Title: Not Just A Memory: Chapter 4
Author: Artemis Luna Diana
Type: Romance
Rated: PG-13 (has blood scenes in it & some bad language)
E-mail: artemislunadiana@yahoo.com
Home Page: Casper's Sailor Moon Site
http://www.caspermoon.com
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This story is based in the Silver Millennium except that everything is
totally different in respects to where the characters are and what
happens to them. Since I hate the name "Amara", Haruka's name is Alex.
You'll understand why I'm saying this later in the story. I will be
using both the English and Japanese names.
Oh yeah, I don't own Sailor Moon, yada, yada, yada...
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Serena and Darian entered the cottage, smiling happily. Serena began
fixing something for him while chattering about what had happened
since he had left. There wasn't much to tell and once she finished,
Darian began telling her what had happened to him since they had parted.
"I'm so glad they were happy to see you. Are you and your sister very
close?" she asked while he ate.
Darian nodded, as he had food in his mouth. "We tell each other
everything," he said once he swallowed.
"Oh..." Serena stood and began cleaning up from the quick meal. "Did
you tell her about me?"
"Yes. It didn't take her five seconds to figure out something was on
my mind. She rushed me away from our parents and dragged me into the
gardens. Needless to say, I spilled my guts to her." Darian stood and
walked over to her. He wrapped his arms around her tiny waist and drew
her close to him. "She is anxious to meet the girl who could so
effortlessly win my heart."
Serena smiled and turned to face him. His arms tightened around her.
"Do I have your heart?"
"Absolutely," he replied and placed a kiss on her sweet lips. She
laughed softly.
"Serena?! Serena, where are you?!" Alex cried as she burst into the
cottage. Her mouth dropped open in shock when she saw her best friend
and Darian wrapped around each other.
"Hi, Alex," Serena said sheepishly.
"Hey, Alex," Darian said in a similiar tone.
Alex remained shell-shocked. Serena looked at her, worry written on
her brow. "Alex?"
Suddenly Alex began to smile, then chuckle. It wasn't long before it
was full-blown laughter. Darian and Serena looked on amused, soon
joining in.
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"How long are you staying this time?" Alex asked.
"I don't know," Darian replied.
The two had been hunting since dawn. Serena was happily sleeping the
day away back at the cottage. Alex stopped and looked at him.
"It hurt her deeply when you left."
"I know. It hurt me too."
"Then what are you going to do? You have to tell your parents, their
approval be damned!"
"Alex, it is not that simple," he said frustrated and began walking
back towards the cottage.
"Darian, wait up!" Alex shouted and ran after him. When she caught up,
she began again. "Why isn't it simple?"
"It just isn't!"
"That is NOT a good reason, Darian!"
Darian turned to face her. "It isn't simple because I am the Prince
Endymion."
Alex searched his face. She stepped towards him. "I saw the
resemblence, but thought I was just imagining things."
"I only wish that could be true."
"Does Serena know?"
"No."
"You have to tell her."
"I know."
"Soon, Darian. She needs to know why you left her and why you
will leave again."
They were almost at the cottage when they heard the screams. They
broke into a run. They recognized the voice that made the screams.
It was Serena. And those were screams of pure terror.
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They came upon a gastly scene when they reached the cottage. Serena
was on her knees in the dirt, clutching the arm at her neck and the
hand holding her hair in a merciless grip. The man turned at their
approach, revealing the dagger held to her throat and the trickle
of blood that ran down her neck. His face revealed to them, they
couldn't help but gasp.
"Lord Sibean..." they said in usion.
He grinned. "If it isn't the 'high and mighty Prince Endymion',
associating with commoners. Tsk, tsk." His eyes traveled to Alex.
"And the woman who looks like a man. It's a reunion!"
Darian stepped closer, Alex right behind him. Her hand rested on the
dagger at her belt.
"Don't come closer or she dies," he said haulting their forward
movement. He forced Serena to stand. "What are we going to do
about this?" He looked down at Serena. "I told you not to scream.
