Author: Boo-Bunny
Title: Blood Moon
Rating: PG-13?
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon or Gundam Wing
Warnings: Violence, AU, about the same as the last chapter.
A/N: I actually explain a bit more about the characters pasts in this chapter. Unfortunately the G-boys aren't in this chapter but if I receive enough reviews I'll post the chapters that they are in. Also, thank you to those of you who sent reviews on the last chapter.

Chapter Two

Rini awoke the next night with a feeling of extreme hunger. She longed for her first taste of mortal blood. She paced her room silently, listening with her newly heightened hearing for any sound of approaching footsteps. She could smell, almost taste, the blood of the mortal servants around her. But she waited patiently for her summons, she knew she could not take the blood of innocents. There was only one man in the entire castle whose blood was soiled enough to consume. She waited. She sensed him crying in his prison far below, but she felt no pity. He deserved nothing less then the punishment that would soon befall him.
She ran towards her door and flung it open as she heard the approaching footsteps of Setsuna. Is it time? she cried out as her mothers guard approached.
Setsuna smiled, but first you must bathe and change into something more suitable.
Oh, yes. Rini looked down at her soiled garments, blood from the previous night and her own bodily fluids that spilled forth when she had died covered her once beautiful gown. I must look horrid.
Do not worry, Setsuna pulled a new dress from Rini's wardrobe, Will this suffice?
Oh! Most definitely, Rini looked wide eyed at the gown that had appeared overnight. It's long black sleeves trailed nearly to the ground, and the layers upon layers of silk that made up the floor length skirt took her breath away, but what really astounded her was the intricate beading that made up the bodice. It is beautiful, she gasped. She rushed over, preparing to run her fingers along the beaded designs.
Not until you have bathed, Setsuna pulled the dress away from Rini's curious fingers. Now go. The bath has already been made up, Raye and Mina will be here shortly to help you get ready.
Thank you, Setsuna, Rini began to pull her soiled clothing from her body, I appreciate everything you've done for me.
Think nothing of it, Setsuna led Rini to the next room where the bathtub could be seen brimming with warm water.
Rini stepped into the tub, gasping as the warmth surrounded her. She sighed in ecstasy as the water surrounded her cold body. she moaned, This is the best.
Setsuna rolled her eyes as she handed Rini a bar of scented soap. Here, hurry.
Rini nodded, Mmm, roses, she said, smelling the soap. Setsuna, I'm hungry.
I know, Setsuna began to wash Rini's long pale pink hair, That is why you must hurry.
Rini quickly finished her bath and began toweling herself. Will Raye and Mina be here soon?
Setsuna laid out some clean undergarments for Rini. In fact I sense them coming right now.
Rini paused in her dressing, So do I!
You will learn that you can sense many things, Setsuna helped Rini to lace the back off her dress, Now, just slip on these shoes.
Thank you, Rini slid her foot into the soft velvet slipper.
Raye and Mina knocked quietly on the door before entering, We're here! Mina cheered.
Hi Raye, hi Mina, Rini smiled at the two girls.
Raye looked Rini over, usual style?
Oh no you don't! Mina grabbed a hair brush from the vanity. We are going to make her look elegant.
All right, Raye sighed, she reached into her pocket, I guess you can use these.
Rini's eyes widened as she looked at the two hair clips lying on Raye's palm. Their lovely!
Raye looked down at the two clips made of black pearl, I suppose, she laughed.
Mina combed out Rini's hair and styled it into two buns similar to Serena's. Rini's floor length hair spilled from the buns. Mina smiled as she wrapped black pearl bands around the base of each bun.
Oh, Mina! Rini gasped, You got me something too? You both are so kind.
Think nothing of it. Mina grinned, stepping aside so that Raye could place the two clips in Rini's hair.
Now stand up, Setsuna commanded.
Rini stood, the black gown clung to her like a second skin and her hair glittered in the soft candle light. She felt like crying as she looked at herself in the mirror.
You will never need make up. Setsuna smiled down at the younger girl, For you will be eternally beautiful.
Mina clung to Raye, red tears streamed down her face, Our little girl is all grown up!
Raye elbowed Mina aside, Stop acting so childish.
B-b-but she looks so pretty! Mina wailed.
Come Rini, Setsuna led the princess from the room, Let's leave these two for now.
Rini stared back after Mina's crying form, and Raye's tear streaked face, Will by tears be like blood too?
Setsuna walked with Rini down the hallway, tears, and sweat will all be blood tinged.
Rini hadn't really put any thought into the unpleasant aspects of being a vampire. Is that why you always seem so flushed after morning drills?
Setsuna nodded as she opened the door to the throne room, Queen Serenity, May I present Princess Serenity?
You may, Serena gestured for them to enter.
Rini walked silently into the room, all eyes were refitted to the pale girl, Good evening, Mother.
Oh, Rini, Serena stood and ran towards her daughter. You look..... She pulled Rini into a hug.
Rini cried, hugging her mother back.
I'm sorry to interrupt Queen, a voice rang out through the room, but I have some important news.
Oh, it's all right Haruka, Serena wiped away her tears, What is the news?
The prisoner...., Haruka took a breath, the prisoner managed to.... he some how managed to kill himself early this evening.
Serena groaned, Of course he would, wouldn't he.
Rini looked frantically around, You mean he...
Serena took Rini's hands in her own, your father decided to take the easy way out, just like he has always done.
Rini nodded, It's all right.
Serena called the girl forward, Would you please take Rini out on her first hunt?
Yes, Your Majesty, Hotaru bowed, If you would come Princess. Hotaru led Rini from the room.
Thank you, Hotaru, Serena whispered to the retreating girl.
The door closed behind the two young girls. Serena sighed and turned back to her throne.
Can we get you anything? Amy asked, helping Serena to sit comfortably.
Serena shook her head, I think I would like to just sit and think. If you would all like to, you make take this time to go hunting yourselves.
Yes, Serena, Amy nodded to the other guardians, Let us leave the Queen to her thoughts.
The other guards stood from their kneeling positions and filed from the room. None uttered a sound until they where far from the castle.
Serena thought back to before her first hunt. To when she learned that vampires where not just made up creatures used to scare children.

