"The Little Prince" Part Two
Lady Rinehart

This has flashes throughout the Sailor Moon history. In the flashes dealing with the Black Moon, Darien and Serena are not back together. He has pushed her so far away, she almost hates him.

Disclaimer: Sailor Moon's not mine. But the story is. If anyone wants to use it on their site, feel free to do so, but please inform me first. Thanks.

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"Mom?!!" Xavier's voice rang out. The group of stunned scouts and startled youma starred as, the small prince jumped into Sailor Moon's arms.

"What…" The scouts all muttered.

"Xavier?" Sailor Moon's quiet voice asked.

"It is you. I knew it. Wow! You are the legendary Princess. I so happy I found you!" She just stared at him with wide eyes.

"Sailor Moon what's he talking about? You're not his mother." Venus asked stepping toward the couple. Sailor Moon looked up and into Jedite's eyes.

"You promised not to come back here." She said. "You weren't supposed to come."

"Dad didn't do anything. I ran off, I had to meet you." Xavier stated.

"Whoa, first what's going on?" Jupiter asked.

"Yes they are blood related." Mercury said, looking up from her computer. "He is her son."

"How's that possible?" Venus asked. "There was no time for.." She stopped talking and blushed.

"Well, um…" Sailor Moon stammered.

"Xavier, come here." Jedite said.

"But father, its mom. Now you can get together and we can be a family." He stated.

"Oh honey, I can't come back with you." Sailor Moon said, catching the child's attention. "I'm needed here. I fight bad guys, you know."

"Yeah, dad said you fought. But I don't understand." He pouted.

"That makes two of us." Mars mumbled.

"We have to leave. The portals weak." Neph broke in.

"You can't go anywhere. Tell us why you're not dead!" Mercury demanded.

"I brought him back." Sailor Moon said. "I'll explain later. Right now I'm going with them."

"What?! We don't know them to well? What if they're still evil?" Mars said, growling when Jedite came forward to take Moon's hand.

"I trust them. I always have." She replied. "I'll be back by next week. Tell my parents I'm on a leave or trip or something."

"At least let one of us go with you." Venus pleaded.

"Okay, you come." Moon said.

"Fine by me. Let's go." Venus said stepping up to the group.

"We'll be back."

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The five figures went from cave to house, and all other dwellings of the Dark Kingdom, speaking to many youmas. Many were willing to help rebuild their society, while others were a little scared of the person who had destroyed it. To help this problem, Serena healed any youma who were injured or still had small amounts of dark energy with in them. Slowly, they began to trust her.

"Wow, this is tiring." Serena said, exhausted. She tripped slightly, falling forward into Jedite's arms.

"Here, let me help you." Jedite said, easily sweeping her small frame into his arms. She blushed, but thanked him. On the long trip back, she fell asleep. As they entered the fallen palace, Jed took her to one of the only rebuilt rooms with a bed: his.

He placed her on the soft mattress, her body snuggling to the pillow. Her hair lay messily around her, some falling into her face. Jedite brushed small strands from it, entrapped by her face. He though, how can one so pure, stay alive in this dark world?

Nephlite walked in, placing a hand on his friends shoulder. "Don't you need to send her home?" He asked, looking over Serena's sleeping form.

"No; it a weekend. She told her parents that she was staying at a friends house." Jedite replied.

"And that friend happens to be the ruler of a dark domain." Nephlite chuckled.

"Yeah…" Jed mumbled. Nephlite's eyes went from Jedite's eyes to the gaze he made as he watched Serena and then to Serena herself.

"You are gone on her, huh?" He asked.

"What?" Jedite asked, shocked.

"You like her, don't you?" Neph restated his question.

"I don't know what you mean. I was just wondering how she could survive in this dark world." Jedite replied quickly.

"And how beautiful she is. But if you don't want her, Zoi was eyeing her earlier."

"No; he can't have her!" Jedite almost yelled.

"You do like her." Nephlite accused.