Now I have to kill them."
"No! No, please!" she sobbed. Her frightened eyes met Darian's terror
filled ones. "Don't hurt them!"
"Why shouldn't I?" he asked with a hint of laughter in his voice.
"I'll go with you!" she said desprately.
"You are going to come with me anyway."
Tears continued to fall down Serena's beautiful face. "I'll marry you,
without a fight!"
He considered a moment. "Alright," his eyes met Darian's, "I'll let you
live so that you can suffer knowing she can never be yours."
Alex couldn't stop the tears from flowing down her cheeks. 'It can't end
like this!' her mind screamed.
Serena's heartbroken eyes met Darian's hurt ones. "I could not bare it
if you were dead," she sobbed. "I love you," she mouthed.
Darian's eyes filled over with tears that he didn't bother to wipe away.
"I love you, Serena. I always will."
"How touching," Lord Sibean smirked, "but we must be going." He
dragged her towards his horse and placed her on it. Moving the dagger
to her waist. He climbed on behind her and shifted the dagger back
to her neck.
"I'll come for you, Serena! It won't end like this, Lord Sibean!" Darian
shouted after the retreating pair.
Alex fell to her knees and sobs burst forth. Darian waited until the
sounds of their departure had disapeared completely. Turning he pulled
Alex to her feet. "Come on, we're going!"
Alex brushed aside her tears and ran into the cottage. She came back
seconds later with two more daggers and her crossbow. She decided to
leave her sword there. The two mounted Darian's horse and took off.
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Darian and Alex trailed them all the way to Tokyo. When they entered
the city, they dismounted. Alex turned questioning eyes to him.
"Why would he take her to Tokyo?" he said, guessing her question.
Alex nodded. "So he can ask for my parents favor in the marriage.
Damn!"
"What?"
"If we don't get there before he does and they give their consent.
There is no stopping the wedding."
Alex's eyes turned to the palace. "Then we need to get a move on."
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Darian and Alex reached the palace gates in record time. The guards
recognized Darian and saluted. They were curious about Alex though.
She hadn't put any effort into her disguise. At first glance she
looked like a man. But the guards were trained to observe. They could
tell she was a woman.
The two rushed by them and Darian led the way to the throne room. They
burst into the room in time to hear Lord Sibean ask for the King and
Queen's consent to marry.
"Wait!" Darian shouted. Cutting off his mother before she could answer
yes.
"Prince Mamoru!" His father stood up in surprise. His mother looked
in shock at Alex. Darian's eyes met Lord Sibean's.
"Prince Mamoru, so nice to see you," he simpered and bowed. "We were
just asking the King and Queen for permission to marry."
Darian looked at Serena. Lord Sibean had tried to change her
appearence somewhat so her hair was braided and coiled about her head
instead of her usual buns. Her eyes were filled with relief at seeing
him. "Are you okay?"
Serena nodded then burst into tears and ran to him. He clutched her
close to him while his eyes remained locked with Lord Sibean's. Alex
drew one of her daggers and stepped closer to him.
"Lord Sibean, you'll meet your death on my blade," she hissed.
Darian's parents looked on confused. Their son, the prince, was
holding a common woman while having a stare down with one of the
wealthiest men on the planet. His companion, a poorly desgised woman
was ready to skewer the before mentioned lord.
"WHAT ON EARTH IS GOING ON HERE?!" King Orion boomed.
"Lord Sibean," Darian sneered, "kidnapped Serena and was trying to
force her into marriage."
"He also killed our father because he was trying to prevent it," Alex
hissed.
"Lord Sibean? What do you say to all this?" Queen Cassiopeia asked
glaring at him. Her son would never lie, and the man was known for his
cruelty.
"The marriage was arranged by the elders of her village," he replied.
"But against her father's wishes?" King Orion asked.
"Yes."
