Hey everyone! It's been a long time, right? Sorry about the long wait, school was just complicated and I need to work on my organization skills. I finally was able to sit down and actually do some brainstorming for this next chapter. Thanks to Angel, without her email I'd probably be sitting in front of the television sleep, lol. This series isn't going to be long. I'm hoping for only 10 chapters and I want to be half way done by the time school starts again. So, I say about two more chapters to be expected. Maybe even more….. Anyway, Enjoy!

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Chapter 4--Can anyone spell PMS?

Serenity smiled and brought the glass up in salute at the dancing couple. The couple smiled and nodded in return before continuing their perfect waltz around the crowded room. The couple, she felt, complimented each other very well. He, with his dark hair, was considered handsome by most, if not, all women her age and above. His addictive charm was magnetic as women flocked to him.

He winked and Serenity couldn't help the small flutter in her lower abdomen. It was, of course, a love that only transpired between friends, but it was love nonetheless. He knew her better than even her own advisor or any other female friend at that. Yes, marriage life with Endymion would be easy.

When Endymion's partner came into Serenity's view she took a sip of the sweet wine to prevent the frown from becoming noticeable.

She wasn't surprised when her cousin managed to sink her pretty manicured claws into her best friend. After all, this was the same girl who shared Aphrodite's thirst for every male in the kingdom's population so it was only natural for Mina to sought after the one toy that Serenity played with countless times, her first toy. Mina always wants what Serenity has and she usually succeeds. Serenity was at least hoping for Endymion to use his senses and not fall to her friendly charm and advances, but what did Serenity expect. He was a man.

Serenity loved Mina very much, she was family and blood was thicker than water. But, she had to admit, she loved outdoing her cousin in everything, even having the partners that Mina wasn't the first to seduce.

At this thought, Serenity's eyes wandered to the white haired gentleman across the room. He was wearing the familiar regal uniform and Serenity was almost drooling. He was speaking with someone she recognized as the only female general in the group, the one general Serenity couldn't stand to be around.

She continued to watch the girl's green eyes sparkle in satisfactory as Malachite threw back his head and bellowed a laugh. Obviously finding whatever she said funny.

When the green eyes landed on Serenity, they narrowed. Serenity raised one brow in warning. This general was another one who needed to be watched when it came to Serenity's men. Malachite wasn't hers yet, but he would be soon. So, while Mina entertained Endymion she would get close to Malachite and throw the other female off balance in the process. Serenity always got what she wanted.

Malachite must have realized his companion's silence and followed her glare because he was now staring at Serenity too. His gaze wasn't filled with hate though. It was more along the lines of curiosity, but self denial. Serenity hoped to change that soon. Serenity gave him a smile that made the other woman's blood boil.

She always loved a challenge.

She wasn't married yet. Serenity could do what and whom she pleased until that day came.

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Serena turns over in bed and kicks the covers off her legs. She was sweating and the sheets weren't helping much.

She pushes back the damp bangs from her forehead and lets out a breath of air. She was really beginning to hate these unexpected dreams of lost memories. She was at least grateful they weren't materializing during situations where she found herself around people who could witness her moments of madness. She just hoped yesterday wouldn't repeat itself.

Well, at least, I know my night with Malachite wasn't a dream too she thought wincing as she shifted into a more comfortable position. She wondered how long the soreness would last.

Serena walked over and opened the window. The sun was already rising as the sky turned different shades of pink and purple. With all these early wake up calls, Serena was glad that Luna rarely stayed there anymore. Ever since Artemis confessed his love, Luna was always over Mina's house doing whatever cats did with their mate. She wouldn't be able to tell her advisor about the dreams anyway. Luna was more loyal to the scouts than to Serena and would definitely make excuses for the queen's dishonesty. Forgot being the word Luna would replace with lied. Which is exactly what her mother did. Lied.

But, the real thing that bothered Serena was her mother's interference in the past as well as in the present. Like Malachite said, the queen was trying to keep them apart. But, why?

"If she's trying to join the two kingdoms together, why hasn't she broken up Darien and Raye?"

This was a very good question and Serena was determined to find the answer, but until then, she was going to figure out the rest of her jumbled up past.

with Malachite.

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Serena's brows furrow as another snicker follows her down the hallway. She hadn't been in school for a whole ten minutes before the pointing and whispering began. She wondered what the hell she did this time to gain the attention of the entire school.

When one of the students walked up to her after third period and gave her shoulder two soft pats in sympathy she gave into her curiosity.

"Excuse me…" she said to a group of passing boys whose eyes wouldn't leave her midsection.

"Hey, Tsukino." the brunette replied with a smirk on his face.

"Joey, what the hell's going on?"

His friends chuckled behind their hands and turned away from her as Joey leaned over to whisper in her ear.

"The boys put out a poll this morning and after yesterday's show you're our winner."

