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A/N: So so sorry about taking forever to get this out. College got in the way, evil institution. But now I'm done with my first year ::big grin:: so I have more time for writing. Thank you to Serenity Aura Crystal Winner, I will continue this fic as long as I know some people are reading it. And to Bunnicula03, lol, thank you for your long review. I really appreciate your ideas, you and I are on the same wavelength with this story, trust me. I totally get what you're saying and agree. I will be updating quicker I promise. So sorry it's taken this long ::hangs head in shame::. Wow this is getting long. In conclusion I adore reviews, I worship them. Just let me know someone is reading this, lol. Anyway thanks again and on to the story!
Chapter 2
At the North Pole barely visible through the blinding snow a palace stood. It was an immense black fortress. Inside the palace a Queen sat on her throne. The throne was made out of pure black obsidian, and Queen Isa resided there. A woman who appeared to be in her mid-twenties beautiful, but untouchable. Her waist length hair was the color of icicles with the barest tint of blue. Her complexion was so fair it was almost translucent. She cloaked herself in white ermine fur and her eyes gazed off into the distance. Her eyes that sent shivers down the spines of the coldest beings, black as her throne and as cold as the barren land around her, almost lifeless. Almost, they sparked to life at the mention of the Sailor Scouts. Hatred engulfed the windows to her soul that is if she has one.
"I want the identities of the Sailor Scouts discovered immediately! What could I have possibly said to make this unclear?" Queen Isa asked one of her many minions.
"The Scouts have taken many precautions to make sure they would not be discovered, my lady." Donavan replied in a courteous tone.
"They are five, 16 year old girls living in Tokyo, who have a rather interesting night lives. Sailor Moon's name is probably Serenity or some variation of it. She is the Moon Princess and will become Neo-Queen Serenity. She must possess some beauty for my Diamond became infatuated with the girl. She is also known to be clumsy and not too bright. Her love is the handsome Prince Darien and her daughter the pink-haired Small Lady. Sailor Mercury is the smart logical but timid one. Sailor Mars has quite the temper and disagrees frequently with their leader. Sailor Jupiter is very physical and probably a bully in real life. And Sailor Venus is a bit full of herself so look for a vapid conceited girl. So to recap a ditz, a geek, a hothead, a bully, and a prima donna make up the infamous Sailor Scouts. I don't think I'm asking too much of you gentleman, they are just children, find them!" she roared.
"Yes, my lady." The shadow men answered.
A group of men stood together in the room. They were all stunningly handsome but tragically they were all also as cold as the ice that surrounded them. They were the shadow men. They were of an uncaring nature but had the talent that their named implied, the ability to follow undetected, and to watch unnoticed by their prey. Their commander was a man named Donavan. His classic blonde good looks had garnered the attentions of many women. He stood his full height 6'3'' as he surveyed his men.
"Pick your men and venture to Tokyo. Draw the Sailor Brats out while you collect the energy of the youth for me. I am placing my trust in you Donavan to complete this task. I will have my revenge no matter what the cost. Do not fail me." Queen Isa ordered as the men departed.
A smile graced her face as she thought of the revenge she had long awaited for. Her plan was set in motion and nothing could stop it.
*
At School…
"Gosh Serena, how long are you grounded for? My best friend, a petite redhead named Molly asked.
"I don't know Mol, it's so unfair. I mean I'm sixteen now! Not a baby."
"Maybe Melvin can tutor you. I know Ami is busy with Greg so she can't help you as much. Melvin won't mind he's a whiz at math. He's even helped me."
"Did I hear my name mentioned?" a boy with messy brown hair and glasses asked.
"Hey Melvin, I was just saying to Serena that you could help her in math. She's grounded for like, ever cause of her grades and stuff. I figured if you could help me, you could help her." Molly said cheerfully.
Molly and Melvin have been together for about two years now. I never would have thought their relationship would last. Molly is pretty and sweet and could do a lot better, but she's happy with Melvin. I've known Melvin for a pretty long time and he hasn't changed much. He still collects bugs, rambles about computers and refuses to get contacts. But he has grown into his looks and isn't such a geek. They have remained my friends through everything. It's nice to have friends who like me just for being—me…Serena.
"Serena, HELLO! Could you try not to space out on me? No wonder you're failing math. When you're not having a ditz attack, you're off in some fantasy world. Still I'll try and help. Call me to set up a time. Gotta go!" Melvin screeched as he dashed off.
I really tried hard during the day to pay attention. But my mind kept wandering to Darien. I called him right after my parents sentenced me. He said he'd miss me but again maybe it was for the best. It would give me some time to think, yeah like I really need that. Contrary to popular belief all I do is think, and it isn't always pleasant things. I need to escape sometimes. And that's why I have my nice little dream world, where everything is perfect.