"A father's wish for his daughter is higher than that of an elder.
Did you kill their father?"
"In defense."
"LIAR!" Alex shouted. "We saw you attack first!"
"Did you kidnap her?" Queen Cassiopeia continued.
"No. She came willingly."
"Is this true?" King Orion asked Serena.
"Only because he said he would kill Alex and Darian if I didn't!"
The King and Queen didn't miss the significance of her use of the
Prince's nickname. "We can not consent to your marriage to this
girl," King Orion stated.
"Considering that fact that you have asked to marry this girl,
as well as your actions in doing so, we also can not consent
to your marriage to our daughter," Queen Cassiopeia continued.
Lord Sibean fumed silently as all his plans were being destroyed. He'd
get back at them all. When they least expected it, he would destroy
them all. He turned and left the throne room without another word.
Alex couldn't help feeling he had gotten off lightly. The refusal of
both marriage proposals was a slap to his pride and reputation.
Especially when one was the marriage to the Princess of Earth. Alex
wished he could be killed for his crimes.
The King and Queen walked to Darian. He still had his arms wrapped
around Serena. "Prince Mamoru, come with me," King Orion said sternly.
Serena looked up at Darian. She could feel the worry and the tension
in him. He looked down at her. He could sense the strong love she had
for him. He released her and gripped her hands before following his
father.
Queen Cassiopeia beckoned for the two women to follow her.
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How was that? It is no where near over yet. You can tell since
Michiru hasn't even entered the story yet. Wonder where she is going
to pop up...
E-MAIL ME! I crave attention!
These......hold animal thoughts
These...''...hold human thoughts
These...""...hold verbal communication (of course)
Thanks to everyone who helped me with this story...yep, that's you
Amber! Luv ya dearly! Thanks to Andrea for posting it!
I apologize to anyone who is anxiously awaiting on Dancing Earth...what
can I say, my mind wanders...
ANYWAY! Catch ya on the flip side!
~Artemis Luna Diana~
Author: Artemis Luna Diana
Type: Romance
Rated: PG-13 (has blood scenes in it & some bad language)
E-mail: artemislunadiana@yahoo.com
Home Page: Casper's Sailor Moon Site
http://www.caspermoon.com
***********************************************************************
This story is based in the Silver Millennium except that everything is
totally different in respects to where the characters are and what
happens to them. Since I hate the name "Amara", Haruka's name is Alex.
You'll understand why I'm saying this later in the story. I will be
using both the English and Japanese names.
Oh yeah, I don't own Sailor Moon, yada, yada, yada...
***********************************************************************
Serena and Darian entered the cottage, smiling happily. Serena began
fixing something for him while chattering about what had happened
since he had left. There wasn't much to tell and once she finished,
Darian began telling her what had happened to him since they had parted.
"I'm so glad they were happy to see you. Are you and your sister very
close?" she asked while he ate.
Darian nodded, as he had food in his mouth. "We tell each other
everything," he said once he swallowed.
"Oh..." Serena stood and began cleaning up from the quick meal. "Did
you tell her about me?"
"Yes. It didn't take her five seconds to figure out something was on
my mind. She rushed me away from our parents and dragged me into the
gardens. Needless to say, I spilled my guts to her." Darian stood and
walked over to her. He wrapped his arms around her tiny waist and drew
her close to him. "She is anxious to meet the girl who could so
effortlessly win my heart."
Serena smiled and turned to face him. His arms tightened around her.
"Do I have your heart?"
"Absolutely," he replied and placed a kiss on her sweet lips. She
laughed softly.
"Serena?! Serena, where are you?!" Alex cried as she burst into the
cottage. Her mouth dropped open in shock when she saw her best friend
and Darian wrapped around each other.
"Hi, Alex," Serena said sheepishly.
"Hey, Alex," Darian said in a similiar tone.
Alex remained shell-shocked. Serena looked at her, worry written on
her brow. "Alex?"