"Winner for what?"

"For having the most colorful bra."

Serena went pale. She forgot about the water fight yesterday. The guys must've seen through her shirt when she got wet. If it was possible, she paled even more when the boys laughter became louder.

"Looks like you have a new reputation added to your queen of the detention hall title."

Serena watched them laugh once more before leaving her standing in the middle of the hall. When she turned to continue her walk to her next class it seemed other people were tuned into the conversation because they were giggling with their friends while their eyes followed.

Serena felt like crawling into a dark hole and dying, but she felt worse when she saw Lita standing to the side with a hand over her mouth stifling the laugh that wanted to escape.

Serena glares crossing her arms over her chest and Lita stops.

"Serena…."

Before Lita could finish Serena threw up her hand silencing her apology before walking away.

Serena had never been so embarrassed in all the sixteen years she walked this earth and it was her best friend who put her in the position in the first place. It was bad enough she had a reputation for getting into trouble, though she really didn't care too much about it since her grades were now in the eightieth percentile.

I guess, that doesn't count since no one knows I'm not as stupid as they think

Serena kicked open the door to the girl's bathroom ignoring the last bell and walked over to the sink to peer into the mirror.

Serena closed her eyes willing the tears to go away. She wouldn't give anyone the satisfaction. Lita, she decided, would definitely pay. With the mischievous glint in her eye becoming more apparent Serena smiled.

Besides, big girls don't cry

They get even

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"Alright class, for the rest of the period do whatever you want, just keep the volume at a suitable level please."

As soon as the teacher turned her back, the students began changing seats to sit next to their friends.

Serena sighed as another group of girls continued to stare at her all holding smiles on their faces. Serena just threw her braid over her shoulder and flipped to the next page of her comic book. She wasn't really reading, it was only there for show. Besides, she already read this issue about ten times. She knew the damn thing by heart.

"Um, hey Serena."

Serena inwardly groaned. She really wasn't in the mood to deal with Molly's pleading gaze.

"What do you want, Molly?"

An answer never came. Serena looked up from the page and into the hurtful eyes of one of her former best friends. It was obvious what Molly wanted.

"If you don't mind, I'm having a bad day and don't want any company."

"Serena…look, I'm sorry about what I said the other day."

Serena just blinked at her. Molly bit her lip.

"Serena…?"

"Hm…" she answered, her attention now back on the comic book.

"Did you hear me?"

"Perfectly, but tell me….." she said. "Why did you say those things?" she said licking her finger and flipping another page.

"I-I don't know. I was mad a-and upset."

"Things said in anger are usually things you actually believe. The kind of things you wouldn't say unless you wanted to hurt my feelings."

Molly swallowed. "That's not true. I don't think that way about you."

"Then why choose those specific words? Especially since I didn't say anything that deserved those words to be said in the first place. I was, after all, looking out for my best friend."

Serena stared into Molly's tearing hazel eyes.

"I guess, I overreacted. I'm sorry."

Serena nods, her face not showing any signs of forgiveness. No sign of any emotion, at that.

"Molly, can you go away? I can't find a nicer way to say it. I just want to be left alone right now."

Molly licked her dry lips and wiped away the tear that slid down her cheek. She gave Serena one last look before walking away.

When someone else took the seat next to Serena, she rolled her eyes and sighed harshly.

"Serena…"

"What, Amy?"

"I can't believe you'd show such disregard to someone else's feelings. Molly apologized to you and I think you're being way too hard on her."

Serena pursed her lips.

"Amy, I don't recall asking for your advice. So, until I do, keep your thoughts to yourself and mind your own business."

Amy gasped. Serena had never spoken to her like that before. To anyone.

When the bell rang, Amy watched Serena grab her things and leave the classroom. Serena seemed different today, but (for some reason) vaguely familiar.

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"Hey, Lita!"

Lita turned at the sound of her name being called to find herself facing a waterfall. She didn't even have time to scream before she was completely drenched with water.

Lita coughed and spluttered trying to wipe the water out of her eyes.

"Who the hell……!!!" she screamed, her eyes narrowed.

When she saw Serena holding the empty bucket with a smirk on her face Lita's fists unclenched and her frown disappeared.

"Serena?"

Serena drops the bucket and walks over to Lita. Serena snorts as soon as she sees Lita's soaked blouse.

"Ooo, lime green. Looks like you've taken my title."

As if to make her point, the boys began whistling and clapping at the scene. Lita's face went bright red as she finally realized what Serena was doing and the reason behind it all. She turned her sorrowful eyes to the blonde.

"Serena…."

"Lita, chill. After all, it's just water." she says patting her wet shoulder.

"Serena, it was just a joke!"

Serena blinks, "And so is this. You know the saying: revenge is sweet? Well, they were so right."