*
At The Hospital…
"Grandpa will you stop complaining. The nurses are here to help you. We don't need them kicking you out already. The doctor says that you have to stay here until you achieve remission so you better get use to it and behave." Raye said in a strained tight voice.
"How can I when all my sixteen year old daughter foes is order me around like I'm a child? It's bad enough the doctors and so-called nurses boss me around. Now you, it's humiliating. Now you better get back to the temple before that dolt Chad burns it down." Grandpa demanded before throwing a bedpan at a passing nurse.
Raye left the hospital with dark thoughts, she knew her Grandfather acted tough but he was only human. This treatment would have to hurt him to help him. She had to be strong for him and for herself. She had decided not to tell the others. It would only make them worry about her, watch her for the moment when she broke. But that wasn't going to happen, she vowed. Because if she let everything fall apart she wasn't sure if she could put everything back together again.
*
At Mina's House…
"So Luna, how's the inmate doing? Is she driving you crazy yet?" Artemis questioned.
"Serena always drives me crazy. It's only been a few days and she's already climbing the walls. She's read every comic book she has. She is trying with her schoolwork, and Melvin is going to try and help her. She hasn't been as talkative lately, which is a bit odd. Rini is trying to help Serena but they just end up fighting as usual. That girl is still envious of a child." Stated Luna.
"Hey guys!" Mina said breezing in and seeing the two cats curled up on the bed.
"Mina, I thought you and Lita were going roller-blading together." Said Artemis.
"We are, I just stopped by to get my skates. It's way too nice a day to stay inside."
"Maybe afterwards you guys can stop by and see Serena. She's extremely bored." Luna suggested.
"Driving you bonkers huh, Luna. Sure we'll swing by. Catch ya later!" Mina said as she departed.
*
Later At Serena's House
"Oh Ami, I just don't get it!" I said as I poured over my homework.
"Keep trying and you'll get it. You are really making progress. I'll try and stop by later this week. Okay? Don't give up." Ami spoke the encouraging words as she strolled out the door.
I went back up to my room. I shut my book and just stared out the window.
"Serena, two of your friends are here!" my mom yelled up the stairs.
I rushed downstairs to see Lita and Mina with roller blades slung over their shoulders, laughing. As I approached the last few steps, I accidentally stepped on my loose shoelace and tumbled down the remaining steps. I landed in a heap at their feet.
"Serena you're such a klutz. It's a good thing you couldn't come skating with us, you probably would have broken a bone." Mina said.
"Thanks a lot you guys!" I said angrily as I brushed myself off.
"She was just kidding. Come on. I brought food with me. " Lita said with a smile.
We went up to my room to talk and eat. The food was delicious as always. They told me all about the twins Josh and Jeff, who they were going out with again on Friday. The longer they talked the more left out I felt. It was like I wasn't even there. Just an occasional comment about me pigging out or having a klutz attack. It made me wonder if they weren't Sailor Scouts would they still be my friends. They left after about an hour, the Luna came home and started nagging.
"Serena when are you going to get ungrounded?" an annoying voice asked.
"Why would you care Rini?" I retorted.
"Because if you can't see Darien than neither can I." She explained with exaggerated patience.
"Gee, I'm sorry I'm messing up your social life, brat. Leave me alone. The way mom and dad are acting I'll be 18 before I get out of here. Now scram!"
Rini ran out of the room slamming the door. Imagine that little whacko was mad because she couldn't see Darien cause of me. She sees more of him than I do anyway. She has him and just about everyone else wrapped around her little finger. It's positively nauseating! I thought to myself.
*
At Darien's Apartment…
Darien sat deep in thought; he had just gotten off the phone with Rini. She was upset because she couldn't see him. He could understand where Serena's parents were coming from. He was older and they didn't know him. It sometimes made him think. He was a 22 year old dating a 16 year old. It wasn't that he didn't love her, he did. She was just so young in so many ways. He just didn't understand her sometimes, well actually most of the time. She was still a child and he was an adult. It posed a dilemma.
*
At The Temple…
Raye was sweeping when the phone rang.
"Hello."
"Hey Raye. It's Serena, I was wondering if…um…"
"Just spit it out, Serena!" Raye exclaimed.
"Could I borrow some of your comic books? I'm really bored and I read all mine. Please!"
"I can't bring them over, I have no time. Chad is such a doofus and I can't run this temple by myself."
"What about Grandpa, duh?"
"He, um—had to go to some sort of convention, so I'm in charge and really busy."
