Forbidden Hearts
Part 6/?
By Elisabeth James
liz221@ameritech.net

I hated how this came out the first time so I'm rewriting it.
This might take the fic in a new direction, I'm hoping so because
the direction I wanted it to take isn't working out. So here is
Chapter 6... AGAIN! Enjoy!

The first few pages are taken from the other version, I
thought they were pretty good but after that everything else is new.

Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon but Raina and Adonis
are my characters. Don't use them without my permission, though
why would you want to?


Serenity was dimly aware of the pain, the pounding that
seemed to echo throughout her entire body was not to be ignored.
She fought off the burdensome chains that held her tight to the
land of unconsciousness, despite the how wonderful the darkness
felt, bringing the agony into full light.
There was no describing the feeling of torture that seemed
to clutch her tightly as soon as her azure eyes snapped open. Her
body screamed with the sudden movement of her arms and torso as
she willed herself to sit up. Tears formed silent rivers down her
cheeks, mingling with the dried blood. Crimson stained hair hung
limply around her face. She brought her shaking hands up her
forehead, skimming gently over it for any signs of the terrible hit
she had taken earlier. It was nothing but a thin scar now, healed
quickly by the power of the silver crystal. The rest of Serenity's
body had not been so lucky.
With a soft groan she pushed back the heavy blanket that
someone had laid gently over her while she had slept. The pain
seemed to lessen by the minute and her swimming vision was
clearing. She took a long look around the room she was in. It was
obviously a man's room, the bedspread and curtains were dark and
the furniture and accents had a masculine feel.
"Endymion..." the name spilled from her lips and a smile
crept slowly across them. She swung her legs to the side of the
bed and stood up without thinking. She tumbled to the carpeted
floor, her hands and knees taking the brunt of the fall. She got the
first good look at her damaged body. Her hands and arms had
been torn apart, cuts and scraps covered every inch of them from
the numerous explosions that had hurled plaster and wood
relentlessly at her and Adonis. She was still covered in blood, no
one had washed it off when they had set her in Endymion's bed.
She repressed the urge to vomit and closed her eyes.
Adonis's death came rushing back in a flood of memories, things
the blackness from earlier had guarded against. The feeling which
engulfed her then was ten times worse than any pain she had ever
felt before. She sucked air into her failing lungs and she felt her
heart speed up. Tears ran unchecked down her face and onto her
blood stained arms and hands. The room appeared to stand still as
she felt the power of the crystal rush through her. The hum of
energy rushed past her ears and exploded into a burst of ivory light.
The power washed over her like a wave, cleansing her,
reviving her broken, battered body. The crystal's warm embrace
cut through the coldness that seemed to hold tight only moments
before. It faded as quickly as it had come, leaving Serenity
gasping for air in it's wake.

Raina sneered at the painting before her, she gripped it
white knuckled staring into the lifeless eyes of the man that should
have been hers. She had lost everything, her fiancée, her future
kingdom and the power to wield the silver crystal.
"Damn her!" the words spewed from her mouth,
venomous, dripping with hate. Without a second thought she
broke the delicate canvas frame in half and let it fall to the floor.
Raina closed her green eyes and she could feel her sister's
pain. The link of the crystal still bound them together and the
emotion were still being fed through it. The feelings of torment
and grief were as strong as if they were her own. A sadistic smile
spread slowly over her ruby red lips, she relished Serenity's pain.
Raina walked over to the window and peered out into the
darkness searching for her home. This was a foreign sky, there
were no feelings of warmth, everything was different. She
watched the storm clouds roll in from the west and blanket the
starry sky from her view. She reached for her mother's presence,
Queen Serenity was not dead yet. Raina could feel her lurking in
the darkness but the link couldn't penetrate the distance that
separated them.
The rain started quickly and pelted the ground with sheets
of cold hard rain. Raina traced one of the drops with a manicured
nail as it slid smoothly down the outside surface of the window.
Everything was incredibly green and supple. This was a life
nurturing planet, so different from the world back home where life
had been unnaturally transplanted thousands of years ago. The
Lunatarians had once been slaves in a new colony, run by the
Terrans. They broke free with the help of the silver crystal and
had lived in peace and harmony up until a few years ago with the
assassination of Raina's father.
She felt a single tear work its way down her cheek and
harshly brushed it away. She was above such childish emotions,
she had hardened herself against them. She had forced herself to
become a cold untouchable person, feeling only hate. Every other
emotion just caused pain and unhappiness.
She glanced down disdainfully at the broken painting at her
feet. Endymion's midnight eyes stared up at her, reading her
guarded soul with ease. With a muffled growl she picked up her
sister's artwork and threw it out into the rain.

