1st: Thank you to those, whom reviewed, is nicely appreciated!

2nd: London, England and Tokyo, Japan have an approximate 8-hour time difference. (So I've read, so that information should be pretty accurate!)

3rd: Disclaimer: I do not own Sm/or Hp so I do not own anything having to do with their worlds.

As the Fire Burned

By: Mirei-Tenshi

Chapter:2

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Inside the pub was buzzing with life. Witches and wizards many varying sat in the candle lit room, talking, eating, whatever jumped to mind they were doing it!

The three, whom she sought, sat in a nicely shadowed area, which was fairly quiet.

Except for the conversation that was going on, quickly she made her way over.

"No, no you see if you get the newest edition it's had more speed velocity and-"

"Please Ron spare my ears, will you two be off of it! Both brooms are great; now that, that is settled let's discuss V-" Hermione, know as the girl to Rei stopped, as she saw Rei.

Not being able to retort Ron huffed a bit though took interest in Rei's arrival as she lowered the hood of her cloak.

"I'm so glad I found you guys!" She said with a loud exhale of joy.

Hermione nodded, "Oh Yes, from earlier, oh Rei Hino?"

"Yes, and you are?" Rei questioned.

"Hermione Granger, and they are Ron Weasley and Harry Potter." Hermione introduced motioning to each in turn of their name.

Rei smiled. "I wanted to thank you for your concern earlier." She stated.

Hermione then too smiled.

"It was nothing, though I can't help thinking that's not the only reason you sought us." Said Harry suspiciously; a bit surprised at how his name didn't affect her.

Rei's smile faded a bit, "That is correct, halfway. I have not come here just to thank you, only to inquire some questions."

"Well if it's about You-Know-Who Harry's not saying a word!" Ron said quickly.

"You-Know-Who? Well I must say that's rather bizarre term. I'm not from around here, so I'm not familiar with that."

"I guessed as much," stated Hermione, "you have a bit of accent to your English. Though that doesn't mean that she doesn't know whom V-" Hermione said pointedly to the guys.

"Hermione! Don't say it!" Ron whined, cutting Hermione off.

Rei smiled, and brushed back a lock of her raven hair. She was still in uniform under her cloak, if it hadn't been for the fire her cloak might've not offered much warmth.

"Oh, never mind that! I was just wondering what you could tell me about Lucius Malfoy and um my father." she said rather meekly, interrupting an incoming fight she recognized from her own with Serena.

Rather caught off guard, they blanched a bit. "Lucius Malfoy?" Harry questioned.

"What's not to know, he's a bloody death-eater and his son's the biggest prat known to wizard!" said Ron indignantly.

"Oh well I suppose it would help if I knew what you… – I, oh my!" Rei exclaimed suddenly. They looked to where Rei's surprise came, and saw none other then Draco Malfoy.

"I-uh-- hide me!" Rei said stuttering a bit hiding behind the table. Consenting to her quick wishes, they weren't surprised when Draco made a beeline for them.

Trying to look as inconspicuous as possible Ron started arguing brooms again, which became quite easier as it wasn't pretend anymore gradually.

"Ah, so it's the three losers! How's your father Weasel? Or how about your parent's mudblood! I can't ask about yours Potty cause their dead!" Draco said with a smirk as Ron came over the table at him.

Hermione and Harry didn't look far attacking him themselves, as they held Ron back. Even though the nicknames were old and stupid. It hadn't bothered them much but for he to come and interrupt was quite annoying!

"You'd do well to keep your comments to yourself!" said Harry his hand near his wand. Draco's smirk faltered he had left without his wand, before he had apparated there.

Draco scowled a bit, and then said; "So have you seen a girl with long black hair wandering around here?" this had been quite sudden, leaving Ron's mouth agape, eyebrow raised, as he sat back down.

"Tell me!" Draco demanded.

"You know for a civil second I thought you might be asking nicely for once!" Hermione growled. "Go away Malfoy! We haven't seen anyone." She finished.

Draco wasn't satisfied; he glared slightly as he made his way round the table despite Ron's scattered insults directed at him.

Rei having seen his shift in step scurried quietly around the table so as not to be seen by him.

His sharp grays eyes caught this movement but found nothing to any avail. Then, as he got down slightly to see under the table, Rei jumped up swiftly using her scout abilities grabbed a rafter and hid in the shadows from above.

Then she thought with some pride why before hadn't she gone up here instead of crouching low on the ground.

With one last glare Draco apparated away, having finished his rather short seach.

With another exhale of joy Rei preformed a perfect flip down.

That's when Ron rounded on her, "What in the world! What're you running from?" he demanded.

"Him, and them, you see I was coming for some answers. I wanted to know something, but that last move was too close for comfort. I'm sorry, excuse me." Rei said, walking away to corner and taking off her communicator.

Tapping a few buttons, she gave it up and slapped it back into place. She was going to try to contact someone; frustrated she would do that later when she got some answers.

