I was asked by the powers that be to go out and protect the innocent until I was able to find the Slayer, the future. You are my destiny. For most of my immortal life I have spent it looking for you." Ethan replied.
Serena sat beside him stunned. Ethan was an immortal, and he had been looking for her the whole time. "How old are you then?" Serena asked curiously. "I look twenty-two but I'm actually over four hundred years old. I've been alive since the 1600s." Ethan answered sincerely. Serena sat there silently as she thought about it some more. Soon a caring smile reached her face. "Immortal or not, you're still my good friend. At least I know I don't have to worry about you getting hurt during battles." Serena said jokingly. Ethan laughed. "True, but now we have to get you home." Ethan looked towards John. "C'mon, John let's go." Ethan said. John bucked his head up and down as he approached Ethan. "We're going to have to try and find a way to turn you back to normal." He said as picked Serena off her feet and into his arms.
Carefully he climbed onto John's back and signaled him to go. Soon they were lifted high into the air and were flying above the clouds as they went towards Ethan's home. Serena held onto Ethan closely as she closed her eyes and rested into his embrace. "Thanks Ethan." Serena whispered as she began to breathe lightly against his shirt. Ethan looked down at her. "Always." Ethan replied as he stroked her hair softly as he directed John where to go.
***
"My Queen, the girl's family has been brought to Prince Diamond. They're trapped in his dungeons. Also, we lost a youma to the girl and the Scouts, your majesty." An officer explained quickly as he stood in the front of the room and Beryl. Beryl looked down at him displeased. "Forget the youma. Tell Malachite to get the others ready. It's time capture the Silver crystal and get rid of those pesky scouts." Beryl walked towards her dark globe as she looked into it intently. "Tell Prince Diamond to send his vampires to distract the girl while my newest general gets prepared." Beryl instructed before the officer left the room.
Beryl stayed in front of her globe as she watched an image of the family in Diamond's dungeons. It was dark and she could see the family huddled together, purely afraid. She smiled happily as she thought about her latest plan. It was genius and now all she had to do was wait for the warrior to show up, then everything would go as planned. Beryl looked back into the globe as the picture began to change. A tall figure stood in an empty room. A man with short dark brown hair, dressed in a general's uniform, and his blue eyes contrasting against the room. An evil gleam shone in his eyes as he stood at attention. Beryl beamed in pleasure as she felt victory coming near her. "Finally. Nicholas-" Her eyes looked at the general in the image. "You're going to kill the Moon Princess and her scouts. No matter what the cost." Beryl said as she laughed out loud. Beryl continued with her revelry while four unnoticed figures hid in the shadows watching like they've always had. Watching and waiting for one precise moment when the time would come for.. death.
The four figures stood in various heights and their figures were thin and strongly poised. "We have to awaken her now. Beryl's getting wiser and stronger than before. She'll be prepared this time." The tallest figure said strongly as it tightened its grip on a long silver staff in its hand. The small figure next to it looked up. "We can't. She's not ready. It'll be too much for her. She'll loose control or worse she could die. Magus still needs to work with her." It responded. "No. She'll be ready. It's our responsibility to protect life and it'll die unless we do something. There's no other choice. The Moon Princess must awaken."
***
"Serena. Don't you think you should rest before you go back to school?" Ethan asked as he watched Serena slowly getting ready for school. Serena was dressed in her school uniform with high knee-highs and her hair was in its usual blond meatball head style. Most of her bruises were already healed, thanks to her slayer powers.
Yet, some were still noticeable on her arm and legs. Serena looked at herself in the mirror. "True, but if I don't go. The Scouts and Darien will get suspicious about me. Anyway, Darien already believes I'm Selene. He probably told the scouts. So I have to try to make them think otherwise." Serena explained as she put on a jacket and started packing her books in her bag. "How do you know he knows?" Ethan asked curiously. Serena stopped and looked at him. "As crazy as it sounds, I heard it in my mind. I heard his voice thinking about it before I left with John. I can't explain it. Do you think its part of my slayer powers?" Serena asked as she continued getting her books. Ethan's eyes grew smaller as he stood there against the doorframe. "I don't think so, but it can be something else." Ethan replied. Serena finished packing and slipped on her shoes. "Okay, I'll do some research after school. We have training before patrolling. So try to be home before four." Serena said cheerily. Ethan rolled his eyes. "I thought I was the one who had to push you to train." Ethan laughed. Serena walked up to him and kissed him lightly on the cheek. "You are. I'm just taking the initiative and helping out a little." Serena said before she made her way out the door.
School was the same as it was the day before. Teachers were giving lectures and loads of homework. Serena sat through most of her morning classes, taking notes, and talking to several of her friends along the way. It was normal and it was such a relief to have this consistency in her life. Serena smiled to herself as she thought about it. After getting her fifth and sixth period books, she made her way into the courtyard for lunch with the girls. As she approached them, she felt a strong feeling coming from them, but she wasn't able to tell what it was exactly. It was unsettling.
"Hey! What's going on?" Serena asked as she sat down next to Amy. Amy looked at her and smiled. Serena stared at all of them and realized they had a look of caution in them. 'Darien must have told them.' Serena said to herself as she tried to start up a conversation again. "So are you going to celebrate your anniversaries this weekend?" Serena asked nicely as she recalled that they were going to celebrate all their anniversaries on the same day together since they all started dating about the same time. Coincidence, huh? Serena thought. The girls lightened their moods once they heard about their anniversaries. "Oh yes. We're going to the Harmonia Gardens at the Starlight Tower for dinner and dancing. It'll be so much fun. I wish you could come Serena." Mina gushed. "Hey, why don't you come? You could bring Ethan." Lita suggested. Serena smiled at them. 'At least they're talking now.'
