Notice to all: This may be my last chapter for three weeks. If I get enough reviews, more than the reviews for my other fic, I will continue. I can only work on one fic during that period due to exams so please be very supportive and vote for the fic you want to be worked on during my exams. Thanks for the reviews in advance as well as what I have received so far.

White Ivy, you still haven't removed the block on anonymous reviews but no matter. I like Hide Me (sorry if the title's wrong). Was Duo drunk when he did his little escapade in the bedroom? He seems so unaware. Good job and I hope the next chapter gets out soon. I'd give you some critics but I can't remember if you made any booboos at the moment. I also wanna say thank you for reviewing my fics. (note, the plural form people)

Ice Blue Eyes, thanks for the reviews. You're such a perfect reader. You read and review. Plus you've been reviewing each chapter I've sent out for this fic. *sniff* I luv ya girl!! (notice it's luv not love)

Here's something else just for Nikki Kou (I've no idea how she put her pen name). She's a great writer and has this really cool fic working on right now. Strictly Sailor Moon. A Seiya and Usagi coupling that takes place in Crystal Tokyo. (The) Chibi Chibi Affair. If you love romance and controversy, you'll love this. Unfortunately, we're in the same class so she won't be posting chapters either, but she has up to chapter four posted. Try it, you might like it.

Now to end the blabbing.

An Unlikely Bond

by:Lilaclight

Chapter Five

Chikyuu...

"Have you found it yet?" Kage shouted to Triton.

Receiving no response he took the chance to glance at the warlock. His long bang was blocking his right eye from view and the warlock's piercing green eyes were busily roaming the pages of a large leather bound book at an inhuman pace. Letting out sigh, Kage returned his attention to the problem at hand.

A small band of give or take fifteen youmas had ambushed them in the forest. From the moment they had arrived on the damn wakusei (planet), youmas had been attacking them as they traveled through the rural districts. The youmas were stronger than those they had encountered previously and they all seemed to have a thing for blasting at his braid. Using the scythe that his father had given him for his entry into manhood, Kage fought the youmas with a skill that could only be beaten by his brother's. The shining metal blade sliced through the youmas at lightning and left them curled up in pain on the ground. Unfortunately, more seemed to be appearing.

Kage wiped away the sweat on his brow and prayed that his companion would find a suitable spell soon, he did not know how much longer he could stand this in his mortal form and fighting in his ultimate and natural form was forbidden for now.

Triton growled in frustration. His magic book, a book that had been passed down through his family for generations, and contained all the spells created and learnt by his ancestors. The book looked like it was nothing special. His family had believed in the obscure and subtlety. Who would try to get their hands on that old book? It looked worthless. Many trying to steal it had bypassed it for the more flashier book of spells that was used by apprentices.

But that was not important. For the first time in his memory, the book had nothing to help him. Not one spell. It was time for the creativity his family was said to have to be unleashed. Straightening his figure, he stood there proud and tall in his dark, green warlock robe, a monk like outfit that had a hood. Mind racing, he placed the book in a subspace pocket, really useful things that could hold any number and size of things in them.

"Kage, move back." he commanded his chestnut haired, cobalt-blue eyed companion. "You may want to leave for this spell. I'm not sure how it will affect you but it won't be good."

Kage glanced at the taller man and nodded in agreement. He would leave but only when he saw it fit. Understanding this, Triton moved to the most strategic position in the clearing that allowed him to face all the youmas. He then began to chant in an ancient language the words needed to create the spell and release the energy. Raising his hands to the heavens, he implored the power of Diana to aid him. The chant began to rise and fall in a hypnotic rhythm that had the youmas entranced. To say that Kage was amazed would be an understatement. One moment he was battling the beasts and the next they had stopped fighting only to go into a trance.

Kage felt the pull of the spell on his psyche and he knew then that he would have to get away. He looked at Triton and was surprised at the sight. Triton was glowing a pale silver glow that was increasing in brightness with each passing second. In the palms of his hands were a ball of light each that grew as the brightness increased. He could sense the purity of power of the light and knew that if he did not get his butt moving, he would be toast.

Morphing into his true form, his eyes turned to captivating shade violet and he had no pupils. His hair lengthened and turned black. It was left to flow unrestrained by a braid behind him, creating an illusion of a deep dark slash in reality that sucked in all light. His skin took on a shadowed tone and his features lost the baby fat and became more mature and defined. As for his build, his muscle tone had improved and he was looking better than ever. Broad shoulders tapered down to slim hips and a tight ass that was made to be drooled over.