Suddenly Alex began to smile, then chuckle. It wasn't long before it
was full-blown laughter. Darian and Serena looked on amused, soon
joining in.
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"How long are you staying this time?" Alex asked.
"I don't know," Darian replied.
The two had been hunting since dawn. Serena was happily sleeping the
day away back at the cottage. Alex stopped and looked at him.
"It hurt her deeply when you left."
"I know. It hurt me too."
"Then what are you going to do? You have to tell your parents, their
approval be damned!"
"Alex, it is not that simple," he said frustrated and began walking
back towards the cottage.
"Darian, wait up!" Alex shouted and ran after him. When she caught up,
she began again. "Why isn't it simple?"
"It just isn't!"
"That is NOT a good reason, Darian!"
Darian turned to face her. "It isn't simple because I am the Prince
Endymion."
Alex searched his face. She stepped towards him. "I saw the
resemblence, but thought I was just imagining things."
"I only wish that could be true."
"Does Serena know?"
"No."
"You have to tell her."
"I know."
"Soon, Darian. She needs to know why you left her and why you
will leave again."
They were almost at the cottage when they heard the screams. They
broke into a run. They recognized the voice that made the screams.
It was Serena. And those were screams of pure terror.
***********************************************************************
They came upon a gastly scene when they reached the cottage. Serena
was on her knees in the dirt, clutching the arm at her neck and the
hand holding her hair in a merciless grip. The man turned at their
approach, revealing the dagger held to her throat and the trickle
of blood that ran down her neck. His face revealed to them, they
couldn't help but gasp.
"Lord Sibean..." they said in usion.
He grinned. "If it isn't the 'high and mighty Prince Endymion',
associating with commoners. Tsk, tsk." His eyes traveled to Alex.
"And the woman who looks like a man. It's a reunion!"
Darian stepped closer, Alex right behind him. Her hand rested on the
dagger at her belt.
"Don't come closer or she dies," he said haulting their forward
movement. He forced Serena to stand. "What are we going to do
about this?" He looked down at Serena. "I told you not to scream.
Now I have to kill them."
"No! No, please!" she sobbed. Her frightened eyes met Darian's terror
filled ones. "Don't hurt them!"
"Why shouldn't I?" he asked with a hint of laughter in his voice.
"I'll go with you!" she said desprately.
"You are going to come with me anyway."
Tears continued to fall down Serena's beautiful face. "I'll marry you,
without a fight!"
He considered a moment. "Alright," his eyes met Darian's, "I'll let you
live so that you can suffer knowing she can never be yours."
Alex couldn't stop the tears from flowing down her cheeks. 'It can't end
like this!' her mind screamed.
Serena's heartbroken eyes met Darian's hurt ones. "I could not bare it
if you were dead," she sobbed. "I love you," she mouthed.
Darian's eyes filled over with tears that he didn't bother to wipe away.
"I love you, Serena. I always will."
"How touching," Lord Sibean smirked, "but we must be going." He
dragged her towards his horse and placed her on it. Moving the dagger
to her waist. He climbed on behind her and shifted the dagger back
to her neck.
"I'll come for you, Serena! It won't end like this, Lord Sibean!" Darian
shouted after the retreating pair.
Alex fell to her knees and sobs burst forth. Darian waited until the
sounds of their departure had disapeared completely. Turning he pulled
Alex to her feet. "Come on, we're going!"
Alex brushed aside her tears and ran into the cottage. She came back
seconds later with two more daggers and her crossbow. She decided to
leave her sword there. The two mounted Darian's horse and took off.
***********************************************************************
Darian and Alex trailed them all the way to Tokyo. When they entered
the city, they dismounted. Alex turned questioning eyes to him.
"Why would he take her to Tokyo?" he said, guessing her question.
Alex nodded. "So he can ask for my parents favor in the marriage.
Damn!"
"What?"
"If we don't get there before he does and they give their consent.
There is no stopping the wedding."
