Hello again! So…I'm glad you all like the last chapter, it was fun to write it…a little personal…and new for me…hahah…but fun! This one is a little different though…tell me what you think!

-mysticalelf58

Edward4ever1992: I understand what you're saying, but she's confused! She wants to go against her mother and father...have her own freedom and make her own decisions. She's falling in love with him, but, still trying to fight it! Does that explain it a little more? If not...I'm sorry! I do hope that the rest of the story is to your liking though!

Chapter 13

The next day, Darien and I quickly got showered up and ready for the day ahead. He was taking me to the beach again, then out to a local club for some fun, food, and dancing.

Maui was absolutely beautiful; I couldn't believe that anyone would ever want to harm this planet.

"You ready to get some sun?" Darien asked, coming out of the bathroom in his plain black swim shorts. I nodded, decked out in my little white bikini that I brought from my house. He smiled and grabbed our beach bag, then laced his fingers through mine as he led me outside and onto his private beach. I slipped my sunglasses on as we stepped out into the bright, warm sunlight. The beach was astonishing, the white sand and the clear blue water…it was simply heavenly.

"Darien…this is SO beautiful! Oh my…it just takes my breath away!" I said softly, breathing in the sweetest air. "Yea…Maui is probably on the top 10 list of places to go here on Earth. It's cozy, quiet, and simply amazing. The land here is really expensive, only the rich and famous people get to live around here. My father made it quite pricy." He explained. I giggled; helping him set the blanket, chairs, and umbrellas out.

I couldn't believe how well this honeymoon was going, given the situation that we were both in. We were connecting…I was getting butterflies…it was perfect.

"So, what do you say we try out the water?" he asked, stepping up closely to me, our bodies almost touching. I nodded dumbly, not really able to for any coherent words. He smirked before leaning down to brush his lips softly across mine. My heart sped up; I stood frozen in the spot. He'd kissed me before, but for some odd reason, I still got nervous. He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me closer, deepening the kiss. I brought my arms up around his neck and threaded my fingers through his hair, enjoying the silky feel of it.

He broke away, pressing his forehead against mine, "You're heart is racing…" he whispered. "Yea…" I answered, still not able to form any words. Suddenly, he picked me up and ran towards the water, instantly throwing me into the lukewarm water. I gasped when I rose out of the water, drenched from head to toe. "You…YOU…are so sneaky!" I fussed, wiping the water from my face. He chuckled loudly at my actions, wadding through the water until he was face to face with me once more. "I'm sorry…I couldn't resist. I like to get you wet." He whispered seductively, pulling me into his arms. I giggled and wrapped my legs around his waist as we floated around, enjoying each other's company.

I sighed, loving the feel of my body pressed against his. He was so warm and comforting…I felt so safe nestled in his arms.

…Safe…

Yes…I felt safe with him. I knew he would never let anything happen to me…and that was something to be cherished. I couldn't believe the things that had transpired over the past couple of weeks. I was married…and actually enjoying it. Darien…completed me.

I pressed my lips to his, taking a bold step for myself. I wanted him to know that I was way past just liking him. I was falling for him…for the first time…I was falling for a guy.

I pulled away, smiling wickedly at him before pushing his head under the water. He brought me under with him, much to my surprise. We rose back up, both giggling. Yea…I was definitely falling in love.

"Your highness…" someone called. Darien and I turned, seeing one of the servants standing on the beach. We wadded through the water until we hit the beach, seeing Mark still standing there. "What is it?" Darien asked. "You have some visitors in the house. It's urgent. Why don't you go ahead and go inside, Isabella and I will retrieve your things. Here are your towels." He finished, handing us two plain black, beach towels. We both nodded as we wrapped our bodies in the towels and then proceeded to the house, hand-in-hand.

Once inside, Darien and I entered the living room to find both of our guards standing there, bags in tow. "SERE! Look at you! You're already a sun-kissed beauty!" Mina yelled, coming over to hug me. I giggled nervously, eying everyone.

"What are you all doing here?" Darien asked them. I looked into Mina's eyes as she pulled away and walked back over to where Lita and the other girls were standing. "Highness, we're terribly sorry to interrupt your honeymoon, but there has been an attack on the moon." Malachite said, shocking us both. We had only been here for practically only a day, and already, there was trouble.

"What? By whom? Is everyone okay? Lita…Mina…is mom okay? Oh god…Darien, we never should've left! Mother was right!" I started, my nerves racked. If anything happened to my family, I'd regret it. "No, Serena, your parents are okay. Your father's army stood strong against them. Your mother thinks that it's the outer planets. You remember when Beryl, Sapphire, and Diamond came? Yea, their parents are like serious up bad news from what your mom says. She wouldn't sign a treaty with them. I think they were kind of pissed off." Raye explained. I nodded and sat down on the couch, Darien joining me. I put my head in my hands, not really knowing what to say.

