A/N Hey me 'gain, ready for chapter 20? Well, too bad, here it is!

Disclaimer: If you don't get it by now, oh well.

Chapter 20: Love Goddess Part 1

"Have we detected any sign of her?" Serenity asked as she looked up at a viewing moniter of a giant locater system.

"Negative, its as if the young Sailor Mercury has just dropped off the face of the earth." A technition said.

"Its been almost a month since she disappeared." Endymnion said with a frown. "There have been no new attacks on the kingdom since then."

"The only thing we can do now, is just to keep looking for Amanda," David said with a frown, "but I wish there was something more we could do. All this waiting is making everyone anxious."

"How is Rose holding up?" Serenity asked.

"Not good, I'm afraid." David said. "She spends most of her time in her room sobbing, she blames herself for Amanda's disapearance."

"But that's not true." Endymnion said. "No one believes its her fault. Everyone knows that Amanda kept Rose out of harms way, and if it wasn't for her, Rose would be the one we would be searching for now."

"True, but her heart tells her differently." Serenity said.

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In a very dark and quiet room, almost silent sobbs could be heard. On her bed, lay Rose, crying into her pillow. "Amanda, I let you down, what kind of leader am I? You didn't have to protect me. How could you? You said you would never leave me."

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Marron, Rachel and Laura sat in Marron's room.

"Rose still hasn't left her room." Marron said sadly.

"Maybe we should try and cheer her up?" Laura said to the others.

"Thats a great idea." Rachel said. "But what can we do to cheer her up?"

"I know!" Marron said standing up. "I'll see you guys later. If this doesn't cheer her up, I don't know what will!"

With that she dashed out of her room towards Rose's room.

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Bob sat in his headquarters with a real smug grin on his face. 'I think its been long enough.' He thought to himself.

"Come, Lighti."

A bright yellow monster stood in front of Bob.

"Yes, Lord Bob."

"You know what to do."

Lighti bowed, "Yes, Lord Bob. I won't fail."

Bob nodded, "Perfect. One down. Four to go."

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Mercury sat in her small, dark cell. "Princess," She prayed. "Please be okay."

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Marron knocked lightly on Rose's door. "Rose? Are you in there? Can I come in?" When she got no answer, she opened the door a crack. She saw Rose laying face down on her bed. "Why is it so dark in here?" Marron said turning on the light.

"Hey, Princess, are you alright?" Marron asked as she walked up to Rose's bed. She patted her friend lightly on her back. "Please cheer up, tears don't suit you."

She smiled as Rose sat up and looked at her. "Why should I cheer up?"

"Because I said so." Marron said bossingly. "Come on, get changed. You need a change of scenery."

Rose slowly nodded. "Where are we going?"

"For a girl's day out!"

Rose gave a slight smile. "Okay."

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"So, Marron took her shopping?" David asked Rachel and Laura.

"Yep, we decided she needed to get away from the castle for a little while."

"I hope nothing happens to them." David said frowning.

"Don't worry. The kingdom has been really quiet for a while now, and if something happens, Marron will be there to protect Rose."

"I suppose your right." David said. "But I can't help worrying something will happen."

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"Lord Bob, everythings in place."

"Perfect. Begin assalt."



Ends Chapter 20



A/N Thats all! Another short but sweet chapter down! More to come, but only if I get some reviews!