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Rebel Princess
By Usagi Usako Chiba and the Writer Princess
We don't own Sailor Moon
Chapter 8
Darien walked for to Serena's tent, where she's had been resting. He walked to the cot and sat down on the chair next to it. Serena felt someone nearby sit down and woke up.
Darien smiled and gave her something. Serena took the small books and opened it, when she did she found string.
Serena looked up. "Oh, you shouldn't have," she replied and gave him a kiss.
"Serena, when a man meets a woman it is not always love at first sight, especially when you met them in school at age seven, but when I met you, I fell in love and I always know you were the one," he said as he tied it to her finger.
"Serena, maybe people later find out that they where not meant for each other and their love breaks, but I will do anything to make sure this string does not break," he replied then a ring fell down and on to her finger.
"Marry me," Darien whispered as Serena looked up from the diamond ring.
"Yes," Serena said and threw her arms arould his neck. "I love you," she whispered.
Darien smiled, "I love you too," he said and gave her a kiss.
They broke apart for lack of air and smiled again. Serena laid on the cot on her belly while Darien sat in the chair in front of it.
"You know that that's my mother's engagement rong that my father gave her. I rescued it from the safe right before my house burned down. Somehow, I knew that I would see you again and that we would get married."
Serena teared up. "I shouldn't have it, either Raye or your mother should wear it."
"My mother told me when I was ten, that she hoped that this ring would belong to her daughter-in-law. That's why she's so happy that we fell in love. She always liked weddings," Darien said.
"Are you sure Raye won't mind?"
"Naw, she's been bugging me for days asking when I'm going to propose. She'll be thrilled. Besides, she likes weddings almost as much as my mother does."
"Well then lets plan ours."
They talked for a half hour, making plans.
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Around mid-afternoon, Serena and Darien walked out of the cabin with big smiles. Travis saw them and felt Serena's happiness and knew right away that Darien had proposed.
"Congratulations!" he said. Everybody looked at them.
"What?" asked Mina. "Do you guys know something we don't? You two look like cats that drank milk."
Everyone sweatdropped. "Mina, the correct term is cats that ate the canary," said Amy.
Mina made a face. "EWW!"
Serena laughed. At this, they remembered the topic of questioning, and returned their attention to the couple. They gasped as Serena held up her diamond engagement ring. It sparkled in the sunlight as it rested on her left hand.
Lita and Mina squealed. "When's the wedding?"
Serena smiled happily. "When the war's over. I want you guys to be my bridesmaids and your brothers, your escorts."
"Yes," Lita shouted. She started jumping up and down, chanting, "I get to be in a wedding, I get to be in a wedding," over and over again. She finally stopped when she noticed that everyone was staring at her. "What's wrong?" she asked.
"Who put sugar in her milk?" Mina asked.
Everyone sweatdropped again.
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"Thing are going the way they should, but fate is still not set in stone. We must speed up the process as soon as possible. I'm sending Princess Serenity's other guardians, for due to the fact that time is speeding up and events are happening early than they should. There are already an assasination attempt on her life."
"I will go contact them." They disappeared.
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Metalia sat on her throne in frustration. That wretched peasant girl, Anna or something like that, failed her mission. Serenity's daughter still lives. 'Ohh, I hate that girl,' she thought. 'She's harder to kill than a cat with nine lives! And most of the country is loyal to her, thanks to that blasted mother of hers, Serenity.'
She pounded the throne with her fist. She'll kill that girl in that's the last thing she does.
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The palace staff peered timidly through a peephole. They learned the hard way that it was not a good idea to go near the queen when she was mad. Then, she would make the entire country suffer by throwing them in the dungeon and raising the taxes still higher.
Things use to be better when Queen Serenity's daughter lived at the palace. She use to give the servants her jewels to sell to help pay the taxes and she would take care of them when they became so sick, they couldn't work.
That's why they were loyal to her. They knew that she would make a good queen. Things weren't exactly cheerful and fun while she was gone, but they knew that she was safe in a rebel camp. They had to dethrone Metalia and put Princess Serenity on it. Only then would things settle down and life be happier.
It would take a miracle, but all they had left was hope. Metalia stripped them of everything else. Power, money, possesions, homes, even happiness. She made slaves of them to show off her power. But she couldn't take away their hope.
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Ann fumed. How dare Darien kick her out of the rebel camp. Then, when she went to Metalia for help, she just sat on that bloody throne of hers and sneered, calling her an imbecile of a peasant girl and saying that she's worthless. She was mad and wanted all of them to pay. Even on Metalia. Especially Metalia.
'I'll show them! I'll kill them all and rule this kingdom for myself. Then Darien and that wrench, Serenity would beg for my love and I'll just laugh at them.'
Ann grinned. She just came up with the perfect way to get her revenge.
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Mina, Serena, Amy, Lita and Raye were chatting happily about dresses. The boys were off discussing strategies for the rebels. Darien didn't want to leave her, but Serena convinced him, saying that the sooner they win the war, the sooner they could get married.
He agreed, reluctantly and left with the others, leaving the girls talking excitedly about the wedding and their roles in it.
Mina sighed. "It's so romantic, howhe proposed during war, making promises. This is like a love story. (A/N: lol!) Princess falls in love with a rebel noble while hiding her from her evil step-family. They get engaged and will marry when the war's over."
"Hey, now that you mention it, it does seem rather like a fairy tale. Especially with the fact that she has to furfill a prophecy and so on."
"Speaking of the prophecy, what do you think is going to set your powers free?" asked Amy.
"I don't know."
"Well, do you have any idea when?"