Serena gave Lita one more cold smile and walked away leaving Lita shivering in her wet clothes and on the verge of tears, which she managed to control until she reached the bathroom and hid in the stall.

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As soon as Serena entered the arcade she immediately recognized the tension that hung in the air. She nearly groaned when she saw Raye close her communicator and rise from the booth in which she and Darien were sitting.

The glare that Raye shot in her direction could only mean one thing.

"Well, look who it is." Raye sneered. "It seems I have to go try and persuade Lita to leave the girls bathroom because a certain someone just humiliated her in front of the entire school."

At the accusatory glare Serena smiled innocently, which apparently pissed Raye off even more as she frowned and crossed her arms over her chest as if waiting for an explanation that would never come.

"Well?"

Serena gave Raye a confused look.

"Well, what?"

"Well, why the hell did you do it?"

"You mean, do the same thing that she did to me just yesterday?" she said raising a brow.

Raye rolled her eyes and sighed harshly.

"Serena, it was a joke! But, you (on the other hand) went way overboard with this one."

Serena snorted and pushed her way passed the fiery scout. "Whatever, Raye."

Raye shook her head and headed in the direction of Crossroads Junior High School all the while mumbling about how a certain blonde didn't have the brains to do anything right like keep her friends.

Serena takes the seat across from Darien and signals to Andrew across the room asking for her usual chocolate milk shake. He nods and heads to the counter.

Serena purses her lips trying to prevent the frown that was slowly forming on her face. She could feel Darien's gaze on her, it was like having a hole burned into the side of her head and it was beginning to annoy her.

It was so funny that everyone was feeling sorry for Lita's embarrassment, but the point was she deserved it. When it was Serena getting exposed yesterday, did anyone yell at Lita and console Serena? No. Serena sucked it up and continued with her life. She didn't go crying to her fake friends and start a raid against Lita.

I guess Lita isn't as tough as she likes to let everyone believe.

And through all her thoughts, Darien was still staring at Serena.

"Didn't your mother ever teach you that it's impolite to stare?"

"I'm pretty sure she did before she died." he replied "Now, if I could only remember…….."

Serena smiled at his thoughtful expression. She guessed that living without parents for the past fourteen years tended to make people find the humor in situations. Too bad she was too frustrated to laugh along with him. Even his usual cup of coffee was annoying. She was tempted to throw it across the room or, even better, at Raye's head.

What is wrong with me today? she wondered

Serena sighed, she couldn't hold it in anymore.

"What! What?!" she practically yelled slapping her palms on the table top.

He shrugged.

"Nothing….." he said returning his attention to the book in his lap.

The silence didn't last long before Darien spoke, obviously ignoring the avoid female affairs policy that all men lived by.

"She was right, you know. You did go a little overboard and now Lita's feelings are hurt."

Serena glares.

"Did I ask your opinion, Caffeine-boy?"

Darien raises both brows. Andrew does the same as he places Serena's milks shake in front of her and makes his way back to the counter, clearly sensing her bad mood.

"….Besides, the only thing I hurt was her damn pride. For once, Serena actually out smarted her. Stupid, naïve Serena!"

"Um, is there a reason you're speaking in third person?" he smirks

"Hey, if I want to speak in third person, then I will!"

Serena swirls the melting liquid with her straw before pushing the glass away completely, her appetite now lost, and looks over at him.

"I fucking hate your girlfriend…."

She stands and throws her bag over her shoulder.

"…You should've stayed with Mina."

Serena shakes her head in thought and makes her way through the glass doors leaving behind a very confused college student.

"Mina?"

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Serena turned the knob to the volume on her CD player. Sighing to herself she flipped the page of the magazine trying to ignore the fussing cat at the side of her bed.

Luna rolled her eyes at the blonde. She knew Serena was ignoring her at the moment, she always ignored Luna when she was trying to make a speech. This was one of the main reasons the scouts didn't think Serena was mature enough to lead the group.

She never takes anything seriously

"Serena?!"

When Serena didn't show any indication of hearing Luna's cries, Luna jumped on the bed and clawed her on the leg.

"Ow! Luna!"

"Serves you right."

Serena hissed as she rubbed the red scars. She hated when Luna did that. Was it so hard to talk without resolving to violence? Serena almost smirked, like she should talk. All day she's wanted to throw something at someone else's head.

"You should be ashamed of yourself, Serena. How could you do such a thing to Lita? Call and apologize to her, right now!"

Serena blinked in Luna's direction and raised a brow in defiance. Luna might have been her advisor, but she was just a cat, albeit with claws and a voice, but still a cat.

"Serena?!"

"What?"

"Don't pretend as if you didn't hear me! Pick up the communicator and apologize to Lita."

"I thought the communicators were only used for emergencies?"