"I think it's time to take matter's into my hands!" she exclaimed slightly paying no attention to curious voices as she exited from her previous entrance.

SUPER SAILOR TELEPORT!

In a flash of red there was not much of a trace left.

When she appeared again it was at the entrance of her father's manor. But when she suddenly turned a hit on the back of her neck sent her into blackness.

***

"Yes!" exclaimed Ami, from her seat on the leather upholstered couch of the outer mansion.

"What! Ami have you found something?" Mina questioned from her perch and conversation with Michelle.

"Yes!" she said again before being rudely interrupted by Amara's tripping over.

She quickly covered it up with a smooth landing albeit bumping Ami. "So what've you got?" she questioned with the air of smoothness, making you forget her fault and take it for coolness.

"I've located where the sailor communicator last detected hers'." she stated proudly.

"But how'd you do that? The sailor communicators can't do that unless you programmed it in or something!" Artemis stated sadly from near Mina. Luna had nodded in agreement.

"Oh but I have! And now I have the information!" Ami gladly told alighting everyone's faces except the unusually quiet Serena.

"That's great Ami, now where is it. It can't be too far in Japan from here!" Mina said hopefully.

Ami smiled at the prospect, but shook her head.

Amara began reading the information meanwhile, while Lita stopped her cooking and Michelle slid nearer.

Hotaru who had been sitting with Ami looked over too.

"She's not in Japan… She's in England!" Amara exclaimed, as several gasps erupted around the large living room.

"Isn't that where Mina used to live?" Lita questioned, while reaching down having dropped her stirring spoon.

"Yes, and that's a far ways from here…" Mina stated offhand.

"What!" Serena exclaimed suddenly, "But that's where Darien is vacationing!"

Serena hadn't told anyone Darien had left for England or that he had wished, them a goodbye either. He was in that particular spot because he wanted to get used to the area since he would stay a semester there starting next year.

Studying to be a scientist of his particular field required this particular semester.

It had been harsh on her heart, that's when everything changed: Darien had kissed her and promised to return after two weeks. It was wonderful, but hurried, as he had to catch his flight. She had asked to come but he refused saying that it wouldn't be fun anyway.

She had been sad, and then a thought had struck her, as she went to bed that night. What if Darien, didn't really love her anymore, what if his eyes had been set on an old flame. And the only other 'flame' had barely been Miss Flame Sniper herself, Rei.

It could've been mere lover's panic, but when she had just heard Amara's confirmation of Rei's location, it all fit together. All the anger of the prospect before had built up more and she loathed her former best friend, Darien had promised forever.

Rei's mysterious disappearance could've been stage magic, while allowing enough confusion to get her to the airport. When they tried to contact her the abruptness of loss of connection certainly was around her arrival to England. Perhaps she had been with Darien then. Rei could've contacted had she been in trouble, but no she didn't want to.

Serena busied herself with those thoughts never thinking clearly, as if all were true.

The remaining individuals took it for a breakdown; they knew how close the two were. They could never suspect how far apart they might grow, in Serena's mind.

"What do you mean, by vacationing? What aren't you telling us Serena?" Lita asked gently coming over to Serena.

Serena stood up so suddenly, "You can understand my words, and I spoke quite clearly! As if I betray you, keeping things, going behind your back!" she spat very un-Serena-like.

Lita held a hand back on her chest. Most of all shocked was young Hotaru whom had grown used to the kindness given off from Serena.

Ami slid near Serena and Mina came behind. "Serena, its ok were all upset, but we can get her back. And sorry we didn't know Darien was there." Said Ami quietly stroking Serena's back.

Serena suddenly took an intake of breath, "Really?" she said smiling slightly, convincing.

"Of course Serena, plus how could any of us abandon our own odango atama!" said Amara enthusiastically. She had moved next to Michelle and Hotaru, during Serena's outburst, looking as if she were really male the perfect father.

Serena excused the last thing, though took it for a loyalty. If only she could let them see like she did. To see how Rei was really betraying, all could be good with her and Darien.

"Oh but-" Serena said dramatically.

"What!" Mina and Luna said together.

"You probably wouldn't, understand…"she said quietly.

"Of course we would Serena sweety." Michelle said softly with her coaxing perfect voice.

Serena smirked on the inside, they would see, they would have to believe their moon princess and who was there to stop her? No one.

All news on Rei seemed past and Serena's tale went on…

***

You are no scout! They're dead because of you! (Serena).

No Serena your delusional, the scouts aren't dead! (Rei).

We're dead you betrayed the princess… (Jupiter)

She's right you gave up on us. You should have resigned, maybe…(Venus)

 No, you aren't dead! ((Rei says to the fading pictures of those who were before her))

Sorry you left, without you we are dead… (Mercury) ((The four circle around her like ghosts, her closest friends. Serena accuses and pangs of anguish appear on the others faces as if dying.)

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There was no bird chirping or sunlight streaming through shades. There was darkness and a cold air.