He was wearing a long dark over coat that covered his black body plating and black boots . He had his scythe strapped onto his back and the blade was retracted, giving it the look of a mere staff. His tight leather pants were as comfortable as silk due to their magical qualities. What stood in the place of the mortal form was a veritable god.

Once the morphing was done, Kage moved away from the warlock as swiftly as he could. He knew that the forest could not protect him from the light and even though he was the most powerful kagemusha alive, the light would still do him some bodily harm. What he needed was shadow. Moving at an unbelievable speed through the forest, Kage finally found what he was looking for. A huge tree with dark a trunk and branches that (think of Sleepy Hallow with Johnny Depp for those of you who saw that movie) looked menacing. It's roots were numerous and large and created a space between them that lead underground to the start of its magnificent and impressive root system.

Becoming a shadow, Kage slipped between the roots and entered the cool darkness. He then began to spread his power throughout, his hair growing even longer and creating a barrier of darkness. Soon he was ensconced in the protective darkness and not a moment too soon.

Triton had felt the rush of power flowing freely through his veins, encompassing his entire being. He directed the power to his hands and continued his chanting. He felt when Kage's presence darkened, indicating that he had taken on his kagemusha form. He also felt when he fled and a small smile was allowed to grace his features before he returned his attention to the youmas. Opening his eyes which he had no memory of closing, he gazed emotionlessly at the youmas before him. They stood immobile, ensnared in his enchantment. They had been so easily hypnotized. a sign that they were a weaker form of demons. A youma would never be a match for a bakemono.

When Triton knew that the energy had reached its peak, he stopped chanting and a stifling silence filled the clearing. The youmas slowly regained their awareness and moved to attack him. Their inhuman roars of rage rang through the clearing, banishing the silence. Now was the time for him to strike.

Letting out a shout, Triton pushed his hands forward and let the beams of pure energy burst forth. They moved swiftly past the youmas, destroying all of them and move outwards through the forest itself. The beams grew in size until they became a huge wave of light traveling outwards from the clearing, purifying a large parameter of youmas who had been passing through on their way to attack him. The flash managed to reach the villages on the outskirts of the forest and purified the residents and destroyed all the attacking youmas. Triton squinted at the disappearing youmas as they were engulfed by the light. He released all the energy and stood there stunned at the power. He had achieved that with his spell.

'I hope nobody got hurt.' was his last thought before he fell to the ground unconscious.

Tsuki...

Reika strolled idly down the corridor looking out for the turn off to the corridor that lead to Serenity's chambers. She had just been in Keseimi's room with the other Senshi and was sickened by what she had heard. How she had never noticed the extent of their envy and viciousness she could not understand. Sure, they were a little mean and condescending and a bit envious but with the arrival of Endymion it had raised to a whole new level. Luckily, she had managed to leave unnoticed.

It was what would be considered late morning on a planet so she was sure that Serenity was just waking up. It was a habit that everyone who was close to her detested. Queen Selenity had made many attempts to get her to stop but all had failed. The Senshi had been given the duty to awaken her years ago but they had all given up because there was no way for them to enter her rooms. They had been successfully locked out, so successful that Ameisu, the genius of the group had never even come close to getting them in. Now Reika suspected that Serenity had not been in bed but had been training, just like she had probably been doing earlier, when everyone thought she was fast asleep.

Too bad the ungrateful bitches did not truly realize the treasure that they had in the princess. Remembering her words, she came to the conclusion that any one of them, if not all, could be the one who was reporting all their activities together to Queen Selenity.

'Fucking, ass-kissing whores,' Reika thought angrily as she thought back to what had occurred just minutes ago.

*~* Flashback *~*

"How is it that the klutzy bitch gets such a bishounen for a fiancé and we get no one? We're the ones who should be getting all the looks of adoration not that lazy wimp." growled Keseimi from her sprawled position on the big soft bed. She and the others were all in their nightgowns except for Reika.

"I agree but look at who her mother is. Who would dare go against Queen Selenity? She's the most powerful being in our solar system, our galaxy even. She is graceful, beautiful and has complete control over the Ginzuishou but Serenity, she shames everything that her mother stands for." Ameisu stated from her seat on the chair near the bed. She was using her mini-computer to create a model of the new security system that her Queen had requested.