Alex's eyes turned to the palace. "Then we need to get a move on."
***********************************************************************
Darian and Alex reached the palace gates in record time. The guards
recognized Darian and saluted. They were curious about Alex though.
She hadn't put any effort into her disguise. At first glance she
looked like a man. But the guards were trained to observe. They could
tell she was a woman.
The two rushed by them and Darian led the way to the throne room. They
burst into the room in time to hear Lord Sibean ask for the King and
Queen's consent to marry.
"Wait!" Darian shouted. Cutting off his mother before she could answer
yes.
"Prince Mamoru!" His father stood up in surprise. His mother looked
in shock at Alex. Darian's eyes met Lord Sibean's.
"Prince Mamoru, so nice to see you," he simpered and bowed. "We were
just asking the King and Queen for permission to marry."
Darian looked at Serena. Lord Sibean had tried to change her
appearence somewhat so her hair was braided and coiled about her head
instead of her usual buns. Her eyes were filled with relief at seeing
him. "Are you okay?"
Serena nodded then burst into tears and ran to him. He clutched her
close to him while his eyes remained locked with Lord Sibean's. Alex
drew one of her daggers and stepped closer to him.
"Lord Sibean, you'll meet your death on my blade," she hissed.
Darian's parents looked on confused. Their son, the prince, was
holding a common woman while having a stare down with one of the
wealthiest men on the planet. His companion, a poorly desgised woman
was ready to skewer the before mentioned lord.
"WHAT ON EARTH IS GOING ON HERE?!" King Orion boomed.
"Lord Sibean," Darian sneered, "kidnapped Serena and was trying to
force her into marriage."
"He also killed our father because he was trying to prevent it," Alex
hissed.
"Lord Sibean? What do you say to all this?" Queen Cassiopeia asked
glaring at him. Her son would never lie, and the man was known for his
cruelty.
"The marriage was arranged by the elders of her village," he replied.
"But against her father's wishes?" King Orion asked.
"Yes."
"A father's wish for his daughter is higher than that of an elder.
Did you kill their father?"
"In defense."
"LIAR!" Alex shouted. "We saw you attack first!"
"Did you kidnap her?" Queen Cassiopeia continued.
"No. She came willingly."
"Is this true?" King Orion asked Serena.
"Only because he said he would kill Alex and Darian if I didn't!"
The King and Queen didn't miss the significance of her use of the
Prince's nickname. "We can not consent to your marriage to this
girl," King Orion stated.
"Considering that fact that you have asked to marry this girl,
as well as your actions in doing so, we also can not consent
to your marriage to our daughter," Queen Cassiopeia continued.
Lord Sibean fumed silently as all his plans were being destroyed. He'd
get back at them all. When they least expected it, he would destroy
them all. He turned and left the throne room without another word.
Alex couldn't help feeling he had gotten off lightly. The refusal of
both marriage proposals was a slap to his pride and reputation.
Especially when one was the marriage to the Princess of Earth. Alex
wished he could be killed for his crimes.
The King and Queen walked to Darian. He still had his arms wrapped
around Serena. "Prince Mamoru, come with me," King Orion said sternly.
Serena looked up at Darian. She could feel the worry and the tension
in him. He looked down at her. He could sense the strong love she had
for him. He released her and gripped her hands before following his
father.
Queen Cassiopeia beckoned for the two women to follow her.
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How was that? It is no where near over yet. You can tell since
Michiru hasn't even entered the story yet. Wonder where she is going
to pop up...
E-MAIL ME! I crave attention!
These......hold animal thoughts
These...''...hold human thoughts
These...""...hold verbal communication (of course)
Thanks to everyone who helped me with this story...yep, that's you
Amber! Luv ya dearly! Thanks to Andrea for posting it!
I apologize to anyone who is anxiously awaiting on Dancing Earth...what
can I say, my mind wanders...
ANYWAY! Catch ya on the flip side!
~Artemis Luna Diana~