"In eight months," came a familiar voice.
"In the meantime, prepare for the battle," came another familiar one.
Serena and the other girls jumped up, but saw no one. "Where are you, Father, Grandmother?" asked Serena.
"Here," they said in unison.
There was a bright flash of light, blinding the girls.
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Duchess Amaralene of Uraniuso cursed. The townspeople of Uraniuso, Neptala, Sateria and Plusora drove her and her cousins out, saying they didn't need people like them in their town, thank you very much. Their town indeed. Her ancestors were the ones who found it and were the noble families of those towns for generations. They've been there since Lunaria first began. They were as old as the royal family. Now, because they disprove of Metalia, they were stripped of their lands and titles, causing the townspeople to drive them out in fear of Metalia's wrath.
Amara walked over to her cousins, Countess Michallea of Neptala, Baroness Hoturia of Sateria and Baroness Tristanali of Plusora. They were slumped over in grim defeat.
"What are we going to do?" asked Baroness Hoturia.
"We join the rebels," Duchess Amaralene answered.
"Is that a good idea?" said Countess Michallea.
"They drove us out, we might as well fight against them," snapped Baroness Tristanali.
"But do you think we would fit in?"
"Yes, if we don't give our identities, it's okay. It woul-"
"I have an alternative," came a voice.
"Who's there?"
Suddenly there was a bright flash of light. When it faded, there was a tall woman. She was dressed in rich fur and silk robes and had a crown on her head, buried between masses of silver hair. Her posture was regal and her air commanding. Next to her stood a man in a warrior uniform but with a small crown on his head.
"Who are you?"
"I am Queen Destiny of the Faeries and this is my son, Prince Tranquillity. We have an offer for you."
"Elaborate."
"My grandaughter is Princess Serenity of Lunaria."
"The Princess Serenity?" asked Baroness Hoturia
"Yes, well, she's the true heir to the throne and that means it should be Queen Serenity II and not Queen Beryl. So Metalia is trying to kill her. Right now, she's at a Rebel camp with friends. She's safe there, but she still needs your help. I know that you four, like her other friends, know how to fight. So can Serenity, but currently, her condition doesn't allow her to practice. I need you to help her friends guard her until her powers come out. Do you accept it?"
The girls looked at each other. "Well we have nowhere to go," said Countess Michallea.
"I want to help dethrone Metalia," said Duchess Amaralene.
"It would be interesting," said Baroness Hoturia.
"We accept," said Baroness Tristanali. "We were planning to join a camp, anyway."
"Excellent."
"Let us go."
They disappeared in a bright flash of light.
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The light faded. Standing there was Queen Destiny and Prince Tranquillity. But they weren't alone. With them were four women.
"This is the Countess Michallea of Neptala, Duchess Amaralene of Uraniuso, Baroness Hoturia of Sateria and Baroness Tristanali of Plusora. They were also stripped of their titles and lands by Metalia. They will be helping you girls protect Serenity and figure out a way for her powers to come out."
"Okay. Thanks, Grandmother, Father."
"You're welcome, Serenity and good luck."
"Good luck, daughter."
The two disappeared in a flash of light.
Everyone shielded their eyes. "My, they're bright," Amy said.
"So, what do you want us to call you as? It's not a good idea to give your real names and titles," Lita said.
"I'm Amara, this is Michelle, Trista and Hotaru. You are..."
"I'm Princess Serenity Cynthiana Eleanora Jacqueline Azurite Aurora Sandreline Briar-Rose of Lunaria aka Serena. This is the Lady Litana of Lightenglow aka Lita, Lady Amethyst of the Mercicle aka Amy, Lady Rayanna of Mar of Terran and Lady Candremina of Luvbeauc aka Mina. Pleasure to meet you."
"Thrilled."
"So, let's get you set up."
Just then, Darien and the others strolled in. "Hi, Sere, who are they?"
"New additions. This is the Countess Michallea of Neptala aka Michelle, Duchess Amaralene of Uraniuso aka Amara, Baroness Hoturia of Sateria aka Hotaru and Baroness Tristanali of Plusora aka Trista. They were also stripped of their titles and lands by Metalia. They'll be helping us figure out a way for my powers to come out. They're also staying at the camp with us."
"Okay then, let's get you settled."
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They set up tents next to Serena's. They were introduced and fitted in nicely. The nine girls became close friends. Life was more pleasant for eight months.
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Serena was in labor. In painful labor. The baby was about to be born. And it didn't want to.
Just then, Serena said something surprising. "I want to get married now."
"What!?"
"You heard me. I want to get married before the baby's born."
"Alright." He left to call a priest.
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"It's a girl!"
"What are you going to name her?"
Serena looked at her newborn daughter. "Princess Serenity Rayeanna Litana Candremina Amethyst Michallea Amaralene Horturia Tristanali of Lunaria."
"Aww, you didn't have to name it after us."
"You're my best friends."
"That's so sweet."
"But what a mouthful."
"Her nickname would be Rini."
"Rini," said Darien. "I like the sound of that.
Serena suddenly gasped. She almost dropped Rini, because her stomache suddenly started hurting. "Ow!" she managed.
Suddenly, light formed in the room. Serena began glowing and the pain eased away. "My powers!" she cried.
"Finally," Amara said. "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine. The powers healed me."
"Good."
Serena yawned. "Mina, do you mind taking care of Rini? I need a nap."
"Of course I don't mind. It was a hard birth and besides, she's SO adorable." She took Rini and the girls left.
Serena curled up and fell asleep. Darien paused long enough to gently kiss her cheek before leaving the tent to admire his daughter.
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