"It's still not fair!!" shouted Keseimi only to be smacked by Kuseimo ,who was also on the bed with her only seated, and was glaring at her angrily.

"Shhh. Do you want the guards to come rushing in here?" she snarled, practically shooting sparks with her gaze.

"Gomen. I didn't remember them." Keseimi apologised not at all sounding the least bit apologetic.

"It doesn't matter anyway." Ameisu began as she closed her computer which had already been shut down. "The marriage is only to create a solid alliance between Chikyuu and Tsuki. For all we know, Prince Endymion may not want to marry Serenity."

Keseimi's eyes lit up at this revelation. "If that's the case then he's free game." she shrieked happily.

"Keseimi!! Compose yourself!!" snapped Reika. She was getting angrier by the sentence.

"Aawww, Reika. You always ruin my fun," whined Keseimi.

"I don't blame her. Fun for you equals disaster for many. You're so fucking careless that putting you in a room full of flowers and you'd find a way to cause a catastrophe." Kuseimo teased cruelly. "You're as weak as that 'ooh so innocent' weakling that we have to protect."

"At least I'm not a washed out old tomboy that no guy finds attractive." she retorted in sickeningly sweet tones.

"You fucking whore!!! I have morals unlike some people who sleep with just about every guy they meet." growled Kuseimo. She was beginning to think that it would take a chastity belt to stop her. 9you know, like the one in Robin Hood-Men in Tights. Didn't you guys just love that movie? It's totally hilarious)

"Why you heinous bitch (thank '10 Things I Hate About You' for this little phrase. Scene around the beginning with the counselor)-" began Keseimi only to be interrupted by an irate Ameisu.

"Would you two cut it OUT!!!!!!"

Everyone was silent as they hardly ever saw Ameisu behaving so violently. They stared at her disbelievingly, a few jaws open in shock. A curious fly even went into one of those opened mouths and the owner promptly began to choke. Reika moved to pound on Keseimi's back to clear her wind pipe. Ameisu and Kuseimo looked on in blatant amusement as their comrade was doubled over in an attempt to dispel the intruder from her throat. There was no sympathy in them for her. If she died, she would simply be reborn and reclaim her post as soon as she was able to.

"Now onto a more crucial topic. What are we going to wear to the ball?"

*~* End of Flashback *~*

After that Keseimi had began to chatter about how sexy her outfit would be so that she could gain Endymion's attention. That had begun another session of 'insulting our princess' which had in turn prompted Reika to leave.

Reika treaded softly down the hall and found the turnoff that she was looking for a few feet ahead of her. Before it on the opposite side was another turnoff that lead to some of the old unused guest chambers. A flash of movement out of the corner of her eye brought her to the alert. Unsure of the identity or cause of the movement, she moved as stealthily towards the corridor as her ankle length red sundress and electric blue high-heeled sandals would allow.

Seeing two shadows turn a corner spurned her to speed up in hopes of catching them. Her knowledge of the present danger had her paranoid and her task until the regrouping was uppermost in her mind at the moment. She had to know what was going on ahead of her. Turning the corner just seconds after those before her, she was surprised to see not a single sign of anyone having been there. She traversed further down the corridor but concluded, on her inability to discover anyone, that she must have been imagining things. It did not matter that she could sense the negative energy flowing through. Everywhere the entourage from Chikyuu passed now had the negative energy that stifled both her and her koi. She loathed going anywhere near the wing reserved for them.

On her passage back, she was walking past a closed room when she heard voices coming from the room. She tiptoed to the door which was on her left and pressed her ear to the wood. Voices vibrated faintly through he wooden barrier and she had to strain to hear exactly what was being said. As she continued to listen, recognition of the voices sent shock through her system. It was Endymion and two of his generals, Jadeite and Zoisite and they were discussing some attack on their forces back on Chikyuu and its affects on their plans.

A smug smirk of victory crossed her face as she settled more snugly against the door to hear what other little tidbits that might be sent her way.

Serenity's Chambers...

Draco stood outside Serenity's room and worried about Reika. She should have arrived there before him. Another cause for concern was the annoying fact that he could not enter the room and Serenity's aura was absent.

'Where are those two?' he puzzled as he paced before the great doors. Passing servants gave him a wide berth when they saw the ferocious scowl on his face.