Luna's jaw clenched. Serena had a point, but when has she ever listened to a word that Luna has ever said? But, this was so Serena to use the scouts own rules against her? That's it. Serena was trying to kill her. Yes, annoy Luna until she can't take it anymore and wants to jump off the nearest, but most tallest building.

Luna took a deep breath. Serena only smiled.

Serena could tell by Luna's ragged breath that she was trying hard not to lose control. And by the looks of it, she was losing. The situation almost made Serena laugh. If this was all it took to get attention, she should throw water on someone more often. Hm……

"Serena…."

"Luna…." she immitated

"Serena, I am warning you…."

Angry sigh. "Luna, why should I have to apologize? I was only returning the favor."

"Yes, but unlike you, Lita is distraught from the stunt you pulled. Your joke became something more exaggerated."

Serena shook her head stubbornly.

"Sorry, Luna. But the sensation of guilt hasn't hit me just yet. Maybe I should sit here and think it over."

Luna hissed the way only cats knew how and rolled her eyes. She knew damn well Serena wasn't planning on apologizing. Call it a hunch.

What has gotten into this girl today?

When Serena put her head phones back on and began bobbing her head to the music, Luna jumped up and down on the bed like a small child. This gained Serena's attention again.

"Luna, do you mind? You're ruining the song!"

"You should be studying, if you ask me." Luna snorted

"Well, no one did so keep your thoughts to yourself!" Serena snapped in return

Luna sighed in defeat and headed to the door.

"Alright, Serena. I'm staying at Mina's until this bad mood of yours subsides."

"Whatever." Serena replied

It was few minutes later when Serena felt the soft breeze from her open window. She smiled and turned to the general who stood to the side of he bed staring at her with a confused expression.

"What's that?" he asked pointing to the head phones she just placed on the side table.

"These?" she said pointing to them. "Head phones. They're used to listen to music."

His head bent to the side in thought before shrugging it off.

Serena nearly laughed at his confusion. She definitely needed to teach him a lot about the twenty-first century. Before she could list all of them Malachite knelt over her and placed his lips on hers. When she didn't respond, he pulled back to look into her face.

At her glare he swallowed. "What's wrong?"

"You slept with her." she said. It was more of a statement than a question.

Malachite got up from the bed completely. His brows risen in surprise.

"Who?"

"Don't pretend as if you don't know! I'm talking about Zoicite!"

When no answer came Serena rose from the bed and crossed her arms over her chest.

Laughing, she says: "I can smell her."

Serena walks over to the window and pears out.

"Well, what do you expect me to do? If I refuse her, she will know something is wrong and we can't afford that to happen."

"So, you plan to screw us both then?!" she snapped turning to face him.

"If I can't sleep with her, tell me what you want me to do."

"Get rid of her." she bluntly replied causing his brows to rise.

He smiles. "You're jealous."

"Jealous? Of what?"

Malachite shrugs. "I don't know, you tell me. Tell me what you want."

"I'll tell you what I don't want, you fucking that sniveling little bitch! You're mine and I'm not sharing you with anyone, especially Zoicite. She couldn't have you ten centuries ago and she can't have you now! So, if you can't refuse her then get rid of her."

Malachite didn't move. He just stood there watching Serena lose her mind. She eventually noticed his staring and stopped her rambling.

"What?"

"You do realize you just asked me to kill someone?"

"I still don't see the problem."

"You're Sailor Moon……"

"So? It's not like you've never killed anyone before. Besides, the scouts and I would've killed her sooner or later." she said picking at an invisible thread on her shirt.

"My, my. Aren't you the little bitch today." he said proudly with a smile on his face. He walked over and pulled her by the waist so her chest was mashed against his.

"Yes, I'm being the bitch for once. Everyone else wakes up and can be bitch without a specific reason and Serena never says a word! You can walk all over Serena, but Serena can't walk all over you! Well guess what? Serena's being a bitch today just because she can! So, go and don't come back until Zoicite is no longer the thorn in my ass."

"Is there a particular reason why you're speaking in third person?"

Serena sighs and points to the window. "Go!"

He watches her turn and leave her room slamming the door as she went.

"As you wish…………. Serenity."

He smiles before making his own exit.

Out in the hallway Serena leaned against her bedroom door. She just had a huge case of déjà vu. She had to admit, she really was acting out of character. She couldn't help it. One minute she was her usual cheery self, albeit suppressed and the next she was a being a grade A bitch.

She liked the feeling. For once, she was the one with the last word, but something was definitely wrong. Maybe she could blame it on PMS even though she knew that wasn't the reason. But, if that wasn't the case, then what was?

To be continued………..

Yay! I'm done. How was it? I hope the cursing wasn't too much. This chapter is basically showing you that sometimes you wake up one day and you feel bitchy. There doesn't have to be a reason…..you just are. Anyways, the true princess is beginning to form, what are the others going to do? Thanks again for the emails, Angel. This chapter wouldn't be done if it wasn't for you.

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