"So, I guess its back to the Moon for us then?" he asked them. Nephrite shook his head no, shocking the both of us. "The Queen specifically said that you were both to remain here. You'll be safer if you're not around all the chaos. She said she wanted you to rest and relax, enjoy the honeymoon."

I looked to Darien, my eyes full of shock. Mother wanted us to stay here? "I guess that's…um…good." I said softly.

Silence filled the room, none of us really sure what to do next, things were getting strange. I couldn't believe my mother wanted us to stay here for once. Did she hit her head? This wasn't like her.

"Well, there are plenty of rooms here in the mansion. It was made for the royal family to hide out in. I will have Mark show you all the rooms. Serena and I are going to go and get dressed, and then we'll discuss the situation more." Darien suggested. They all nodded, and Darien and I left to get cleaned up.

Once we were in our room, Darien shut the door abruptly behind me, and then grabbed my arm softly, catching my attention. "Do you think everything is alright? I thought it strange that your mother didn't want us back there right away. Do you think they are telling us everything?" he asked. I shook my head no, the same thoughts running through my head.

"What do you think they are hiding from us?" I asked him, hoping he might have something in mind. "I think the Moon is in more danger than they are letting on. What do you think?" I shrugged my shoulders, not really having any clue.

"Darien, do you think that we should really be worried, I mean, more so than usual?" I asked him. Our gazes locked, both full of worry, "I hope not." He answered.

I laced my fingers with his and led him into the bathroom, starting the shower, "We'll worry about it later, but right now, lets just enjoy our honeymoon okay?" I suggested. He chuckled, nodding his agreement, "That sounds good…I just want to enjoy hearing your sweet little moans." He said, rubbing his hands down my sides, sending chills throughout my body. I giggled and jumped up, wrapping my legs around his waist, "Well, that can be arranged." I said seductively, attacking his lips, letting him know how interested I was in his little proposition. He deepened the kiss, the taste of pure heaven invading my mouth. I never knew that marriage would be like this. I was suddenly glad that I had turned away the many suitors that had come for me. Had I not sent them away, Darien and I would've never been forced to marry one another. I silently thanked my mother and father for their meddling. Darien was perfect.

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After our ever so amazing shower, we headed back downstairs to where Isabella had fixed some sandwiches for our friends.

"Alright…Darien and I want to know what's really going down on the Moon. We both know that yall are hiding something so fess up!" I said, hearing Mina groan. I knew something was definitely up then, Mina would make that sound when she was found out. It never failed.

"We may as well tell them…" Mina started. Raye and Amy shushed her, but she shook her head, looking to Malachite for reassurance. "She's right, they deserve to know." Raye huffed, looking over to a corner, not meeting our gaze.

"Beryl, Diamond, and Sapphire are all evil. They live on a planet called the Nega-Moon. They actually infected some people on the Moon…turning them against the royal family. Your mother had to banish them from the Moon…in order to keep everyone safe. She's put a barrier up around the palace…using the Silver Crystal…it's taking a lot of her time and energy. She wanted you to stay here though…I think she's trying to make up for all the crap she put you through." Mina explained.

Tears sprang into my eyes, rolling down my cheeks as I listened to her talk about the horror that had occurred on my planet. How could this have happened? We were always so prepared, always so cautious about who came to our planet and whatnot. How could we have missed this?

"I told you I sensed the evil that seeped from their disgusting souls Darien! I should've warned mother! We might have been able to stop this from happening!" I complained. Darien wrapped me up in his arms, a soothing comfort calming me instantly.

"Serena, we did what we thought was best. We needed this honeymoon to connect…to get to know one another, to enjoy our life as a married couple. Don't blame yourself because you're not at fault." He reassured me. I nodded as he wiped the tears from my face, realizing that he was right. This honeymoon was what we needed.

"You both being here though will ensure not only your safety, but also that if anything were to happen to your mother, the Moon would have you and Darien to take over for her. We were sent here to make sure that you both were safe and sound." Malachite explained. I looked into Darien's eyes once more, seeing the concern for not only the moon, but for me as well.

"Well, everything is fine…and hey…you all can have a break and have a little fun while you're here. Why don't we all go out, do a little dancing, just relax and chill, let go of the worries." I suggested. They all nodded, but didn't move, "Go change…you can't wear that! You'll stick out like a sore thumb! Trust me…everything will be okay tonight. It's safe here." Darien reassured them. They all got up and left, going to their separate rooms to change. Tonight would definitely be interesting.