"Oh, no. You guys go. Anyway, Ethan has a business meeting this weekend. It's okay, but if you need any help getting ready. Feel free to ask." Serena replied. The girls nodded. "That'd be great, Serena. Especially since the guys told us not to buy dresses for the occasion. I don't understand why though." Amy stated. "I know, Chad was telling me just to dress up in casual clothes. I don't know where he comes from, but when do you ever go to the most expensive restaurant in Tokyo in casual clothes." Raye added. "Well here is an idea. Why don't you all come to my house and get ready there. It'll be fun." Serena offered. The girls nodded and clapped happily. "Awesome. By the way, we're going to Darien's this afternoon to meet the guys. Why don't you come with us?" Raye asked. Serena turned towards Raye and looked at her.
"Maybe if Darien sees her up close, he'll be able to make out a resemblance." Serena heard Raye say in her mind. Serena smiled. "I'm sorry, I can't. I promised Ethan I'd meet him this afternoon. Maybe next time." Serena answered. Raye simply nodded before she continued eating her lunch. The group was quiet for a while until the bell rang. "I have to get to class. I'll see you guys tomorrow." Serena said as she began to get up. Suddenly a loud, hiss filled the air. "AHHH!!!" People began to scream as a youma stood in the middle of the courtyard not far from them as it began to attack the students. "No. Not now." Serena thought as she let out a gasp as her friends surrounded her. Serena began to tremble in fear as she acted her part. "Guys. We have to run. C'mon." Serena said as she began to push through them, away from the youma. As she moved away, a strong pull in her mind called for her to fight, but she couldn't. Her identity would be revealed if she did. Serena looked at her friends and saw them staring at her as if they were waiting for her to do something. Serena was about to talk when another scream filled the air. They all turned back towards the youma to see it hurting more students. Raye turned to Mina. "Why don't we split up? So the youma doesn't catch us." Raye looked at Amy seriously. Serena watched as they're eyes spoke to each other. "Amy, why don't you and Serena go and find a teacher. We'll try to help some of the students who are lying on the ground." Raye instructed. Serena looked at them wearily. The people needed her help but the scouts could handle it right? They always have before she came. Serena calmed her mind as she continued to act scared. "You can't. You might get hurt. Why don't we all just go get a teacher?" Serena pleaded while she was focusing on the snake-like youma only a few paces away. "Grow up, Serena. We can't leave them there it's not right. Why don't you think of someone other than yourself sometimes?" Raye said harshly. Serena took a step back in shock. Raye's words stung especially since they were untrue. She risked her life more than once for them. If they only knew the truth, but right now wasn't the best time. "Fine. Let's go Amy." Serena replied as she grabbed Amy's hand and began hurrying out of the courtyard.
Raye watched Amy and Serena go. Once they were totally out of sight, she turned back towards the other girls. "All right. Let's hurry and get rid of this youma. One of you better call Darien." Raye said before they each transformed.
"Mars Star Power!"
"Venus Star Power!"
"Jupiter Star Power!"
Mars and Jupiter hurried over to the youma and began attacking while Venus stayed behind to call Tuxedo Mask. "Darien! Youma at school, in the main courtyard. Hurry!" She explained into her communicator. After Darien confirmed that he was on his way she hurried to the others. "Venus Meteor Shower blast!" She cried while Mars and Jupiter got ready for their attacks. Just then, the youma began to fight back immensely as it launched a fleet of thorns towards them. Quickly they dodged and hurried out of the way. "I wish we didn't send Amy away. We need her bubbles right about now." Mars grumbled regretfully. "You called? Mercury Bubbles Blast!" Mercury called out as the whole area filled with thick fog. "Thanks Mercury. What happened to Serena?" Mars answered as she heard Jupiter and Venus fighting the youma. "She stayed with Ms. Haruna after we called the medics. I don't think she's the one." Amy said sincerely before they joined the fight.
Moments, later Darien finally arrived and they soon defeated the youma. After the fight, they quickly de-transformed and began to walk to the library as they discussed their situation. "Serena isn't Selene. She was really afraid of the youma and she didn't even feel compelled to help the victims. She can't be it." Raye explained. The other girls agreed. Darien looked at them disappointedly. "I really thought... It doesn't matter anymore, but now we're back to square one again. Who is Selene?" Darien stated as he sat on the steps of the library. The girls sat beside him. "I don't know, but I think we confront her the next time we see her. After the fight, we corner her and ask her what we want to know." Mina suggested determinedly. "What if she doesn't answer us? Then what?" Amy asked curiously. Raye looked at Mina and then back at Amy. "We encourage her to tell us and by that I mean we fight her." She replied. Amy's eyes grew wider in shock. "You can't be serious; she'll obviously fight back." Amy stated. Lita stood up in front of them. "There are five of us. She couldn't take us all on. She'll have no choice but to tell us. We have to do this." Lita answered forcefully. Everyone stayed quiet for a while until Darien stood up beside Lita. "I'm in. Let's do it. We need answers; it's the only way right now." Darien said. The girls got up and agreed. Darien stood there as his mind kept telling him the same thing: Beware.
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TBC
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