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Chapter 40 - New Allies

Deep down, Darien was concerned when it came to telling Rui about them all. He had to constantly remind himself that he trusted Serena, and she trusted Rui. That was all that got him to agree that it was time to tell her. He was also concerned since she would be the first person to not be from their past. He didn't believe he would be able to accept her fully into their group.

All of that dissolved for him the moment Rui discovered that Serena was Sailor Moon. Upon learning who Serena was, she immediately launched herself into Serena's arm weeping. She said, "You are my hero. You saved me when I couldn't fight the evil inside of me. Every night when I wake up with night terrors, I remind myself that you exist. I can't believe I get to be your friend. Without you, I would've been dead. I would do anything for you."

He reflected he shouldn't be surprised that all he needed in order to accept someone in the group was for them to love Serena. It was interesting to him that once Rui had seen Serena in action as Sailor Moon, she accepted the rest with no incredulity. That surprised him when they got to the part about life on the other planets and the moon.

"Aww, man! That means that I am the only one in the know who wasn't reincarnated." She turned to Molly and said, "And, how cool is it that you were such a great friend that you were reincarnated too?! It is hard to fathom how much you must have meant to her in the past. No offense, but the other girls were her guards and are needed to protect her now. You were chosen because of who you are."

Molly burst out crying and hugged Rui, "You don't know how much that means to me. I never thought about it like that. I was feeling useless because I couldn't fight along with the other girls!"

"Oh my gosh, you should have said something to me about that!" Serena swept in and hugged Molly too.

To Darien's chagrin, he watched all of the other girls join the hug, and he grew uncomfortable with the amount of emotion and crying going on.

Darien fidgeted in his seat and Jadeite chucked at him and said, "Oh, things just got even better watching you squirm."

"Shut up."

And, so it was, that Rui was brought in on the whole secret including the talking cats. Watching the faces of people hearing a talking cat for the first time never got old.

They all sat in the penthouse after that, and Rui looked stunned. "That's incredible. How terribly romantic that you all have soulmates."

Mina smiled at her and said, "Well, since I am from Venus, I can see connections around people now. Once I awoke as Sailor Venus, they started to appear. I can see they are all soulmates because of the haze that surrounds them. You have one too. I would just have to look at the correct person with my senses engaged, and I would be able to tell it matches yours." She shrugged, "He's out there. I just don't know how to find him."

Rui had a bright smile and said cheerily, "That is awesome! Thanks! Just knowing he exists is encouraging. Wow, I have one too."

Darien noticed that, of course, he could feel Serena's joy coming off of her in waves.

Later that night, Darien held Serena as they were going to bed. He chuckled and admitted, "Okay, so I like Rui now."

She shook her head at him in mock exasperation. "Really, Darien, you only saying that now?"

He shrugged and smirked at her saying, "It's only because of what she said to you."

She raised her head completely off his shoulder and said, "Wait, you only like her because she is grateful for Sailor Moon?"

He shook his head and said, "No, I like her because she said she would do anything for you. You can't be surprised that I like someone who will be there for you."

He watched as her gaze changed. As it slowly melded into something else, he didn't know what to make of it. When it solidified into a look of desire, his hold of her instantly tightened.

Her hand caressed his bare chest, and she asked, "Do you even know how sexy you are? I mean, really, it isn't fair."

He slid one hand down her skin and under her pajama shorts, cupping her bare backside. He then gave it a squeeze. "Buns, you are the one that isn't playing fair here."

She looked up into his eyes and whispered, "Remember the other day when I had a doctor's appointment?"

His brow furrowed, "Yes, you said it was just a check up."

She smirked at him and replied, "Yes, and I also got something to take. And I thought now was a good time to let you know. I have been on it long enough."

"I don't unders-"

"I'm on The Pill."

As soon as his brain registered what she said, he surged up, flipped her over and pinned her beneath him. "I am going to ask, are you sure? There isn't any pressure."

She nodded, and that was enough for him. His hand dove beneath the sheets, and he started pulling off her clothes. He was almost frantic, and she was laughing at his reaction. Once he got her undressed, he yanked off his boxers and threw them across the room.

He loomed above her, kissed her deeply and his hand slid down her body. He said: You are so damn hot. I would love you anyway, but this body of yours... Fuck, you're sexy. He slid his hands lower and down to her pussy. You are so wet. He stroked her clit with his index finger, and she moaned.

Of course I am, she replied. Just the sound of your voice gets me like this. I wasn't kidding when I said I was horny all of the time.

You just have to tell me. Remember? I told you I would take care of your diagnosis, personally.

He played with her clit, and she instantly arched her back and moaned. He kissed down her exposed neck and down to her breasts. He took her nipple in his mouth. He continued playing with her clit.

"Fuck! Dammit that… Yes!"

He smirked into her breast and removed his hand. He was about to move to slide himself into her when she shoved him over and onto his back. It worked because he was completely taken by surprise.

She straddled him and placed her hands on his chest, propping herself up on him. She then slid onto his cock and squeezed her inner walls, eliciting a deep groan from him. She squeezed again and said, "You lay back. I get to have my fun with you. It's your punishment for stopping what you were doing. Now, I'm on top, and I'm in charge."

She then rode him hard with her breasts bouncing. He fucking loved it. He got to watch her whole body and see her ride him. He had the sexiest view he could possibly have and he was having sex. There wasn't anything better in his world.

When they were both spent and she collapsed in his arms, he pulled her tightly into his embrace and kissed the top of her head. "You do realize that backfired right?"

"Hunh?" she muttered.

"That wasn't a punishment. That was the sexiest thing, watching you ride me like that." he told her as he tightened his hold on her.

She huffed and said, "Oops, my bad." She then smirked up at him and said, "I guess I will have to come up with some new form of punishment."

Darien's voice grew deeper when he said, "I don't mind you experimenting on me with your punishments."

"Sure you say that, until I bring out the handcuffs that I bought."

"You bought handcuffs?" he was startled.

"Yup, I thought it would be fun to lock you up. If you were willing to, of course."

"Just give me a few minutes and I am ready to go."

Serena rolled her eyes and said, "Nice try."

"Worth a shot." he admitted.

He held her as she fell asleep that night. He reflected on how he didn't want to wait to make her his wife. He was so sure of them and so incredibly in love with her that he felt impatient. He knew it stemmed from him growing up in the orphanage and not having much to truly call his own. Except, he had to admit she was already his. She had been since before they were even born. He worried about Beryl. He couldn't let her destroy what he had again.

Beryl sat smirking on her throne while she caressed her orb that rested on its stand beside her. She had a new Dark General to do her bidding and Metalia had even approved of him. She cocked her head and looked at the person scrambling up to her with a glass of wine on shaky legs. She sighed with impatience and took the glass. The servant skittered away. She was aggravated that ever since she had gone on her short lived killing streak, the servants were all afraid of her. Cowards.

Her Dark General entered the throne room and bowed low. He looked up at Beryl and said, "My brother is pleased with the idea of an alliance. I look forward to serving you and Metalia. I have the perfect plan to amass energy."

"Very good. Go, collect energy and destroy those Sailor Scouts. Also, make sure to kill this girl," she waived her hand over the orb and a face appeared. "Her name is Molly, and my cousin wanted her dead. You will make sure to fulfill that for her."

He bowed again and said, "Of course, Your Highness."

She smirked and dismissed him, "Go, General Sapphire, and make me proud."