Serenity moved through he dark passage way confidently, not at all scared. She had been using the secret passage that led from her room to the gardens since she was four. She had discovered it by accident and had since gathered that no one but her knew of its existence. She knew that it had been present for years because her room had once belonged to her ancestor Selene, most likely an escape route in the case of an attack.

She stopped in front of the wall and felt the surface for the mechanism that triggered its lock. Upon finding it, Serenity twisted the piece of metal and pushed it hard until it was embedded into the wall. Suddenly there was light streaming into the passageway from the hole before her leading into her room. She stepped through and the wall slid close behind her a few seconds later.

She moved swiftly away from the wall to the large walk-in closet besides it. (think along the lines of Cher's closet in clueless) She changed from her black training tank top and leggings to a demure silver nightgown in record time. She did have appearances to upkeep. Shoving the discarded clothes at the back of her closet behind a bunch of undesirables. Outfits that were last season.

Serenity could hear the pacing outside her door but chose to ignore it as she prepared herself for bed. Once she was comfortably ensconced under the covers, she released the barrier that prevented others from entering her room without her permission and closed her eyes to begin the pretense.

Draco sensed when Serenity re-entered her room but she was alone. Reika was still missing. With the hope that Serenity knew of her friend's whereabouts, he listened to the movements inside the room and awaited for the sound of someone going to open the door. Alas, it never came. Instead, he heard silence after several minutes of movement. He deepened his frown and walked up to the door. One push was all it took to open it, surprising him immensely. Talk about unexpected.

Looking around him, he made sure that no one was watching. It would be scandalous if anyone were to report him entering the princess' room with no chaperone, especially as he was betrothed to one of her best friends and her mother strongly disliked him. It could cost him his head. He let loose a shiver at the thought of being headless.

'For a peace loving Queen, she sure is a sadistic bitch,' he thought to himself. 'Serenity must be gifted to be dealing with her daily and not try to kill her.'

Draco strode into the room and closed the doors behind him. There he saw Serenity looking for all the universe as if she were in a deep sleep. Well, he knew better and was not in the least bit fooled. He moved as quietly as a cautious elephant and was soon standing over the sleeping princess. An evil grin crossed his features and disappeared just as suddenly as it had appeared.

He looked towards the jug of water besides the empty basin on the small table at the foot of the bed and then looked back at Serenity. A plan formed in his head and he had the perfect way to get back at her for the wait. He just had to be careful that Kuroi found out. That vampyre was too powerful for one of his breed. Being a demi-god had its perks, that was for sure.

Serenity could feel the presence standing over her and was wondering why it was not trying to wake her up. She took a discreet sniff and the scent that assailed her senses belonged to none other than Draco.

'What is he up to?' she pondered as she felt his presence move from directly over her head to a lower spot.

Puzzling over his actions, the thought that he may have a trick up his sleeve as well as what he was likely to find at the base of her bed had her opening her eyes sooner than intended. The sight that greeted her was Draco poised gracefully, just about to throw the jug of water in her face. Reacting instinctively, she used her feet to kick him back, sending the poor ryuu flying backwards into the wall. The water from the jug ended up on him instead.

"What in Kami's name was that for!!!" Draco said between clenched teeth. He was trying to control the urge to strangle her and was currently succeeding.

"Ooops," Serenity said with a huge grin spreading across her face.

"That's all you have to say!" Draco raised his voice. "You petty bitch, I'll get you for this."

"Who're you calling a bitch, reject." Serenity shot back as she sent a punch his way.

Draco ducked too late and the blow glanced off him but it was sure to leave a mark. He let out a loud growl and rushed to attack her. Their childish antics were brought to a screeching stop, that resulted in a heap on the floor, by Reika's entrance.

"You guys would not believe what I just found out!!" she exclaimed as she burst into the room, her normally pale cheeks flushed.

Okay peeps, that's all for now. I'm tired still. Sorry it's a day late but I needed a rest. If the rest of the day is desired to be posted quickly, then vote for this fic as the one that should be continued. Remember to review my people and to exercise.

I also figured out who I want her father to be. So can any of you guess? The one who guesses right gets a chapter dedicated to him/her. Also, if the rest of you want to know who her father is and how he came to be her daddy dearest, ask for a sequel.

Since my eyes can seem to stay open for this, I'm leaving now. Good night and horrendous nightmares.

Ja ne.