Footfalls echoed across the pavement as her feet moved
deftly along the wet stone path. A light rain poured down around
her, soaking her pale silver gown. The fabric clung to her arms
and legs, making the journey to her destination more difficult. Her
right arm was wrapped tightly against her left side as blood
continued to pour out, leaving a watery red trail behind her as she
ran.
Through the mist, she saw the silhouette of the chapel
coming into view in front of her. Queen Serenity forced herself
forward, dragging her feet as quickly as she could. Gunshots still
exploded around her, bright flashes lit up the midnight sky.
Thousands of tiny stars had shown themselves for the evening,
prepared to witness the beginning of the end.
She came upon the rain drenched building and with the last
remainder of her strength she pushed open the heavy wooden door
blocking her from the salvation she so desperately sought. With
deep heaving breaths she allowed herself to collapse onto the cold
concrete floor. She looked at the shrine that held her late husband
and sighed softly. At least her final wish would be realized.
"My darling, it looks as if we will be meeting sooner than
originally planned." she felt a weary grin spread across her blue
tinged lips. She struggled to her feet and stumbled toward the dark
tomb which held the body of her beloved. She ran her slim fingers
over the marble and felt a shudder go through her from her head to
her feet. Her long silver locks hung limply across her shoulders
and brushed against the ground. She closed her steel gray eyes and
said a short prayer of salvation for her soul.
She looked down at the trail of blood she had left behind
her and version blurred around the edges. The blackness was
coming quickly, the queen could sense the presence of death
haunting her. "Destiny never fails." she whispered as she closed
her eyes for the final time.

The earth seemed to shutter beneath Serenity's hands as the
silver light died off. She slowly opened her eyes, unable to grasp
what had just taken place. The power still hummed through her
veins, filling her with strength. The agony that had lit her on fire
only moments before was now a distant memory as she stood up.
"Endy?" she called out, wondering if he was anywhere
nearby, if this was his room after all. When nothing but chilling
silence answered, Serenity knew that she was completely alone.
Searching for a sign of familiarity she walked quickly to a
window and threw up the sash. The sky was dark and foreboding,
and lighting ripped the sky apart. Unable to stand the incredibly
depressing sight of rain she pulled the shade back down and sat
down on the bed.
"Oh mother, what am I do now?" she whispered, praying
for some sort of reason as to why she was still alive when everyone
else on the moon had perished. She felt the crystal stirring in her
chest, pulsating with her heartbeat. Tears poured slowly down her
cheeks. "Why did you give this power to me, what do you know
that I do not?"
The room remained quiet, Serenity was unsure of what she
had expected to happen. She pulled her knees up to her chest and
wept. "Help me mother, I can not do this alone."
Suddenly a vision of Endymion entered her mind and
she knew she wouldn't have to.

Endymion stared up at the sky, watching the black cloud
swirling above his head continue to dump more rain. The droplets
splattered against the glass ceiling of the conservatory, causing a
low drumming sound that was slowly pulling him into dreamland.
He was exhausted, there was no question about that, but his
thoughts kept circling around in his head, keeping sleep at bay. He
placed his arms behind his head, and leaned back, closing his eyes.
Visions of his dead brother and Serenity covered in his blood
haunted his mind. If only he hadn't left her there, if only she had
come with him. His brother might still be alive and Serenity might
not have been injured.
The doctors had assured him she would be fine and just
needed rest. The crystal had cured her most serious injuries, and
placed her in a deep sleep to regain her energy. She lay asleep on
his bed, still covered in Adonis's blood.
He could feel the tears spring forth in his eyes, but he
fought to keep them at bay. He was nineteen, a grown man, he had
no need for tears. They were a weakness, they served no purpose.
But his body knew otherwise and they trailed down his cheeks in
rivers and sobs racked his muscular form. And for the first time
since he was five the heir to the kingdom of earth, cried.