"Oh, sorry Raye. Would it be okay if I sent Rini over to get them tomorrow?"
"Yeah that's fine. I am really swamped with work and that's why I haven't been over to see you. I still think you're a moron for getting in this situation, but that's just you. So I'll give them to Rini. I have to go. Bye!"
"Uh, bye Raye."
*
At A Hotel In Tokyo…
Donovan and two trusted followers had arrived in Tokyo. They looked into enrolling into a local high school to begin their mission. They decided on Crossroads High School, and today was to be their first day.
"Are you two ready yet?" Donovan shouter running a hand through his tousled curls.
"Almost, give us a few more minutes." Nicholas said.
Nicholas was a man about Donovan's height with light brown hair and a type of boyish charm. His smile deceived many woman into thinking he actually possessed a heart. Ian, the other part of the team, had dark hair and an icy appearance. 6'5'' and as cold as a snake, absolutely ruthless.
They left for their new school eager to carry out their plan. Anything to please their leader.
*
At School…
"I was walking down the hallway to the office when I spotted 3 totally gorgeous guys at the secretaries desk. They must have just transferred here. Isn't that so cool!"
"Oh Serena, you already have a boyfriend. Remember amnesia boy?"
"Raye, stop calling him that! I haven't seen Darien in awhile and besides I was just looking. There is nothing wrong with that. You're the one who needs to hook up with a guy. Relieve you of all that tension and stuff." I said as I stopped at my locker.
"I don't need a boyfriend. It would just complicate things now. If you're pondering my love life it just goes to show you have way too much free time." Raye said smiling as she walked down the hall.
Donavan deep in thought about finding the scouts didn't notice the girl in front of him until it was too late. They ran smack into each other.
"Watch where you're going creep!" Raye yelled at the boy who knocked her over.
Donavan could only stare. She was beautiful. She had long purplish hair and her angry dark eyes glared at him. By the time he had shook himself out of his trance she had already gotten up and was brushing herself off. There was something about this girl.
"Sorry miss, I'm Donavan and I'm new here. You are…"
"Leaving because a clumsy guy just made her late for class." Raye shouted as she ran down the hallway.
"Hurry up Raye." Ami exclaimed holding the door open for her.
Raye, Donavan thought, she could prove to be an interesting diversion while they were here. But then again this was just a business trip and she probably had a boyfriend. Still mixing business with pleasure wasn't forbidden.
What was that guys problem, Raye though. Knocking her over and then just staring like a moron. A really good looking moron though. He reminded her of Ryan Philippe, when she looked at him she just felt like the floor had been swept out from under her, of course that could just have been a side effect from the fall. She should just avoid him anyway, he looks like a heartbreaker. And she was already broken enough.
*
At Lunch…
"Did you see the new transfer students?" Mina asked the girls.
"Did I, three guys that hot. How could I miss them?" Lita exclaimed.
Ami laughed, "Hey you two what about Jeff and Josh?"
"Jeff and Josh are cute. But these guys are so good looking it's almost inhuman." Mina said as she toyed absentmindedly with her food.
"Well the one is as klutzy as you Serena. Not to mention rude." Raye said as she recounted what had happened earlier.
"Donavan, what a dreamy name."
"Serena, hello, Darien!" Lita said.
"I know, I know." I blushed, "But he hasn't called for a while and things have been weird between us lately. He keeps telling me to be more adult." I said glumly.
"Don't worry about it. You guys will bounce back like always." Mina replied.
"You're right." I said nodding my head. "I'll give him a call when I get home."
"Atta girl." Mina laughed.
"I met the other two transfer students. Their names are Ian and Nicholas. They're really smart. Nicholas seemed really nice but Ian was kind of aloof. And I didn't see Donavan." Ami stated as she waved to Greg.
Across the lunchroom a similar conversation was taking place.
"I met a bunch of girls today. A few who might fit our profiles. I talked to a very intelligent girl named Ami, and a cute chatterbox named Molly. They're both sitting over there." Nicholas said as he pointed to the table.
"I met one girl over there. The one on the left. Her name is Raye. She has quite a temper. Real cold like."
"You calling someone cold Donavan. That's a joke. Other than me you're the coldest person I know. Especially with girls, just use them and toss them right?" Ian said taunting his leader. "That girl Raye is definitely beautiful enough. I might have to give her a try." He smirked.
"Don't even think about it. We have a mission remember. No distractions." Donavan ordered.
No distractions, he reinforced to himself. He didn't understand why it made him so mad when Ian mentioned exactly what he was contemplating earlier. It shouldn't matter, she shouldn't matter. She was a human. These people were weak and helpless, controlled by their emotions. Something he would never be, he vowed.