Rei curled in her position lying down, grasping for warmth finding nothing, except a hand. Wait, a HAND? Slowly she brought her hand, fisted, to her chest and cracked one eye to see the intruder.

She wasn't in Japan anymore, she realized, as last nights events hit her in the face.

It was Draco Malfoy. He was in what seemed to be an upholstered green velvet chair. One hand was on the arm of the chair, while his other rested in his lap as he snored softly. He was still dress in his dark black robes and green underneath.

She was lying on her stomach currently, with her head tilted up slightly now looking clearly.

"Haven't you ever heard the phrase: That it is rude to stare." Came softly from Draco's lips his eyes still closed he himself not moving a muscle now.

Rei growled, now sitting up, she was in her sailor scout outfit still, with thankfully her cloak. "What do you think you're doing?!" she demanded.

"I might ask the same of you! Outside around those hours, wouldn't want to give ole daddy a start, now would we? Tell me where did you go!" he then himself demanded now sitting up straight eyes open.

"No I don't think I WILL! What were you doing out yourself? Wouldn't YOUR daddy worry??" she said with a baby voice.

"Get out." Draco stated simply.

"Hey, as far as I know this is MY room." Rei reminded. Draco let out a growl and got up jerking himself and went stonily through the bathroom that divided their rooms. He didn't want to deal with this right now. He would get his revenge when he told Arthur the whole story.

He slammed both doors with a loud thud. Which Rei concluded the noise by throwing her stiletto at the door with it successfully appearing back on her foot, she would have to remember that.

Then with a huff she changed back into her civilian form.

She was reminded of her dream it had hurt her deeply. She knew it wasn't true, but felt sad even if it was in her future it could be prevented.

A soft growl from her stomach told her: now was the time to eat, all she had to do was find the kitchen.

***

Mmmm that had to be the best breakfast she had in a while! Rei thought this as she journeyed from the kitchen waving to the house-elves as she left. It was amazing she found the kitchen at all, though thankfully she happened to catch Erwin to help her out.

Her thoughts of her dream had been diverted during her meal.

In that way she discovered what interesting creatures they were, besides the cruel way apparent they were treated.

Rei put on a small smile before exiting out of the corridor into the one that was her own. There she found Arthur knocking quite cordially on her door obviously frustrated.

 "Yes?" she questioned now leaning against the wall.

Arthur almost jumped, but straightened himself as he looked in her direction.

"Where have you been?" Arthur questioned, almost demanding. Many seemed to think they could do that to her lately.

Rei shrugged indifferently. "Here, I've been giving my self a tour, I hope you don't mind."

"As a matter of fact- is that your dress from yesterday?" he exclaimed slightly. As a pureblooded wizard he had always prided in high authority in power as well as looks. And wearing clothes twice did not fit.

"I guess it is, oh well guess I have to change! See you in about oh let's say two hours!" Rei said over-dramatically with a tinge of high sarcasm. She made he way for her door and grabbed the knob when her father stopped her.

"No, that won't do at all, even the lowliest of witches don't take that long!" With that Arthur grabbed the knob himself and pushed his daughter in.

Muttering a few words he set to a charm upon her wardrobe with his wand handy.

"What are you…?" Rei said slightly surprised.

"No I have go, see you at morning meal, I'll have Erwin escort you." Arthur concluded shutting her door ever so slightly hard.

All of a sudden as if the door's shutting was a button, the wardrobe started rumbling. Then with a slight whoosh of air it opened, a wooden what looked to be featureless-like puppet, her height, stepped from the doorway.

Once it had moved in front of her, almost mechanically it began to undo her dress.

When she realized what it was doing she pushed it away, though that didn't stop it, it came back and continued its task. So she tried to hit it, as she slapped it another one appeared and took her hand.

So in the end a new dress had been accomplished. The puppet's disappeared, (there had been four) and they wouldn't come back hopefully.

She looked over at the clock hoping she stalled the dressing task long enough, but to her dismay barely a minute had passed.

She was now dressed, as she tried to unzip the back. An image of the puppet appeared, so she stopped.

No matter how many times she may try it was futile, so she gave in and went to the door to meet Erwin.

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Darien smelled the air as he walked quite comfortably in the morning haze of London.

It seemed so nice to be in a different place, with different responsibilities. He loved Serena, with all his heart that was true but he needed more space. He would have the rest of eternity anyway.

Many shops were turning their closed signs to open, as were people tripping out to work.

Darien let a small smile, peace. No more enemies and his counterpart Tuxedo Mask never had to appear again. It was sort of detaching like another part of him, but it was good he should never have to disguise himself.

It was shame he couldn't wish the other girls goodbye but he had to catch his flight, as he just received the call, "that he should come", previously that night before his flight.

He was certainly glad he came, now to get down to business. Darien had thought yawning a bit and walking into a nearby coffee shop.

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End Chapter: 2

So what's going to happen at breakfast, will Rei ever get her answers?  Probably not, who knows. How have the scouts reacted to Serena's 'story'? Oy there's a lot of questions and I could go on….

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