Serenity's hand rested on the cool doorknob, she was sick
of this confining place. As quietly as possible she pulled the door
open and stuck her head out into the hallway. She crept out of the
room at the sign that the coast was clear and shut the door softly
behind her. The plush carpet felt good on her bare feet and she
gasped softly as she took in the sights around her.
Earth's castle was far more luxurious than the one she had
lived in on the moon. Velvet couches lined the hallway, large
plants in gilded pots rested by the large wooden doors. The heavy
curtains that hung across the hallway windows were a rich
burgundy red, contrasting with the white walls. The ceiling over
her head was intricately carved with flowers and other beautiful
designs. Crystal chandeliers lit her path down the hall, casting
crystalline shadows that danced across the walls and carpet.
The hall seemed to stretch out forever before her and she
was unsure of where she would find her sister or Endymion.
Across the corridor from Endymion's door was a room with the
door wide open. She took a step forward and peered into the open
doorway, unprepared for what she would find.

Raina watched Endymion silently, like a lion stalking its
prey, ready to go in for the kill. He looked so calm and peaceful
just lying there watching the rain hit the windows. His black bangs
fell carelessly across his forehead, his blue eyes stared blankly
while his mind was focused elsewhere.
She took a step into the room, she was determined to
reason with this man. "Penny for your thoughts?" he shot upward,
a stormy look settled over his face at the sight of her.
"What do you want Raina?" he kept his voice distant and
cold, careful not to betray any weakness that she could capitalize
on.
"Only to talk to you Endy." she pasted a sugar sweet smile
on her face and sauntered over to the chair next to his. She sat
down in a flurry of skirts and perfume.
"Never call me that again. Only people I actually like may
call me that." he inched away from her, thinking of an excuse to
leave and check up on Serenity.
"Very well." she continued to smile at him in a way that
made his blood boil. She was hiding something. "Actually I just
came here to tell you that I have decided to wish you and Serenity
my best wishes of happiness."
He raised one sardonic brow at her, "Really? May I ask
why?" she giggled, making his stomach turn. He almost liked the
other side of Raina better, at least she wasn't phony.
"I have seen the light of true love and have seen the error of
my ways." he tried but couldn't contain the snort that escaped him.
"You dare mock at me, the queen of the moon?"
His face fell at that remark, "Queen of the moon? You
have jumped ahead of yourself dear princess."
"Have I? My mother is dead, earlier this evening. The
final siege on the castle finished her off, I'm almost sure of it." the
sweet smile never left her face, which only served to truly reveal
the evil that dwelled within her.
"What sort of evil creature are you?" her eyes snapped
together into a scowl and she stood up.
"I am simply a girl who knows what she wants and intends
to get it. There is nothing evil about that." the smile crept onto her
face once more.
"And what is it you want?" he ventured forth, standing up
to leave after her.
"The universe." she stated and flounced from the room.
Endymion knew she was telling the truth.

Serenity made her way slowly to the dark wooden dresser
that stood along the wall closest to the door. The entire room
smelled lightly of spicy cologne, she inhaled the scent deeply,
immersing herself in memories she could have had.
She picked up a picture frame and examined it, a smiling
photograph of Endymion resided behind the cool glass. She felt
the tears well up in her eyes at the thought of a life taken so young
and for no good reason. The dresser was covered with photos of
the royal family enjoying picnics, snowball fights and numerous
other activities. She watched Endymion and his brother grow up
before her eyes, from cute chubby young boys into the men she
had met on the moon.
"Oh Adonis, I am so sorry." the words seemed to hang in
the air around her, and she prayed he would walk through the door
and ask her why she was going through his things. She knew she
should have left, she never should have been in here in the first
place. But her feet kept moving forward, to his nightstand where a
tiny leather book rested on the dark wood. With shaking hands she
picked it up and paged through it.
Tiny neat handwriting greeted her, and she closed it with a
start. She had no right to read his journal, inner thoughts weren't
meant for sharing. She placed carefully back on the table and
walked toward the door. She had to get out of there before death
hit her harder than it already had.
"Serenity?" Endymion stepped into the room, he had
thought it was her when he had walked past. She froze in place,
looking almost trapped. He walked into the room, stopping a few
feet in front of her. "What are you doing in here?"
"I was going to look for you but I saw that the door was
open so I decided explore. Only now I wish I wouldn't have." she
felt a sob slip through her defenses and he was there in an instant,
taking her into his warm embrace. "I'm so sorry Endy, I'm so so
sorry." she whispered, begging him to believe her.
He ran his hands through her hair, trying to hold back his
own tears, "I know Sere, I know."

~* To Be Continued... *~

Okay I think I like this much better. This was definitely a
transition chapter, so I bet it was fairly boring, no matter how
interesting I tried to make it. Please let me know what you think
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Special thanks to: Clare-chan and Meredith, my fantastic
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I promise the next chapter will be out much faster this time,
I actually have new ideas of what I want to do!

Liz-chan