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She had been fourteen when she had met Darien, she had had an instant disliking of him. After some months of teasing and tormenting, he had confessed his love for her. She had listened patiently as he recounted how he had come to realize that he loved her and always would, then as he leaned in to kiss her, she admitted her love also.
They hid their feelings from her family, only Serena's closest friends knew the truth. They all warned her that he wasn't what he seemed and that she should stop seeing him, but she ignored them all. He was three years older then her and she trusted him.
Six months before her fifteenth birthday he asked her to come with her to England. She was already three months pregnant with his child, but she hid it well. She agreed, she left behind her friends and family and moved half way across the world. She had been separated from Darien when they first arrived and had been unable to understand anything spoken to her. Finally he came to her rescue, he explained something to the officials and they let her through, sly grins plastered to their faces, contempt for her in their eyes.
She followed him willingly through the streets of London, until they arrived at a ramshackle boarding house. He led her up many flights of stairs until finally reaching the proper room. He opened the door revealing a dirty room that smelled of urine and vomit. She had held her nose, gasping for air through her mouth. Darien had grinned down at her, We're home.
We are? Serena had looked around, disgusted by her surroundings.
Well, you are. Darien had laughed before he threw her suitcases onto the bed and left, leaving her standing in the center of the room in shock.
Serena had cried as she unpacked, she couldn't believe how foolish she had been. She had honestly trusted that he would take care of her, and here she was, trapped in a foreign country, surrounded by the dregs of society.
Weeks and then months past as she lived out her life in the tiny room. Darien would show up for a few hours every couple of nights, he would stay just long enough for them to sleep together and then he would leave.
Sometimes when he came he would be angry, he never told Serena why. He would begin yelling at her, he told her how worthless she was. After he tired of yelling, he would begin to hit her, she cowered as he struck her and begged for him to stop. He would laugh, then he would pick her up and throw her onto the bed. Serena would curl up and pray he would leave, but he never did. He always stayed just a little longer.
He found out that she was pregnant a month after they had arrived in England. He had yelled at her and berated her. He claimed that she had misled him into allowing her to come. Then he demanded that she abort the baby. She had refused. She had thought he had let it go until two months later. She was six months pregnant when he barged into her room and demanded she pack her belongings. She mutely did as she was told and followed him from the building, dragging her bags behind her. He led her down the street before arriving before a building. She had learned to read some English but the words above the door confused her.
Where are we? she had asked.
At the doctors, Darien had replied, He has some herbs that can help you to rid yourself of the child.
Serena had cringed back, I told you I would never do that.
Darien had yelled at her, he told her that if she did not go he would leave her. She shook her head, at the time not understanding the English words he said. She told him she didn't understand. He had laughed and turned away. She had begun to follow him as he walked off, he turned back for a moment.
Then he shoved her to the ground, she had stared up at him, tears running down her face. He took one last look at her before he left. She struggled to her feet, no one came to her aid. She looked around trying to find anything she recognized.
Darien had left her in a place she couldn't possibly navigate. She had wondered around trying to find shelter, but sunset soon came and she had had to sleep in a doorway. Three day's past and there had been no sign of Darien. Serena had thanked whatever little Karma she did have that it was spring when he left her and not the dead of winter.
Then on the third night a stranger approached her. He had been a younger man, his long white hair not belying his age. She had felt a strange connection with him. He told her he had been watching her since earlier that evening and had taken a sudden interest in her. She agreed to go with him when he offered to allow her to stay at his home. She had no where else to go, and something about him put her at ease.
When they had arrived at his home she could hardly believe it. His was nearly a castle, and the room she was given. Well her room was fit for a princess. She was amazed at the kindness he had shown her, and was even more amazed when he had asked for nothing in return. Slowly the childs due date, and her birthday drew near. She lived in secure comfort with the man she had come to know as Artemis.

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Lita came running into the room, interrupting Serena's thoughts.
Serena lifted her head from her hands, Is something wrong?
I am so sorry, Lita gasped out. Hotaru had done her best to keep an eye on Rini, but..
Serena demanded, standing up.
Rini ran off on her own. Lita cried, Hotaru called us to come help her, but bye the time we got their it was to late.
Is Rini... Serena trailed off.
Rini is fine, we think, Lita frowned, She killed an innocent, Serena. She drained him until he was nearly dead and then left him on the street, still bleeding. She didn't bother to cover his wounds, and she didn't make sure he was dead. Most importantly, she didn't make sure he was evil.
Did you get her? Serena screamed, Did you bring her back to the palace?
I am sorry, we couldn't, Lita looked at the ground, She used the power of the Millennia Crystal on us.
Find her, Serena ordered, I want everyone out searching for her, no one is to return until she is found.

End chapter 2

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