"Maybe. Just a little." He said, looking down at Serena. "But I can't help it. I've never met anyone who was so willing to help. I mean, she even help me, and I tried to kill her once."

"I know, my friend. You need to tell her. Make her your queen."

"She only sixteen! You talk as if she an adult." Jedite said.

"She seems more an adult than people let on. She's seen more in her sixteen years, than most people see in a lifetime." Nephlite replied.

"She also destined to be with Endymion." Jedite reasoned, each word was breaking his heart. He did wish they could be together.

"No. Serenity and Endymion were destined for each other long ago. Fate and destiny run on their own. You have a shot."

"How do you know if I'd have a shot or not?" Jedite asked, quietly.

"Well, my friend, the stars do know all."

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The group split as soon as it was back in the Dark Kingdom. Nephlite showed Venus to some staying quarter, and the youmas went back to work. Xavier had fallen asleep in Serena's arms and Jedite was showing her to his room. As they stepped through the doors, Serena placed the small boy on his soft bed. She brushed some of his long bangs out of his face.

"He's grown so much." She said.

"Hmm, yes he has. But he wants a mother." Jedite stated.

"Jed, we've been over this. I can't leave my family and friends, and you can't leave your kingdom. It was never meant to be." She sighed sadly.

"Don't say that." Jedite said, harshly. "It almost like saying, he," Motioning to Xavier, "was a mistake. He wasn't."

"I know. I love him too." She stated firmly. "Have you not found a queen yet?" She asked.

"Yes, but she's too stubborn to stay with me."

"Other than me, Jed." She asked again.

"There are many suitable queens out there. None were to keen on the idea of Xavier. All the youma love him as a Prince, but it like there always a possibility you could come back and take me away again. Xavier's proof that I loved you." Jed answered quietly.

"Jed…" She turned, placing a hand on his face. He lowered his head slightly, just enough to have his lips resting lightly on hers. Serena stared to react, but shot back quickly.

"No, Jed. I can't have my heart broken again when I have to leave." She turned from him to stare at the sleeping Xavier. Jed only sighed, before exiting the room.

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"How is it possible?" Raye asked.

"I don't know. Theoretically, its not." Amy Answered.

"Well we have to figure it out, scouts." Luna said.

"Yeah, who knows what's in the Dark Kingdom that could hurt our girls." Artemis stated.

"This is just so confusing." Lita added.

"What confusing?" Asked a new voice asked. The girls and cats turned to see a dark haired man make the scene.

"Oh, Darien!" Lita almost shouted. "We were, um, just talking. Yeah Talking!"

"About what?" Darien inquired. "Where's Serena and Mina?"

"Oh, look at the time. Grandpa should be back anytime now. You guys better leave." And in two seconds, Darien was standing alone.

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The girls eyes fluttered open, light seeping into the room's windows. This wasn't her room? She knew she should fell startled, but somehow, she felt safe. Like she belonged here. In this bed.

"So, sleepy head. You're finally awake?" Jedite's voice asked.

"Jed!" She looked up, surprised. "Isn't this your room?"

"Ah, yes it is, but I let you sleep here."

"Jed, you shouldn't have." She said, slipping off the bed. "I need to get back."

"No, don't go." Jedite said, almost startling her. "Can't you stay a little longer?"

"I guess." She said, setting back down on the bed. Jedite paused before turning to leave.

"Where are you going?" She asked.

"To get you some food." He replied. She watched as he continued out the door. He's so handsome, she thought. I know I was right before, she thought, thinking of the time on the cruise ship. Her face lit up more as he came in, arms full of food.

"Here you go, princess." He said smiling.

"Thanks, I'm starved." She frowned a little as he got up from the bed. "Aren't you staying?"

"No. I'll let you eat in peace."

"I don't think so." She said with callowness. "You should stay and eat with me. Please?" Taking one look at her, and Jedite knew he could not turn her down.

"Alright. I'll stay."

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That's it for now. Hope you liked it.

"The Hope, Luck, And Love To Great Writing
Lady Rinehart"